Soccer – Smalling wary of City’s threat

Chris Smalling, 28/1 with bet365 to score the opening goal on Sunday, believes the Manchester derby is a bigger game than last weekend’s meeting between United and Liverpool. The former Fulham defender claims Manchester City, 21/10 to win the Premier League title this season, pose a bigger threat than Liverpool to Sir Alex Ferguson’s team. United currently sit in second place, two points behind table-toppers City, and Smalling is expecting a tough encounter against Roberto Mancini’s men. The England starlet said: “I remember the build-up to my first derby when I arrived and it was immense so I cannot begin to think what the next few days will be like. “The rivalry with Liverpool has been the main one for a lot of the lads for many years who have been at the club a long time but City have been creeping up and now you just get wrapped up in it all. “It is the one game I want to win more than any other. I think this is the biggest game and biggest derby we face now. I think City are an even bigger threat this year than last.” You can grab a free In-Play bet on the Manchester derby on Sunday. Follow the link to the [Man Utd v Man City Free Bet Offer] page for full details of this exciting offer.

Rugby Union – Hook vows to bounce back

Wales, 13/10 with bet365 to win the bronze medal match against Australia, will be even better in the 2015 World Cup, according to fly-half James Hook. Wales’ 9-8 defeat to France, 7/1 to beat New Zealand in the final, in Saturday’s last-four clash remains a bitter memory for Hook. Sam Warburton was sent off after just 18 minutes for a tip tackle while Hook missed several crucial kicks at goal. Hook said: “There’s no reason why we can’t have a go in four years’ time. The semi-final loss is tough to take, but this team can go on and become a better team and get to these positions in future. “It is important to keep our confidence up and express ourselves the way we have done throughout the tournament.”

Rugby League – Briers to captain underdogs Wales

Iestyn Harris has named Lee Briers as the Wales captain for the upcoming Four Nations tournament. The Warrington stand-off has represented Wales, 150/1 with bet365 to win the tournament, since the 2000 World Cup and helped a team that is only ranked seventh in the world qualify for the Four Nations. “He was our captain last year and was a strong leader. There was no reason whatsoever why he wasn’t going to retain his captaincy,” said Harris, who was recently named on new Wigan boss Shaun Wane’s coaching staff. “He is a fantastic servant for Wales. He is our most experienced squad member, has become a great leader for our nation and has become a good role model for younger members of our squad. That’s what Lee is all about.” Wales warm up for the Four Nations with a home clash against Ireland this Saturday but are not fancied to beat Australia, 2/5 to win the tournament, New Zealand or England.

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