Red Devils clinging on
in battle for top four
MANCHESTER UNITED still have the edge in the battle to finish in the top four of the Premier League after a late 1-0 victory at Newcastle.
The result capped an abysmal night for bookmakers, as all seven Premier League favourites won.
Coral’s John Hill said: “The six most popular teams in the Premier League all obliged ensuring another nightmare evening for bookmakers.”
Ashley Young capitalised on a woeful defensive mix-up to score in the 89th minute and the Red Devils are 5-6 with bet365 for a top-four finish, narrowly ahead of even-money Liverpool.
Liverpool were rarely troubled by Burnley and ran out 2-0 winners at Anfield thanks to goals from Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge.
Arsenal held on to win 2-1 at QPR and the Gunners are 1-6 with bet365 to seal their place in next season’s Champions League, while the Hoops are 4-7 with Betfred for relegation.
Tottenham are refusing to lie down in the battle for the top four and are 6-1 to creep in after beating Swansea 3-2.
A nervy Manchester City are just about clinging on to Chelsea’s coattails in the title race after edging out Leicester 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens are 7-1 with Betfred to win the title.
Chelsea, 1-9 for Premier League glory, won a hard-fought clash 1-0 at London rivals West Ham.
Stoke beat Everton 2-0 and the Toffees are now 20-1 to go down.
United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse could face retrospective action after appearing to spit at each other.