VCBet on the Champions League

Bookies VC Bet go 15/8 that an English club will win the 2005/6 Uefa Champions League in their "Winning Country" market. The Premiership has a powerful five pronged attack in the shape of Chelsea 11/2, Arsenal 10/1, Manchester United 10/1, holders Liverpool 25/1 and Everton 100/1 in this season's competition. "That we've made England favourites backs up the argument that the Premiership is the strongest league in Europe," said VC Bet's Nick Blezard. "I'm not sure about Everton but it will be a major surprise if at least two of England's big guns don't make the quarter finals. "Chelsea will feel they should have won it last year but Liverpool showed they were the better side in Europe so competition among the Premiership boys will be fierce again." Unsuprisingly, Italy 9/4 and Spain 11/4 are VC Bet's respective second and third favourites. "Real Madrid will make a better fist of things this year, especially with the new signings of Robinho and Julio Baptista on board, and I strongly suspect that Barcelona will improve from last season." Real failed to reach the quarter finals of last year's competition. Which country will win the 2005/6 Champions League: England 15/8 Italy 9/4 Spain 11/4 Germany 8/1 France 14/1 Portugal 33/1 Holland 33/1 Greece 40/1 Turkey 50/1 Scotland 80/1 Belgium 100/1 Czech Republic 100/1 Any Other Nationality 100/1#1 Betfair Bonus £25 Free Bet.#2 Ladbrokes £25 Free Bet.#3 Paddypower Bonus £20 Free Bet.