This weekend’s Premiership fixtures signal the start of the hectic Christmas period cramming five games into a three week period. With fifteen points up for grabs the table could change dramatically in that time, and of course in January the transfer window opens, giving clubs the opportunity to reinforce and replace. For Premiership bettors this period is also a critical time, with such an overwhelming number of potential bets it is easy to get carried away, so remember the golden rule, always get the best price available, usually found at PinnacleSports.com, offering bettors up to 60% better Premiership betting odds.

The weekend’s Spanish action is dominated by the biggest fixture in the Spanish calendar, and possibly world club football, Barcelona versus Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. With the hosts in second place in La Liga, trailing the visitors by four points, this game is the meeting of two sides who are currently, as well as historically, the best in Spain. For up to 60% better La Liga betting odds for this game, and the remainder of the weekend’s Spanish action, go to PinnacleSports.com.

European soccer punters are spoilt for choice this weekend with two of the biggest games in domestic football taking place on Sunday. Inter Milan play their city neighbours AC on Sunday afternoon, an appetiser for El Clasico in Spain which takes place later in the evening, between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Bettors can get up to 60% better Serie A and La Liga betting for all games this, and every weekend.

A strange week for Italian football as one of their most successful managers, Fabio Capello, has accepted the poisoned chalice of the England job. Capello could well have been in the frame for the job at AC Milan where rumours are circulating that patience is running out with Carlo Ancelotti, the division’s longest serving boss. Of course Jose Mourinho could still bring his unique style to Serie A in the New Year, which would give the league even greater appeal. There are two week’s of fixtures before the Italian winter break, and PinnacleSports.com are offering up to 60% better Serie A betting odds.

With Jose Mourinho pulling out of the race for the England manager’s job, the Spanish media is working itself into a frenzy over the likelihood of the ‘Special One’ taking over one of Spain’s big two clubs. With the January transfer window approaching plenty of rumours regarding player movement are also circulating. Though this kind of speculation is common in the Spanish media, serious bettors will always pay attention to news on the wire, sorting the wheat from the chaff, and using it to their advantage. Professional soccer punters are also likely to hold an account with PinnacleSports.com who offer up to 60% better La Liga betting odds.

Bundesliga players should be in buoyant mood. This weekend they play their last game before enjoying a recuperative six week winter break, which is the envy of Premiership managers. All clubs would love to go off on their Christmas holidays with a win under their belt, so expect some tightly contested games in Germany. As usual PinnacleSports.com will be offering up to 60% better Bundesliga odds this weekend, and when it resumes in 2008.

The Premiership’s weekend schedule is dominated by the mouth-watering double bill of action featuring the fantastic four at the top of the table. Current champions, Man Utd, could go top if they can repeat last season’s win at Anfield, though Liverpool are boosted by an emphatic midweek Champions League victory. Later on, league leaders, Arsenal, defend an unbeaten home record against a resurgent Chelsea side, minus Didier Drogba. Go to PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better Premiership betting odds on this weekend Grand Slam.

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This weekend’s Premiership fixture schedule presents the four main contenders with opposition that each should be expected to overcome, and the skinny three-way odds available (1,2,X) reflect this. Such situations highlight the shortcomings of traditional soccer betting options for the Premiership, but those enlightened bettors who have switched to Asian Handicaps will have no such problems. PinnacleSports.com are the world leaders in Asian Handicap soccer betting offering 1.98/1.98 style two-way betting, which gives bettors up to 60% better Premiership betting odds.

There are just two weekends of fixtures in the German Bundesliga before clubs enjoy their Winter break. The six week pause in action is also an opportunity for managers to wheel-and-deal on the transfer market to bolster their squads. Players will therefore be eager to impress current or potential new employers, raising performance levels. Bettors should bear this in mind before taking advantage of up to 60% better Bundesliga betting odds at PinnacleSports.com.

Earlier this week Hector Cuper became the third managerial casualty of the La Liga season, sacked by Real Betis, who had won just twice in 14 matches. The Argentine certainly won’t be the last to be shown the door this term. Speculation suggests Frank Rijkaard’s days are numbered at Barcelona as he struggles to get the best out of his all-star side, and in particular, Ronaldinho. With the January transfer window just around the corner, things are getting interesting in the Primera division, and bettors can get up to 60% better La Liga betting odds at PinnacleSports.com.

Inter Milan and Roma pulled away at the top of Serie A on Wednesday night, as both clubs recorded comfortable victories in fixtures rescheduled after death of a Lazio fan early in November. The top of the table now has a very similar look to last season, except that Roma are managing to keep closer tabs on Roberto Mancini’s side. Both sides are in action again this weekend and bettors can get up to PinnacleSports.com.

Sevilla were only successful representative of a quartet of Spanish sides involved in midweek Champions League action, guaranteeing their progress to the knockout phase along with Barcelona. Real Madrid still have work to do while Valencia must focus on La Liga have already been eliminated. All eyes now return to domestic matters, and as ever PinnacleSports.com will be offering up to 60% better La Liga betting odds.

Italian football maybe going through a crisis with the concerns surrounding crowd disturbances, but Serie A still boasts some of the greatest footballers in the world. AC Milan’s Brazilian playmaker, Kaka, is widely expected to pick up the Golden Ball as Europe’s best player on Sunday, while he is also a strong candidate for the FIFA World Player of the Year title on December 17th. Despite its problems, Italian football still has a great deal to offer, and PinnacleSports.com can give bettors up to 60% better Serie A betting odds.

After a terrible start to the defence of their Bundesliga title, VFB Stuttgart are starting to play like Champions again, recording four straight league wins, and creeping back up the league table. In fact the German top flight has a much more familiar look about it, as the cream slowly rises to the top. With none of the division’s side likely to progress in the Champions League, it will be an intense battle for domestic honours, and bettors can find up to 60% Bundesliga betting odds at PinnacleSports.com.

Two new Premiership managers were unveiled this week at Derby and Birmingham, while rumours are circulating that Rafa Benitez may have over-stepped the mark with his criticism of Liverpool’s American owners, Tom Hicks and George Gillett. These drastic moves reflect the fact that the Premiership season is reaching a tipping point for those clubs serious about making a title challenge, as well those struggling at the foot of the table. Bettors should make careful note of the managerial activity before taking advantage of up to 60% better Premier League betting odds at PinnacleSports.com.

A mini-slump for Bayern Munich has breathed life into the Bundesliga title race after it looked like the Bavarians were going to run away with the German championship. FCB lost their unbeaten record at Stuttgart, prior to the international break, and now have Werder Bremen and Hamburg breathing down their neck. Go to PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better Bundesliga betting odds on the weekend’s fixtures.

At a time when Italian football should be celebrating qualification for next summer’s European Championships, it instead trying to come to terms with the impact of another major violent incident, involving several games during the last scheduled weekend of Serie A action. The fatal shooting of a fan caused a frenzied reaction, and three games are still to be replayed. Serie A bettors should pay close attention to the conditions imposed on all fans and how the ongoing security situation might impact matters on the pitch. Despite the upheaval, PinnacleSports.com are still offering up to 60% better Serie A betting odds.

After a poor start to their Euro 2008 campaign, Spain have ensured their place at next summer’s European Championship, giving Spanish football a huge shot in the arm. While Serie A is struggling with severe crowd problems, La Liga’s global popularity continues to grow, particularly with bettors. Go to PinnacleSports.com and get up to 60% better La Liga betting odds.

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