Manchester United host West Ham tonight in the Barclays Premier League hoping to bounce back from the disappointment of their 3-1 weekend defeat at Goodison Park. The defending Champions's manager blamed his sides' poor performance on tiredness and will not be pleased about playing another game so shortly afterwards. United are second in the league, four points behind leaders Chelsea.
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Premier League football – Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Arsenal host struggling Bolton tonight in the Premier League needing a win to keep pressure on Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for this yea'r title. After losing 3-0 at home to the latter many thought the Gunners' hopes of winning the league had already faded but they have worked their way back into the reckoning and could not have asked for a better opportunity, with their opponents second from bottom in the table having recently dismissed their manager, replacing him with former player Owen Coyle.
English Premier League betting – Birmingham vs Manchester United
High-flying Birmingham take on league champions Manchester United in this Saturday’s late kick-off. Since being taken over by new owners, Birmingham have been in tremendous form and have vaulted up the league table and currently lie in eighth place, only one point behind Liverpool. United will be desperate for a win in this game, as their [...]
FA Cup football – Manchester United vs Leeds
Manchester United welcoming Leeds to Old Trafford used to one of the biggest matches in the country but tonight it may be a mismatch as the League One face the reigning Premier League Champions. The visitors are in good form going into the game as runaway leaders in the third tier of English football, winning their last three games, but Sir Alex Ferguson's side will be very confident of getting the right result today and should be buoyed by their 5-0 win over Wigan last time out.
English Premier League betting – Manchester United vs Wigan
Manchester United host Wigan Athletic tonight, hoping to make up ground on league leaders Chelsea, who are currently five points ahead of them. Fellow chasers Arsenal are also in action tonight, playing Portsmouth, and United will be keen not to slip up, and maintain their place as nearest rivals to Chelsea. Sir Alex Ferguson have won [...]
Carling Cup betting – Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham travel to Old Trafford tonight in a repeat of last year's Carling Cup final. Manchester United won that match, after triumphing on penalties, but both teams are expected to rest key players for this game. Spurs won the competition in 2008, and are tonight bidding to reach the semi-finals for a record equalling twelfth time.
UEFA Champions League betting – Manchester United vs Besiktas
Manchester United host Besiktas tonight in the UEFA Champions League having effectively qualified for the next stage of the competition and on a high after their 3-0 demolition of Everton on Saturday. The Red Devils have been inconsistent of late, with three wins, two defeats and one draw in their last six matches in all competitions. Besiktas have been red hot domestically, winning their last six in a row and keeping clean sheets in four, but have not won in Europe this season.
UEFA Champions League Preview – Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow
Last year's runners-up and 2008 winners Manchester United welcome CSKA Moscow to Old Trafford tonight in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League. The Premier League champions have been perfect in Europe so far, winning all three of their matches to top the group and winning four of their last five in all competitions. CSKA have not been as successful, winning only two of their last five and firing their manager, Juande Ramos, on the 26th Octber.
English Premier League betting preview – Manchester United vs Blackburn
Manchester United welcome Blackburn today and will be hoping to get back on track after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Liverpool. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side won midweek in the Carling Cup, thanks to goals from Danny Welbeck and Michael Owen, and they will be hoping to inflict another heavy defeat on the struggling Blackburn side, after they were thrashed 5-0 by Chelsea last week.
