Barclay's English Premiership Plays
I have turned my full time attention to the Premiership and to the Bundesligia and to MLS this year. While you fellas knock dowan American football I will be going after this futbol with a vengenance. My first game I post in the Premiership will be on the Derby between United and City.
The Battle of Manchester is a very good match-up this year with lots of twists.
If your unfamiliar with the phrase "derby" it's the definition of a state or city rivalry English style. Sox and the Cubs would be considered a derby or the Mets and Yanks..anyways..this is an absolutely huge game..here's why:
**If you follow Euro Futbol at all you know the name Christian Rinaldo. I personally think he's the man to beat for Futbol Player of the Year. Anyways, in a sign of obvious frustration he was booked with a red card and 3 game suspension...he'll be sitting out Sunday in this packed City Arena. Christian Ronaldo is the equivalent of A Rod. However, United has about 5 A Rods..hell, maybe even 8 or 9.
**Carlos Tevez has yet to make the huge impact expected. The Argentinian is a gifted player but I don't think he will be in flow for the Reds until late September.
**Manchester United is the Yankees of the Premiership. They are the defending champs, they spend record amounts of money, and their coach has actually been knighted. I'll get more into the coaches later.
**Current standings has home side Manchester City in first in the Premiership.
**United has drawn so far this year and is yet to record a win.
**The Rooney's are at 50% and maybe less. Andy is out and Wayne looked like he got hurt in the draw earlier this week.
**I've seen two United games so far and while the offense has shown flashes of brilliance, they are still erratic and not even close to finely tuned Reds team.
**You couldn't ask for better start for Manchester City. They are 2-0 with two clean sheets. (They pitched shut outs).
I'm on Manchester City and the draw line and the 1/2 goal line. Here's how I'm laying it out.
150.00 to win 489.00 ML in regulation (+325)
100.00 to win 225.00 on the draw line if they are tied (+225)
206.00 to win 200.00 on Manchester City +1/2 goal in regulation time.
If Manchester City wins outright I hit two bets and lose the draw. I honestly believe Manchester City will continue to create a slow start for the Reds. They are in 1'st, they want the big win over the big team, and they are catching them in the midst of a transfer controversy over Tevez. Let's not forget the front runner for player of the year is out with the suspension.
I forgot to discuss the coaches..Sir Alex is relaxed and not in a panic with his all star laden team. But a severe loss here will open some eyes across the Channel. The Man City coach is the former national skip for the English national team. I can't tell you how much he wants this game.
This is a very special game in the premiership to open the season and one I've focused on since the impressive starts of both teams. Rolando Bianchi is my vote for man of the match as he will go overlooked with the much more heralded argentinian Tevez.
Final: 2-1 manchester City...good luck if you play it. This is incredible value as the betting public always backs the Yankees of the Premiership. Especially when they have started with two draws.
Good luck...
Premiership record:
0-0 ATS big game pending
The tilt in Manchester goes off this Sunday..bet it early because the line is gonna go down if you ride with me
