It isn’t Christmas in the UK just yet, but for soccer fans in England they may have the same feeling as those down in Whoville did when they found out that the Grinch had descended on their town to steal Christmas after last week’s results. While club play is a completely different feeling, two key teams from the English Premier League’s Champions League contingent were eliminated this past Wednesday with both Manchester United and Manchester City falling in the group stage. Those sports betting results have left both clubs with their prime focus being their league table, with City leading heading in to this Monday’s game against Chelsea.
Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Monday December 12, 2011 – 20:00 Local Time
Stamford Bridge
The countdown is on as manager Andre Villas-Boas looks to prepare his starting 11 for a crucial matchup against City, which already hold a 10-point advantage in the overall table. United and Tottenham sit between the two, but Villas-Boas still feels as though his team is capable of challenging for that top spot. Chelsea won’t have it easy against the incredible wealth of talent that City manager Roberto Mancini has at his disposal, especially considering that Sergio Aguero and David Silva look to be in top form. While Edin Dzeko is another key contributor that should see time, the jury is out on whether Mancini will risk using the always-controversial Mario Balotelli for this game in such a crucial situation, and he may be wise to avoid that idea according to the pay head bookies. With the NFL Monday Night Football game such a bore, this could be the perfect solution for those looking for a different type of football excitement.
Premier League Betting Pick: Draw
