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It is the big game of the weekend. Chelsea only need to avoid defeat to clinch their second league title, Manchester United have to win this, and win, and win again and pray to God that Chelsea lose their final 2 matches with heavy defeats. Really Man U know that they are not going to win the league, even if they do win this match the task is just too big. However they will not win this game anyway.

Chelsea - feeling at home

A quick look at Chelsea’s home form and it becomes obvious why come Saturday teatime Chelsea will once again be champions. In 18 matches they have won 17 and drawn once. Moreover they have only let in goals (9) during seven of their 18 home matches. Man U’s away form is good and although they have scored more away goals than any other team they have also conceded quite a few.

Chelsea do not need to play for the win, they will keep it tight and organised and probe for a winning goal. I would be surprised if both Cespo and Drogba played this time, Joe Cole must surely be used due to his good defensive work and his obvious ability to create chances on the counter-attack.

Tips
Drogba to score first 11/2*
Half-time/Full-time: Draw/Chelsea 4/1*

Another Bets

Newcastle are one of the in form teams with 5 wins on the trot, scoring 15 goals in the process. They play struggling Birmingham City who are fighting for their survival in the top league. However given the good form of Newcastle and the fact they are playing for a place in Europe I can’t see this one not going Newcastle’s way. The value is pretty poor, so I would suggest to bet on Newcastle to win both halves at 11-1*. Birmingham concede a lot of goals in the early stages of a match and also in the final 30 minutes, so it’s worth a small bet at those odds.

*Odds From PaddyPower.com