United look too good to miss

MANCHESTER United v Inter Milan, Sir Alex Ferguson v Jose Mourinho.

It doesn’t get much better than tonight’s Champions League last-16 showdown at Old Trafford and the bookies have already taken a stream of bets on the outcome.

Following the goalless draw in Milan, United are 8-15 favourites to qualify for the quarter-finals and take another step towards retaining the trophy.

But Inter are dangerous opponents given Mourinho’s outstanding record in these circumstances, so 13-8 about the Italians going through is not to be sniffed at.

United, 9-2 to win the competition, are 8-11 to win tonight’s game in 90 minutes, with Inter 9-2 and the draw at 5-2.

Meanwhile, United can end any lingering doubts about making it three Premier League titles in a row by defeating Liverpool at Old Trafford this weekend.

Fergie’s men are a generous 10-11 to do so, with Liverpool 4-1 shots and the draw at 9-4.

ATHLETIC have been pushed out to 7-1 to clinch promotion from League One following their dismal 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Colchester United on Saturday.


SIX Nations rugger action resumes this weekend when this column’s 7-2 selections, Ireland, aim to consolidate their place at the head of the market.

The Irish, a best-priced 5-6 to win the competition, should see off Scotland at Murrayfield.

Wales, 15-8 second favourites, are away to Italy, while England entertain France.


ENGLAND’S near miss against the Windies yesterday failed to impress the bookies, who make them 9-4 to regain the Ashes against Australia this summer.

The Aussies, surprise series winners in South Africa, are 9-10 to win the five-match series, with the draw a 5-1 shot.

RECOMMENDATION: Manchester United to beat Liverpool, 10-11 (bet365, Skybet).