Here we looks at how the run-in might play out.

April 28

Everton v Man Utd

United have not been given an easy ride at Goodison Park in recent years - Wayne Rooney's return to his former club always increases the temperature - and this season is unlikely to be any different with the Toffees trying to secure a UEFA Cup spot.

Prediction: Everton 1 Man Utd 2

Chelsea v Bolton

Bolton's form appears to be deserting them when they need it most and they are not the same difficult prospect away from home as they are at the Reebok.

Chelsea 2 Bolton 0

May 6

Man City v Man Utd

Derby matches are notoriously difficult to predict and United's recent record at their city rivals is not the best, having lost three times in their last four visits. However, this season City do not look as they have enough to keep the Red Devils at bay.

Man City 0 Man Utd 3

Arsenal v Chelsea

Arsenal's disappointing campaign has highlighted a number of problems and the season cannot end soon enough for the Gunners. They will raise their game for the visit of the champions but it will probably not be enough to stop Jose Mourinho's side.

Arsenal 0 Chelsea 1

May 9

Chelsea v Man Utd

Billed as the title decider for many weeks now, Chelsea know they have to win to hang on to their crown. The Blues' desperate need for victory may play straight into the hands of United's counter-attacking tactics but the visitors will take a draw.

Chelsea 2 Man Utd 2

May 13

Man Utd v West Ham

The struggling Hammers' fate may already have been decided by the time they head to Old Trafford on the last day of the season but, regardless, their surprise victory over the Red Devils in December is unlikely to be repeated.

Man Utd 3 West Ham 0

Chelsea v Everton

Their title may have already been relinquished before the match kicks off but Mourinho's side will want to sign off with a win in front of their own fans.

Chelsea 2 Everton 0

Final tableP Pts

Man Utd 38 92

Chelsea38 89