English Premier League - Round 1

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Just to show how brutal the first round has been thus far, the BBC 'football expert' has yet to predict one correct result for win-loss-draw - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...s/14387584.stm

[Goodsy]

Yeah pretty tough hey.. I got a Man Utd and Chelsea bet.. their odds are too good not to take em.

Im wioth you.. lets hope the away teams keep winning from here.

SHame the Everton v Tottenham game wasnt on last night. I was really looking forward to that one.

THe Liverpool game was good to watch, except Liverpool did drop their bundle 2nd stanza.

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I agree, Tottenham v Everton was on paper one of the highlights of the round.

I think the bookies will be doing well for the first few weeks until people can get a better idea of team forms.

The one thing that gives me hope with the Man U fixture is that they, along with Chelsea, have shown great pre season form.

[Goodsy]

Just had a look and Chelsea have gone out to $1.77, wonder if its worth putting an extra $10. What do you guys think ?

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Stoke could be a tough assignment because they are so strong at set pieces, althought they are missing some personnel. Stoke haven't conceded a goal in their pre season games, although they haven't scored more than one goal in them either. This article sums up the fixture really well - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14435069.stm

If Chelsea do lose you should consider yourself unlucky, given Chelsea "won their last nine opening games to a season." It's interesting to see how the Saturday fixtures have impacted the Sunday odds. Man U have moved from 1.46 to 1.60. My inclination is to back Chelsea at these new odds.

Let's hope we don't see a 1-1 draw.

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Actually I've just checked and Luxbet are offering 1.88 on Chelsea while Pinnacle Sports are offering 1.962. Do you have other memberships, as it seems Sportingbet is offering less value than others for Chelsea.

[Goodsy]

Nah I just use sportingbet.. keep it simple. They generally have pretty good odds. JUst wondering when it gets closer to kick off if they will increase the odds.

Good article you found to.. the way results have gone this weekend im not filled with a lot of confidence and will probably just sit with my bets the way they are. If I had not of already placed a bet on Chelsea and Man Utd then I would place the bet. Otherwise I have have had an ordinary weekend so will sit on what I have..

[Goodsy]

Just checked again and Chelsea have gone up to $1.80, looks like it would be worth waiting until kick-off if there was going to be a last decision bet.

[Goodsy]

Torres fit and starting, Drogba to the bench.... you know your in a good spot if you move Drogba to the bench.

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I figured anything over 2.00 odds would be irresistable, so I've just made a small punt at 2.02. The odds movements are fascinating. They've been steady all week, but Saturday has everyone spooked.

[Goodsy]

WHat about this for a multi tonight -

Stoke - Chelsea
West Brom - Man Utd
Cardiff - Bristol City
Blackpool - Peterborough

@$8.89 might be worth a lazy $5... or even

Stoke - Chelsea
West Brom - Man Utd
Cardiff - Bristol City

@$4.75

One of those 2 could be worht a quiet $5

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A fiver could wipe out your weekend losses... or cost you $5... worth the risk perhaps?

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With the way things have gone so far, don't let me talk you into anything!

[Goodsy]

Yeha looking at the 2nd option... with 3 games.. odds have just increased from $4.75 to $4.88, might wait 10 more mins before placing it... Chelsea have increased to $1.85 on sportingbet.

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I have an early start tomorrow so I'll leave you to it. Best of luck Goodsy.