(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 23, 2012 ) London, UK -- Manchester City will go head-to-head with local rivals and current holders United for this season's Premier League title after this weekend's results according to free bet website writer David Walker.
City took on third-placed Tottenham Hotspur in the lunchtime kick-off on Sunday and blew a 2-0 lead in a frantic, nine minute spell in the second half that produced four goals. Goals from Nasri and Lescott for City were quickly cancelled out by Defoe and Bale.
With the match set to end all square, Ledley King clattered Mario Balotelli in the penalty area and the controversial striker coolly scored from the spot five minutes into injury time to take all three points.
United kicked off after the City match had ended, meaning they went into their match at Arsenal six points behind their bitter rivals. The Reds took the lead just before half-time through Valencia but Van Persie equalised after 71 minutes. United striker Welbeck scored a dramatic winner 10 minutes before full time to keep Alex Ferguson's side hot on the heels of City.
Roberto Mancini's side are odds-on favourites to win the Premier League at a best-priced 1.44 while United can be backed at longer odds of 3.4.
“The Premier League is now a two horse race between Manchester City and Manchester United”, said Walker, “Sunday results were predicted by us and London no longer has a look in”.
“Spurs put up a real fight against City and perhaps they were unlucky not to get anything from the game but the result puts Roberto Mancini's side in the driving seat."
“But, don't rule out United yet either. Sir Alex Ferguson's side usually step up a gear in the second half of the season and winning at Arsenal was a huge result."
“United arguably have the more difficult run in between now and the end of the season but I expect them to push City all the way to an exciting climax."
A full Premier League betting review can be found at FreeBetSite.com, where Walker gives his reaction to the weekend's fixtures and provides odds for teams to finish in the top four, face relegation this season and also the next manager to leave his post.
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