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Every year the value of this fixture goes up. For argument’s sake let’s call it the ‘£50m match’. 

West Ham United v Blackpool - Live on Sky Sports 1 at 15:00 

Regular followers of our football selections will know that we have already advised Blackpool to win the playoffs at 7/2. They go into the Final with West Ham as the 6/4 underdogs to be promoted. 

In that respect, we won’t be getting involved in the match outcome, however if you aren’t with them at 7/2, you could do worse than side with them to come out on top in Saturday’s clash. 

Whilst the Hammers comprehensively beat Blackpool on both occasions in the league and finished 11 points higher in the league - there’s something you just can’t write off about Blackpool. 

They have the same attacking determination that they had under Holloway in 2010 and all of the pressure of the occasion is on West Ham. 

16/5 for Blackpool in 90 mins is tempting, as is the 6/4 to be promoted. Much like when Blackpool triumphed over Cardiff in 2010, we fancy this to be a game with goals. 

Over 3.5 goals at 12/5 with Hills

ALREADY ADVISED: Blackpool to win the playoffs at 7/2 with Stan James

Our football experts have put their heads together for the weekend’s big match. Are they going with the swagger of Munich or the efficiency of Chelsea? Read on. 

Bayern Munich v Chelsea - Live on ITV1 at 19:45

Chelsea fans have had the time of their lives since Roman Abramovich strutted into Stamford Bridge with a bottomless bag of oil money. 

Premier League titles and countless domestic cups have found their way back to the Blue’s trophy room, but there is one trophy that you won’t find there. And sadly for all that are connected with Chelsea, that’s the one that they really want - old big ears. 

At times it has been like a gypsy curse has been placed on them in this competition. There was Luis Garcia’s ‘invisible goal in ‘05, Referees ignoring penalty shouts and Andres Iniesta in ‘09 and most spectacularly - John Terry slipping on his backside in the Moscow rain in ‘08. 

Mourinho couldn’t win it, Scolari couldn’t, Grant had a good go, Hiddink had a crack, Ancelotti was brought in ‘especially’ to win it - he couldn’t do it either.

And now, the unlikely figure of Robeto Di Matteo finds himself one match away from being the man to break the curse. 

Stood in the way of the Blues is the small matter of Bayern Munich. The Bavarian side have strutted through this competition with flair and gusto from the off. 

From early on in the competition when they outclassed Manchester City’s mega stars, to the Semi Final when they dumped out Mourinho’s Madrid at the Bernabeau - Bayern have shown they mean business this year.

Both sides have had their shortcomings domestically. Dortmund pipped Munich to the league title and turned them over 5-2 in last week’s German Cup Final.

As for Chelsea, they limped to a 6th place finish in the Premier League - their lowest to date since Abramovich has been involved with the club. 

Both sides have issues with personnel. Injuries and suspensions have cast doubts for both team’s preparations for the Final. 

Chelsea are without the midfield prescence of both Meireles and Ramires, whilst Branislav Ivanovic will be sat at home sticking pins into a Geoff Shreeves voodoo doll. Oh, and that John Terry bloke won’t be there either. 

For Bayern they will miss Luiz Gustavo, David Alaba and Holger Badstuber - the latter will be a big miss at the heart of the German defence. 

The goals of Gomez, the craft of Ribery, pace of Robben and class of Schweinsteiger - Bayern will cause Chelsea problems all night long. 

For us, we are siding with Bayern for this one. Chelsea have performed admirably to get this far. Playing the Final In Munich though and given how well Bayern have played from start to finish, we like the Germans here in closely fought battle. 

Bayern Munich to win in 90 minutes at 5/6 with Paddy Power

Under 2.5 Goals at 20/21 with Stan James

Time of First Goal after 27 mins at 1/1 with Boylesports

The broadcasters have their wishes. The final day has interests on all fronts, the title winner, relegation and Champions League places. 

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Chelsea v Blackburn 

It’s fair to say that this game will be ranked further down Chelsea’s order of preference to next week’s Champions League Final. 

Their midweek trip to Liverpool, perhaps highlighted how hectic their schedule has become in recent weeks, as they seemingly let their proverbial guard down. 

They’ll look to finish strongly against a wounded Blackburn who will find themselves in the division below next season. 

Prior to Chelsea’s blip against Newcastle in their last home game, they had picked up 17 points from 21 at the Bridge. 

Blackburn are poor. Chelsea have player’s playing for Champions League Final places. 

Chelsea HT/FT at 5/6 with Paddy Power and Coral. 

Everton v Newcastle 

Newcastle have been continually over-priced all season and they’ve landed us winners left, right and centre. 

A final day trip to Goodison isn’t ideal though as they seek to consolidate a top four place. 

Whilst Newcastle’s results on the road have been admirable, Everton’s home form cannot be ignored. 

8 wins from 10 at Goodison in all competitions has seen the Blues end the season with a flourish.

Whilst many will expect the Everton mentality to be somewhere on ‘the beach,’ it’s worth noting who their manager is - that won’t wash. There’s also the small matter of finishing above Liverpool. 

Everton to beat Newcastle at 5/4 with Ladbrokes and Stan James

Manchester City v QPR

Every player who takes to the pitch will have a different type of pressure on them.  City players vying for a league title, whilst QPR players will be looking to stay in the league. 

If City don’t make a good start, the pressure will grow and grow which will play into the away side’s hands. 20/1 for a QPR side who have beaten the likes of Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool in recent weeks is perhaps a little too big. 

A big start price though means generous handicaps! We’ll take QPR on a generous Asian Line here. 

QPR +2.25 goals on the Asian Handicap at 66/67 with 188bet

Norwich v Aston Villa 

No bet 

Stoke City v Bolton Wanderers

No real strong views on this one. Bolton have to win for obvious reasons, but do they have the quality to win away at the Britannia?

Stoke are unbeaten in 6 at home and represent a tough proposition for the Trotters. 

It is worth noting that both sides have struggled with clean sheets. Stoke have kept just 3 in 17 home games, whilst Boltonhaven’t kept a clean sheet away from home since match day 1. 

Both teams to score at 8/11 with Stan James

Sunderland v Man United

If Steve Bruce was still in charge, United would be awarded three points before they arrived. Hell, they may even have overturned their goal difference deficit. 

As it is, he isn’t. Martin O’Neill’s side are capable of putting up a fight. Expect United to kick on in the second half if they are frustrated prior to the interval. 

HT Draw/ FT Man United at 19/5 with Bet Victor

Swansea City v Liverpool

No bet

Tottenham v Fulham

Spurs have ecrued 45 bookings this season, Fulham have 50. This is a big game for Spurs, with the pressures of securing Champions League football weighing on their shoulders. 

If any players are going to feel a sense of frustration it’s more likely to be the players in the white of Tottenham. 

First team booking Spurs at 6/4 with Bwin 

West Brom v Arsenal 

The Baggies have ended the season well. Roy Hodgson will look to go out with a bang at the Hawthorns before taking up his post as England manager. 

The Gunners are a frighteningly short 8/13 with some books to pick up 3 points in the West Midlands. 

Whilst this is a big game for Arsenal, we are with the baggies on the handicap here. 

West Brom +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at 10/9 with 188bet

Wigan v Wolves

No bet

~GTT