Which club’s champagne reserves will be utilised this weekend?

Over the past year, we’ve seen sacked managers, prison sentences and more Cristiano Ronlado sex partners than anyone thought conceivable, and it all reaches a conclusion on Sunday. It’s the first time since 1968 that the top two teams have been on the same points, and one of Chelsea or Manchester Utd will be lifting the silverware (although the Blues will have to make do with a shabby replica) at around 5pm. So who ya got? Vote now…

And while you’re at it, which two teams do you think will go down? The Spoiler believes Fulham will pull off a miraculous escape, but do you agree? Votes and comments below, please. To bet on the title race click here and to bet on the relegation battle click here.

The best sports on the telebox this weekend

With the conclusion of the Premier League, the Turkish Grand Prix and the mighty Ebbsfleet’s visit to Wembley, there’s never been more temptation to stay inside on what will be a scorching weekend. Throughout today, we’ll be providing the news, opinions and statistics of all the action, and you can make it a little more interesting by having a punt right here.

FRIDAY

Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals/ Deccan Chargers (Setanta Sports 1, 3.30pm)

League One Play-off Semi-final First Leg
Southend Utd/ Doncaster Rovers (Sky Sports 1, 7.45pm)

SATURDAY

Turkish Grand Prix
Qualifying (ITV1, 12pm)

Championship Play-off Semi-final 1st Leg
Crystal Palace/ Bristol City (Sky Sports 1, 12.15pm)

Scottish Premier League
Rangers/ Dundee Utd (Setanta Sports 1, 12.30pm)

FA Trophy Final
Ebbsfleet Utd/ Torquay Utd (Sky Sports 1, 2.30pm)

Grant’s results a pleasant surprise, but Chelsea’s league is over

Looking back on the announcement last September of the appointment of Avram Grant as Chelsea manager, the emotional devastation experienced by their fans was of a magnitude rarely felt outside of made-for-tv movies. “Stunned,” said one, “embarrassed” said another. “Lunacy…like a bereavement,” whispered a third, speaking from an emotional place so dark that few ever safely return. It seemed the sobs of “Leave Chelsea alone!” were set to echo through the winter. Yet six months on, the daffodils are here, and Mr Grant has not only done an excellent job, but shown himself to be a bit of a player, mingling effortlessly with the Russians and their wealthy pals, and Chelsea are bobbing along in third place, full of hope. The fans might still want to hang onto their tougher emotional shells, however, as they are about to be disappointed again. For while it may feel that they are still alive in the race for the Premier League, history says they have no chance of winning it. The worst may be over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some tears ahead.

Here come the stats:

» In the two seasons that they won the title, Chelsea had 66 points and 65 points (in 2005/06 and 2004/05 respectively) at this stage. They currently have 54 points.

» In the last four seasons, the eventual league winner was leading at this point.