So here we are at the finish line and as we like to say that at the end of the season, the table doesn't lie. With that in mind, United are deservedly Champions and whoever joins West Brom had it coming. As for this prediction business, it's been a rollercoaster and it proves to me how unpredictable the Barclays Premier League is.

 

I've really enjoyed looking at your picks and in all honesty we've never been that far apart. I've also enjoyed your comments especially the not so flattering kind, which generally make me laugh before running to the scales (I'm not that fat!) and the mirror (I am that bald!).

 

I'm hoping that by next season we'll have a game in place where are results will be tracked and we can really have a Championship of our own. Thanks for playing.

 

 Season-to-date: 171 from 340 = 50.294117% (51 bulls-eyes = 15%)

 

 Arsenal vs. Stoke I saw a few ashen faced Gunner fans the other day when word of Arsene Wenger's unrest hit the streets. To lose the Professor would be a devastating blow but in all fairness I can identify with Arsene -it's never any fun getting slagged off when you're trying your hardest!!!

 

It's been a dream campaign for Stoke and Tony Pulis. There is nothing like giving the big middle one to all those who said 'we'll see you back in the Championship'. In a way it gives hope to everyone from top to bottom because with hard work, organization and a little luck it proves that anything is possible in football.

 

Arsenal 2 - 0 Stoke

 

Aston Villa vs. Newcastle I just don't understand how a Martin O'Neill led side could collapse so completely - there simply must be more to Villa's slide than meets the eye. I'm sure we'll find out in the off-season as the Gareth Barry transfer saga dominates the back pages.

 

 

 

From the high of beating Boro to the low of losing to Fulham - the magic carpet ride that is being a Newcastle supporter will be tested to the max as they've contrived to take their own destiny out of their hands. Let's be honest here, they must win but it's hard to see how that will be achieved. The only thing in their favor is that the Villains are in a bigger slump than they are.

 

Aston Villa 1 - 1 Newcastle

 

Blackburn vs. West Brom From relegation certainties when Sam Allardyce took over in December to fully paid up Premiership members next season - what a long strange trip it's been. They'll be in full holiday mode this afternoon.

 

Tony Mowbray stuck to his principles about playing attractive football and hopefully he'll keep that belief in the Championship. With no pressure on either team's shoulders, I wouldn't be surprised if West Brom turned on the style.

 

Blackburn 1 - 2 West Brom

 

Fulham vs. Everton Europa League football is the carrot that Roy Hodgson will dangle in front of his players and I'm darn sure they'll all want a taste of it. Fulham along with Stoke have been my Cinderella clubs this season and it's a fully deserved honor.

 

Obviously David Moyes has no intention of letting his club coast to the FA Cup Final as they've only lost once since booking a Wembley date. Surely this must be the weekend where they take their foot of the gas and protect themselves for the showpiece of English football.

 

Fulham 1 - 0 Everton

Hull vs. Man Utd When United won the title, Hull for a second must have believed - then they looked a Ferguson's squad and their hearts sank. In all fairness, Hull, have close to $100 million to play for so I would imagine motivation won't be a problem. On the other hand nerves maybe shredded - 'get the brown trousers' and I'm not talking Phil!

 

The kids will get a run today and with Rome a few days away, I'm sure a couple of them are looking at earning a possible late inclusion to the bench. With that in mind, I have to believe that they'll be too good for a team that is literally crawling towards the finish line.

 

Hull 1 - 1 Man Utd

 

Liverpool vs. Tottenham Two steps forward-one step back would sum up Liverpool's campaign for me. For so long the destiny of the title was in their hands but a lack of quality depth within the squad and a series of home draws has ultimately cost them. This summer's transfer market will be the most eagerly anticipated on Merseyside for quite sometime.

 

Harry Redknapp couldn't really fail to bring Spurs out of the mire when you look at the resources available to him. Yes it looked bleak for many months but ultimately we always knew that Spurs would find their rightful place in the table. Now they look to next season and a top four challenge must be maintained or they'll forever be the 'nearly-club'.

 

Liverpool 1 - 0 Tottenham

 

Man City vs. Bolton If any club will be the center of attention next season it will be the team from Manchester that rarely wins anything. With a war chest that rivals small countries GDP, City will be the prime destination for many of the world's biggest stars. The same won't be said about the Trotters who will now endure at least a few more months of Gary Megson - better the devil you know than the devil you don't I say to them.

 

Man City 2 - 0 Bolton

 

Sunderland vs. Chelsea The Stadium of Light will be heaving with 49,000 demented Black Cats and that could be the defining factor. As the air has leaked out of them so has the luck but with a chance to stay alive and put Newcastle down in the same breath, this place will be a cauldron that only the bravest will survive.

 

Chelsea are professional, clinical and honest but second place is all but mathematically impossible (they need a Tottenham miracle at Anfield) and with a Wembley date on the horizon, it must be a reserve team that Guus Hiddink sends out for his last Premiership match.

 

Sunderland 1 - 1 Chelsea

 

West Ham vs. Middlesbrough The Hammers have been poor the last few weeks which given their off field financial woes is not surprising. In this football climate it is very difficult to separate the two departments. The backroom mess must be addressed and sorted before August rolls around.

 

Boro need Hull and Newcastle to lose by at least three while they win by at least two. Oh my goodness me, my boss just flew by my office window and offered to double my salary!!!

 

West Ham 0 - 1 Middlesbrough

 

Wigan vs. Portsmouth With close to $1 million a place at stake in the BPL, a Pompey win could see them jump over the Latics - then again with Pi