MANCHESTER UNITED VS ARSENAL BETTING TIPS

Manchester United vs Arsenal is arguably the biggest fixture of the season so far and that fact has been exacerbated by the shining start the Gunners have made to the 2009/10 Premier League season. United had a real blip against Burnley but then came back strongly to hammer Wigan Athletic 5-0, with all the goals coming in a second-half flurry. This is not going to be a tepid fixture. Both teams have to go for it, and neither of them are going to be looking for a draw here. I expect Darren Fletcher to play a big part in shoring up the midfield for Manchester United and, should Cesc Fabregas get the start, I expect him to be harassing the Spaniard all evening. I don't think it will necessarily be a high scoring game, but I think three goals is a definite possibility. I think backing a 2-1 result for United and a 1-0 result for Arsenal are probably your best bets for correct score and you're looking at 15/2 and 8/1 for those margins. The 1-1 draw is the lowest-priced option at 5/1. United to win both halves pays out at 13/5 while Arsenal to win both halves is listed at a lengthy 6/1. Draw/Arsenal is 13/2 while Draw/Man United pays 4/1. I actually think that Arsenal/Man United at 22/1 is a great bet and would set up perfectly for that 2-1 correct score tip with United having a strong second half. I am all over Wayne Rooney's price of 6/4 to score anytime. Whenever you can get Rooney to score, in the form he's in, at above evens then you're looking at a great deal. Four goals in four games from the former Evertonian. Michael Owen has finally broken his duck and is 7/4 anytime and 6/1 first and last. Dimitar Berbatov is 15/8 to score anytime and 13/2 first or last. I think his languid style could confound the Gunners defence and I expect him to be a thorn in William Gallas' side. Nemanja Vidic is a solid bet to score at 8/1. He's due. Robin van Persie is the favoured goalscorer for Arsenal at 9/4 against Eduardo (diving b*stard) at 11/4. Fan favourite Andrey Arshavin carries an 11/4 price with Nicklas Bendtner at 7/2. Thomas Vermaelen is 16/1 to score at any point. Keep in mind that William Hill is running a promo for new and existing punters. Place a £20 single on the outright 90 minutes market and you'll get a free £5 bet for the in-play correct-score betting.