[Justin O]

Maybe best to keep Champions League stuff in one thread from here on out. So if anyone is interested...

2003-02-26 Ajax - Arsenal, Pick: Arsenal, Odds: 2.39, Stake: 8, Bookmaker: Canbet


Anytime Arsenal gets as high as 2.39 you have to be at least a little tempted. Obviously I'm more than tempted here. Granted Arsenal only managed a draw at home against the talented young side from Amsterdam, but that only makes 3 points all the more imperative for the Gunners in this match. Last weeks result notwithstanding, Arsenal are clearly the more talented side here. Furthermore they have enough big stage experience to deal with what will no doubt be a large and boisterous pro-Ajax crowd. I'm especially encouraged by this weekend's results, a 5-1 thrashing by arsenal away to Manchester City and a disappointing 1-0 loss for Ajax away to Utrecht. I'm putting down a pretty hefty stake here.



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[Justin O]

from Canbet:

Juventus v Barcelona 2.10 3.15 3.48

Inter Milan v Valencia 2.16 3.09 3.18


I'll take both Italian clubs at home. Valencia have been dropping loads of points in the league. Inter's form could be better but playing at home against Valencia I'll gladly take 2.16 for them to win. Juve are playing extremely well. I know Barcelona have had great results in the Champions league but I still put more importance on their overall performances, including domestic. At least one of these should come through and likely both.