Chelsea unfazed by the not-quite-real trophy deal

CHELSEA are unlikely to complain about not being awarded the genuine Barclays Premier League trophy if they pip Manchester United to the title on Sunday.

The clubs are level on points going into their final league fixtures of the season, against Wigan and Bolton respectively, the first time the top two have been deadlocked at this stage since 1968.

The Premier League today confirmed there will be versions of the trophy at both the JJB Stadium and Stamford Bridge but it is understood the genuine article will be at Wigan, with Chelsea having to make do with a replica.