This Blog is about city betting
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The opening game of the 2010 Barclays Premier League is a mouth watering clash between two of the most improved English sides in recent years. Both Tottenham and Manchester City have a strong squad capable of challenging for top honours this season and they would be looking to assert their superiority right from the start.
Tottenham – last few games – most recent game on top
v.Benfica – Win 1-0 (Bale)
v.Villareal – Loss 1-4 (dos Santos)
v.Sporting – Draw 2-2 (Keane, Obika)
Harry Redknapp has had a quiet transfer window with midfielder Sandro being the only new face at the White Hart Lane. As a result most of the team that will take to the pitch will be the same as last season. Gareth Bale is expected to start after missing Wales’ midweek friendly against Luxemborg with an injury. Roman Pavlyuchenko and Jonathan Woodgate are injured and won’t be taking any part in the action. Verdan Corluka will play against his former employers.
Man City – last few games – most recent game on top
v.Valencia – Win 2-0 (Barry,Jo)
v.Borussia Dortmund – Loss 1-3 (Jo)
v.Inter Milan – Loss 0-3
Manchester City’s line-up is expected to include a host of new faces. Yaya Toure, Jerome Boateng and Alexander Kolarov are expected to slot straight into their line-up. David Silva might be forced to start on the bench with Adam Johnson and Shaun Wright-Phillips preferred on the wings. It will also be interesting to see whether Joe Hart starts in goal ahead of Shay Given.
City are expected to sign Mario Balotelli and James Milner in the next couple of days but they won’t be at City in time for this game. Stephen Ireland and Craig Bellamy are to miss out of City’s squad. The Robinho situation is again a mystery.
Match Verdict: Tottenham 1-1 Manchester City (Crouch / Adebayor)
City have more depth in their squad, but with Tottenham at home, I’d expect Harry Redknapp’s side to manage a draw.
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