Local produce Look at players who have a good record in previous years, equally players tend to raise their game in their own country buoyed by nationalistic pride and gallery support. Also take account of climatic conditions for example Asian players will often fare better on co-sanctioned Euro-Asian tours than their odds would suggest, however will they like a damp windswepped links course?

Fresh Produce Be wary of jaded players- be it playing week in week out, and take account of potential jet lag effects if transferring from US to Euro tours especially if events over-run to following day. At best this can hinder scope for practise rounds.

Ingredients Ability - cream generally rises to top Form - there is plenty of data available to support any aspect of play Suitability- You would think twice about serving white wine with a steak dish, therefore be wary of backing players with errant driving stats on narrow fairways, look for good putting stats when course lay-out suits etc.

Purchasing goods If using bookies, shop around for best prices, sites like PUNTERSODDS continually update and highlight latest odds. Odds do vary significantly, and over year this can only add to winnings or minimise losses.

Cooking time If weather forecast was for howling gales and heavy rain in morning, followed by calm sunny conditions in afternoon, what would be your favoured tee-off time? This obvious factor can work to your advantage especially if trading - always look for angles and edges that could result in gaining an advantage.

Enjoy Hard work done, sit back and enjoy. Never be afraid to cash in on a winning position, or back additional players later in tournament to ensure a positive return.

Manchester United, not long ago single dominant force in England, have not had things all their own way in recent times, culminating in a 3rd place finish last season and need therefore to qualify for this season’s Champions League.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s side may have failed to impress last term – culminating in an empty trophy cabinet – but they have quality all over park to make a serious impression in title race this time around. The likes on Ryan Giggs, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand can keep them on course, while in Wayne Rooney, they have a genuine star player who can make difference in big games especially. And with Sir Alex at helm, backers of United can rest assured that his players will be fully motivated for challenge that lies ahead.

United can be backed at 10/3 for Premiership glory and this price could look very generous come Christmas 2006 when race will really begin to hot up.

Finally, no Premiership guide is complete without mention at least of 2005 Champions League winners. They may have failed to secure a top-four finish in last season’s campaign, but following their heroic European triumph, confidence will be sky high, and with Steven Gerrard seemingly committed to cause, 25/1 about a Liverpool triumph looks each-way value, especially as they are as short as 14/1 in places.

Recommended bets:

5pts Chelsea (evens)

3pts Arsenal (11/4)

Source: www.puntersrealm.com