Invest big on Chelsea to win the EPL (why inside)

[VoiceofReason101]

Van Persie facing months out



Arsenal have been dealt a huge injury blow with the news that star striker Robin van Persie could face several months on the sidelines after tearing his ankle ligaments on international duty.

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Robin van Persie musters a shot before coming off injured.


The Dutchman was withdrawn after just 15 minutes of the Netherlands' 0-0 draw with reigning world champions Italy, after being brought down by Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini while chasing a through ball.
Van Persie looked in some discomfort and a stretcher was required as he clutched his right ankle.
Coach Bert van Marwijk said after the game: "The first diagnosis is a bad ankle injury. We are waiting for X-rays in hospital. It's terrible for Robin and is not good for Holland or his club."
And a Dutch football official confirmed the bad news. "The ankle ligaments are definitely torn," the official told BBC Sport. "After the match our medical staff did not mention a break in the bone but the doctors will be able to tell us for sure. It does not look too good."
The injury could keep the striker sidelined for up to three months, and is a huge blow to the Gunners' title dreams. Van Persie, who has netted seven league goals so far this season, is certain to miss next weekend's crunch Premier League clash with leaders Chelsea.




Chelsea was already going to win the EPL by at least 5 points IMHO this injury makes matters easier. Yes Chelsea will be losing Drogba, Essien, and Kalau in January due to the African nations Cup though if you look at the schedule in that month they should do just fine. Also the only team that has the confidence that they do on the pitch is Man U which simply is not the same team without Ronaldo and have already lost to Chelsea. Liverpool is too far back and has a plethora of injuries and Arsenal the only team with the talent to compete lost there only true center striker. The game in two weeks @ Arsenal is big, a tie or win there should put Chelsea in the clear.


I already have $500 on Chelsea to win $600. I'm going to add another:

$550 to win $400 at Bodog


This reminds of me of the Lakers this past season


:drink:

 

[rolltide]

yeah i don't see much chance of chelsea losing the title but, if they do, it will be to united anyway...not arsenal

look out for man u in these next several weeks. between now and Jan 30, when they play the gunners, they have just 1 match against a team currently in the top 10 so I expect them to really put up some points in these next 11 matches. This is the easiest quarter of their schedule and is the perfect time for them to get back into this.

 

[VoiceofReason101]

yeah i don't see much chance of chelsea losing the title but, if they do, it will be to united anyway...not arsenal

look out for man u in these next several weeks. between now and Jan 30, when they play the gunners, they have just 1 match against a team currently in the top 10 so I expect them to really put up some points in these next 11 matches. This is the easiest quarter of their schedule and is the perfect time for them to get back into this.

i concur, as I said in my brief write up Man U is the only challenger for the cup as they and they alone have the mental fortitude to compete. Arsenal is simply happy to do well but not to be great, Arshavin spoke of this a few weeks ago when speaking about the teams mental toughness. Man U though is starting to have troubles internally and this is why I feel Chelsea has a bit of an edge there. Nani came out this week complaining publicly about Ferguson's at times harsh personality. Is this team the cohesive side from last season, is there division, or is this an isolated frustrated player, we may not know the answer to that though the mere thought of such a question gives us reason to consider the possibility. Good point with Man U schedule they have gone against all the top teams (including City) at least once and this does concern me in top of Chelsea African trio international duties come January. But the win against United is an important one plus the goal difference between the two is starting to widen. Game @ Arsenal without Bendter, Van Persie, Clichy, etc. is a game that could be had and I have a feeling a tie at worse will be the result. Fabregas will be targeted throughout mostly by the beast named Essien. The following game @ City is actually one I fear more so as they are long and more physical in the back despite Lescott poor form as of late. City boast attackers which can test Chelsea in set pieces which has shown to be a concern this season. After that I think Chelsea should come away with favorable results all the way until possibly @ Burnley and Arsenal come early Feb. By then Lampard (due back late December/Early January) and hopefully all there horses will be back from the African nations cup.

First lets get by Wolves on Saturday :toast:

 

[VoiceofReason101]

Also make note that Chelsea transfer ban was lifted and will be able to add depth come January. This could prove critical to onset those aforementioned loses due to the African nations cup. Which will in effect make this team second to none in depth in the latter stages of this campaign.

I can't sell this play no more, do as you wish haha.

 

[VoiceofReason101]

only 24 views for a near lock, American's sure hate their soccer haha

 

[iCantCapTurnovers]

Good luck with the bet. You are probably on a winner BUT

You are going to have your funds locked up for a long time without much of a return AND

You took massive unders. Betfair currently has Chelsea at Evens. Betdaq marginally better and you can lay -110 with a few books.

 

[VoiceofReason101]

Good luck with the bet. You are probably on a winner BUT

You are going to have your funds locked up for a long time without much of a return AND

You took massive unders. Betfair currently has Chelsea at Evens. Betdaq marginally better and you can lay -110 with a few books.

I only carry 5 books none of which offer this future with the exception of Bet Dog. $550 to win $400 I'm OK with that, thanks though

 

[iCantCapTurnovers]

Understandable problem. I am just advising to check with the market leaders before betting on euro sports with a us book.

Cheers and good punting

 

[VoiceofReason101]

Understandable problem. I am just advising to check with the market leaders before betting on euro sports with a us book.

Cheers and good punting

got it, gl yourself :toast:

 

[TheSaint]

love it, thinking of dropping a dime on it at -110 CanBet. fucking great future bet. cos i dont see arsenal pound it like they did without VP. ManU could be a snake in the grass, but I doubt it!

 

[HPark1]

Van Persie is an excellent striker in good form but it doesn't greatly effect the odds of Arsenal winning the title.

Personally have a strong feeling Arsenal will win either the league or the Champions League this year. Good vibes around the team and they are slightly more mature then the past couple years. Chelsea is by no means superior to Arsenal.

 

[HPark1]

Also note Chelsea's injury list is much more concerning...

Lampard most likely out of the Arsenal clash, reports say he'll be out 2-3 weeks.
Drogba out for 3 weeks with a broken rib.
Ashley Cole out.
Bosingwa out for months.
Terry recently injured, unknown how long he'll miss.

And Van Persie may be back in 4-6 weeks.

 

[VoiceofReason101]

Also note Chelsea's injury list is much more concerning...

Lampard most likely out of the Arsenal clash, reports say he'll be out 2-3 weeks.
Drogba out for 3 weeks with a broken rib.
Ashley Cole out.
Bosingwa out for months.
Terry recently injured, unknown how long he'll miss.

And Van Persie may be back in 4-6 weeks.

Terry should be fine, if they can get by Arsenal/Man City with 2-3 points they will get most most of those players by late January/early Feb when they have @ Burnley then Arsenal. I think Van Persie will miss games all of November and December.

 

[HPark1]

Terry should be fine, if they can get by Arsenal/Man City with 2-3 points they will get most most of those players by late January/early Feb when they have @ Burnley then Arsenal. I think Van Persie will miss games all of November and December.

I don't understand how the loss of Van Persie though is so much more of note then the multiple key injuries of Chelsea.

If you like Chelsea to win the league that's one thing but I don't agree to suggesting a play solely on the injury of Van Persie. Eduardo will now get in and they will shore up the situation in January if necessary.

 

[VoiceofReason101]

I don't understand how the loss of Van Persie though is so much more of note then the multiple key injuries of Chelsea.

If you like Chelsea to win the league that's one thing but I don't agree to suggesting a play solely on the injury of Van Persie. Eduardo will now get in and they will shore up the situation in January if necessary.

The drop off from Van Persie is a considerable one don't you think? With Bendter hurt they only have the Croatian as a center striker and as a Arsenal fan I do enjoy his anticipation and moxie but I've also seen him blow many chances for example against Tottenham. Even with Van Persie I gave many reasons I like Chelsea, I simply think this is their year.

 

[manchestermike]

I think at the odds Chelsea are a bad play, I would, well I am a layer at the odds, I think they will get a good deal bigger, Van Persie isn't a huge loss for Arsenal and they still have firepower up front, Arshavin, Bendtner, Walcott, Eduardo, Vela - and the style they play means they score everywhere.

United, I think are a better 'team' without Ronaldo and are beginning to gel quite well, yes, losing in a game they should have won at Chelsea but playing well and they are growing as a team each game. Also this match was at Chelsea, they still have to come to Old Trafford

United have also played the hardest matches out of the 3 sides so far and have a good run of 10-11 games coming up, all winnable. I think at the price given by the OP Chelsea are an awful bet and if you think they'll win it then you'll get a much higher price later in the season.

I can see 2-3 points splitting the top 3 at the end of the season, it's going to be close all the way

 

[VoiceofReason101]

Gibbs injury

Kieran Gibbs gives Arsenal a new injury worry



Arsenal's injury problems have exacerbated with the news that stand-in left-back Kieran Gibbs was forced off during the Under-21 game between England and Lithuania on Tuesday evening.


The international break has already been a damaging one for Arsene Wenger following the news that Robin van Persie will be sidelined for up to six weeks having partially ruptured an ankle ligament when representing Netherlands in a friendly against Italy on Saturday.

Now Wenger will be nervously awaiting news of Gibbs, who lasted just 21 minutes as Stuart Pearce's side drew 0-0 with Lithuania in Vilnius. Arsenal stated on their official website: "We will have an update on Kieran's injury later this week."

If Gibbs has suffered anything more than a knock then it will have come at a particularly inopportune time for both the player and his club. With Gael Clichy currently out with a stress fracture in his back, Gibbs is a first choice in the Arsenal backline at present.

Gibbs had even been mooted as a potential outsider for England's senior World Cup squad and was hoping to exploit the opportunity afforded him by Clichy's injury to impress Fabio Capello.

Wenger does have Mikael Silvestre as an option at left back but the Frenchman has not featured at all in the Premier League this season.

The injury to Gibbs is just the latest fitness problem to afflict Arsenal as Nicklas Bendtner and Theo Walcott are currently sidelined, with Denilson and Johan Djourou also long-term injury victims.

 

[VoiceofReason101]

I think at the odds Chelsea are a bad play, I would, well I am a layer at the odds, I think they will get a good deal bigger, Van Persie isn't a huge loss for Arsenal and they still have firepower up front, Arshavin, Bendtner, Walcott, Eduardo, Vela - and the style they play means they score everywhere.

United, I think are a better 'team' without Ronaldo and are beginning to gel quite well, yes, losing in a game they should have won at Chelsea but playing well and they are growing as a team each game. Also this match was at Chelsea, they still have to come to Old Trafford

United have also played the hardest matches out of the 3 sides so far and have a good run of 10-11 games coming up, all winnable. I think at the price given by the OP Chelsea are an awful bet and if you think they'll win it then you'll get a much higher price later in the season.

I can see 2-3 points splitting the top 3 at the end of the season, it's going to be close all the way

As I said I worry more about Untied than Arsenal and I agree with some of your points. One thing I can't agree with is that the race will be that tight, I think Chelsea come March will be ahead by at least 5 points, time will tell.

 

[HPark1]

Just for the record cannot see United winning the title this season barring significant improvements to the roster in the transfer window. Team simply isn't strong enough to outlast Chelsea and Arsenal. The strong central defensive pairing of Ferdinand and Vidic is now almost a weakness. Ferdinand seems to be the new Ledley King and Vidic appears to be waiting for his move to Barcelona. They have no right back, midfield as a whole is low on top end players, have no depth up front etc.

 

[CalmDownSir]

Yesterdays game between France and Ireland just confirmed why soccer isn't a hit in America.