Manchester United could hold off Chelseas celebrations by an additional week while Portsmouth could relegate each West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham Metropolis this weekend writes David Walker.
Chelsea vs Manchester United
The clash of the form teams and the result which could confirm Chelseas retention in the Premiership must the Blues get. Chelsea are already impeccable before their unique supporters this period, successful 17 from 18 Premiership matches. Indeed, the only real time they are actually beaten within ninety minutes in the home this period was from Barcelona within the Champions League. Manchester United will be the Premierships form group, with ten wins in their final 11 matches and the shocking goalless draw towards Sunderland the only blot on an immaculate copybook.
United have received just four periods at Stamford Bridge in fourteen Premiership meetings even though Chelsea have professional precisely the same good results against the Reds on household soil. The match has completed all square on five occasions so historically You can find not much to split the edges. Chelsea have gained the last two meetings at your home 1-0 while Uniteds very last success came 4 decades ago once they received three-0.
Chelsea go into your match as favourites, but Manchester United could lengthen the title race to a different 7 days with victory at tempting odds.
Walkers Term: Stubborn United to battle on @ 11/four.
Birmingham City vs Newcastle United
Birmingham are in desperate will need of factors Should they be to avoid relegation and have slowly turned the corner by remaining unbeaten of their past 3 property online games. Having said that, with fellow relegation candidates Portsmouth also hitting kind, Steve Bruces side may operate outside of video games. The final two meetings amongst the pair have finished all sq. although Newcastle gained two-0 in 2002. Newcastle have hit a prosperous vein of type beneath caretaker manager Glenn Roeder and also have received their past five matches. The Magpies will likely have lots to say in the relegation fight, owning beaten West Brom three-0 final weekend and therefore are not likely to do a aspect that has not beaten them at St. Andrews considering that 1977 any favours.
Walkers Term: Newcastle gain @ 17/ten.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool, clean from dispatching Chelsea out with the FA Cup will likely be self-confident of beating lowly Aston Villa. The Reds have gained their last two in opposition to Villa at and a few of their final five meetings at Anfield. Although Liverpool have received 14 outside of eighteen house matches this period, David OLearys side have already been dreadful within the road. They have dropped their very last four, which include two hefty defeats: 5-0 in opposition to Arsenal five-0 and four-1 at Everton. Villa are possible to outlive relegation through the skin in their teeth and a much better aim change, but details on the board wont reduce them from enjoying similar to a side tumbling out from the division on Saturday.
Walkers Term: A single for the large hitters dwelling get @ 4/eleven.
Manchester Metropolis vs Fulham
After a promising begin to the time, Manchester Town have plummeted on the decreased echelons with the Premiership and can see this match as being a way of restoring some pride. The last two meetings in between the perimeters have ended as attracts, although Metropolis have had the greater of preceding encounters. The Citizens dished out a 4-one hammering in 2003 and liked a four-0 get in 2000 and 3-0 victory in 1999 as both sides progressed by Divisions One and Two respectively. Included to this, Fulham not gained at City because 1984 in the previous next division and Stuart Pearces facet could take complete edge and creep earlier mentioned them inside the desk.
Walkers Term: Manchester Town @ Evens.
Middlesbrough vs Everton
Middlesbrough have expertise a congested fixture record in recent weeks due to their accomplishment within the FA and UEFA Cups. In spite of some iffy benefits about the road, they remain a pressure with the Riverside Stadium and possess won four in their final 5 at your home, including the 3-0 defeat of Chelsea. Everton haven't beaten Middlesbrough away given that 2000, with Boro recording two wins and two draws because then. The clash versus Everton might be Middlesbroughs tenth match in April and with Steve McClarens facet participating in a crucial UEFA Cup semi-closing on Thursday, the Toffees have a chance of returning to Merseyside with at the least a degree.
Walkers Word: Reduced scoring attract @ nine/four.
Wigan Athletic vs Portsmouth
Wigan have not fared properly lately but have accomplished remarkably properly Total in their very first period in the best flight. Just 3 wins within their previous 13 matches and 1 victory in their last eight at your home will provide a resurgent Portsmouth optimism of their battle to avoid the drop. The Latics conquer Aston Villa three-two on eighteen April, their first since beating Manchester Town on Boxing Working day, but endured 5 residence reverses in between. Harry Redknapps facet could relegate West Brom and in truth Birmingham whenever they earn and Steve Bruces facet shed and therefore are in pole position to take action. After a dismal marketing campaign, Pompey have received five in their last eight matches which includes absent victories at West Ham United and Fulham.
Walkers st666yet Term: Portsmouth to survive @ 7/four.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
Charlton are on target to complete easily in mid-table and this is basically thanks to their good household sort. The Addicks haven't missing at The Valley because Arsenal defeat them on Boxing Working day and possess gained 6 from 9 residence matches since that defeat. Alan Curbishleys side have an excellent record versus Rovers, profitable three of the final four Premiership meetings in London. Despite Blackburn being on target for an area in Europe, they have not fared properly absent from home. Mark Hughes facet have gained just gained in 7 matches over the street, which include a two-1 defeat at Birmingham and a couple of-2 draw at Portsmouth in their last two absent online games.
Walkers Term: Residence sort to prevail @ 13/8.
Sunday 30 April
Tottenham Hotspur vs Bolton Wanderers
Bolton are actually the scourge of Spurs in recent seasons, successful the final two conferences at White Hart Lane in addition to experiencing a 1-0 get in the Reebok Stadium again in November. Spurs realistically should get the two in their final two video games to substantiate a fourth spot finish forward of North London rivals Arsenal and their stable home type could serve them nicely listed here. Martin Jols facet have received eleven away from eighteen matches before their unique enthusiasts this period and can be buoyed via the one-1 derby draw with Arsenal previous weekend. A different house acquire could be the smart guess below.
Walkers Word: Tottenham Hotspur @ eight/thirteen.