City vs United Online Betting Odds
27th January, 2010
Following their 2-1 win last week, Manchester City will make the short journey to neighbours United to play the second leg of the Carling Cup semi-final. The prize is a place in the final against Aston Villa, as well has the city bragging rights of course!
Naturally all eyes will again be on Carlos Tevez, the Argentinean striker, after his high-profile spat with Gary Neville. Tevez attacked Gary Neville, who he branded a ‘moron’ and a ‘boot-licker’, after Neville reacted to a provocative celebration by Tevez in the first leg. Man U will be desperate to reverse this damage and to progress at the expense of their rivals; a victory could act as a reaffirmation of power among reports of a financial crisis at Old Trafford.
On the other hand, financial problems are the last thing on Manchester City minds, as 2009’s the Dubai takeover has left the club with a nearly limitless transfer budget and wage bill. Although, City have quickly realised that it takes more than this to create a team that’s capable of challenging the Premier League status quo. Mark Hughes has already been shown the door after his perceived underachievement this season with Italian manager, Roberto Mancini, now taking hold of the reigns; utilising Tevez’ huge potential could be considered as one of his early successes.
Tevez’s odds of bagging another brace are 14/1 with Sky Bet, whilst it’s 11/1 for him to score and receive a yellow card. 10/1 is on offer for the Argentine striker to be booked for a goal celebration and he is priced at 80/1 to score a hat-trick.
Manchester City is well backed at 4/5 to progress to their first Wembley cup final since 1981.
By Gina
