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Alex Ferguson famously described the tensions of the end-of-season run-in as ‘squeaky bum time’! We are certainly entering the SBT phase now, as Chelsea and United have just five Premiership games left including the all important head-to-head in May. Whether the league trophy ends up in London or Lancashire won’t matter to serious soccer punters, who are only interested in value. Invariably that is found at PinnacleSports.com offering up to 60% better Asian Handicap odds on all of Europe’s five major leagues.
Blues Refuse to Give Up on Title
Chelsea continued their dogged pursuit of a hat-trick of Premiership titles, once again reducing the gap between themselves and Manchester United to three points, by easily beating West Ham at Upton Park. The Londoners have a much longer journey to make on Sunday in their quest for glory, visiting Newcastle’s St.James’ Park. Though Michael Owen and Shola Amoebi have resumed light training, they are a long way from full fitness, and now coach, Glen Roeder, is without another key attacking player, Damien Duff. The Magpies are unbeaten in three games, having picked themselves up after the disappointment of exit from the UEFA Cup, but the sides have met twice this season with both games ending 1-0 in the favour of Mourinho’s men. PinnacleSports.com set their Asian Handicap at one goal, pricing Newcastle 1.820 (+1) with Chelsea 2.120 (-1).
United Just Five Games from Premiership Glory
Despite fielding a patched up defence, further weakened after 21 minutes by injury to Patrice Evra, Manchester United were still too strong for Sheffield United on Tuesday, temporarily restoring their six point lead at the top of the Premiership. They play Boro on Saturday evening aiming to take another step closer to the title, but with one eye on the first leg of their Champions League tie against AC Milan. The Teessiders have nothing left to play for but will be motivated by revenge for their FA Cup quarter-final defeat at the Theatre of Dreams, and the chance of putting a spanner in United’s title charge. Interestingly, Boro are unbeaten in the last three Premiership visits to Old Trafford, though the Red Devils’ motivation on Saturday will be infinitely greater than on any of those occasions. PinnacleSports.com favour United 2.18 (-1.5 & -2.0) with Boro 1.781 (+1.5 & +2.0).
Walls Falling Down Around Cottagers
Blackburn dispelled any lingering doubts that they were suffering a hangover from their FA Cup semi-final defeat by thrashing Watford 3-1 at Ewood Park on Wednesday night. That result has kept them in with a shout of a UEFA Cup slot, providing plenty of motivation for Saturday’s trip to Craven Cottage. Fulham are in disarray following the shock sacking of manager, Chris Coleman. His successor, Lawrie Sanchez, inherits the unenviable task of ensuring the club’s safety. The Cottagers are just three points above the drop, without a win in nine games. With Arsenal and Liverpool following this fixture, they must get a result against Rovers or lose control of their Premiership destiny. PinnacleSports.com actually favour Fulham 2.05 (0/scratch & -0.5) with Blackburn 1.877 (0/scratch & +0.5).
Spurs Seek Consolation in Derby Success
After promising so much, Spurs’ season will end without silverware. The Lilywhites came closest to glory in the Carling Cup where bitter North London rivals, Arsenal, beat them in the last four. Manager, Martin Jol feels that gaining revenge over the Gunners in Saturday’s meeting at White Hart Lane would at least end the campaign on a positive note and keep hopes of a UEFA Cup place alive. Wenger will be keen to extend a 17 game unbeaten run against Tottenham, where six of the last seven visits to the Lane have ended in draws. However, despite winning their last two games to almost guarantee Champions League football next season, the club has been rocked by the departure of vice-chairman, David Dein, after a boardroom row. PinnacleSports.com still have Arsenal as marginal favourites 2.230 (0/scratch & -0.5) with Spurs 1.752 (0/scratch & +0.5).
Blades & Addicks in Six-Pointer at the Valley
Though Alan Pardew has galvanised Charlton in their struggle against relegation, losing just one of their last seven games, the club are still in the relegation zone. That could all change after Saturday’s six-point home game against Sheffield United. The Blades are just two points better off, so a victory for either club will be hugely significant. The Addicks could leap-frog their rivals out of trouble, or the Yorkshire club could put more distance between themselves and the Championship. Neil Warnock turned out a weakened side at Old Trafford in midweek, targeting this much more winnable game, though PinnacleSports.com favour Charlton 2.05 (-0.5) pricing Sheffield United 1.877 (+0.5).
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