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The Italian grand teams Inter and Milan are supposed to get in a real battle for the sign over of the Tottenham player – Garret Bale, during the winter transfer window, this was information from the electronic tabloids. The young Welshman is an appetizing player for many of the elite European teams, but his hat trick against the team of Inter only increased the interest for him. Bale got contract with Tottenham until 2014 year but he is also wanted by the Spanish colossus Real Madrid, whose manager Jose Mourinho admires the skills of the young footballer. However, every candidate for the Welshman will have to reach deep deep into his pocket so the team of Tottenham will be seduced to sell this remarkable player. The manager of the “Spurs” Harry Redknapp wants to keep this good perspective player at all costs and he is ready to put and insane price for him only to repel the potential candidates for his sign. Bale is also in the interest area of teams like Manchester United and Chelsea.

The Bulgarian star of Aston Villa – Stilian Petrov will be missing from the field at least for two months, the reason is an injury on his knee, and the manager of the team Gerard Houllier provided this information. The captain of the team was injured during the visit to the team of Sunderland, week ago and had to leave the field 5 minutes before the end of the first half. The 31-year-old half-back will pass through a scanner so the doctors will know for sure if he needs an operation. The coach was very unhappy with the fact that the Bulgarian national will have to be absent from the play for two months, in time when he was in very good shape.

Meanwhile Villa had an open training before the derby with Burnley for the Carling Cup and Hollier was very pleased from the 10 000 fans that were watching the training life, despite the biting cold. He said that this is an indicator for real dedicated community, he felt that back in the match against Chelsea. The manager added that the support of the fans is one of the best things one club could receive and it is one of the main reasons why he came to this team.

The teams of Chelsea and Newcastle have shown a serious interest to the half of Birmingham Craig Gardner, it was information of the English media. Due to the last information Carlo Ancelotti and his colleague from St James’ Park – Chris Houghton, are impressed from the performance of the former young English national and they want him in their player’s list at all costs. Despite the fact he is in Birmingham for less than a year, the player is showing one remarkable play and it won’t be surprising for anyone if he decides to continue his career in some elite team during the winter transfer window.

By the opinion of the manager of Liverpool, Sir Alex Ferguson will have the opportunity to negotiate with nearly every football striker in the world. Real interest evoked the statement of Roy Hodgson that Fernando Torres could be the next transfer of Manchester United. Usually, those kinds of speculations start from the clubs that desire some football player and not from the clubs who are trying to keep that player in their ranks. But the coach of Liverpool hinted himself at the fact, that if Rooney leaves the team of the “red devils”, Sir Alex will be in the position to negotiate with every single goal master in the world and drawing Torres to the team of Old Trafford won’t be something impossible.

After being asked, about a real possibility for Manchester United to attract the Spanish star of Liverpool, Roy answered that the club has already passed through similar events. He is sure that after Rooney leaves the “red devils”, they will be in the position to aim at many football players all over the world. The manager of Liverpool said that his team is not the only one who should be worried about the loss of the striker. Hodgson added that he won’t be naive and he sees the peril of loosing Fernando Torres someday, he said he hopes that it won’t happen, and he will do everything in his powers to keep the striker happy and in this team and to help him to recover his previous shape.

The manager of Tottenham – Harry Redknapp, thinks that his team is not so far from the winning of the Champion League. He added that the team from London could win the prestigious title in a few years, if the owners of the club help him in the transfer of one or two top world-class players. The Spurs are showing a great progress under the leadership of the experienced specialist and the last season the football team ended up in the top four. Harry is convinced that if the team adds to its account one or better two world-class players, on the right positions, the trophy of the Champions League will be surely in the possession of the club in the next few years. He is pleased with the talents gathered in the team and sure about the fact that Tottenham is not far from the level needed.

The manager did not miss the opportunity to comment the future of the welsh star of the team – Gareth Bale, who is being prepared for transfer in teams like Real Madrid and Inter. Roy noted the fact that Bale is one of the best young football players, on the position of the left flank. He hopes that the Spurs will be able to hold him, because despite the fact he is still a teenager, he is one fantastic player.

Manchester City is ready to make another good player transfer, preparing an offer for the playmaker of Sunderland – Jordan Henderson. There is information that the bosses of the “citizens” are ready to provide the manager Roberto Mancini with 15 million pounds so he can enroll the 20 year old half of the “black cats”. There was an official inquiry about the young player and Manchester City is ready to pay almost the whole price that the northern club has asked for. Mancini thinks that one of the major absences in his team when talking about winning the Premier League is a football player with good passing capabilities in the middle of the field and the hope is that Henderson will be that person for the team. The talented Jordan Henderson performed well in the team of Sunderland the last season, reaching the youth national team of England, where he took the place of his teammate from the “black cats” – Lee Cattermole.

The new owner of Liverpool – John Henry said that he supports the manager Roy Hodgson. As you may already know, the president of the American consortium NESV visited yesterday the practice of the Liverpool team, so he can meet all the players of the club and the manager of the “red” – this was after the company he leads had successfully bought the club with the overall cost of the deal – 300 million pounds. Henry said that he had a talk with the boys and Roy. The message to them was clear: “We are here to support you and encourage you”. John wanted to ensure the guys that his company will do everything in its powers to improve the state of the team. Henry said that the team spirit was high and even Roy was looking positive. At the same time, it came clear that John has changed his plans, not to take part in the derby between his new club and Everton, and to start his public appearance at Anfield. But the owner of Liverpool said that it is getting harder and harder to resist the temptation and he would probably watch the match between Liverpool and Everton live.

The grand from the Premier League Manchester United reacted instantaneous to the publication about the star of the “red devils” Wayne Rooney and about the assertion that he is going to leave the team during the winter. However, the announcement from the team that has been champion 18 times didn’t cool the passions around the centre forward player of United. The information, that Rooney is going to be sold during January, was classified as false. In fact, the combination of words “during January” gave the media the guess that Rooney after all is preparing for a sale, but it will be realized at the end of the season.

Fulham vs Stoke City Preview : Wednesday’s Premier League Betting

This Wednesday evening sees four teams play their games in hand before we reach the weekend and the final games of the 2009/2010 Premier League season. Fulham take on Stoke City in a mid-table battle while the big game of the night sees Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur in a match that could decide who of the two will be playing in the Champions League next season. BetRepublic.com previews both matches and offers some great value bets here.

Fulham v Stoke City:

The first match between these two sides this season was an epic match, with Stoke leading 3-0 at half time before almost throwing the game away in the second half and just about taking the points with a 3-2 victory. However, this match is to be played at Craven Cottage rather than the Britannia Stadium and Fulham are a much better side there than on the road.

Of their eighteen home league matches this season Fulham have lost just four, winning eleven and drawing three. Their losses have all come against top six sides (Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City). However, they are safe in the Premier League and their thoughts will be on ensuring that their best players are rested and un-injured for the Europa League final in one weeks time. Will this affect them in this match, which is effectively a nothing game? I feel it will as Roy Hodgson will make changes and rest several of his first team.

Can Stoke take advantage of this? They have an away record of three wins, eight draws and six losses in their seventeen away league fixtures this season. Even with the changes that Fulham are likely to make I don’t see Tony Pulis’ men getting any more than a draw out of this match.

BetRepublic.com Recommends: Back the draw @ 12/5 with there to be under 2.5 goals @ 4/6

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur Live Soccer Betting Tip:

The race for fourth is still wide open between these two sides, with Spurs currently sitting fourth in the Premier League on 67 points with a +27 goal difference and Man City sitting fifth on 66 points with a +29 goal difference. A win for Spurs in this match will ensure that they’ll be in the Champions League next season and they would close to within two points of Arsenal, bringing the battle for third place down to the final day of the season.

However, it will not be easy for Spurs as they travel to Eastlands where Man City have won twelve and drawn four of their eighteen home league games. They have lost just twice at home this season and both losses – v Everton and Manchester United – have come in the last five matches, however they bounced back after losing to city rivals United with an impressive 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Will they be able continue on from that win over Villa and move into fourth place in the league?
City have a good chance as Spurs’ away form has slipped in recent weeks and they have lost four of their last seven away league matches, including both of their last encounters on the road against Sunderland and Manchester United. In the other three away games they have beaten Wigan Athletic and Stoke City and managed to draw at St. Andrews with Birmingham City.

Their manager, Harry Redknapp, will have them pumped up for the biggest game of their season and they will make it a great game, but I cannot see them getting anything from the game. However, Spurs have found the net in five of their last six away games and Man City have conceded goals in four of their last five home matches so I see there being goals.

BetRepublic.com Recommends: Back Manchester City to win @ evens and over 2.5 goals in the match @ 7/10

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