The Guardian reports that Joe Cole, released by Chelsea after failing to agree terms over a new contract, has repeatedly been linked with a free signing to United, but well-placed sources at Old Trafford have indicated there has never been any interest in the midfielder. There are also sources that tell us here at Racing Diary that the deal is done and dusted!

Sir Alex Ferguson, the United manager, has spoken on numerous occasions about his admiration for Cole, but the 28-year-old has had a season disrupted by injury and his wage demands would be prohibitive for United.

The feeling at Old Trafford is that a lot of the speculation surrounding United’s reported interest has been generated by people close to Cole in the hope of accelerating interest from other clubs. Cole’s future now looks like a straight choice between Arsenal and Tottenham, the north London rivals having both initiated talks with the player’s representatives, says the Guardian, but don’t rule out Manchester United!!

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Sir Alex Ferguson blasted the match officials after Manchester United‘s 2-1 defeat by Chelsea, which gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side the advantage in the Premier League title race. Joe Cole put the visitors ahead but it was Didier Drogba’s goal 11 minutes from time that left Ferguson fuming, with replays showing the striker was clearly offside.

The United boss told Sky Sports 1: “What I can’t understand is the linesman’s directly in front of it. He has no-one near him and he gets it wrong.

AFTER their victory at Old Trafford, Chelsea‘s title odds have been cut from 11/8 to 8/13 favourites, with Manchester United out from 10/11 to 9/4, with Arsenal offered at 9/2.’Although Chelsea’s win was by no means a conclusive title winner, it certainly turned the betting on its head’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills offer 66/1 that there will be a triple points dead heat in the title race and 4/1 that goal difference will be needed to sort out who wins the title.

WILLIAM HILL…TITLE STRAIGHT FORECASTS…13/8 Chelsea- Man U; 9/4 Chelsea- Arsenal; 3/1 Man U- Chelsea; 8/1 Arsenal- Chelsea; 10/1 Arsenal- Man U; 12/1 Man U- Arsenal.

Saturdays Premier League results….
Man United 1 Chelsea 2
Arsenal 1 Wolves 0
Burnley 1 Manchester City 6
Sunderland 3 Tottenham 1
Bolton 0 Aston Villa 1
Stoke 2 Hull 0
Portsmouth 0 Blackburn 0

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WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on when Man U will next win a game in the current absence of Wayne Rooney, and they make United 50/1 to fail to win ANY of their next five games. ‘There are plenty of people who believe United have almost been a one man team this season. This spell without Rooney will test that theory’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

When will Man Utd next win a match without Wayne Rooney? (90m play):

Bayern Munich H….8/13
Blackburn A…..5/2
Man City A…..8/1
Champions League semi final 1st leg…16/1
Tottenham H…..20/1
To win NONE of these games: 50/1

WHEN WILL WAYNE COME BACK?
WILLIAM HILL offer 13/8 that Wayne Rooney will first return for Man U in their derby match against Manchester City, but have cut him from 50/1 to 40/1 not to play any part in their games for the remainder of the season. ‘Wayne was notably missed against Chelsea and the temptation may be to rush him back if United begin to under-achieve without him’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Bayern Munich H…7/1
Blackburn A…15/8
Man City A…13/8
Champions League Semi Final… 1st Leg 9/2
Tottenham…. H9/1
Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg…16/1
Sunderland …A25/1
Stoke H…40/1
Champions League Final – 50/1
None of the above ….40/1

WILL JOE COLE GET ON PLANE TO WORLD CUP?

WILLIAM HILL have cut Joe Cole from 7/4 to 5/4 to make it into England’s World Cup squad – and he’s now 2/1 to start the first game. ‘Joe Cole may have timed his return to form to perfection to claw his way into the England squad’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe,

William Hill…..Joe Cole to make the final World Cup 2010 squad:

4/7 No
5/4 Yes

Wm Hill….Joe Cole to start England’s 1st world cup 2010 game:

4/11 No
2/1 Yes

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WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on when Wayne Rooney will next play for Manchester United, and make their forthcoming away game with Manchester City their 13/8 favourite, while offering 40/1 that it won’t be until their last league game, at home to Stoke and 50/1 that he will only return in the Champions League Final.

‘At the moment noone is too sure when Wayne will be back in a United shirt, but most will be hoping it will be sooner, rather than later, although non-United supporting England fans may be happy the longer a rest he gets.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill…..When will Wayne Rooney next play some part in a game for Man Utd:



Chelsea H…33/1
Bayern Munich H…7/1
Blackburn A…15/8
Man City A…13/8
Champions League Semi Final… 1st Leg 9/2
Tottenham…. H9/1
Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg…16/1
Sunderland …A25/1
Stoke H…40/1
Champions League Final – 50/1
None of the above ….50/1

UNITED TITLE ODDS ON THE DRIFT

WILLIAM HILL have lengthened Manchester United’s Premier League title odds from 5/6 to 10/11 following Wayne Rooney’s injury – ‘We’ve not laid a serious bet for them to win the title since the injury’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Hills make Chelsea 6/4 second favourites, with Arsenal 5/1.

Wayne Rooney

HILLS HAVE CUT ENGLAND FROM 6/1 TO 5/1 TO WIN THE WORLD CUP. ‘We lengthened England’s World Cup odds by a point after the injury was reported, but now that he looks likely to be fit in plenty of time for the World Cup we have taken more cash for England at 6/1, so shortened them back up to 5/1′ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe – but it certainly shows that punters believe England’s World Cup chances are directly related to Wayne’s fitness.’

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Rooney left the stadium in Munich with a protective boot over his left ankle, using the crutches for added support, following a challenge with Mario Gomez in United’s 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat to Bayern Munich.

But it is also claimed Rooney hurt his right foot in the same incident, although there appeared to be no strapping or support on that foot as he left the stadium.

WILLIAM HILL have lengthened England’s World Cup odds from 5/1 to 6/1 in anticipation of Wayne Rooney’s in jury affecting his chances of playing in the finals. ‘If there is the slightest chance of Rooney being absent it definitely affects England’s chances in the minds of punters’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

And Hills have cut Chelsea’s odds of winning at Old Trafford this weekend from 21/10 to 7/4, lengthening United from 7/5 to 13/8, with the draw offered at 21/10. ‘Almost as soon as Rooney went off punters poured in to back Chelsea to win at the weekend’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Despite losing to Bayern, Man U are 8/11 favourites to go through with Hills who offer Bayern at Evens.

WILLIAM HILL: TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE; 7/4 Barcelona; 7/2 Inter; Man U; 9 Arsenal; 10 Bayern M; Lyon; 25 Bordeaux; 33 CSKA.

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Wayne Rooney fit for AC Milan Clash

Wayne Rooney had been rated as a major doubt for the second leg of the last-16 clash at Old Trafford after a knee injury ruled him out of Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Wolves.

AC Milan’s David Beckham says he is excited to face Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time but maintains he wants them to lose. The midfielder will line up against his former club in the Champions League last 16 second-leg tie, with AC Milan needing to overturn a 3-2 deficit.

Our Verdict…

The crucial aspect is that Manchester United have three away goals, so a 1-0 loss will see them through. Manchester United do not need to win the game but if they do they are through. That is the reality of the situation. I think they will win the game in 90 minutes and progress through to the next round of the Champions League.

Sir Alex Ferguson is the best manager in world football. Sir Alex though admits “I am finding it difficult to pick their team, I don’t know whether Beckham will start. ”

Beckham of course makes an emotional return to Old Trafford but he is not the player he was with the reds having a new icon in Wayne Rooney, who is the key man in the game. On current form you would say Rooney will socre, with a header to win the game! if only it was that easy to predict! That said, Rooney is the key man and United have this game in their sights.

Manchester United to Win in 90 minutes is our bet.

Under or over 2.5 goals? Under for me…

This is what Sir Alex Ferguson had to say after the defeat in Milan.

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Owen and Rooney - Goal Scorers

Wayne Rooney’s superb second-half header won the Carling Cup final for Manchester United as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Sunday’s final at Wembley.

Rooney Scores Carling Cup Winner

It was a fine comeback from the Premier League champions, who recovered from the shock of going behind inside five minutes. That is now 32 trophies for Sir Alex Ferguson. The most successful manager in British Football History.

We said United to win, possibly 2-1 and suggested over 2.5 goals. Rooney scored, but not first, all in all excellent stuff in what was an excellent game!

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Manchester United won the Carling Cup in 2009 and now only Aston Villa stands in the way of another Wembley win for Sir Alex Ferguson’s men. Aston Villa were the first ever winners of the League Cup, in 1961, and return for the 50th final. And both teams are making their eighth League Cup final appearances – only Liverpool, with 10, have made more.

Manchester United have won the trophy three times, including last season’s success, thanks to a penalty shoot-out success over Tottenham following a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley.

Manchester United are 4/5 odds on favourites to win the Carling Cup, with Villa the outsiders at 7/2 and the draw a 5/2 option.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill expects Manchester United to field a full-strength team in Sunday’s Carling Cup final. O’Neill doesn’t believe United will field the kids this time round. If so then United would be a strong bet to win.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he is facing a Carling Cup goalkeeping conundrum, with Edwin van der Sar, Thomas Kuszczak and Ben Foster all vying for a place in his starting line-up for Sunday’s Wembley showpiece.

Wayne Rooney to score first must be a strong bet with him banging them in for fun at the moment. Wayne Rooney to Score first with William Hill is also recommended.

Rooneyto score first?

Correct Score:
Suggest it may be 2-1 to Manchester United, but as this type of bet is guessing, small stakes advised.

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Manchester United away in Milan

Sir Alex Ferguson has very cleverly publicly stated that Wayne Rooney is the man of the moment and who can argue with the great man when you look at his current performances. Rooney is the man at the centre of both United’s and England’s tournament fortunes in 2010. I think United have a huge chance of getting something away in Milan, and at the prices I will LAY MILAN (to give us the draw on side) and am prepared to back Manchester United to Win away.

AC Milan (15/8) Draw (11/5)  Manchester United (17/10)

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I would be shocked if there were more than two goals in this game so I will be backing under 2.5 goals here;

In Conclusion: LAY Milan and back Manchester United, with under 2.5 goals also an option.

Also Tonight

Lyon (56/19) Draw (12/5) Real Madrid (15/13)

Real Madrid should be too good for Lyon and at odds against I am happy to to lump on the World’s most expensive team! I think this is tremendous value and I make Madrid away the best bet of the night.

Premier League

Stoke (23/10) Draw (12/5) Manchester City (11/8)

Manchester City are stuttering at the moment and really need a good result at Stoke. However Stoke at home are a decent side nowadays but I am prepared to go with the better side at what I think are decent odds. Manchester City to win here;

Everton v Sporting Lisbon

A good match in a nonsense competition is how I see this one. Everton should win but there is no value to be had and I recommend focusing on the good stuff tonight.

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On Tuesday we advised a LAY of Liverpool who were odds on to beat Wolves and on Wednesday we were on the mark again with the highlight being the victory of Manchester United over Manchester City.

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CHELSEA ODDS ON FOR TITLE

CHELSEA HAVE been cut from 5/6 to 4/6 favourites to win the Premier League title by William Hill who also offer 11/4 Man U; 4/1 Arsenal; 25/1 Man C; 8 Liverpool; 100 Spurs; 150 Villa.

MAN CITY are Even money favourites to finish 4th with Hills who also offer 5/2 Liverpool; 7/2 Spurs; 11/2 Villa.
PORTSMOUTH are 1/4 favourites to be relegated with Hills who also offer 8/15 Hull; 4/6 Burnley; 5/4 Wolves; 7/2 Bolton; 4/1 West Ham; 9/2 Wigan.

Champions Will they Win it Again?

UNITED 33/1 FOR TREBLE

MANCHESTER UNITED ARE now 33/1 to win the treble with William Hill who make them 4/9 favourites for the Carling Cup with Villa at 13/8. United are 5/6 to win in 90mins wi Villa 11/4 and the draw 11/5.

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Our tips on Tuesday performed very well and we can continue that this evening.

Manchester City v Manchester United

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Aston Villa (5/2) Draw (12/5) Arsenal (13/10)
A tricky game but Arsenal look the value. Their form is solid and even though they are away they can still win.

Chelsea (5/19)Draw (5) Birmingham (14)
Chelsea are the only bet here and could bag a few goals so over 2.5 goals is also a back. Chelsea are red hot and can win by two or three goals.

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Blackburn (1) Draw (12/5) Wigan (10/3)
Poor game, no bet for me.

Everton (4/6) Draw (11/4) Sunderland (5) Sky Sports
I would suggest Everton are the bet here and again a high scoring game in store so over 2.5 goals.

Over 2.5 Goals…

Carling Cup
Manchester United (4/6) Draw (11/4)Manchester City (5)
This could be a great game and I think United will do it, in 90 minutes too.

To Qualify
Man City 18/19 Man Utd 21/10
To Win Cup, both 2/1

The Manchester City manager thinks it will be tough….

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