Carling Cup - Betting Preview
10th November, 2008
The Carling Cup isn't the most sort after trophy in the English leagues however for many of the smaller clubs and younger players its the chance take of the bigger teams in the hope of upsetting the odds.
Here's a look at tomorrow evenings games:
Arsenal vs Wigan
The Gunners will take plenty of confidence from their 2-1 win against United on Saturday. The young guns held out against the league and European champions to earn themselves a vital 3 points.
Wigan will travel the the Emirates hoping to have a decent cup run this season. They will undoubtedly face a young energetic Arsenal side who have already showed their ability earlier in the season.
Our Tip: Arsenal to win 3-0 11/1 with Coral. Arsenal's young team will prove difficult for Steve Bruce's side cope with.
Derby County vs Leeds United
Two physical traditional English teams will battle it out at Pride Park. Derby currently lie mid table in the Championship and recently lost 3-0 to Reading. Leeds United are currently in excellent form sitting second in league one.
Our Tip: Leeds to win 1-0 9/1 Victor Chandler.
Stoke City vs Rotherham
This would have been a championship fixture only a few season ago, however now both these team meet in the Carling Cup. Premier League outfit stoke have impressed in their opening season and Rotherham are struggling to cope in League 2 currently lying in 21st position.
This should be a easy win for Tony Pulis's men but Rotherham will be determined to give their all and cause an upset.
Our tip: Stoke to win 2-1 8/1 Stan James
Swansea vs Watford
This fixture features two Championship sides. Watford are still without a full time manager to replace the departure of Aidy Boothroyd. Swansea have had an encouraging start to the season and will be looking to have a decent cup run. The sides met on Saturday in league where Swansea beat the Hornets 3-1 at home.
The Cup fixture will also be played in Swansea. Our tip: Swansea to win 1-1 draw 6/1 Betfred.
Manchester United vs QPR
United will be determined to make up for a poor performance on Saturday against Arsenal. QPR are placed 7th in the Championship and have recently sacked manger Iain Dowie. United should easily beat QPR.
Our tip: United to win 3-0 Skybet.
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By Jamie
