There are a few interesting encounters this weekend in the Premier League, non more than the London derby between Arsenal and Spurs at the Emirates. Arsenal are fresh from their midweek win over Liverpool in the Carling Cup and will obviously start as favourites.
In fact the latest football betting odds on bwin have Arsenal at 1.50 and Spurs at 6.00. This may really surprise a few people and I don’t think that the gap in skill over 90 minutes is that big to be honest. Although Arsenal are very difficult to beat at the Emirates but who can forget that amazing 4-4 draw last season.
It could just be that the best price here may well be the 4.00 that is on offer for the draw. Bolton is never an easy ground to go to these days as you never really know which Bolton side are going to turn up.
Chelsea are still not convincing me at the moment even though that may sound strange given the fact that they have just had a 4-0 win in the Champions League, a 5-0 win the League and a good solid midweek win in the Carling Cup.
I just have a really bad feeling taking the 1.40 for a Chelsea win when they have been getting thumping results, Bolton can be one of those horrible in your face type teams that can unsettle any side at the Reebok.
I am also doubting if Liverpool are playing well enough to be 1.85 away to Fulham as well. I think this price has much to do with their 2-0 win against Manchester United on Sunday. They are not playing well and I have a feeling that Fulham can frustrate them at Craven Cottage.
As with all online sports betting odds, the key is to find the value from somewhere. In my mind this often means opposing strong sides. The eagerness of many people to take these prices means that they are often shorter than they should be and the value can often be in going the other way.
Good luck this weekend
Carl
