Sunday, May 20th, 2012
The Arsenal v Birmingham City odds naturally have the Gunners as favourites to lift the Carling Cup and end their much talked about trophy “drought.”
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Arsenal have been hit with injuries going into the game – and will be missing some influential players.
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Arsenal: 1/2
Birmingham City: 11/2
Draw: 100/30
So the first Wembley final and that precious and rare thing, silverware. Arsenal have suffered in the build up to this match, with captain Cesc Fabregas and winger Theo Walcott both ruled out having picked up injuries in the win over Stoke. Putting a little more emphasis on the competition with earlier round selections has certainly paid dividends, and they go into this match with just one defeat in 17 games. Abou Diaby, Laurent Koscielny and Robin van Persie should be fit and Van Persie is likely to be captain for the day. As long as the infamous pitch holds up, the Gunners are rightful favourites against a usually gritty Birmingham side.
The Blues could be missing Alexander Hleb, but Cameron Jerome should make it. David Bentley and Curtis Davies are cup-tied and so must sit this game out. The sides have already met home and away in the league, with red cards for Lee Bowyer and Jack Wilshere. They edged home 2-1 at the Emirate, and beat a tired looking Birmingham at the turn of the year at St.Andrew’s. Birmingham seem destined to harry, press and compete – but can they do more?
Arsenal just look as if they should have too much here. Back a Gunners 3-1 win at 10/1 with Betfred – there should be goals late here. Use our link and Betfred will also offer you a free £50 bet!