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9th May 2008
Lincoln City FC's season might have ended but the
Premiership goes on for one final weekend. Here is Sportingbet's preview of the final round of
matches.
The curtain comes down on the 2007/08 Premier League
season this weekend and for the first time in years the
title race will be decided on the final day. Can Man Utd
beat Wigan at the JJB Stadium and seal the title or will
they let Chelsea in at the last minute? Will Steve Bruce
do his former mentor a favour?
Matters at the bottom are also very much up in the
air with Fulham, Reading and Birmingham all
desperate to claim the one remaining survival spot in
this years top tier. Fulham currently have it in
their own hands, requiring an away win at Portsmouth who
could have the FA Cup final as a distraction.
Birmingham v Blackburn - Birminghams abysmal recent
form mean they are the ones relying on others this
weekend. They need to better both Fulhams and
Readings results or they will be relegated.
Chelsea v Bolton - Gary Megson has done his job and kept
Bolton in the Premier League for another year. Can they
now ensure the title heads to Old Trafford by taking
something off Chelsea at Stamford Bridge?
Derby v Reading - No wins from their last six games has
ensured Reading have a part to play in relegation
proceedings. They need to beat whipping boys Derby to
stand a chance of staying up.
Everton v Newcastle - Everton require just a point to
secure 5th place and end another great season for David
Moyes. Defeat however could let Villa in and demote the
Toffees to 6th.
Middlesbrough v Manchester City - The managerial saga has
certainly not helped Man Citys concentration these
past weeks and they travel to the Riverside on the final
day looking to end the season on a high. Can Sven go out
with a bang?
Portsmouth v Fulham - Another vital game in the
relegation battle sees Fulham travel to Fratton Park to
meet Portsmouth. The Cottagers are hoping that Pompey
have one eye on the FA Cup Final. Can Roy Hodgsons
men register their 3rd away win in the past month?
Sunderland v Arsenal - Not an awful lot to play for here
but a win could see Sunderland move up a couple of spots
if other results go there way. Although Arsenal are clear
in 3rd place, Wenger will be keen to end the campaign
with 3 points.
Tottenham v Liverpool - Despite winning the Carling Cup,
Spurs, and especially Juande Ramos, will be glad to see
the back of this Premier League season. Can they show
their potential for next season by beating Liverpool on
the final day?
West Ham v Aston Villa - Villas quest for 5th place
hit a snag last weekend when they were comprehensively
beaten by Wigan at Villa Park. Theres still a
chance, but they need to win here and for Everton to lose
at home to Newcastle.
Wigan v Manchester United - Former Reds hero Steve Bruce
and his Wigan side stand between Sir Alex Ferguson and a
10th Premier League title. Surely Man Utd wont
throw a seasons hard work away by coming away from
the JJB with less than 3 points?
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