Premiership Betting Review - May
Summary: Chelsea officially clinched the Premiership on Saturday lunchtime with a crushing - victory over second placed Manchester United.
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Article Body: Chelsea officially clinched the Premiership on Saturday lunchtime with a crushing - victory over second placed Manchester United. The Blues only needed a draw to confirm the champions status but William Gallas after five minutes, Joe Cole on and Ricardo Carvalho on sealed victory in style as Jose Mourinhos side retained their Premiership trophy at /.
Another crucial match in the Premiership was Portsmouths victory at Wigan Athletic. As predicted in the Walkers Word column, Pompeys win at the JJB Stadium relegated both Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion in what was a gloomy day for West Midlands football. Henri Camara gave Wigan the lead after minutes, but Benjamin Mwaruwaris first goal form the club on and Matt Taylors second penalty in as many weeks on ensured a / away win.
Birmingham City could only muster a goalless draw against Newcastle United when only victory could preserve their Premiership status until the final match of the season. The draw was available at / before kick-off.
Liverpool went level on points with Manchester United after Saturdays - win over struggling Aston Villa. Fernando Morientes opened the scoring after four minutes but Gareth Barry levelled on . Captain Steven Gerrard netted on and minutes to ensure a / victory for Rafa Benitezs side.
Tottenham Hotspur tightened their grip on fourth place with a - win over Bolton Wanderers. Aaron Lennon struck the decisive goal on the hour for the / Spurs.
Fulham won their first match away from Craven Cottage with a last gasp goal at Manchester City. Richard Dunne gave City the lead after m minutes but Collins John equalised for the Cottagers with six minutes left. Steed Malbranque then fired in a stoppage time winner to secure an unlikely victory at / odds.
Alan Curbishleys last match at The Valley as manager of Charlton Athletic ended in defeat as they were beaten - by / Blackburn Rovers. Steven Reid broke the deadlock two minutes before the break while a Chris Powell own goal on put Mark Hughes side in touching distance of UEFA Cup football.
On Bank Holiday Monday, Arsenal made sure Sunderland went the entire season without a home win with a - victory at the Stadium of Light. Arsenal, huge / favourites before kick-off, scored three goals in first half minutes, with a Danny Collins own goal on , Cesc Fabregas on and Thierry Henry three minutes before the break.
Manchester United edged one point ahead of Liverpool as they drew - with Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. United, heavily odds-on before kick-off, saw Ruud van Nistelrooy miss a penalty after minutes and the match ended level at /.
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