18th Aug 2012 | Football
Newcastle Utd Odds 2012-13
Massive over-achievers last time, the Toon Army have avoided selling the crown jewels over the summer. Expectations are suddenly sky-high.
Best Title Odds: 175/1 (PaddyPower)
Value Bet: 25/1 (PaddyPower) - Papiss Cisse to be top PL goalscorer.
An alternative long shot to RVP, there’s no hard and fast rule that says this market must be won by a player from a title-contending team. He bagged 13 goals in 14 games after arriving in January so the pedigree is there.
Summary:
Very much the surprise package of 2011-12, and Alan Pardew will be thrilled to have kept hold of his primary assets. It will be interesting to see what happens with Demba Ba who barely found the net after his Senegalese team-mate showed up. Further steel has been added in the centre of the park where Vurnon Anita may help out Cheick Tiote.
Verdict:
Defied the bookies last season and they are set to be written off all over again. After claiming 5th, one place ahead of European champions Chelsea, they are 16/1 (Betfred) to go one better and snare a top four place this season. That really would send the Geordie nation into dreamland.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 10:42 18th Aug, 2012 but subject to change
