Robert Di Matteo attempts to achieve the impossible as Chelsea welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s run of form has dramatically improved since the departure of Andre Villa-Boas, but Barcelona provide the ultimate test. We’ve rounded up the best online betting offers for the game.

• Bet 365 – £200 Free Bets apply to this game
• William Hill – £25 Free Bets apply to this game
• Sky Bet – Completely free £10 bet applies to this game

Blue Square – Goal Scorer cashback

This is very brave of Blue Square. If Messi scores at least two goals, Blue Square will refund all losing 1st goalscorer, correct score, halftime/fulltime and player special bets as free bets for the second leg. Watching Messi is magnificent and if anyone is likely to score two goals it’s going to be him. New customers can also get a free £20 bet..



Ladbrokes – Best price on 1st goalscorer 

On it’s own merit, it’s not a great offer. Ladbrokes won’t be beaten on price versus William Hill, Coral, Bet 365, Paddy Power and Betfred. If you’re an existing customer and looking to bet on 1st goalscorer, bet here but if you’re new to Ladbrokes, remember new customers receive a £50 free bet.

It’s that time of the year again. The Grand National is the UK’s favourite race horse, and it’s also the year when the entire nation take an interest in horse racing. There are some cracking on betting offers on this year, and we’ve rounded up the best betting offers. This is your ultimate guide; look no further.


Bet 365 - £200 Free Bets/ Price Promise / Feature Race 4/1

Let’s kick off with one of our favourite bookies, Bet 365. So firstly they haven’t withdrawn their free £200 bet for the Grand National weekend, but they have a couple of additional specials. Price promise means that they will constantly be updating their prices on all the races being televised on the BBC to ensure that they are at least matching the best odds available. On top of this, if you back any single winner at 4/1 odds or greater on a BBC televised race, you will get a free bet to the same value for the next race! With this in mind, Bet 365 is our recommended bookie of the day.


Betfred – £50 Free Bets / 5th & 6th Place Cashback / Happy Hour

Wow Betfred have a lot going on for Saturday. They’re offering their usual £50 free bet plus have a couple of specials.If your horse finishes in position 5th or 6th, they will refund the placing part of your bet E/W up to £100. Happy hour also allows punters to get deposit bonuses, but check the site for full details.


Bet Victor – £25 Free Bet / Paying out on 6 Places

Formerly VC Bet, now Bet Victor are retaining their £25 free bet and also are paying out on 6 places. Oh, and in addition they’re giving away an iPad 2 on their Facebook page to celebrate the Grand National.


Paddy Power – £20 Free Bet / Paying out on 5 places

I’m a massive fan of their recent TV campaigns around comments left on their Facebook page. For Saturday, quite simply, bet £20 with Paddy Power and get £20 free bet. Also, they’re paying out on 5 places.



Sky Bet - Paying out on 5 places 

Like many, Sky Bet have withdrawn their free bet offer for Saturday, however they are paying out on 5 places. They’ve got a pretty good set of sporting celebrities giving their verdict for the race. The fit Georgie Thompson picks Organisedconfusion at 18/1. We’ll see if her tipping is as good as her face.


Unibet – Cashback special

Unibet have withdrawn their £20 free bet, but they are running a good cashback special for both new and existing customers. Bet an outright bet of £10/ £20/  £30 on The Grand National and should Synchronised win all losing bets up to £30 according to the amount staked will be refunded!



Ladbrokes – Free Bingo

Very different proposition from the other bookies. Ladbrokes have withdrawn their normal free bet offer, but if you don’t fancy watching the race, then play some Bingo! Until Tuesday 17th, you can play for free with up to £10,000 to be won. In addition, spend £10 and get a £20 bonus.

Here are some captures of their exchange of tweets:

(Pier’s tweet translates as “You do not know loyalty, if you slap on the ass”)

(At this point Pier’s links to an article on The Guardian where Samir comments on his move to Man City to win trophies and play with higher quality team mates)

And there it ends (so far). This viral picture has also surfaced on the Internet, we’re sure it’s popular with the Arsenal fans.

In order to qualify for the free in-ilay bet, place a bet before kick-off, then once the game starts place another bet on any In-Play market. If your first  In-Play bet loses we will refund this stake, up to the same value as your biggest pre-match bet (max £50). Don’t forget Bet 365 run their £200 new account offer too – all the better.

In order to qualify for the free in-ilay bet, place a bet before kick-off, then once the game starts place another bet on any In-Play market. If your first  In-Play bet loses we will refund this stake, up to the same value as your biggest pre-match bet (max £50). Don’t forget Bet 365 run their £200 new account offer too – all the better.