Why Manchester United can’t lose focus in the closing stages

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

Rather than concentrating on their gameplan to eliminate Manchester United, Inter Milan have been busy calculating what percentage chance they stand. Jose Mourinho says 50% while Mario Balotelli goes with 45% but both are wrong as the actual figure is 33%. Here we present the case for both teams, leaving you to assess whether the 8/15 on the holders breaking the curse is better value than the 7/4 Ladbrokes are offering on Inter progressing, while providing you with useful tips on other markets:

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» Manchester United have won eight and lost just one of their last ten home games against Italian opposition, triumphing in their last four.

» The Red Devils are unbeaten at home in over a year in all competitions and have gone more than four years without a Champions League loss at Old Trafford, a run stretching nineteen games.

Posted: March 11th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Paddy Power’s brilliant Super Sunday money-back special

Bets refunded if the team leading at half-time screws it all up

Paddy Power will refund all losing first/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast bets if the team who lead at half-time don’t go on to win the match. Here are some reasons why this is a great offer:

» Liverpool have the best second-half record in the Premier League this season. The only occasion where they have been outscored after the break was on their last league trip to North London when they led 1-0 only to be beaten 2-1.

» Arsenal have come from behind not only to draw but to win twice already this season against Chelsea and Everton while Liverpool have performed complete turnarounds on Manchester City and Wigan.

Posted: December 19th, 2008 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment