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BETTING WITH BEAN 7-10-07
Christoper Bean
After an interesting week in Europe we now suffer the aftermath of UEFA meddling because for the first time ever we only had one match kicking off at the traditional Saturday 3:00pm start.
There are a ridiculous eight Premier League matches today, which led to B&Q stocking up on
Autumnal Fusion Magnolia paint for Saturday.
Last week another one of my predictions came in on the nose. OK it was probably the most predictable result of last weekend but I told you to get your money on Manchester United to beat Birmingham 1-0 which was priced at 6/1.
That now means if you have put a fiver on all of my predictions, you would have gained £215, coming from a combined stake of £100. That is £115 profit, a week's shopping and a night out.
If you have missed out previously, do not miss out this week. The online bookies are open all day.
Arsenal v Sunderland
The Gunners will be looking to regain their lead at the top this lunchtime as they welcome Sunderland, who will be making their first appearance at the Emirates Stadium.
If Arsenal avoid defeat they will take their unbeaten record up to twenty in all competitions. Their last defeat was against West Ham in April last season.
And I think they will do just that. The Mackems are on a hiding to
nothing. The last three times Sunderland were in Islington they conceded
three goals, and I can see exactly the same again.
I will go for a 3-0 win to Arsenal.
The best odds are at  Ladbrokes at 7/1. Once registered you will be contacted with loads of special offers from one of the High Street's most reputable bookmakers.
Manchester City v Middlesbrough
A difficult task is in store for Middlesbrough today as they travel
across the Pennines to enter Fortress Eastlands to try and halt
Manchester
City's 100% record.
This match was originally scheduled for May, but
due to
the City of Manchester Stadium hosting the UEFA Cup final, the
match
has been rearranged for this weekend.
Boro have a rather good record at Manchester. Since leaving Maine Road
City
have only recorded one victory. That came last season with a solo effort
from
Georgios Samaras. This was also the ground where Boro cemented their
seventh
place finish three seasons ago which guaranteed UEFA Cup qualification.
It is a very tall order but I fancy Boro nicking a point on Sunday, largely
down to the good record Boro have there. I also believe Sven's luck
is
due to run out sometime soon.
I will go for a 1-1 draw which is 6/1
with
Extrabet
 , who will match your first bet up to £25. So if you place £25 on a selection, you will have £50 on it. Extrabet
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Fulham v Portsmouth
This week's Super Sunday match is a clash between two goal happy sides. In the last few weeks Fulham have notched up two 3-3 draws at home against Tottenham and Manchester City, whilst who can forget the demolition
derby at
Fratton Park last week when Portsmouth won 7-4.
I believe these two teams will continue the goal glut so that's why I
strongly advise you to bet on there being more than 2.5 goals which is
evens with Victor Chandler.
But keep an eye out on the exchanges like Betfair who
will almost certainly fluctuate to give you a better price.
Back to the actual result - I can see it being a 2-2 draw. I base this
on the fact that Fulham have more X's in their form column than a
top
shelf in a shady newsagent's.
The best odds are 14/1 with Boylesports ,
where you will be able to claim up to £100 in free bets.
That's me done for another week. And remember it ain't gambling if you
always win!
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