Cash Out: Fortune favoured nervous West Ham backers

Gareth Bale broke West Ham hearts with a late winner

Do You...Don't You? Cash Out is the unique Betfair tool that allows you to lock in a profit or minimise losses regardless of the final result. Christian Crowther reviews where the optimum Cash Out profits were to be had from the weekend's Premier League action... 

If it wasn't for the athleticism of veteran keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen then West Ham could have been on the end of a few more goals at Upton Park on Monday night. As it was, a moment of sheer genius from Tottenham's Welsh wonder made the difference.

Gareth Bale's brace consisted of his 14th and 15th Premier League strikes of the season and took his tally to nine goals from eight matches since Christmas.

While Bale's beautifully crafted winner will increase fears of being drawn into the relegation mire for Hammers fans, it simultaneously provided Spurs' followers a moment of ecstasy that they won't forget in a hurry, as Tottenham were lifted above Chelsea into third in the table. 

Where did all this leave punters? Well, those nervous backers of West Ham who read the signs at 2-1 could have maximised their windfall by cashing out for a 41.33 profit moments before the fortunate Tottenham equaliser.

That certainly would have softened the blow a little.

Tottenham's odds for a top-four finish are now 1.645/8, while West Ham's chances of the drop - following just one victory in their last seven league outings - have shortened to around 11.5n/a.

Despite West Ham's keeper having a top night between the sticks, the Irons were a little unlucky to lose in the end after creating numerous chances themselves, especially when Matt Taylor was put though by Joe Cole while they led 2-1.

Elsewhere, those backers of wins for Everton and Southampton at the weekend could have locked in payouts of 23.71 and 21.37 respectively while those teams were in front.

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