Hiddink ready for Villa as Arshavin awaits debut

Guus Hiddink and Andrey Arsharvin are set to make their Premier League bows this weekend, while Manchester United will look to extend their lead over Liverpool for at least 24 hours. Hiddink's Chelsea side face a lunchtime trip to Villa Park, with Martin O'Neill's men currently two points ahead of the Blues in third place. The Dutchman insists that Chelsea are not out of the title race, despite being ten points off the top spot.Hiddink also reiterated that he is only at Chelsea on a temporary basis - although he remains among the favourites in the football betting to get the job permanently. Other fancied candidates are Milan's Carlo Ancelotti, former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard and Gianfranco Zola. Elsewhere, Arsenal's £15 million man Andrey Arshavin is set to make his debut for the club at home to Sunderland. However, the Russian international has not played a competitive match since November and could start on the bench. Saturday evening's game sees Manchester United face off against Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford. A victory for the Red Devils would put them eight points ahead of second place Liverpool, who face Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.

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Posted on:- 20/02/2009 - 14:30 PM
Filed in:- Football Betting News