Football Betting: Man United Favourites For Carling Cup

Gambling firms make Man United favourites for Carling Cup glory

Sports betting firms have installed Manchester United as favourites to win the Carling Cup following their 5-3 victory over Blackburn Rovers.

Four goals from Carlos Tevez helped Sir Alex Ferguson's side to book their place in the semi-finals last night (December 3rd), with Nani also on the scoresheet at Old Trafford.

William Hill makes United 4/5 favourites for the Cup ahead of Saturday's semi-final draw, while holders Tottenham Hotspur can be backed at 11/8 to retain the trophy.

Spurs reached the last four after coming from behind to defeat Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road last night.

Meanwhile, football fans predicting an all-Championship Carling Cup final can get odds of 16/1 at William Hill before the draw.

Ladbrokes prices Burnley – who have beaten three Premier League sides on their way to the semi-finals – at 12/1 to win the Cup, while Derby County are the outsiders at 14/1.