Sunday Premier League Straight Bets: Man U and Liverpool Hot Faves

Manchester United are after being eliminated from Champions League action by Bayern Munich. The loss was disappointing because although Man U won the second leg 3:2 they lost on aggregate – a 4:4 draw that was decided in favour of Bayern by virtue of away goals. As Man U return to domestic duty, all eyes will be on them and on how well they bounce back. Not all is lost as they have the Premier League title to bid for still.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are after a scintillating 4:1 victory over Benefica in Europa League action, a result that sees them through to the semis of the European competition. Liverpool will be looked upon to back up that result with another convincing performance over Fulham at Anfield Stadium on Sunday.

Soccer Betting Line:

Blackburn Rovers +1 +110 +650 2½ O -125 U +105 ½ O -145 U +125 Draw +325
Manchester United -1 -130 -250 2½ O -125 U +105 2 O Ev U -120 Draw +325

To Score First: Blackburn Rovers +200 Manchester United -300

Match Time: 08:30 AM Eastern Time (13:30 Local Time) Saturday April 10, 2010

Soccer Betting Verdict: Man United slipped in the table to second spot when they lost 2:1 to Chelsea at the Old Trafford last weekend. They are two points shy of the Blues in the table and they will be looking to reclaim top spot with a convincing win at Blackburn on Sunday. The bookies certainly favour Man U to do so, offering them at -250 and disadvantaging Blackburn at large +650 odds.

Man U will be after a bitter disappointment and without Wayne Rooney in the line-up who is out for a few weeks with an ankle sprain. There are those that believe these two factors might give Blackburn some hope in this match – if not on the outright win then the draw, trading at +325. Especially, given Blackburn’s home record – an undefeated run in their last six comprised of five wins and a draw. Certainly, if there were a time for Blackburn to get one over Man U it would be now. Worth a small bet methinks. More likely, than not, Man U will snap Blackburn’s home mark and take the all-important three points.

Soccer Free Picks: Man U -250| Over 2 ½ -125

Soccer Betting Line:

Liverpool FC -1½ -115 -325 2½ O -120 U Ev 2 O -125 U +105 Draw +375
Fulham FC +1½ -105 +1000 2½ O -120 U Ev ½ O Ev U -120 Draw +375

To Score First: Liverpool FC -400 Fulham FC +250

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Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (15:00 Local Time) Saturday April 10, 2010

Soccer Betting Verdict: Liverpool are on course to finish outside of the top four in Premier League – that is the sad reality. With only five matches left and 55 points in the bag, the only way Liverpool would see into the top four is if they collected maximum points, and had some help from Man City and Tottenham suffering a complete breakdown, losing their last five matches. I think we can all agree that is hallucinatory at best. Then again, anything is possible in the race to the finish having said that if they do clinch a fourth place it would go down in history as perhaps the best comeback of all time.

For Liverpool, this season is about finishing respectably – a fifth spot is within reach. Tottenham are only three points ahead and therefore within touching distance. Liverpool need to take all three points against Fulham at Anfield Stadium in order to continue their positive move in the table.

Liverpool are on a six-match winning streak at Anfield Stadium and hot favourites at -325 to continue that trend. Fulham are disadvantaged something huge, at +1000. Going on current form and the optimistic mood on the bench, Liverpool have to be the correct play.

Soccer Free Picks: Liverpool -350 | Over 2 ½ -120