Fulham’s “Big Five” unbeaten record is likely to end tonight

Man Utd v Fulham, 8pm, Premier League, Free Bets, Best Odds

If this match was taking place at Craven Cottage, you’d fancy Fulham to take at least a point considering their magnificant home record. Roy Hodgson’s side are unbeaten against the “Big Five” this season but Manchester United currently boast the second highest home points average in Premier League history. Here’s why the champions should justify their 1/4 odds:

» Manchester United have won ten consecutive Premier League home games after drawing their opener against Newcastle. Last season they drew their first match at Old Trafford only to win the next twelve.

» Since that opening day 1-1 tie with Newcastle, Hull have been the only team to score away to the champions in the league this season.

Posted: February 18th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Man Utd are 6/4 to win to nil for the eighth successive game

West Ham/Man Utd, 4pm, Sky Sports 1, Free Bets, Best Odds

Manchester United have kept twelve consecutive Premier League clean sheets and have won seven straight matches during that streak but their opponents West Ham have made a habit out of derailing Sir Alex Ferguson’s title bids in the past. Here’s a breakdown of the stats in both team’s favour:

Could West Ham spring a surprise?

» West Ham have won their last two home games against Manchester United and the Red Devils have won on just four of their last fourteen visits to the Boleyn Ground.

» Gianfranco Zola’s side have won their last four home games and are unbeaten in eight games in all competitions. Since losing at Old Trafford in October, West Ham have taken points from all the other Big Four clubs.

Posted: February 8th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | 2 Comments

Make money as Manchester United look to climb to second

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Following Manchester United’s victory over title rivals Chelsea, chickendinner correspondent Danny Harris can’t see Wigan triumphing at Old Trafford despite their brilliant recent form. Here are some of the best bets available for the game:

» Cristiano Ronaldo has scored six goals in four league appearances against Wigan so the 11/10 offered by 888sport that he scores at any time is a decent bet.

» Wigan have lost all seven meetings with Manchester United in the league and in the Carling Cup final with an aggregate of 22-3 so expect United to grab a few goals. The champions have already kept twelve Premier League clean sheets this term and have let in the least goals in the league, going nearly thirteen hours without conceding so don’t be surprised if Edwin van der Sar isn’t beaten again. Wigan have also conceded more Premier League goals to United than to any other club so a 3-0 home win at 7/1 or 4-0 victory at 12/1 (both with 888sport) are decent bets.

Posted: January 14th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Five reasons why Manchester United will win big tonight

Man Utd/Aalborg, 7.45pm, Sky Sports 2, Best Odds, Free Bets

The last sixteen in this year’s competition have already been confirmed without any real surprises so all Manchester United have left to play for is the chance to top their group. This is supposed to guarantee an easier knockout stage draw but with Inter Milan finishing second in their group and Bayern Munich and Real Madrid likely to follow tonight, any advantage is minimal. United are generally 1/5 to win tonight but the best value in on them winning by four or more goals, available at 4/1 with Boylesports, or to score five at 11/2 with Sky Bet. Here’s why:

1. Aalborg have let in 12 goals in the Champions League group stages this season – the second highest in the competition after five games - and conceded six away to Villarreal.

2. With their UEFA Cup spot guaranteed, Aalborg have nothing left to play for. They failed to score on their last visit to Britain to face Celtic and alarmingly have a negative goal difference even in their domestic league, which they won last season.

Posted: December 10th, 2008 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment