August 2009 - Premier League

Premier League 2009 Betting: Wins keep Man United and Liverpool in the title race.

Eoin Ryan / 30 August 2009

North West giants both conjure come-from-behind victories when damaging defeats were likely....Read more »

Premier League 2009 Betting: Portsmouth v Man City

Mike Norman / 29 August 2009

Both clubs may have Arab owners, but that's where the similarities end says "Mystical" Mike Norman. City are improving fast whilst Pompey are a sinking ship. Best Bet: Back Yes to Man City Clean Sheet at 2.2...Read more »

Premier League Odds: Aston Villa v Fulham Betting

Jaymes Monte / 29 August 2009

Recommended Bets; Back Yes @ 2.3 in Aston Villa Clean Sheet market; Back Aston Villa to win most corners @ 1.8; Back Under 2.5 goals @ 1.7Read more »

Premier League 2009 Betting: Saturday's 3pm Kick Offs

Mike Norman / 28 August 2009

"Mystical" Mike Norman is in fine early season form previewing Saturday's non-televised games, and this week he is going for Bolton to shock Liverpool and Spurs to carry on winning. Best Bet: Back Tottenham Win Both Halves at 3.05....Read more »

Premier League 2009 Odds: Chelsea v Burnley Betting.

Richard Walker / 28 August 2009

Burnley have already ruffled a few feathers this season but Chelsea boast three wins from three in the league and whatever the criticism of the diamond formation they play, they should make it four from four by Saturday afternoon, says...Read more »

Premier League Odds: Manchester United v Arsenal Betting, 5.15PM KO Sat.

James Eastham / 28 August 2009

Just because there will be some outstanding individual attackers on show at Old Trafford on Saturday doesn't mean we should expect plenty of goals in the first heavyweight clash of the Premier League season, writes James Eastham. Best bet: 1-1...Read more »

Premier League 2009 Odds: Man City on the edge of Premier League breakthrough.

Eoin Ryan / 27 August 2009

Manchester City may not be the most popular side in England at the moment but Jamie Pacheco asks us not to think about how they have changed the face of English football but rather focus on the opportunity they have...Read more »

Premier League 2009 Betting: Spurs and Arsenal start brightest but Chelsea are finding rhythm

Ralph Ellis / 25 August 2009

The Premier League 2009/10 table has started to take shape after a busy weekend, says Ralph Ellis.Read more »

Premier League Betting: Liverpool v Aston Villa

Mike Norman / 23 August 2009

"Mystical" Mike Norman believes that Monday night's live TV game will end in a straightforward victory for Liverpool, with one man in particular being key to their success. Best Bet: Back Steven Gerrard To Score at 2.5...Read more »

Premier League Betting: West Ham v Tottenham

Wayne Bailey / 22 August 2009

Both sides will be looking to maintain their 100% records, but at least one must succumb. The midfield battle holds the key and they could end up cancelling each other out leading to an East London stalemate. Best Bet: Back...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Fulham v Chelsea

Dan Fitch / 22 August 2009

It's the West London derby on Sunday, as Chelsea take the short trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham. Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch thinks that Carlo Ancelotti shouldn't expect an easy encounter. Best Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ [1.88]...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Saturday's 3pm Kick-offs

Mike Norman / 21 August 2009

After a profitable first weekend of wagering on non-televised games, Betfair's TV-starved "Mystical" Mike Norman briefly previews this weekend's 'unwatchable' action. Best Bet: Back Man City at 2.9 to Win Both Halves....Read more »

Premier League Over/Under 2.5 Goals Betting: Gerrard & Torres can strike for punters!

Ed Nicholson / 19 August 2009

Ed Nicholson looks to get his beloved over/under 2.5 goals back in black by focussing on midweek fixtures between Liverpool and Stoke and Birmingham and Portsmouth....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Lescott affair takes it's toll on Moyes' Everton.

Feizal Rahman / 17 August 2009

Feizal Rahman reflects on Everton's drubbing at the hands of Arsenal and explains why he believes David Moyes should let Joleon Lescott join Manchester City......Read more »

Premier League 2009 Betting: Betfair Weekend Round-Up.

Eoin Ryan / 17 August 2009

The opening weekend of the Premier League season was a bad one for Merseyside clubs but a good one for fans of glorious goals. Read all the Betfair news here and find out where your money went......Read more »

Betfair Backs United Stars to hit the net for Charity!

Eoin Ryan / 14 August 2009

BETFAIR, the world's biggest betting community, today announced a partnership agreement with Manchester United Football Club (MUFC). And to help launch the three season deal (2009-2012), Betfair has challenged Manchester United's strikers to a goal-scoring showdown, with the lead forward...Read more »

Premier League 2009:Chelsea v Hull City Betting

Eoin Ryan / 14 August 2009

Chelsea made a winning start to their Premier League campaign last season, and James Eastham expects a similarly impressive victory when the Blues begin their latest attempt to regain the title against Hull City on Saturday afternoon. Best bet: Chelsea...Read more »

Premier League 2009: Everton v Arsenal Betting Preview

Mike Norman / 14 August 2009

As ESPN broadcast their first ever live Premier League game, "Mystical" Mike Norman is of the opinion that neither Everton nor Arsenal are the finished article just yet. Best Bet: Back Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.83....Read more »

Premier League 2009 Betting: Why Chelsea won't win the Premier League

Eoin Ryan / 13 August 2009

It was only a matter of time before The Betfair Contrarian felt the need to rubbish Chelsea's title credentials. Here are his views on why there won't be a celebration parade down the King's Road come May for yet another...Read more »

Premier League 2009 Betting: The ghost of Ronaldo still lingers

Eoin Ryan / 13 August 2009

Andrew Atherley gives us the statistical lowdown on just how important Cristiano Ronaldo was in Man Utd's last three title wins and why without him over 2.5 goals layers and Man Utd Premier League winner layers are licking their lips....Read more »

Premier League 2009 Betting: Wigan could struggle to survive.

Ralph Ellis / 13 August 2009

Ralph Ellis discusses Dave Whelan's hypocrisy and why he believes the Latics will struggle under their new boss this season....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Keep it simple in August

Mike Norman / 06 August 2009

By the time the month of August is concluded, "Mystical" Mike Norman expects the Premier League to have a familiar look to it. What he really means is that Chelsea could be top and Burnley could be bottom....Read more »