The Premier League trophy is almost certainly heading back to Old Trafford, but I reckon there is a twist or two in this rollercoaster title race.

A glance at the Premier League betting shows United heading towards odds on territory, with Chelsea still worth a bit of interest at 8.06. The Blues are still in the hunt and the remaining fixtures could yet force the battle for glory into the final day of the season.

United undoubtedly have the harder run-in. Blackburn and West Ham have previous in upsetting the Red Devils and Wigan away on the last day makes a tricky trio with the pressure on. Avram Grant's men must travel to improving Newcastle before finishing with the visit of battling Bolton.

These matches are of course punctuated by the clash between the two at Stamford Bridge nest Saturday lunchtime. Chelsea's home record needs no introduction and they can be backed to prevail in this head-to-head.

United's superior goal difference means they must drop at least three other points, which is not impossible to imagine as they have been forced to chase games recently. Reproduction of the perfomances given against Middlesbrough and Arsenal might not yield a similar points tally.

Both title challengers have massive semi finals to think about, although neither should be too distracted. The Champions League betting might be more wide open, but those who have backed the Londoners to regain their domestic crown should not give up hope just yet.