Football Betting: Grand Slam Sunday

Easter Sunday may be upon us but the only holy day being observed among sports aficionados over this long weekend will be Grand Slam Sunday - a day which could prove pivotal to the Premier League season.Premier League leaders Manchester United welcome north-west rivals Liverpool to Old Trafford in the earlier fixture before Chelsea look to bounce back from their draw at Tottenham by continuing their extraordinary unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge against Arsenal.United returned to the top of the tree on Wednesday after a 2-0 win against Bolton as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 32nd and 33rd goals of the season. The champions have a good record against Rafa Benitez's side and know that a win will strengthen their grip on the title, with their two nearest challengers meeting in London later in the day.However, Sir Alex Ferguson's side did not sparkle against Bolton (they conceded two disallowed goals) and their last three matches have been narrow 1-0 wins against Lyon and derby and the loss by the same score-line to Portsmouth. United are wholly dependent on Ronaldo at the moment and his form has masked their largely unimpressive performances of late. Liverpool, by contrast, are in their best form of the season, having won their last seven matches in a row largely thanks to the fine form of Fernando Torres, who is in as unplayable form as Ronaldo. He has scored 10 goals in the last eight matches, while Steven Gerrard and Javier Mascherano are also at their very best.If ever there was a time to back Liverpool against United then this was it and at 3.80 you will be well-rewarded for your faith in Benitez's side.In the other clash of the Titans both Arsenal and Chelsea have shown signs of wobbling in recent weeks. The Blues have got knocked out of the FA and Carling Cups in recent weeks and threw away 3-1 and 4-3 leads at Tottenham for the win that would have brought them level with Sunday's opponents.Arsenal, though, have thrown away a handsome lead themselves - the league lead - after four straight draws and must go to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea are unbeaten since February 2004. On the plus side for the Gunners that loss came against Arsenal and Arsène Wenger's men can take confidence from having already beaten Avram Grant's Chelsea this season at the Emirates. This will be a close match, which means that in all probability it will result in another draw.Verdict: 2pts Liverpool to beat United @ 3.80 (Canbet); 1pt Arsenal v Chelsea to draw @ 3.20 (Canbet)