Walker's Word 9-11 December 2006
Televised Premiership Matches
Saturday 9 December
Manchester United vs Manchester City
With Chelsea not playing until Sunday, United have the opportunity to go nine poiints clear at the top of the table with a win against bitter rivals City. The problem is, United have not beaten City in the last two meetings at Old Trafford, with both matches ending in a draw. In fact, four of the last five meetings at the Theatre of Dreams have ended all square. However, United are on fire at the moment. Bar a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, they have won nine out of their last 10 Premiership fixtures and local rivals or not, Stuart Pearce’s side are one they should be able to beat.
Walker’s Word
1x2: United @ 4/11
AH: United – 1 ½ @ 20/21
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 7/10
Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United
Bolton could push West Ham closer to the relegation zone with a win at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday evening. Despite losing five of their last seven in the league, the Trotters are still ninth and face a Hammers team without an away win all season. Alan Pardew’s side have lost seven out of eight on the road this term and Bolton have won the least three league meetings.
Walker’s Word
1x2: Bolton @ 5/6
AH: Bolton – ½ @ 10/11
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 3/5
Sunday 10 December
Chelsea vs Arsenal
The plum fixture this weekend, but in form Chelsea won’t have it all their own way against inconsistent Arsenal. Faced with the possibility of being nine points behind Manchester United going into this fixture, Chelsea will be under more pressure than usual. Jose Mourinho’s side won this fixture last season, but the previous nine meeting at Stamford Bridge have seen five draws and four wins in Arsenal’s favour. The Gunners won their first league match in four attempts against North London rivals Tottenham last weekend and will be confident when they face the second place Blues.
Walker’s Word
1x2: Draw @ 12/5
AH: Arsenal @ 21/20
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 4/7
Monday 11 December
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Following back to back wins against fellow strugglers Watford and Charlton in recent weeks, Sheffield United are out of the bottom three but could be brought back down to earth by visiting Aston Villa. This season Martin O’Neill’s side have been stubborn on the road, drawing six out of eight so far this season. Despite having numerous strikers in the first team squad, the Blades are notoriously shot shy and could be hit with a sucker punch on Monday evening.
Walker’s Word
1x2: Villa @ 8/5
AH: Villa level ball @ 7/8
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 8/15
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