It’s been a fantastic week on all fronts for Arsenal football club. The Gunners are top of the Premiership, with a game in hand on nearest rivals Manchester United, while newly released turnover figures have led the Londoners to claim they are now the richest club in Britain. At the same time their city rivals, Chelsea, are struggling to adapt to life after Mourinho. Both clubs face local Derbies on the weekend, where PinnacleSports.com will be offering up to 60% better Premier League odds.

Barcelona celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Nou Camp stadium on Saturday with a special ceremony and 2-1 win over Sevilla. Argentine striker, Lionel Messi, scored both goals with Ronaldinho looking on from the stands. The 300 million euro redevelopment of the iconic venue will start in 2009 and be part funded by the sale of the Mini Estadi, Barca’s mini-stadium.

After four games the early suggestions in Serie A are that there will no repeat of Inter Milan’s cake-walk last season. All the main contenders drew on the weekend, showing that every team will have to scrap for three points, though that might also suggest a hang-over from European competition. There is no respite however, as bettors are treated to a full midweek schedule of Italian fixtures, with PinnacleSports.com offering 60% better Serie A betting odds.

For the first time this season the Bundesliga convenes during midweek, putting added pressure on those sides that played last week in European competition. German sides were largely disappointing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup, but with those sides facing their fourth game in ten days, this is no time for soul-searching. Visit PinnacleSports.com full a list of Bundesliga betting Asian Handicap prices.

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The shock waves of Jose Mourinho’s exit from Chelsea will be felt keenly in Spain. With the Special One on the market, coaches failing to deliver in La Liga will feel Mourinho’s shadow on them, as the most eligible free-agent in football management. Despite some famous run-ins with Barcelona, it wouldn’t be a great shock for Jose to be linked with the Catalans. Visit PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better odds on La Liga.

This must have been an uncomfortable week for supporters of Juventus, as the Champions League kicked-off without them. Much like Bayern Munich, absence from Europe’s biggest club competition is a bitter pill to swallow, but nothing in football is forever. The Old Lady’s game at Roma on Sunday, could signal a changing of the guard in Italian football. Check PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better Asian Handicap prices on the game.

This week Bayern Munich found themselves in the unaccustomed position of sitting back and watching Stuttgart, Bremen and Schalke in the Champions League, having failed to qualify for the competition for the first time in ten years. Instead they play on Thursday in the UEFA Cup along with Nurnberg and Leverkusen. Bundesliga bettors should keep the demands of European football in mind when checking out up to 60% better Bundesliga betting odds at PinnacleSports.com.

Chelsea visit Old Trafford on Sunday for the first major showdown of the Premiership season, without Jose Mourinho, who walked out on the club. The Special One dropped the bomb-shell in the early hours of Thursday, sending shock waves around the world of football, and putting Premiership betting in a spin. He will be replaced by little known Israeli, Avram Grant, who’s presence as Director of Football on Roman Abramovich’s recommendation, seems to have been a factor in Mourinho’s decision. This incident underlines that nothing can be taken for granted in football, though bettors can always rely on PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better odds on Premiership betting.

The Bundesliga resumes this weekend, after the international break, with the fifth weekend of fixtures in the fledgling season. Bayern Munich’s perfect winning record may have been ended by a draw at Hamburg, but they remain one of only two unbeaten sides, the other being Schalke 04 who they host on Saturday in a mouth-watering clash. For match prices check out PinnacleSports.com, who offer up to 60% better Bundesliga betting odds.

After a double-header of international fixtures, some Premiership players will have already played twice for their respective countries. In some cases, commitments will have taken them as far as Australia and back, and next week’s Champions League fixtures will also heavily influence player selections. Bettors should therefore pay close attention to injury bulletins and team news, before taking advantage of PinnacleSports.com’s up to 60% better odds on Asian Handicap.

After the Azzurri’s success taking six points from two key Euro 2008 clashes, the attention can now return to domestic competition for the third round of Serie A fixtures. The Champions League will also occupy the attention of Lazio, Roma, AC & Inter Milan who could certainly be distracted by next week’s opening group games, given the financial importance of the competition. Bettors interested in this weekend’s Italian action should check PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better Serie A betting odds.

The La Liga season may only be two games old but it has already produced plenty of fuel for debate. Every team has points on the board and of the eighteen games played so far, half have ended in stalemate. This might simply be a blip or suggest that this is going to be a tough season to call. Of course those bettors taking advantage of up to 60% better Asian Handicap odds at PinnacleSports.com won’t be concerned about too many draws.

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With the three qualifying rounds of the Champions League now completed, and the draw for the eight group stages made, the countdown has begun to match day one of European football’s biggest club competition. Starting on September 18th, thirty-two teams will be battling for a place in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow on May 21. With most of the world’s best players on display, the competition is a fantastic spectacle for football fans, and a great betting medium. For the internet’s most competitive Champions League betting, visit PinnacleSports.com, offering up to 60% better odds.

With the major European leagues just a few weeks old, the emphasis switches from club to country, as Euro 2008 qualification resumes. The road to Austria and Switzerland reaches a crucial stage with six points up for grabs from two sets of fixtures in the space of five days. Several teams can clinch their places in 2008, while for many the dream will be over. Make sure you give yourself the best chance of profiting from the lengthy schedule by betting at PinnacleSports.com, offering up to 60% better Euro 2008 odds.

After a string of disappointing and unconvincing results, England manager, Steve McClaren, has failed to win over his critics. With two critical Euro 2008 fixtures on Saturday and Wednesday, it looks like it’s make or break time for the under-fire England boss. Unfortunately for McClaren, just when he needs his big players the most, injury has robbed him of several key squad members. Whether you think England rise to the occasion or crack under pressure, PinnacleSports.com is the place to strike your bet, offering up to 60% better odds.

The closing of the summer transfer window at midnight on Friday, coincided with a flurry of late activity as clubs made final frantic attempts to bolster their squads. With rumour and counter-rumour circulating about a number of high profile players it is very difficult to divine the truth. What such speculation underlines is that clubs will go to extreme lengths to gain an edge in the Premiership. Gamblers should take a similarly clinical approach to success, and start by finding the best Premiership odds around, consistently found at PinnacleSports.com, up to 60% better than traditional bookmakers.

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Spanish first team action returned last week but the excitement was over-shadowed by the death of Sevilla defender, Antonio Puerta. The club will participate in the Super Cup, but Monday’s fixture against Osasuna has been postponed. The remainder of La Liga’s week two fixtures go ahead, observing a minute’s silence. PinnacleSports.com will as ever be offering up to 60% better odds.