Blackpool excited for Arsenal test

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08/20/2010 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Premiership newcomers Blackpool made quite a first impression on the opening weekend of the season as they recorded a 4-0 win over Wigan.

Now, manager Ian Holloway takes his Tangerines to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Saturday, which presents an exciting opportunity for Holloway's men.

"It's very exciting for all of us; you won't get a stadium that's anymore modern or better than that anywhere in the world right now," Holloway told the club's official website.

"My boys are so ready, so up for the challenge; do we know what's going to happen? No, is that going to frighten us? No, can we wait for it, no!"

Marlon Harewood made an impressive debut in the win over Wigan, scoring two goals and helping set up another, but he should expect a tougher time on Saturday against an Arsenal side that has conceded just one goal in its last seven home games.

The Gunners didn't exactly get off to a great start in their opening match as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Liverpool despite playing the entire second half up a man.

In fact, Arsenal needed an own goal from Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina in the 90th minute just to claim a point.

The club also received some bad news this past week as both Samir Nasri and Emmanuel Frimpong were ruled out with injuries, while the Gunners continue to be linked with a move for Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer as well as Sevilla defender Sebastien Squillaci.

Chelsea put together the biggest win of the opening weekend as they hammered West Bromwich, 6-0, and the Blues will be looking for another big victory when they travel to the DW Stadium to face Wigan.

Tottenham outplayed Manchester City in its opening match but had to settle for a 0-0 draw, and they will visit Stoke City, while Birmingham takes on a Blackburn side that was able to claim three points against Everton last time out.

The Toffees will try to rebound from that defeat when they host Wolverhampton, Sunderland visits The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich and Bolton squares off with West Ham.

Sunday's matches include Aston Villa hitting the road to face Newcastle and Manchester United invading Fulham, while Manchester City faces Liverpool on Monday in a battle of teams with Champions League aspirations.

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Ryder Cup Odds

Europe
Tie
USA		 4-5
10-1
6-5


Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich		 9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1


Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson		 5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1

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Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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