Chelsea vs Arsenal Betting Tips and Preview
- By Rex Dalton on January 19, 2013 23:09 GMT
Sunday brings about a pair of high-quality Premier League fixtures that are sure to have punters lining up early to do their homework and do anything to get an edge on the massive volume expected to be wagered. Chelsea take on Arsenal at home while Manchester United face a tricky away challenge against Tottenham.
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With Manchester City winning on Saturday, United are up against it and any dropped points here would certainly have all the critics declaring that the chase is on for Mancini’s men once again.
Chelsea are in a better league position than Arsenal despite some fairly rotten home form since Rafa Benitez’s controversial takeover from Andre Villas-Boas. The Spaniard, united with Fernando Torres once again, is actually coaxing better performances from the likes of Demba Ba, newly arrived from Newcastle.
Arsenal have been really grinding out their results lately and looking vulnerable to some of the leagues weaker sides. This would be a significant coup for Arsene Wenger if he was to capitalize against cross-town rivals on their own ground. Chelsea haven’t been so easy to beat at home for the better part of a decade or at least since the departure of Claudio Ranieri.
The Blues are getting the slim edge from the bookmakers at 19/20 while the draw sits at 23/10 and Arsenal to win rewards at a full 3/1. It will be interesting to see how the line moves prior to the match and where all of the late volume comes in. The in-play wagering for this one should also be an intriguing prospect.
Look for Juan Mata to grab a goal and Chelsea to get the win - you can back that double at 5/1 with William Hill. Theo Walcott, who is now starting up front since he’s been threatening to leave the club, to grab a goal and Arsenal to win rewards at a 7/1 price tag.
Demba Ba is the most likely goalscorer for Chelsea and he trades at 4/5 anytime while Fernando Torres is priced at 5/4.
Theo Walcott to bag an anytime goal is a solid 9/4 and he’s 15/2 to grab the last goal - what a moment that would be.
