F365 Features

Aston Villa v West Brom
A spicy fixture this one. Some would say spicier than a KFC Zinger burger served on a platter of Nice 'n' Spicy Nik Naks by former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. Not me though. I personally think that's going a little OTT. It should be worth a watch mind, despite the fact that I just can't see past a home win. Villa have been superb in recent weeks and although they are still not scoring enough at HQ I reckon the 5/4 about them winning this without shipping one looks nailed on.
Betting: Aston Villa to 'win to nil' at 5/4 (Paddy Power)

Arsenal v Bolton
Bolton used to be something of a bogey team for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal but with the Gunners having won their last five against the Trotters, that's clearly no longer the case. World Cup winner Denilson, who was the most expensive player in world football teb years ago, is on trial at the Reebok but for me the 31-year-old has not been the same since playing that blinder in the airport during that Nike advert back in the day. You know the one..."Wooooow ya ey ya yaa, oh ahh oh ahh oh ahh..." I don't see him making an impact here if Gary Megson gambles and fancy Arsenal to stroll to a nonchalant 3-0 win.
Betting: Arsenal to win 3-0 at 8/1 (General)

Everton v Hull
The wheels have come off the Hull bandwagon in recent weeks and I have little sympathy for the club due to the ridiculous recent conduct of their manager, who is getting more and more on my t*ts with every passing week. Can someone please enlighten me as to why Phil Brown feels the needs to speak about himself in the third person? It's an absolute liberty! You don't hear Degsy Bilton trying such tricks. Degsy Bilton just goes about his business week on week and tries to do what's best for Degsy Bilton and the 365 readers who like a bet. Who wins at Goodison? Degsy Bilton is thinking home win. The Toffees may be ever so slightly odds-on but should be the cornerstone of every self-respecting acca this Saturday.
Betting: Everton to beat Hull at 4/6 (Sky Bet).

Fulham v Blackburn
These two have drawn three of their last four meetings and there was only a goal in it when they met at Ewood Park back in September so expect another tight one. Indeed, it could be turgid fayre served up at Craven Cottage so grab yourself a slice of the stalemate at fancy prices.
Betting: 'No Goalscorer' Fulham v Blackburn at 9/1 (Boylesports)

Middlesbrough v Sunderland
It ain't the biggest derby in the world (in fact, it ain't even the biggest derby in the north-east) but it'll certainly be tasty when Boro and the Black Cats renew hostilities at the Riverside. Given the precarious nature of their respective Premier League positions, both teams will be desperate for a result here. The home side are on a wretched run and while Sunderland are hardly setting the world alight themselves they have had the best of recent meetings (winning two of their last three against Gareth Southgate's men and drawing the other) so they look a spot of value to me at 5/2.
Betting: Sunderland to beat Middlesbrough at 5/2 (Paddy Power)

Newcastle v West Ham
West Ham are on a roll while Newcastle have been poor in recent weeks and so I'm not sure if the layers have got their sums right here. Gianfranco Zola took a while to find his feet at Upton Park (well he would do wouldn't he, they are only a size 4) but he has got his side playing some dapper stuff now and backing them on the Asian Handicaps to get a result on Tyneside might be the route to profit this weekend.
West Ham -0.5 to beat Newcastle at 21/10 (bet365)

Portsmouth v Manchester City
Old sparring partners Tony Adams and Mark Hughes locked horns again this weekend some 18 years after possibly my favourite ever footballing fracas. I had the Gunners edging that particular free-for-all on points after a Herculean display from the late, (not great but definitely rock hard) David Rocastle. It should be an altogether more cheerful occasion at Fratton Park, especially for Pompey fans as I fancy the hosts to edge this 2-1.
Betting: Portsmouth to beat Manchester City 2-1 at 11/1 (Hills)

Stoke v Liverpool
Anyone who witnessed Stoke's shocking effort in the FA Cup against Hartlepool last weekend will concur that the Scousers are absolutely buying money here at 4/9. Fernando Torres could well be the man to do the punishing this weekend. The Iberian has scored the vast majority of his Liverpool goals against the Premier League's lesser lights so Stoke's defence should be meat and drink to him on Saturday tea-time.
Betting: Fernando Torres to score anytime at 11/10 (Blue Square)

Wigan v Tottenham
Tough old game to call this one. Spurs will have their tails up after their Carling Cup exploits in the week but they have been pony in the league of late while Wigan are a tough nut to crack at the JJB. Fixed odds wise I reckon the camel coats have got it about right here and I wouldn't be smashing into either side as it just looks too close to call. If you fancy an interest bet though, Michael Dawson to score first might not be a bad shout at 40s. Granted, plenty of you would probably rather have your money on Les Dawson notching first but while Nothallerton's finest is hardly what you might call prolific, he's always dangerous from set plays and Wigan aren't the tallest at the back.
Betting: Dawson to score first at 40/1 (Sky Bet)

Manchester United v Chelsea
Don't be surprised if Ronaldo has a stinker this weekend after pranging his Ferrari. A similar thing happened to me in October 1991 when I came off my Raleigh Grifter two days before a crunch league encounter against Cleveland Juniors in the Graham Jewson Sports Under 12 First Division (now the Mike Gough Sports Under 12 Premiership of course). I had a mare that day and was replaced after 55 minutes by a kid called 'Pinky' who must have been doing 13-stone as a 12-year-old and whose mam had sewn a pocket on his shirt so he could keep biscuits in it (I kid you not) while he played. This one is the biggest game in town on Sunday and while United are general 6/5 jolly's I can't help thinking Chelsea look monster value at 11/4. Phil Scolari's men have been immaculate away from home this season and there really is nothing between these two. It's Chelsea for me at the prices.
Betting: Chelsea to beat Manchester United at 11/4 (Coral).

Degsy Bilton