By Aidan Elder | Chief sports writer This is karma. 12 months after QPR’s pluckiness and Manchester City’s complacency contrived to make for the most exciting end to a Premier League season in history, we’ve been handed a set of fixtures which make mowing the lawn on a mild afternoon seem moderately appealing. Yes, Arsenal and Tottenham are trying […]
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Ben Watson nets a 300/1 winner for three lucky Paddy Power punters
By Josh Powell | Betting news #IfWeKnewThen It was the biggest shock in London since Dirty Den reappeared on Albert Square. Wigan upset money-bags Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup Final to win the trophy for the first time in their history. Ben Watson was the man who powered home a header in the […]
GIF: The goal that won Wigan the FA Cup (and probably got Roberto Mancini the sack)
Ben Watson will probably never have to buy another pair of trainers from JJB again. It was his header in the dying minutes of the FA Cup Final that won the cup for Wigan in the biggest upset since Wimbledon’s win in 1988. 15/2 shots Wigan beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley to win the […]
[Video] The greatest FA Cup final goals ever….according to the FA
It’s the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan today and the FA have compiled what they believe is a collection of the best goals from this yearly show-piece game. There are a few noticeable absences, notably Micheal Owen’s goals against Arsenal in 2001 and Paul Scholes in 1999, amongst others. No doubt you […]
Discover why you’d be mad to write off Wigan in the FA Cup Final
By Josh Powell | FA Cup Final, Manchester City v Wigan Plenty of punters are writing Wigan off already and Adrian Chiles hasn’t even hit our screens. A quick look through the book and there has even been more than 35 bets on Manchester City to win 8-0. If there were any die-hard Wigan fans in existence, […]
An FA Cup Final bet that will bash the bookies on Saturday
Expert football pundit and analyst Andy Gray is hoping to earn a few pennies for Saturday night and he’s using the FA Cup Final to fund his disco dancing. He’s joined the Paddy Power Blog team to give his verdict on the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Wigan. Manchester City v Wigan, ITV, 5.15pm Everyone will expect Manchester […]
Amy Eustace: Moyes to be merrier without moody Rooney
This week @AmyEustace ponders Wayne Rooney’s Old Trafford future following David Moyes’ appointment as Alex Ferguson’s successor. If, like me, you’re one of the many football fans who have never known a world in which Fergie doesn’t stalk the Old Trafford touchline, chomping gum, chewing out referees and dictating the ebb and flow of injury […]
5 FA Cup Final bets that can set you up for a wild Saturday night
By Josh Powell | FA Cup Final Manchester City v Wigan Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement might have slightly overshadowed the FA Cup Final but at least that saves us from any ridiculous tripe Dave Whelan might come up with in the build-up to the game. Adrian Chiles will spend a solid TWO HOURS on our […]
Tottenham and Manchester United among the best backed teams of the weekend
By Aidan Elder | Chief sports writer With the trophy secured and the champagne gleefully wasted, we’ve reached an odd part of the season. for many teams, safety has been guaranteed and aside from logging on to Ryanair.com, Europe is beyond reach for others. The reasons for a lot of teams to give a toss […]
Bale Force: Super Spurs give punters a 250/1 winner
By Josh Powell | Betting news #IfWeKnewThen The Sky Sports hype machine was out for Super Sunday and the Premier League didn’t disappoint. Tottenham, aided by the returning Gareth Bale and Jermain Defoe, came from 1-0 down to beat Manchester City 3-1 at White Hart Lane and turn up the heat on Arsenal in the race for fourth. […]
Gif of the day: How Spurs gif-ted the Premier League title to Manchester United
It all seemed too easy in the end. Spurs go a goal down after five minutes thanks to Samir Nasri’s strike – and some shocking defending. Arsenal fans start to count their chickens and Manchester United supporters get that ‘squeaky bum’ feeling ahead of Monday night’s game with Aston Villa. But three goals in seven […]
Gif of the day: Nasri punishes careless Spurs defence
You’ve lost four on the bounce at home against the reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. You’ve seen your nearest – and fierecest - rivals Arsenal struggle all season and then hit form at just the right time to waltz into the Premier League’s top four. You’ve had a 10-day break to recharge your batteries. So […]
FourFourTom: The stats that point to a Manchester City win at White Hart Lane
Why @FourFourTom is tipping over 2.5 goals in Sunday’s Premier League game at White Hart Lane Ignoring their trip to Stamford Bridge on May 8, this Sunday’s game against Manchester City will probably prove to be Tottenham’s most important remaining fixture in terms of achieving a top four finish. Assuming Spurs pick up a decent haul […]
Man United, Chelsea and Man City: How to turn a 15/8 treble into a 10/1 shot
By Josh Powell | Sports writer Punters will be licking their lips ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League games with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all well fancied to pick up three points. The three favourites will be well supported and if they all come in Paddy will take one hell of a midweek spanking. […]
Andy Gray: Why choppy Chelsea won’t stop Manchester City (and my 45/1 shot in the Tyne-Wear Derby)
Expert football pundit and analyst Andy Gray joins the Paddy Power Blog to give his insight on Sunday’s Premier League action and the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Chelsea v Manchester City, Live ITV1, Sunday 4pm The glamour game of the weekend is the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Manchester City. Roberto Mancini’s side […]
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