No surprise seeing Real Madrid winning the derby against Atletico Madrid. Not many footballers would have attempted that Ronaldo shot that led to his second goal. Absolutely brilliant. There is only one real hurdle left for Real Madrid and that is their away game to Atletic Bilbao. With their 4-point cushion, if they win this game, they can afford to lose to Barcelona, as there is little doubt that they will get maximum points in their other remaining encounters.
Actually Real Madrid could make some breathing room for themselves this week-end as they host Sporting Gijon. A certain win for the Los Blancos. Barcelona travel to Levante for a tricky match; the hosts are a force to reckon with at home and it would be a mistake to think that Barcelona are sure winners of this game.
In the EPL, Man Utd could also be opening a gap as they host Aston Villa. I cannot see Villa winning this one at Old Trafford, and they might get lucky to steal a point. But I believe it is worth going for a straight Win for the Red Devils. Man City are in for a tough trip to Norwich, who are a tough cookie at home. This game can really go either way.
I like Sunderland's chances at home to Wolves. If only the bottom-of-table club could have some discipline in their ranks; they just keep shooting themselves in the foot by collecting red cards early in the game. That's one of their many problems. Sunderland as draw-no-bet should be safe.
Finally, some horse racing notes where the Grand National takes place on Saturday. A great spectacle I'll watch but I have no clue on the form of the National Hunt horses. Hopefully, Mc Coy won't win it again as I think he's won everything there is to win now and it's about time that someone else shares the honors.
On the Flat front, Frankel's injury yesterday has given a mighty scare to the racing world. The agony of waiting will last 1 week by the time he's due his second scan to reveal the extent of the injury. Hopefully, it is only a superficial injury, as connections are hopeful it is. Frankel is having the horse nation on tenterhooks just like Rooney and Beckham had the English nation on the leadup to the last World Cup and European Championships. This is the year Frankel is supposed to show he's the greatest of them all, and I really hope it turns out that way.
Win: Real Madrid, Man Utd
Draw-no-bet: Sunderland
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
EPL week-end preview
Real Madrid won and qualified as expected; Napoli were eliminated in extra-time and having a 2-goal handicap advantage on them in 90 minutes was just enough for a voided punt. With the quarter-final draws, it looks we could well be on our way for an all-Spanish final with Barcelona and Madrid looking very strong in their quartet group.
Today was the running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and that is about the only time I have a peek at National Hunt code. I cannot but marvel at the ride given to Synchronized, the winner of the race. AP Mc Coy is really a monster rider and deserves all the accolades he gets. He had the horse off the bridle from the start and although he looked beaten soon after the go, he incredibly managed to get the horse to outlast the others. The layers in running must not have given the horse any chance the way it was jumping the fences astray. Magical hands really!
This week-end could see Man Utd extend their lead at the top of the EPL while City play during mid-week. The Red Devils visit Wolves and it should be a straightforward win for Rooney and co. I firmly believe Wolves will drop this year as I thought they did a major mistake in getting rid of McCarthy as manager. If they were supposedly bad under the Irishman, they are worse under new manager Connor. Man Utd is recommended as a Win.
I like Fulham's chances as it hosts Swansea. Fulham is very strong at home and have a new weapon in striker Pogrebnyak.They should be able to edge this encounter or at least fare with a draw. I recommend them as a draw-no-bet.
Another team destined for the drop is Wigan. West Brom pays them a visit and I think there's value going with the Baggies on this one. They are a decent team under Roy Hodgson and will cause problems for the hosts if their dangerous striker Odemwingie recovers for the game. I like their chances as draw-no-bet as well.
Win: Man Utd
Draw-no-bet: Fulham, West Brom
Today was the running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and that is about the only time I have a peek at National Hunt code. I cannot but marvel at the ride given to Synchronized, the winner of the race. AP Mc Coy is really a monster rider and deserves all the accolades he gets. He had the horse off the bridle from the start and although he looked beaten soon after the go, he incredibly managed to get the horse to outlast the others. The layers in running must not have given the horse any chance the way it was jumping the fences astray. Magical hands really!
This week-end could see Man Utd extend their lead at the top of the EPL while City play during mid-week. The Red Devils visit Wolves and it should be a straightforward win for Rooney and co. I firmly believe Wolves will drop this year as I thought they did a major mistake in getting rid of McCarthy as manager. If they were supposedly bad under the Irishman, they are worse under new manager Connor. Man Utd is recommended as a Win.
I like Fulham's chances as it hosts Swansea. Fulham is very strong at home and have a new weapon in striker Pogrebnyak.They should be able to edge this encounter or at least fare with a draw. I recommend them as a draw-no-bet.
Another team destined for the drop is Wigan. West Brom pays them a visit and I think there's value going with the Baggies on this one. They are a decent team under Roy Hodgson and will cause problems for the hosts if their dangerous striker Odemwingie recovers for the game. I like their chances as draw-no-bet as well.
Win: Man Utd
Draw-no-bet: Fulham, West Brom
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