Chelsea are now almost certain to turn to Andre Villas-Boas as their new boss as owner Roman Abramovich takes a massive gamble in his quest for Champions League (Chelsea 8/1 Outright) glory – it may work, but the odds are arguably stacked against the 33-year-old.

Sir Alex Ferguson made clear his intentions at the end of the season by insisting there is a “responsibility and expectation” about moving 13/8 Premier League title favourites Manchester United forward – and it would appear the game’s longest-serving manager has been true to his word.

It is hard to look past a Porto victory in Wednesday’s Europa League Final in Dublin, but Domingos Paciencia’s Sporting Braga (11/4 Outright Winners) will make it very tough for the odds-on favourites.

There is only one midweek fixture in the Premier League this week and as it happens, it is repeat of the FA Cup final with Manchester City hosting Stoke City at Eastlands – kick off at 19:45.

Manchester United claimed their 19th top-flight title on the same day as neighbours Manchester City broke their trophy drought by claiming the FA Cup. City are also in the Champions League next season so where might the Manchester balance of power lie in 12 months time? (United 13/8 to win 2011-2012 Premier League title).

Manchester United take on Schalke in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday with a two-goal advantage. Progression to the final looks a mere formality but could there be a late twist in the tie?

Last Wednesday’s first-leg clash promised lots and delivered little in terms of football between two giants of the game, but Barcelona took a stranglehold of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid thanks to the brilliance of Lionel Messi and they are strong 8/15 favourites to go all the way.

After two sub-par semi-final first legs last week, the Champions League reconvenes with both games intriguingly balanced as two sides look to protect their leads while their opposition know they have nothing to lose.

With both away sides securing 2-0 first-leg victories in the Champions League semi-finals this week it looks likely that Manchester United will face Barcelona in the final on May 28. Real Madrid and Schalke might have other ideas but the prospect of a United vs Barca clash is something to whet the appetite – so will the ‘dream’ final happen? (Barcelona 8/15 to win Champions League).

Arguably the two best sides in world football go head-to-head on Wednesday night in the first leg of a mouth-watering Champions League semi-final clash and Barcelona are strong 4/9 favourites to qualify for the Wembley final on May 28.