Monthly Archives: August 2013

Liverpool-Manchester United Betting Preview: Red Devils to come out on top in explosive game

After Notts County tested the Reds in midweek, Brendan Rodgers’ men welcome the Champions to Anfield with our tipster backing the away side to take the spoils

One of the biggest games of the year kicks off on Sunday as Manchester United travel to Liverpool in the Premier League. The rivalry between the fans and players constantly makes the headline, with a fiery encounter pretty much guaranteed.

Liverpool come into this match after a frustrating match in the Capital One Cup midweek. Despite Brendan Rodgers men leading 2-0 at home, Notts County staged an unlikely comeback and scored two to take the game into extra-time. With the Reds down to 10 men due to injuries, they fought hard against a resilient County side to eventually qualify with two extra-time goals. Liverpool have had a great start to the League campaign, winning against Stoke and Aston Villa to sit in second position in the league. bet365 price the home side at 13/8 (2.63) to take all three points.

Manchester United come into this match having had the week off. United last played on Monday against Chelsea where both sides cancelled each out in a 0-0 draw. Although David Moyes’ men shaded it on possession and shots, they just couldn’t find that all important goal. This result followed an exceptional win against Swansea away on the opening day of the season. A Robin van Persie-inspired performance saw the champions win 4-1. bet365 price them at 15/8 (2.88) to win the match on Sunday. The same firm has the draw at 12/5 (3.40).

With Liverpool’s injury list being added to after their midweek cup tie, they are struggling for numbers in defence, with Raheem Sterling finishing the game playing right-back against Notts County. With Manchester United fresh, the price of them to win at 15/8 (2.88) is tough to ignore. Moyes will be keen to get his first major scalp for United and there are no doubts it would be sweet against Liverpool for the former Everton manager. United have won the last three meetings between the sides and expect them to keep that run going.

For those looking for more value, backing the correct score to be 2-1 to United at 10/1 (11.00) is hugely tempting. Had you backed this result in their last three meetings then the bet would have paid out. This is certainly worth a small investment.


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Rodgers: Length of transfer window is morally wrong

The Liverpool boss has been frustrated by the rumours surrounding Luis Suarez this summer, and believes that deals should be off the table when the Premier League season starts

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants the transfer window to close before the season begins as Luis Suarez’s transfer saga drags on.

The 40-year-old is the latest figure in football to voice his frustration at the length of the window, particularly with Premier League clubs required to play three fixtures before it closes this season.

As seen with the attempted transfers involving Suarez, Gareth Bale and Wayne Rooney, complex deals take time to get done, and Rodgers would prefer his business to be concluded prior to their season beginning.

“I just think there’s something morally not right when players are sat in the changing room and the season has already kicked off, you’re underway in your job, and I’m sure every changing room in the country – no matter what level it is – there’ll be players asked and agents working to get them to other clubs,” he said on Friday.

“But I believe it should finish once the season begins, and what you’ll find after the weekend once Monday passes, everything returns to the norm and clubs are a much better place then.”

Suarez has been regularly linked with moves to Real Madrid and Arsenal in the close-season, but the Uruguayan – who is banned for another three matches after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic – is reportedly still keen on an Anfield exit.

Rodgers refused to comment extensively on Suarez’s future, but did reveal that he was impressing in training as his bid to gain match fitness continues.

“I think I said last week, I’ll talk about the players that’s available,” he continued.

“What I will say is he has been working very hard in training and played a game behind closed doors.

“The focus is purely on getting him up to match fitness by the time he’s available but really concentrating on the players that are available.”

Manchester United boss Moyes prepared for Anfield reception

The new Red Devils manager expects just as fiery a welcome from the Liverpool fans on Sunday as he did on his many visits in charge of Everton

David Moyes admits he is prepared for a fiery reception from Liverpool fans when he takes Manchester United to Anfield for the first time on Sunday.

Having managed city rivals Everton and the Reds’ arch-enemies, the Scot knows that he will not be a popular man inside the stadium but is relishing the occasion.

United won on their last visit and completed the double over Brendan Rodgers’s side later in the season, while Moyes has never won at Anfield, having only tasted victory on three occasions against Liverpool – but he is confident of turning that record around.

“Everybody tells me about the big rivalry between Liverpool and United and it was certainly there when I was at Everton as well,” he told the press. “I would think I’ll get as good a reception as I did with Everton.

“It has always been a difficult place to go but I am looking forward to going back there.”

Moyes also refused to guarantee any new arrivals at Old Trafford ahead of the transfer deadline despite his pursuit of moves for Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines, Ander Herrera and Daniele De Rossi.

“I don’t know how busy it’s going to be but it’s a busy football market,” he added. “It might be busy in the next few days and I hope we do a little bit of business but I couldn’t guarantee that.

“I wouldn’t disclose any names, just let the clubs deal with it and we’ll try and do it in a professional manner.”