City Go Forth
As the end of the season draws ever nearer spread bettors will either be praying for it to finish immediately or continue for a few weeks more. Anyone supporting Chelsea on the outright championship index (60pts to the winner, 40pts to runner-up, 30pts to third-place, 20pts for fourth etc.) will have been delighted with Manchester United's goalless draw at Ewood Park. United's slip-up resulted in the Blues moving to 53-55 point spread favourites, with Sir Alex's side dropping to 37-40 pts - level with Arsenal. Buyers of the Blues' championship index will be cheering on United's city rivals this weekend as Man City play host to Manchester United.
Spread bettors can look forward to a cracking match this Saturday lunchtime with everything perfectly balanced for an enthralling counter. Roberto Mancini's side are chasing the final Champions League place and their championship index spread can be bought at 17.5. United and City have already met three times this season and buyers of United's supremacy on Saturday will take plenty of confidence from United's two victories over their rivals this season, one of which eliminated City from the Carling Cup. United progressed to the Carling Cup final following their 4-3 aggregate victory, but sellers of their win index this Saturday will point out that City beat them 2-1 at Eastlands in the first leg.
Before spread bettors buy Man City's index on Saturday, all eyes will be on their opponent's team sheet. Wayne Rooney was absent from United's trip to Blackburn and the side were unable to break down Sam Allardyce's team's defence. Those looking to challenge United on the spreads will have also noted that the side have already lost on five occasions this season away from Old Trafford.
Total goal spread buyers and buyers of the goal minutes spread from the corresponding fixture this campaign will have fond memories of the Red Devils' 4-3 victory. Buyers for this fixture will be desperate for more of the same and will be aware that City are in fine goal-scoring form with 14 goals from their last three league games although goal sellers will argue that the last league meeting at Eastlands between these sides finished 1-0. Carlos Tevez has scored three times against his previous employers this season, and buyers of his goal minutes spread will be banking on the Argentine making a point to Sir Alex.
Spread buyers of the Chelsea's supremacy against Tottenham should note that Spurs beat the side at home in the league last season. Those buying the league leaders' supremacy must be a little concerned with their recent away form, which has seen them win only three of their last six league games on the road. Spread punters that enjoy a bet on total goal minutes will be hoping for a repeat of the 2008 fixture in North London which produced 391.
Referees involved in Tottenham v Chelsea games have not often had significantly busy afternoons in the past. Sellers of the bookings spread will have seen that the corresponding game in September only accumulated two yellow cards.
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