Bookies take a Hamer-ing

Chelsea slumped to defeat as Real Betis threw their Champions League group wide open. The struggling La Liga outfit scored after 28 minutes and then held out till the end. The match was littered with yellow cards, which was great news for those following the bettingchoice advice on the game. Although the recommendation to back Chelsea failed miserable, the ten cautions shown by Alain Hamer in total ensured a handsome profit nonetheless. Elsewhere in group G, Liverpool were easy 3-0 winners over Anderlecht. Betis are now one point behind Chelsea and four behind the Merseysiders. Next up for the Spaniards is a trip to Anfield, while the Premiership champions have a date in Belgium. Chelsea's Champions League odds have been lengthened from 4/1 to 9/2 by William Hill following their defeat by Real Betis but they are still favourites to win the tournament. Hills also offer 5/1 Barcelona; 15/2 Juventus; 9/1 Inter, Lyon, Real Madrid; 11/1 AC Milan; Arsenal, Manchester United; 12/1 Bayern; 14/1 Liverpool; 50 Villareal; 66 Ajax; 80 Benfica; 150 Rangers. **Hills make Chelsea 5/6 favourites for the Group with Liverpool 6/5 and Real Betis 7/1.