Drogba can make it a Blue day

As we go into the last weekend of the Premier League season the relegation places are now assured and Tottenham have secured the coveted fourth Champions League place but we still have Man United and Chelsea fighting it out to be crowned Champions. This season may not have been the most outstanding in terms of sheer quality but it has to rank as the most exciting in recent memory.

At Stamford Bridge we will see Chelsea take the title if they beat Wigan and unless the Latics can repeat their 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture, which looks extremely unlikely on current form, this should be the first leg of a league and cup double for Ancelotti’s side. Their 2-0 win at Anfield last Sunday will have quelled any nerves and with goal scoring records up for grabs don’t expect them to take their foot of the gas here.  

There is no value in backing the Blues at prohibitive odds and although Wigan boss Martinez has vowed to cause a major surprise by winning this, their away form is poor (3-2-13) and they only got a point from their home match with relegated Hull on Monday. This should be straightforward for Chelsea and with Drogba keen to secure the Golden Boot, won last year by teammate Nicholas Anelka, we should expect the Blues to press home their superiority.

If it’s not to be coronation day for Chelsea then Man United will be champions for the fourth successive season with a win at home to Stoke. Stoke were humbled 7-0 at Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago but a repeat of that capitulation will not happen this weekend. A tough defensive display has shaped Stoke’s performances over the last couple of seasons and they returned to that in a goalless draw with Everton last weekend. This is a must win for United and with Rooney level on goals with Drogba in their chase for the Golden Boot we should expect a positive approach from Ferguson’s side.

Again value is thin on the ground but for those looking for correct scores try 2-0 and 3-0 to small stakes.

With Tottenham beating Man City at Eastlands on Wednesday night and guaranteeing fourth place and Champions League football for the first time they should be able to celebrate by taking all three points at Turf Moor against relegated Burnley. The strange but true fact from this fixture is that both teams could be playing in Europe next season as Burnley are in pole position to qualify for the Europa League through the fair play rules as long as Fulham win this seasons final. This may well ensure that the Burnley players don’t get too involved in the competitive aspects of this game and although Spurs are no value price they are most unlikely to come away with anything but victory.

Whether Man City can get themselves ‘up’ for their trip to Upton Park remains to be seen and they same could well apply to Liverpool who travel to Hull and will be especially glad to see the back of this season.

The game that offers a little bit of value is Aston Villa who entertain Blackburn at Villa Park and although Champions League football must be put on hold for at least another year they will be keen to finish in style. Martin O’Neill has yet to confirm he will stay at the club next term but this provides Villa with a decent test and one in which they should be expected to emerge victorious and maybe by more than the odd goal.