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  • Golf McIlroy leads DP World Tour Championship

    Golf McIlroy leads DP World Tour Championship

    The 2021 PGA European Tour reaches the boiling point this weekend as the DP World Tour Championship Dubai is coming into day 2. 

    Apart from the Championship title, there’s also the Race to Dubai.

    Rory McIlroy, who’s the main star of the event and the main favourite to win the main title, saw his odds shortened from 6/1 to 6/4 after yesterday’s first round, having carded a seven-under-par 65.

    However, although McIlroy remains one of the most successful golfers in the history of the sport, his recent performances, bar winning two PGA Tours in 2021, is very much reflected in the longer odds as at this stage, which suggests that everything is still up for grabs.

    Coming into the DP World Tour Championship Dubai, McIlroy finds himself in ninth place in the PGA Tour, while in the Race to Dubai, the Northern Ireland golfer is sitting at number 20, making him a very unlikely winner of the latter. However, he stands a good chance to yet again bag the DP World Tour Championship for the third time in his career. Previously, he won it in 2012 and 2015.

    However, hot on McIlroy’s heels is 24 year old American Collin Morikawa, whom following a brilliant 2021, is the highest-ranked golfer taking part in this tournament. He currently finds himself at 11/2.

    In the run-up to this weekend, defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick was in the top three but following yesterday’s performance the 27 year old Brit odds have drifted significantly and he’s now 80/1 to repeat last year’s incredible performance.

    However, it may be too early to completely write Fitzpatrick off as the English golfer seems to love playing at Jumeirah Golf Estates and to date, his worst performance in Dubai was the tie for 34th, which happened a few years ago. Since then, we saw him finish 9th followed by a win in 2020.

    The obvious question is can he do it again? He might, unless McIlroy or Morikawa stops him. Those three are the main candidates to win the World Tour Championship Dubai. They’re the best golfers taking part in this tournament, meaning that it’s very likely one of them will walk away with the title.

    But, who’s it going to be? McIlroy is the betting fourth for a reason and as it stands, he has the best chance to win the title.

    DP World Tour Championship Winner 

    • Rory McIlroy 6/4
    • Collin Morikawa 11/2
    • Sergio Garcia 12/1
    • Christiaan Bezuidenhout 12/1
    • Paul Casey 12/1
    • Shane Lowry 20/1
    • Nicolai Hojgaard 25/1
    • Joachim B Hansen 28/1
    • Robert MacIntyre 33/1
    • Martin Kaymer 40/1
    • Matt Fitzpatrick 80/1

  • England v Albania Betting Odds

    After what has been a condensed fixture list for England since the start of the year, the Three Lions play their final two World Cup Qualifiers in the coming week. Check out our view on England v Albania betting odds below.

    Sitting top of Group I by three points, Gareth Southgate’s men will guarantee topping the standings if they take four points from a possible six on offer, with Poland waiting to pounce should England slip up. However, given the hosts have a trip to San Marino on Monday as one of those fixtures, top spot is surely academic.

    The one team that can deny England though are third-placed Albania, who themselves trail the hosts by five points, and who England face at Wembley on Friday night. Though the Eagles, on paper, look like pushovers, the visitors have a play-off spot to fight for over the coming days themselves and arrive in north London looking to make an impact. Anything other than an England win looks far-fetched, with the draw best priced at 10/1 with VBet, but Albania will fancy their chances of finding the net, given England’s rather shaky showing at home to Hungary last time out.

    Set to play against the country of his birth, Southampton’s Armando Broja has caught the eye on the south coast this term so far and has scored in three of the last four games for his adopted nation. Conceding in two of their last three outings, England will have to be watchful of the Slough striker, and to score anytime during 90 mins, Broja is a very healthy 10/1 with Bet365.

    From an England point of view, the under goals market could be one to dip into. 2-0 winners in the reverse fixture in Tirana back in March, the Euro 2020 runners-up scored just once against Hungary and Poland respectively in recent games, and given Harry Kane’s problems in front of goal, England might be scratching around once more. For the game to see under 2.5 goals, most major bookies are carrying 11/10 odds, whilst for England to score just once, Betfair will offer you a price of 9/4.

    On the flip side, England will be keen to put on a show for the home fans after what has been a superb 2021 for the Three Lions, and to hit over 2.5 goals is 6/5 with Bet365 and SpreadEx, or to go one better, are boosted to 11/4 with William Hill to net four times.

    If we delve into Price Boosts available elsewhere meanwhile, for England to win and Both Teams to Score, BetFred’s 7/2 price looks very favourable, whilst for Harry Maguire to score a header is 10/1 with SkyBet.

  • Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury | One Will Fall

    It’s the fight every millennial has been waiting for as YouTube megastar Jake Paul is preparing for another boxing fight after his showdown with Tyson Fury’s reality TV star brother was confirmed.

    The clash labelled ‘One Will Fall’ is going ahead on Saturday 18 December in Tampa Bay, Florida. 

    US-based YouTuber Paul and former Love Island contestant, and half brother of Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, have endured a long-running feud on social media throughout the past year, with the American taking to Twitter recently with a few words for his British counterpart:

    “Pucker up Timmy, it’s time to kiss ur last name and ur family’s boxing legacy goodbye.”

    There will be no love lost between the pair when they meet next month, the fight is massive for Fury and the future of his professional career, with Paul only taking up the sport in 2018.

    The Brit, meanwhile, who shot to mainstream fame in 2019 after finishing runner-up in hit reality TV show Love Island with his now-girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, has been a boxer his entire life, winning all seven of his professional fights to date with four of those coming via knockout.

    Jake Paul has put together a seventy-five percent finishing rate so far. But this upcoming bout will mark the first time The Problem Child tests skills against a boxer who isn’t a neophyte.

    This is a contest pitting two undefeated boxers against one another but someone’s 0 could potentially go (pending a draw), and a lot is on the line in Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury.

    And although the bookies have Fury as the odds-on favourite to win the fight, while Paul is longer at 13/8; the draw is a best-price 14/1 with William Hill, it is set to be a close one.

    Paul has had a lot of domestic exposure to fans in performances that lend themselves a bit better for a highlight reel. Paul has been favoured in most of his bouts to date, so this will be a very different role for him.

    Conversely, Fury is a bit less known on a domestic level having only had his US debut in his last outing but no doubt, having his brother Tyson at his corner will help.

    In terms of odds movement closer to the fight, it may be that odds will move in Paul’s favour – especially as the betting public loves a KO, and while his last fight was his first to go the distance, Paul has generally been known to generate knockouts.

    It’s also been well documented that the contract, drafted by Paul’s team, has been bizarre. One part reads: If Fury is declared the winner of the Bout, Paul hereby agrees to pay Fury Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) directly from Paul’s purse as an additional fighter bonus.

    “However, if Paul is declared the winner of the Bout, Fury hereby agrees to (i) commence, within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the Bout, an application process with the Royal Courts of Justice in the United Kingdom to obtain a deed poll legally changing Fury’s name to “Tommy Fumbles,” (ii) change, within twenty four (24) hours of the Bout, all of his social media accounts to reflect the name “Tommy Fumbles:, and (iii) immediately after the Bout utilise the name “Tommy Fumbles” in all forms of media…”

    Stay tuned peeps as we will be back with more updated in the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury saga.

  • Louise Redknapp could join ITV I’m A Celebrity after Jamie married pregnant Frida Andersson

    Featured in The Birmingham Mail.

    The former Eternal singer has had her odds for the 2021 series cut from 28/1 to as short as 6/4.

    Following a sudden flurry of bets being placed, bookmakers have slashed Louise Redknapp odds of joining the I’m a Celebrity line-up.

    The former Eternal singer has had her odds for the 2021 series cut from 28/1 to as short as 6/4.

    This equals an implied probability of 40%, making her the bookies favourite, reports BestofBets.com.

    A BestofBets.com spokesperson said: “Louise has always been high on I’m a Celebrity’s wanted list and the odds are tumbling. She’s touched on the subject of joining the line-up a couple of years ago but nothing came out of it.

    “However, perhaps now, as her ex Jamie Redknapp is making all the headlines following his marriage to Swedish model Frida, a stint on I’m a Celebrity would be the perfect opportunity for Louise to create her own.

    “Other household names who have seen their odds trimmed are Tom Daley (7/1), Jade Thirlwall (4/1) and Frankie Bridge (4/1). Jamie Laing is another possibility who is receiving plenty of support with his odds going from 12/1 to 5/2.

    “Following his stint on Italian versions of I’m a Celebrity, football legend Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne is also rumoured to have signed up for this year’s Wales edition. It’s well known that Gazza has been close to signing up to the hit show perviously but because of concerns that he hasn’t been in the best shape, he had to back out. Hopefully this could be the year when he proves people wrong.”

  • Paul Gascoigne tipped for I’m A Celebrity after a flurry of bets come in

    Featured in Daily Mirror.

    The latest contestant to be rumoured to appear on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is former footballer Paul Gascoigne, as a flurry of bets come in.

    The popular show is set to return to our screens later this month but the celebrity line-up has not yet been announced.

    Stars including Una Healy, Jade Thirlwall and Richard Madeley are tipped to be setting up home in Gwrych Castle in Wales – but will Gazza be joining them?

    A BestofBets.com spokesperson said: “It’s well known that Gazza has been close to signing up to the hit show previously but because of concerns that he hasn’t been in the best shape, he’s had to back out. But in the last 24 hours, his odds has taken a nose-dive from 14/1 down to as short as 5/2, so this may well be the year when Gazza takes on Wales.

    “No doubt that Gazza is a big attraction for producers, as he has been for the last few years, but the ex-England, Spurs and Rangers star would most definitely provide some great entertainment, as he did on the Italian version of the hit show.”

    I’m A Celeb will be returning to Wales for the second year in a row due to coronavirus restrictions.

    ITV have been playing teaser adverts for the past couple of weeks, confirming that the show will return this month.

    Ant and Dec have been dressed as knights as they revealed they would be returning to Wales for the 2021 series.

    During the ads the pair discussed new trial ideas for the upcoming series.

    They joked about eating ‘two pig’s testicles’ instead of the usual one in the eating trials, with other trials expected to be tougher than ever.

    The end of the trailer said: “Here it shall be more gruelling than ever.”

    The official start date is thought to be Sunday, November 21.

    Louise Redknapp is one of the top celebrities to be entering the castle with odds of 2/1.

    Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall is rumoured to be going into the castle

    Coming in at second most likely to be on the next series is ex-Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing with odds of 5/2 and then Love Island’s Maura Higgins at 7/2.

    Thoughts that Maura will be joining the show come after her recent break up from her boyfriend Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice.

    Coming in at the least likely to take on the castle is radio host Nick Grimshaw along with presenter Maya Jama.

    This year’s series will be the 21st season with it being renewed until at least 2022.

    There are usually around 22 episode each series which would mean the king or queen of the castle will be announced in December some time before Christmas.

    Last year Giovanna Fletcher was crowned the winner on December 7 but the show started slightly earlier on November 15, so this year might run on a bit longer.

  • Tottenham vs Manchester United

    Without being too harsh, both Tottenham and Manchester United have had better days than what they did on Sunday; although the manner of United’s defeat most likely overshadowed how disappointed and low Spurs were feeling following their loss.

    But regardless of any amount of lack of goals, or even shots, from Spurs last weekend, that’s put into insignificance by United’s horrific 5-0 home thrashing by hated rivals Liverpool, which could, and should, have been much, much worse. But it was bad enough for Sir Alex Ferguson to pay a visit to the training ground this week, although it’s doubtful that even his hairdryer treatment would make a difference to this United squad at this point in time.

    United have collected just one point from their last four league games and the knives are well and truly out for the Norwegian boss, which is hardly surprising, and his odds suggest he’s the next manager to get sacked (currently leading the sack race at 2/5 with William Hill). However, rumours have it that Ole has been given three more games to turn things around; meanwhile, his counterpart in the home dugout Nuno Espirito Santo also finds himself under serious pressure, as he’s currently fourth in the sack race at 14/1.

    As expected, following a result as damaging as Man United’s, the price for Ole’s men to grab three points at Tottenham’s stadium this weekend continue to drift; having originally been priced at 11/10 they’ve experienced a 6% swing and find themselves around the 17/12 mark with BetVictor, yet they’re remain the favourites as Spurs find themselves at 2/1 outsiders; and although Spurs haven’t had a much better run than Man United, they’ve won three out of their four home games this season and beaten Man City at home.

    So while the ‘big six’ may no longer be a viable term in terms of quality of the teams, considering these two teams are currently six and seventh in the league, with Spurs just a point ahead of United, an overarching theme, betting-wise, so far this season has been the shortening of the draw in the games involving the traditional ‘big six’. And given the turmoil these two sides are in at present, it’s not surprising that the odds for a draw on Saturday have gone from 11/4 at the beginning of the week to just 2/1 with SBK; and we may see these odds getting even shorter as we get closer to game day.

    But the value betting-wise could be on a home win and for both teams to score, with United surely set to have a go after the week they’ve had at 9/2 with William Hill.

    As for players. Cristiano Ronaldo who had a goal disallowed in last week’s disaster against Liverpool, but he’s still clearly United’s main threat and is 13/10 with BetVictor to score in the capital. Meanwhile, Harry Kane who’s been labelled disappointing this season, despite scoring 10 times in 16 games, is set to make the most of a disjointed Man United defence and he’s 29/20 to score Saturday.

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  • BestofBets Premier League GW9 bets

    As another weekend of Premier League action arrives, Gameweek 9 sees one of the biggest rivalries in English football reignite once more.

    Meeting in the Premier League for the 58th time on Sunday, Liverpool travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United and for the hosts and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in particular, the stakes are high. Whilst it can’t be refuted the Red Devils remain box office under the Norwegian’s stewardship, there is a distinct lack of direction and leadership on the pitch currently, which is causing problems and only another late, late Cristiano Ronaldo rescue act kept the wolves at the door against Atalanta in midweek. For now, at least.

    In contrast, the Reds are in fine fettle after putting on a five-star show on their last road trip at Watford last week and withstood a resurgent Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid in Europe on Tuesday night to win their ninth game of the season in all competitions, yet to taste defeat across the board.

    With a third away game on the bounce, United look to provide the sternest test of the three, but Jurgen Klopp’s men are slight 13/10 favourites with William Hill, despite not having won at the Theatre of Dreams since 2014. United are slightly longer odds at 11/5, whilst for a sixth draw in 11 to play out, a price of 11/4 looks good value, both with Betfred. With both Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah looking to impress meanwhile, many punters will be eyeing a scorer double and for Both Players to Score, SkyBet’s 11/2 boost stands as a superb lay for the weekend.

    Kicking off GW9, Arsenal play host to their second league game in five days, as Aston Villa come to the capital on Friday night. Salvaging a late point against Crystal Palace on Monday night, the Gunners remain unbeaten in six, but face the Villans, who Arsenal have lost against in their last three meetings, having not scored a single goal either.

    On the end of an Ollie Watkins brace last season at the Emirates – and after the Eagles revealed the hosts’ still-remaining soft underbelly – could Villa put the hosts to the sword for the fourth time on the spin? Whilst Arsenal are evens, Dean Smith’s men are the underdogs on Friday evening and at a tempting 3/1 widely, Villa could easily pave the way for a profitable evening for punters.

    Down on the South coast meanwhile, Brighton host Manchester City at the AMEX, with Graeme Potter’s men set to provide a stiff test for the champions. The Cityzens are 4/9 to take three points, but though City have kept six league cleans sheets in eight so far this term, their back line will be under aerial bombardment here. For Both Teams to Score, 11/10 odds look very reasonable indeed.

    Furthermore, Brighton beat City 3-2 in the same fixture on the final day of last term, where both defenders Adam Webster and Dan Burn were on the scoresheet. The most likely candidate here in that department looks to be the dangerous Shane Duffy and for the Irishman to score anytime, a healthy 16/1 with UniBet can be yours.

    Finally, before Sunday’s marquee clash in Manchester, West Ham and Tottenham meet in the latest London derby this term. With just a point separating the sides in 5th and 7th respectively, calling this encounter looks tough as though both sides endured differing European results on Thursday night, Spurs have won their last two league meetings and West Ham suffered defeat to fellow London opponents Brentford in their last game at the London Stadium. Perhaps then, the draw looks the wise play, at 5/2 with Bet365 and SBK.

  • BestofBets Latest Newcastle manager betting

    Following Steve Bruce’s dismissal on Wednesday, speculation has gone into overdrive as to who might take the reins at Newcastle United.

    Previously the favourite for the St. James’ Park hotseat, Frank Lampard’s odds have now lengthened significantly to 14/1 with William Hill, with Paulo Fonseca now odds-on at 1/2 with 888Sport and UniBet.

    A former boss of no less than five Primera Liga sides, the Portuguese steward led AS Roma to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League last season and was tipped to take the Tottenham hotseat earlier this summer. During his time in Italy however, Fonseca leaked an alarming number of goals.

    The Magpies are facing a battle to avoid the drop this term given their current form and need a to tighten the ship. One name that has begun to shorten in the market is John Terry. Having left his role as Assistant Coach to Dean Smith at Aston Villa back in July, BestofBets sources suggest Terry could be a name in the frame after his own comments that he does want another coaching job, preferring instead to try his hand as manager.

    A man who knows how to drill a team defensively, a move for JT would not be the worst move to make and could at the very least ensure Newcastle’s Premier League status. Having gone from 50/1 to 33s with 888Sport in the last 24 hours, Terry remains 50/1 with all major bookies, and can be had for 70/1 on the Betfair Exchange.

    His Three Lions teammate of England’s prior golden generation Steven Gerrard continues to be a name mooted; however, his own price has also moved out to a full 20/1 with BoyleSports.

    Eddie Howe meanwhile – a 16/1 shot only last week – has been slashed to 6/1 with SkyBet but as long as 10s with BetVictor, whilst former Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre continues to hold steady at 6/1, also with SkyBet. Antonio Conte, however, appears to be out of the running, now a cool 33/1 with PaddyPower and Betfair.

    This particular market is definitely one to watch in the coming days.

  • BestofBets Champions League MD3 bets

    As the Champions League nears the halfway mark of the Group stages, Matchday 3 and 4 signal the traditional double-headers across the coming fortnight. MD3 offers up a number of glamour ties.

    None more so than at the Wanda Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid host Liverpool. A favourite venue of the Reds since their European Cup win in 2019, these two sides are forging quite the rivalry of late after meeting in the last 16 two seasons ago, where the Madrid side knocked the holders out of the competition after a thrilling 3-2 win at Anfield in the second leg.

    Meeting for the seventh time since 2008, the Merseysiders are without a Champions League win over Los Colchoneros in four meetings. Despite this, Liverpool are shortest backed for the win widely at 5/4 after putting five past Watford at the weekend, whereas Atleti are a decently priced 5/2 with SBK. This game will once again reunite Luis Suarez with his old flame and for he and the again red-hot Mohamed Salah both to score, SkyBet’s boosted price of 15/2 is well worth a dabble.

    Liverpool’s M60 neighbours Manchester United meanwhile, face a stern test as they welcome Atalanta to Old Trafford. Late, late winners over Villarreal in MD2 courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s heroics, the Red Devils welcome the Bergamascos with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under fire after a weekend defeat to Leicester City. Conversely, La Dea put four past Empoli on the road at the weekend have both Duvan Zapata and Josip Ilicic firing.

    Though United are assumed favourites, Atalanta’s last visit to the North-West saw a 2-0 win at Anfield and an away win looks particularly appealing again. Indeed, at 7/2 with UniBet, MansionBet and Betfred, the Italians’ price is enticing.

    Chelsea’s task looks significantly lesser as Malmo roll into west London. Bottom of Group H and without as much as a goal, the Swedish champions face the holders, who will likely be in the mood after scraping three points against Brentford on Saturday evening.

    Romelu Lukaku in particular will be eyeing adding to a tally, which after netting three in as many games to begin his Blues return, has now stretched to being goalless in six. Malmo look primed to remedy his drought however, and for the Belgian to grab a brace, BetVictor and SkyBet carry 2/1 odds. Alternatively, for those a little braver, Malmo could be for the taking and a Lukaku hat-trick is boosted to 8/1, again with SkyBet.

    Of the more interesting ties, after a sensational win at Real Madrid last time out, Sheriff travel to Milan to face Inter, with the debutante Moldovans top of Group D on six points – five ahead of the Nerazzurri. Having scored five in two thus far, a trip to San Siro is more of a litmus test though, but Sheriff will be buoyant as they arrive in Lombardy.

    Inter should get their opening win here as firm 1/6 favourites with all major bookies, but the real value lies in Both Teams to Score and at 6/5 with MansionBet. It could be worth your while laying a cool few bucks on the new boys in town.

    Finally, another glamour tie of MD3 sees free-scoring Ajax entertain Borussia Dortmund, as the two former European Cup winners meet in Amsterdam. For goals and potentially excitement, this looks the week’s most attractive encounter with the Dutch hosts having scored five times in five separate league outings this term. Dortmund are equally prolific in front of goal and now with Erling Haaland back from injury, the goals could flow at the Johan Cruyff Arena. With over 2.5 goals expected at 1/2, 3.5 is a little longer at 6/5, with a full five-goal thriller valued at 14/5 – all with Betfair.

  • BestofBets GW8 Premier League bets

    The Premier League returns this weekend after the international break, with a tasty-looking west London derby set to headline Gameweek 8.

    As Brentford welcome leaders Chelsea to the Community Stadium, the Bees themselves sit just four points off their capital neighbours and are unbeaten in three league games, having taken three points versus West Ham last time out, together with holding Liverpool during GW6.

    The Blues meanwhile, returned to winning ways a fortnight ago but have a number of injury concerns ahead of this weekend. That could swing a result in the hosts’ favour. Chelsea remains odd-on to make the short trip home with a win at 4/7 with PaddyPower, Bet365 and BetVictor, but Brentford will be tough opposition and their price of 28/5 with SBK and Matchbook looks excellent value for the upset. Even for Both Teams to Score, MansionBet is the place to go at strong 6/5 odds.

    The biggest banker of the weekend looks to be Manchester City as they host Burnley. As heavy 1/7 favourites to pick up their fifth victory of the campaign, Pep Guardiola’s men are however, winless in their last two games with defeats away to PSG coupled with an electric 2-2 draw at Anfield against Liverpool before the international break. The Clarets should not present too much of a challenge here though and went down 5-0 to City in both games last term, in the knowledge also, that Saturday’s hosts have won two of their three home games this season by the same scoreline.

    Despite being held by Southampton the last time City entertained in the Premier League, Burnley look set to be on the receiving end here, and to lose 5-0 for the third game on the bounce versus their opponents this weekend, SkyBet’s boosted price of 16s from 12/1 looks one to check out.

    Elsewhere this weekend, all eyes with be on St. James’ Park as Newcastle United embark on their new multi-billion-pound era with Saudi government investment on the horizon. It will also be a momentous day for Steve Bruce in his 1000th game as manager but one which looks to be his final game in charge of the Magpies. Bruce will want to go out on a high against Tottenham and to do just that, Newcastle are 13/5 with William Hill and Betfred.

    Spurs meanwhile, remain wholly unpredictable and could easily upset Bruce’s swansong at 23/20 with SpreadEx. From a goalscoring point Harry Kane is yet to register a league goal this term, leaving Son Heung-min the biggest threat for the north Londoners. The Korean is 15/8 anytime with SkyBet to net his fourth of the campaign on Sunday.

    GW8 draws to a close at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night as Patrick Vieira makes his return to Arsenal. Having spent nine years in north London, the Frenchman won seven trophies and was also part of Arsenal’s Invincibles side. It is likely to be a special occasion for the former Arsenal skipper and indeed the fans in attendance.

    Now in charge of Crystal Palace, Vieira’s side roll into Islington without a win in three. The Gunners having resurrected their league form meanwhile, are now without a loss in four. Mikel Arteta’s men were however, held by Brighton last time out. The tale is similar for Palace who have drawn their last two and in total have taken a single point from four outings this term – including their last away-day trip in London. Putting narratives firmly to one side, the draw therefore looks decent value and at 3/1 with Betfred, and is one of the more appealing punts this weekend.