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The English Football League met this week to discuss proposals to eliminate tied games by introducing penalty-shoot outs. It would be being kind to say the suggestion received a lukewarm reception. Most of the chairmen from the Championship, and Leagues One and Two dismissed the idea as ludicrous, but the idea would probably be more popular with punters. For those bettors that detest drawn games, www.PinnacleSports.com offers c102% on Asian Handicaps, which is 60% better than traditional bookmakers.
Red Devils Hamstrung By Striker Shortage
There are signs that fixture congestion could finally being taking its toll on Manchester United, as they fight battles on three fronts. French striker Louis Saha is sidelined for four weeks with a hamstring injury, Ole Gunner Solskjaer is also in the treatment is recovering after knee surgery while at the same time that Henrik Larsson’s loan spell at the club has ended. This leaves Alex Ferguson dangerously short of fit strikers, increasing the pressure on Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo - the side’s most influential players this term - to deliver. The club loaned Giuseppe Rossi to Serie A side Parma, so the only possible back-up is Alan Smith, who hasn’t started a single league game since breaking his leg last season, and has scored just twice in 27 months.
United are likely to be given a rough ride hosting Bolton on Saturday lunchtime, as the visitors are desperately trying to close the gap on Liverpool in fourth Champions League place. The Trotters have a better record than most at Old Trafford, winning twice in their seven Premiership visits, and drawing on another occasion. Worryingly for coach, Sam Allardyce, Wanderers have lost three on the bounce conceding nine times, which isn’t the kind of defensive form to take to an away fixture at the league’s top scorers. This Lancashire derby should however, bring the best out of the visitors and test United’s nerve as the Premiership finish line gets closer. www.PinnacleSports.com rate Man Utd 2.12 (-1.5) with Bolton 1.820 (+1.5).
Only A Matter of Time Before Hammers Fall?
With West Ham languishing at the foot of the Premiership table eleven points from safety, and without a Premiership win in eleven games, it’s surely just a matter of time before relegation becomes a mathematical certainty. Alan Curbishley saw his side snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at home to Spurs two weeks ago, which was probably the final straw. The Irons are without an away win all season, so only their most optimistic fans would see them winning at Ewood Park on Saturday evening.
Blackburn are riding the crest of a wave, unbeaten in six games, and with an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to. Coach, Mark Hughes, has picked them up after the disappointment of exit from the UEFA Cup, restoring team spirit, something his counterpart will take a long time to achieve. The West Ham squad is divided by cliques and beset by gambling problems, and rock-bottom morale. www.PinnacleSports.com see the Hammers as underdogs at 2.22 (+0.5), while Blackburn are favourites on their Asian Handicap, 1.758 (-0.5).
Chelsea Expected to Maintain Pressure on United
With the visit of Sheffield United to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the reigning Premiership Champions have a good opportunity to maintain the pressure on Man Utd, the side poised to steal their crown. With their rivals playing at 12.45pm, Chelsea could again be playing catch-up, but all they can do is keeping winning their games, and home United slip up, until the sides meet at Stamdford Bridge on April 15th. John Terry returned to the side for the midweek game at the City of Manchester Stadium, where the Blues recorded a fifth straight league win and clean sheet.
Sheffield United are close to achieving their target of maintaining Premiership status, but they are unlikely to get any closer to guaranteed safety following this game. Chelsea are unbeaten in 59 Premiership games at Stamford Bridge, and though that record must end some day, the Blades are probably not the side to do it. Spurs performance in last week’s FA Cup tie, where they led 3-1 at half-time, showed Chelsea can be vulnerable. However, Neil Warnock’s side have scored just seven away goals all season, suggesting they don’t have the ammunition to outgun Chelsea at home. www.PinnacleSports.com give the visitors a split ball advantage on their Asian Handicap 1.980 (+1.5 & 2.0), with Chelsea 1.943 (-1.5 & -2.0).
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