D-Day For Title Rivals, Ferguson & Grant set for title decider

On Saturday the Premier League heavyweights square up in what could be the decisive game of the 2007-2008 season.

This is the kind of game for which Roman Abramovich invested his many millions into Chelsea. The Blues take on the might of Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday knowing that a win and a win alone will keep them in the hunt for the Premier League title. Chelsea currently sit three points behind the champions with a far inferior goal difference and, with only two games to play, will see Sir Alex Ferguson and co unofficially celebrate the league title on their patch should the Red Devils snatch a victory.

John Arne Riise's own goal gave Chelsea a welcome boost in the Champions League semi-final first-leg at Anfield on Tuesday. The Norweigan's last-minute attempt at a headed clearance deflected into the top corner of Jose Reina's goal in the 95th minute to send the away support into raptures. It also handed Chelsea the initiative in a tie in which, historically, they have seemed cursed. The vital away goal could well prove to be the turning point in the tie, particularly as Stamford Bridge has been built into a fortress for Avram Grant's side over the years.

Grant will be hoping that the dramatic late equaliser will provide his side with the confidence needed to gain a win on Saturday. The way the Champions League games have fallen, Chelsea will take a slight advantage into the game anyway. They have had one more day's rest compared to Man United, whilst the latter have had to travel to and from Barcelona in that time. Also, Chelsea will not face Liverpool in the second-leg until Wednesday, whereas United host Barcelona on Tuesday night.