Last season saw Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea cruise to the Premier League title in style as they broke the record for goals scored in a campaign, hitting at least seven on no fewer than four occasions in the Italian's first year in English football. The Blues are favourites to retain their title, despite losing the Community Shield 3-1 to Manchester United, with bookmakers going no longer than 7/4 (bet £40 to win £70 profit), that price available with Victor Chandler and Blue Square.
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International Friendly – Ireland vs Argentina betting preview
Argentina showed a huge amount of promise at the World Cup before being crushed 4-0 by a young Germany side in the quarter-finals and they face Ireland tonight in a friendly looking to pick themselves up and start the long journey to the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Ireland experienced some World Cup pain of their own, failing to qualify for the tournament after a blatant hand-ball by Thierry Henry sent France through at their expense.
International Friendly – Sweden vs Scotland betting preview
Scotland face Sweden tonight in Stockholm in what is only Craig Levein's second match as manager since replacing George Burley eight months ago. The bookmakers think he has a tough job on his hands and make Sweden favourites, with Stan James and Betfred top price at 4/5 (bet £40 to win £50 profit). Scotland are 9/2 to win on Betfair, where 14/5 is also available on the draw.
International friendly betting – USA vs Brazil
NEW JERSEY, USA: Brazil play their first match under new manager Mano Menezes tonight against a USA team that will be the happier of the two with their performance at the World Cup this summer. Brazil crashed out in the quarter-finals to Holland and Dunga, who endured almost constant criticism during his time as coach for his defensive approach, was not offered a new contract.
International friendly – Italy vs Ivory Coast betting preview
Two teams looking to recover from disappointing World Cups meet today at Upton Park in East London as Italy face the Ivory Coast. Neither side qualified from their group in South Africa and Italy, who went into the tournament as the defending champions, were unable even to in a game. The Ivory Coast were in the 'group of death', with Brazil and Portugal, but were distinctly underwhelming given the depth of talent at their disposal.
Carling Cup first round – Chesterfield vs Middlesbrough betting preview
Middlesbrough will be missing the likes of Kris Boyd and Stephen McManus as they look to avoid an upset tonight in the first round of the Carling Cup. The visitors are favourites to win the Championship this season after a summer during which they have significantly strengthened their squad. However, their defeat to Ipswich on the first day of the season has raised some questions and although it is impossible to read much into results at this stage, boss Gordon Strachan will be looking for improvement.
Carling Cup winner betting odds
Chelsea and Manchester United are proving impossible for bookmakers to separate as they head the market for this season's Carling Cup. Both sides are 13/2 (bet £20 to win £130 profit) to win the trophy, which one or the other has done in five of the past six seasons. United are the current holders after beating Aston Vila 2-1 in last year's final.
Carling Cup football – Stevenage vs Portsmouth betting preview
Portsmouth may have recently won their case against the tax-man but they tasted defeat on the pitch at the weekend, losing 2-0 at Coventry to dampen hopes of an instant return to the Premier League. Results at this stage of the season should not be taken too seriously but the team from the South Coast have a threadbare squad and are without the resources necessary to improve it.
Premier League transfer market betting odds – Bellamy cut to join Spurs
Craig Bellamy's odds of joining Spurs have been cut to 2/1 (bet £10 to win £20 profit) with Sky Bet as Manchester City desperately look to offload players following the new Premier League rule that forces clubs to name a squad of 25 players for the coming season. City's hoarding of expensive talent means that if they cannot sell those deemed surplus to requirements they will be paying wages to players who cannot even be named as substitutes come match-day.
