Drogba - five goals in last four games
Manchester United v Portsmouth – 8pm
The title is Manchester United‘s to win now, following Liverpool’s 4-4 draw with Arsenal last night. The Champions will need to play better than they did against Everton if they are to win the league with the minimum of fuss. Tonight they face Portsmouth at Old Trafford and surely must win this one.
United were coasting to yet another Premier League crown before being beaten 4-1 by Liverpool and then remarkably falling foul of Fulham. They then managed last gasp wins against Villa and Sunderland ,so it would be fair to say that United are not in the best league form. But they should beat Portsmouth who have had a roller-coaster season, first the departure of Redknapp to Spurs, then the sacking on Tony Adams and then the appointment of Paul Hart. They now look safe and as such have nothing left to play for this season after their 1-0 win at the weekend put them six points clear of the drop zone. United are due a return to commanding league form and could thrash Portsmouth tonight.
United fans will certainly be looking for a better performance from Berbatov, but I would not be lumping on him at 5/1 to score first. I will settle for backing United to win the game.
Man Utd are a 1/4 chance to win the game, but better value is to be had by backing Utd to win to nil at 4/5 with Blue Square.
Chelsea v Everton – 8pm
Both teams were engaged in FA Cup Semi-Final Action at the weekend and will meet tonight in the league for what is a rehearsal for the FA Cup Final. Chelsea played well and beat Arsenal, whereas Everton did not play well and won on Penalties against a weakened Manchester United. Although Chelsea only have a remote chance of winning the league there is every reason to make sure they win this game, not least the imp[act that tonight’s result will have on hearts and minds in the cup final!
Chelsea are a different team under Guus Hiddink and his arrival has sparked Didier Drogba in to action. He is on fire at the moment and was on target once again at Wembley, netting the winner to make it five goals in four games. Drogba is awesome in this mood and will present a totally different proposition for the Everton defence than Berbatov managed on Saturday. Everton’s recent away form has been moderate having only managed a draw with Newcastle, Blackburn and Villa and also suffering a 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth in their last four away matches. I am struggling to find any reason why Chelsea should not win this one and keep a clean sheet too.
Chelsea are 4/9 to win the game (generally) and are 6/5 (Blue Sq) to win to nil.
Tonight’s Advice
Back Manchester United to Win to nil – 4/5 Blue Square
Back Chelsea to Win to nil- 6/5 Blue Square.
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