ENGLISH PREMIER BETTING PICK - TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR V MANCHESTER CITY

English Premier

2009-05-16 - Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City

A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser

Analysis:

Both of these teams are chasing 7th spot in the standings. Then there are the likes of Fulham as well as West Ham who are chasing the final Europa Spot but only three points separate the four teams and there is everything to play for in the remaining two games of the season.

When Harry Redknapp took charged back in October, the club was bottom of the table with just to points from eight games played. They have since made a major breakthrough thanks to their record at White Hart Lane.

Spurs are also on target to break the record for the least number of goals conceded at home this season which currently stands at 11 in the 1919/20 season. In their last six outing at home, they have kept clean sheets and have conceded so far only 9 at home. They will make history if they conceded less than two goals in their last two games.

Redknapp is expected to ring the changes here after playing with three central defenders and two wing-backs against Everton last weekend. Benoit Assou-Ekotto could start this match instead of Gareth Bale, with Alan Hutton and Vedran Corluka fighting for the right back berth. Darren Bent and Michael Dawson are still out of the match and Jamie O'Hara has undergone a knee operation, while Wilson Palacios remains at home with his family in Honduras after the death of his brother. Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane is expected to get the nod upfront.

Manchester City will look to bounce back after losing to Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford. Their run of three staright wins has been halted by Manchester United and they will be eager to finish their season on a high.

But they have only won two away games this season so it will be a tough task for them coming into this match. For the team news, Shaun Wright-Phillips could start on the substitutes bench after returning to training after being out for a month with injury.

However, Brazilian striker Robinho is definitely out with a groin problem and Hughes must therefore make changes ahead of the game. Martin Petrov could come in on the left wing, while Pablo Zabaleta could also be recalled to the starting line-up after being fit again following a hamstring injury.

Take Tottenham to win this match and give the 1/2 ball away.

Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser

The Pick :

BEST BETTING TIP :

Take Tottenham to win this match.