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Premier League: Arsenal vs Blackpool – 10:00am EST on ESPN2

Premier League betting action resumes this weekend as Arsenal takes on Blackpool at 10:00am EST (15:00) from Emirates Stadium and can be seen live on ESPN2. Arsenal played to a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in what was the biggest game of the opening weekend for the Premier League action last week. The Gunners had to rally from a 0-1 deficit as were spared defeat in the final moments with a goal by Jose Reina. Online bookmakers have listed Arsenal -625 favorites vs Blackpool +1450 with a draw or tie at the end of 90 minutes returning +550 and an over/under total of 2.5 OVER (-222). Bookmakers also favor Arsenal -2 goals (-150) vs Blackpool +2 (+115) in point spread Premier League betting odds.

Veteran manager Arsene Wenger, who signed an extension with Arsenal prior to the game, was pleased with his team’s fight and their refusal to quit. “We had a lot of possession,” said Wenger. “We kept going which shows we’re not giving up. It is a good result at Liverpool.” Wenger remains happy with his contract and optimistic about Arsenal’s chances on improving on last year’s 3rd place finish. “I am where I love to be,” said Wenger. “I love Arsenal and want to do well for the club. Our ambition is to do better, that means second or first. I believe we can do it.”

Blackpool defeated Wigan Athletic 4-0 as Marlon Harewood had 2 goals and Matthew Gilks stopped 6 shots. Harewood signed with the Seasiders on Wednesday of last week and also had a nice set up on a goal by Gareth Taylor-Fletcher. “It’s a great start for the lads, we’re all buzzing off it being the first game of the season,” said Harewood. “It’s a great start for us.” While Blackpool is still favored by online sportsbooks to be a relegated out of the Premier League after this season they are off to the best possible start although Arsenal will be a considerable upgrade in competition.

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