The season’s climax is unfortunately upon us and the end is nigh for two from five with regards to Premier League survival.
West Ham were put out of their misery at Wigan on Sunday and the Latics celebrated as though they had preserved their own top flight status for another season there and then at the DW Stadium, but they of course have to get a result at Stoke City.
Fortunately for Wigan boss Roberto Martinez, if there was ever a good time to be travelling to the Britannia Stadium then this weekend could be it.
Football betting pundits note how the Potters look to be running out of steam after their FA Cup Final heartbreak, compounded by a second loss to Manchester City in four days on Tuesday.
With little to play for and plenty walking wounded, Tony Pulis’ side may not present as tough a test as usual when Wigan make the short trip down the M6 on Sunday.
Birmingham City are in danger of becoming the Championship’s only representatives in Europe and Blues fans will hardly relish a trip to White Hart Lane with their Premier League lives on the line.
A demoralising defeat to Fulham has left them in real danger of facing the drop, particularly given the fact that Tottenham threw themselves a Europa League lifeline with a terrific win at Anfield on Sunday.
Make no mistake, Harry Redknapp’s men will have all guns blazing as they look to tie up fifth place and Birmingham’s only hope may be to try and contain Spurs’ attacking riches and try to nick some sort of result.
Wolves face Blackburn in a real tricky one to call. Neither side can avoid anything but three points to guarantee safety, though it could be cagey at Molineux. Whilst Wolves are sure to attack, the pressure of the final day could see this be a low-scoring affair.
And finally, fairytale story Blackpool. The Tangerines have been a breath of fresh air to the Premier League and have never embarrassed themselves in defeat. That said, their self-destruction has been there for everyone looking to win football bets to see.
Blackpool are more than capable of scoring at Old Trafford, but of course so are Manchester United.
Ian Holloway’s men thrive on proving people wrong but will surely go down. If so, they’ll go down fighting and probably give as good an account of themselves as any side have done against the champions.
