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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The 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds have been released and Denver Broncos' running back Knowshon Moreno has been made the opening favorite.

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Moreno was selected in the first round of April's NFL draft and is expected to carry the rushing load for the Broncos this season. And with Jay Cutler now in Chicago, Moreno might be expected to be Denver's entire offense.

Betting Lines from sports betting lines have made Moreno a 5/2 favorite to win this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Fellow running back Chris “Beanie” Wells (Arizona Cardinals) is right behind Moreno at 7/2, while Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) and receiver Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) are 5/1 to win. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) and Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) are 7/1 and 8/1, respectively.

A couple of players who present some value are Josh Freeman, Shonn Green and Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Freeman needs to beat out Byron Leftwich to become the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but if he does, he has a lot or raw talent and could use the weapons around him (i.e. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Antonio Bryant) to be very successful in his first season.

Green enters a crowded backfield in New York, but considering both Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are unhappy about their contract situations and might holdout, the former Iowa product could become the Jets' primary back.

Everyone was shocked when Al Davis took Heyward-Bey with the eighth overall pick in April's draft, but the kid has a tremendous amount of talent and if quarterback JaMarcus Russell takes the next step this year, the former Maryland product could blossom. Plus, Heyward-Bey will be looking to prove the people wrong who said Oakland should have taken Michael Crabtree with the No. 8 pick.

And if you're looking for a deep sleeper, check out Pat White at 30/1. He enters the Miami Dolphins vaunted “Wild Cat” offense and could be a big time playmaker.

For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, see below.

2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win

Ramses Barden (NYG) 40/1

Andre Brown (NYG) 20/1

Donald Brown (IND) 5/1

Kenny Britt (TEN) 20/1

Glenn Coffee (SFO) 30/1

Chase Coffman (CIN) 50/1

Michael Crabtree (SFO) 5/1

Josh Freeman (TB) 14/1

Shonn Green (NYJ) 14/1

Percy Harvin (MIN) 10/1

Darrius Heyward-Bay (OAK) 18/1

Juaquan Iglesias (CHI) 30/1

Cornelius Ingram (PHI) 50/1

Rashad Jennings (JAC) 30/1

Johnny Knox (CHI) 40/1

Jeremy Maclin (PHI) 18/1

Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) 30/1

LeSean McCoy (PHI) 12/1

Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 5/2

Hakeem Nicks (NYG) 18/1

Brandon Pettigrew (DET) 30/1

Brian Robiskie (CLE) 20/1

Mark Sanchez (NYJ) 7/1

Matthew Stafford (DET) 8/1

Jason Smith (STL) 40/1

Mike Thomas (JAC) 25/1

Patrick Turner (MIA) 50/1

Mike Wallace (PIT) 50/1

Chris Wells (ARI) 7/2

Pat White (MIA) 30/1

Field (Any Other Player) 9/1

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