Powerless Wolverhampton managed to beat the hosting Tottenham last Saturday, recording one of the biggest upsets of the previous EPL round. The question whether the Spurs’ manager Harry Redknapp will manage to get back his team in life in such short time is being asked. They are awaiting the derby of the round against Manchester City and it’s been 4 games since Redknapp’s players won the last time (Wigan 9:1). They will again be without long-term injured Ledley King, Jonathan Woodgate and goalie Carlo Cudicini. Luka Modric is back after a shorter break, but will start the game from the bench. Jenas’ status is doubtful due to injury, while Pavlychenko and Bentley will probably again not be among the 18 players registered for this match as they’re not satisfied with their status in the team which is why they watched the last game vs. Wolves from the stands. Tottenham’s players haven’t got too much choice at this match. They have to start offensively from the minute one as that’s the only way they can win this game cause 3 points are more than necessary for them right now.
The money wasn`t wasted in vain
It’s obvious that Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan were surely not thrown away. A lot of quality players has been brought, and most of the justified the expectations. City has been playing very well and there’s no doubt that Mark Hughes’ players can do even better. After two consecutive wins over Arsenal (3:0), and Chelsea (2:1), “the Citizens” failed to triumph on the road against pretty bad Bolton (3:3). They slacked in defense conceding as many as 3 goals, while they were again at the highest level in offense. Coach Hughes’ won’t have Shaun Wright-Phillips and Wayne Bridge for this game, while Bellamy will also be out due to suspension. Nigel de Jong also won’t be on the squad, as he had some swine flu-like symptoms lately. There are no reasons why the Citizens wouldn’t play open football today again. They’re traveling to London with clear intentions of recording another win, so I expect yet another offensive approach.
It all points to goals
In the last 10 matches between these two rivals, as many as 8 games ended with a 2:1 scoreline, while Tottenham won 7 times. Therefore, we have to give an advantage to Harry Redknapp’s players, who won as many as 10 times in the last 11 games against City. We’ve always witnessed open games between them, and it all indicates the same could happen this time as well. Judging by their previous results, I’d be really surprised if the over 2.5 doesn’t come in. This bet should be more than safe.
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Prediction:
Tip: Over 2.5
Odd: 1.73
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 9 /10
Tipster: Kather
