Manchester United backed for European success

Manchester United have been made favourites for the Champions League title, after being the only side to score a goal in the semi-final first legs.The defending champions hosted Arsenal last night, with John O'Shea finding the net to hand them a deserved 1-0 victory.Sir Alex Ferguson's side are now priced 2/7 to reach the final by Extrabet, with Arsenal given odds of 12/5 of overcoming the deficit at the Emirates next week.And United are rated at 13/8 by Coral Betting to become the first side to retain the Champions League trophy, making them the new favourites.Barcelona had been tipped to go all the way, but have a difficult task on their hands as they go to Chelsea next week.A goalless draw marked the first time the Spanish side have failed to score at the Nou Camp this season, although they are still given the slight edge in the online football betting market to reach the final.

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Posted on:- 30/04/2009 - 11:59 AM
Filed in:- Football Betting News