Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he would like to see his side be drawn against either Manchester United or Chelsea in the next round of the Champions League.

The Gunners (8/1 to win the Champions League) booked their place in the quarter-finals of the competition with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Porto at the Emirates Stadium o Tuesday night, comfortably overturning the 2-1 deficit from the first leg.

Even without Cesc Fabregas Arsenal were in complete control right from the off with a Nicklas Bendtner hat-trick and one each for Emmanuel Eboue and Samir Nasri making sure  they reach the last eight stage for the third season running.

Wenger has now set his sights on meeting Manchester United (8/13 to beat AC Milan in the 90 minutes betting) or Chelsea in the next round of the competition.

Despite having lost to both home and away in the league this season Wenger believes it would be good for his young side to face one of the two English teams in the next round.

“I have a funny feeling, maybe it’s good for us to play an English team,” said the Frenchman.

“We have not done well against Chelsea and not done well against Man Utd this year and it would be a good opportunity to show that we can do it against them.”

The omens would not be good for the Gunners if they were to draw United (11/8 to win the Premier League) or Chelsea (6/4) having lost to both sides the last time they meet in European competition.

However, there is no guarantee Arsenal will be drawn against a British club with United still having to see off AC Milan on Wednesday night while the Blues have to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg against Inter.

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Stoke manager Tony Pulis is confident his side can reach the FA Cup semi-finals by defying the odds and beating Chelsea (1/4 to beat Stoke in the 90 minute betting) at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The Potters head west London as the 9/1 underdogs to overcome the Blues in the cup despite having already beaten Manchester City and Arsenal on their way to the quarter-finals.

Pulis’ side (18/1 to win the FA Cup) have already upset the odds this season by dumping City out of the cup, securing a draw at Eastlands before winning 3-1 in extra time in the replay.

A similar result on Sunday would more than likely please the Stoke supporters as they look to inflict a second straight home defeat on Chelsea after their defeat to Man City last Saturday.

Pulis is already looking forward to another high-profile scalp as he believes the title of underdogs will suit his team.

“We go there as rank underdogs and no-one will give us a chance. It is going to be a tough game and we’ve played some tough games over the last couple of weeks,” said Pulis.

“But we’ll go down there, try to enjoy it and do the best we can because it is 38 years since this club was in an FA Cup quarter-final.

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Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season and the World Cup after being told he needs further knee surgery.

The 27-year-old originally underwent the operation in October after picking up the problem against Aston Villa (4/1 to win the Fa Cup) and hasn’t been seen in a Blues (11/10) shirt since.

The former Porto man had begun light training again in February but he hasn’t recovered as expected and he will now have to go under the knife again.

Bosingwa will miss the World Cup with the injury meaning Portugal (28/1 to win the tournament) will be without their first choice right-back for the tournament.

The news will not only be a headache for Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz but Chelsea (2/9 to beat Stoke in the 90 minutes market) manager Carlo Ancelotti as well having already lost first choice left-back Ashley Cole for the majority of the season.

“Bosingwa will be out for the season and have another operation, so that’s him unfortunately, and he’ll miss the World Cup as well.” said Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins.

The news means that Branislav Ivanovic will continue at right-back for the remainder of the season having deputised while Bosingwa has been absent.

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Arsenal struck with two late goals to close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to just three points after a 3-1 success at Stoke, although the win came at a cost as Aaron Ramsey suffered a horrific leg injury.

The Gunners (now 11/4 to win the title) had to come from behind after Danny Pugh’s eighth-minute header from Rory Delap’s throw in, but Nicklas Bendtner levelled matters before half-time.

Midway through the second period, Ramsay suffered his injury for which Ryan Shawcross was sent off although the visitors left it late before making the extra man count.

Cesc Fabregas converted a last minute penalty after Bendtner’s through-ball struck Pugh’s arm before Thomas Vermaelen scored four minutes into stoppage time to seal the victory.

The result means there is a genuine three-horse title race following nine-man Chelsea’s 4-2 defeat at home to Manchester City earlier in the day, with the gap now down to three points.

Roberto Manccini’s men came-from-behind to inflict the league leaders’ first home defeat of the season, with Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy scoring twice for the Citizens and Frank Lampard bagging two for the Blues.

Juliano Belletti and Michael Ballack saw red for the home side who failed to extend their advantage over Manchester United - in action in the Carling Cup final on Sunday.

City (8/11 to win the Premier League W/O Big 4) meanwhile have of course strengthened their grip on a top-four place, pulling three points clear of Tottenham (3/1) and four ahead of Liverpool and Aston Villa (3/1), although Martin O’Neill’s men do have a game in hand.

Wayne Bridge will have no problem facing Chelsea and John Terry when Manchester City travel to take on the Premier League leaders on Saturday, according to team-mate Shay Given (Chelsea 4/9 draw 11/4 Man City 11/2 - match betting).

City full-back Bridge announced on Thursday he did not wish to be considered for England’s World Cup squad because he felt his presence would be “untenable and potentially divisive” in the wake of allegations about former Stamford Bridge team-mate Terry and his ex-partner Vanessa Perroncel.

Terry, who who stripped of the captaincy by Fabio Capello, will come face-to-face with Bridge for the first time on Saturday since his private life hit the front pages.

Given says Bridge (40/1 First and Last Goalscorer) will handle the situation and is in no doubt his focus will be on the job of returning City to winning ways following their FA Cup exit.

“He’s fine and he’s looking forward to the game and hopefully getting a good result,” said Given.

“It’s a massive game for everyone at the club, including Wayne. Shaun Wright-Phillips is going back to his old club as well and they are both looking forward to it.”

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Manchester City’s bid to qualify for the Champions League (20/21 Premier League Without Big Four) has taken a blow after star striker Emmanuel Adebayor was hit with a four-game ban for being sent off in the FA Cup defeat at Stoke on Wednesday night.

The Togo star was dismissed on 83 minutes after catching Potters centre-half Ryan Shawcross which has now ruled the former Arsenal ace out of Saturday’s trip to Chelsea (City 11/2 to win) as well as further Premier League games against Sunderland (a), Fulham (a) and Wigan (h).

Adebayor was suspended for four games rather than the usual three as it is the second time he has been found guilty of violent conduct this season following an infamous bust-up with former Gunners team-mate Robin van Persie.

City boss Roberto Mancini now has problems up front after Carlos Tevez’s recent absence because of personal problems plus the alleged clash with fiery Wales international Craig Bellamy.

Tevez has now returned from Argentina but it remains to be seen how fit the Argentina star is for tomorrow’s lunchtime kick-off at Stamford Bridge where all eyes will be on Wayne Bridge as he comes up against John Terry.

The Blues (4/9 to win) will be without first-choice keeper Petr Cech because of a calf problem while Patrick Vieira completes a three-game ban for the visitors.

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Wayne Bridge has announced that he feels his position with England (11/2 with totesport to win the trophy in South Africa) is “untenable” and says he will not make himself available for this summer’s World Cup.

The Manchester City defender has had to deal with intense media scrutiny about an alleged relationship between John Terry and Bridge’s former partner and the mother of his child, Vanessa Perroncel.

Even though Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy by Fabio Capello, Bridge has nowtold the England management that he feels he won’t be able to play again for his country.

The former Chelsea (4/9 to beat Bridge’s Man City on Saturday) star said in a statement: “It has always been an honour to play for England. However, after careful thought, I believe my position in the squad is now untenable and potentially divisive.

“Sadly, for the sake of the team and what would be inevitable distractions, I have decided not to put myself forward for selection.”

Bridge’s decision leaves Fabio Capello with a major headache at left-back ahead of this summer’s tournament in South Africa, with first-choice Ashley Cole in a race against time to prove his fitness after suffering a broken ankle.

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Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has refuted claims his knowledge of Chelsea gives him the upper hand in the huge Champions League meeting between the sides on Wednesday (Inter 7/4, Chelsea 13/8, the draw 21/10 in totesport’s match coupon).

Mourinho was the Chelsea manager between 2004 and 2007 and guided them to successive Premier League titles during his time at Stamford Bridge, but the Portuguese coach is now plotting against them in the last 16 Euro showdown.

The Inter boss will be well aware of Chelsea’s strengths and weaknesses (Didier Drgoba 5/1 to score first) but he denies his links with the Blues gives him an advantage over Carlo Ancelotti in the tie.

“I know Chelsea well but that doesn’t mean it’s any easier,” he said. “Sometimes it’s more difficult when you know so much about the team.

“If you don’t decide what’s the right information to give new players about old players, you can get into trouble.”

Chelsea will welcome back Frank Lampard, who has recovered from a virus, for the San Siro clash while defenders Alex and Juliano Belletti are also fit (Chelsea 7/2 half-time/full-time).

However, Ashley Cole, Yury Zhirkov, Jose Bosingwa, Michael Essien and Deco are all on the injured list.

Inter expect goalkeeper Julio Cesar to play despite being involved in a minor car crash, but Cristian Chivu and Davide Santon are both on the sidelines for the Serie A leaders.

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Jose Mourinho will tell his Internazionale players they have to believe his old club Chelsea are not untouchable ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 showdown (Inter 13/8 draw 2/1 Chelsea 6/4 Champions League match betting).

Chelsea will arrive at the San Siro four point clear of champions Manchester United in the race for the Premier League table, but Stamford Bridge favourite Mourinho is convinced the west Londoners are not the war machine they were when he guided them to consecutive titles in 2005 and 2006.

The Blues have drawn four and lost four of their 27 Premier League matches under new manager Carlo Ancelotti and Mourinho feels they can be got at (Chelsea 4/9 Inter 13/8 - To Qualify).

The Portuguese coach, who won the Champions League with Porto in 2004, said: “The Premier League is never easy - every game normally is difficult.

“But when a team is strong, strong, strong, strong, strong, it doesn’t lose so many matches, so many points.”

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Sir Alex Ferguson, Carlo Ancelotti and Arsene Wenger all believe there will be more twists and turns in the Premier League title race after another dramatic weekend for the top three (totesport’s latest title odds: Chelsea 1/2, United 13/5, Arsenal 6/1).

United slipped to a poor 3-1 defeat at Everton early on Saturday before Chelsea and Arsenal both ran out 2-0 winners over Wolves and Sunderland respectively.

Chelsea now hold a four-point advantage over United, who in turn lead the Gunners by two points as the 2010 title race intensifies.

However, with Chelsea and Manchester United still to face each other once more this season, all three managers are expecting plenty of twists – and dropped points – in what’s left of the campaign.

“We hope other teams drop points and that’s the way it’s been going this season. Hopefully it turns out right again,” Fergie said after the Goodison Park reverse.

Wenger, meanwhile insists Arsenal are still in with a shout of winning the League following their win over the Black Cats and echoed the United boss’ thoughts.

“Everton have beaten Chelsea and Manchester United and there are plenty of teams where you can drop points,” he said.

Ancelotti is also convinced there is a long way to go yet after watching Didier Drogba inspire his side at Wolves.

The Italian coach said: “There will be a lot of games between now and the end of the season, and nothing is decided at this moment. There are still a lot of points to play for.”

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