Sport

Manchester City v Chelsea

13 April 2012

(3pm, Maine Road).
Tickets: Sold out - live beamback to Stamford Bridge (entrance £10)
Facts: Chelsea last visited Maine Road in December 1995 when a Gavin Peacock goal was enough to give the Blues a 1-0 victory
Recommended pub: Bars in ground
There's plenty at stake for Chelsea in this one, with a UEFA Cup place beckoning if they beat relegated Manchester City. Going on recent form it will be a big surprise they fail to win this one. Generally, though, it's been an average, humdrum sort of season for the Blues who, with the sort of squad at their disposal, should have at least qualified for a Champions League spot. Manager Claudio Ranieri will be under no illusions that his team will be expected to do better next time. It's good that we will still see the diminutive Italian Gianfranco Zola around the place again next season. There is no more endearing, amenable character in football and, more importantly, the little man can still play a bit.
Verdict: BLUES MAKE THAT CUP SPOT

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