The title race

[Simster]

Obviously I'm not referring to league one here as there never really was a race. I'm actually looking at the Premiership, with Man Utd 6 points clear of both Chelsea and Arsenal. But the thing is, Man Utd have to play both London title contenders.

So can they be overhauled? For the first time ever, I am struggling to support Arsenal's quest against the other two. I am sick of seeing Wenger's moaning and generally poor attitude and lack of sportsmanship every time his team drop points. He is turning into a right nob.

Onto the title that counts, and of course we've won it. You'll be delighted to know that while we are talking about KLL, REMF, the cricket, poor quality nicknames and how much Gus ee loffs Breyton, on the Saints forum it's all about how they should approach their cup final. Bless.

 

[sam86]

I went LARGE on Chelsea and Arsenal to win the league on Tuesday (after Man Utd's draw with NUFC).
Chelsea are currently 7/1 and Arsenal are 10/1 on Bet365 (Arsenal are 14/1 some places now).

Man Utd fixtures; Everton (H), Arsenal (A), Chelsea (H), Blackburn (A), Blackpool (H)
Chelsea fixtures; West Ham (H), Tottenham (H), Man Utd (A), Newcastle (H), Everton (A)
Arsenal fixtures; Bolton (A), Man Utd (H), Stoke (A), Aston Villa (H), Fulham (A)

Obviously for either of them to stand a chance, they both have to beat Man Utd. But the key thing here is that Man Utd play Schalke in the Champions League once before the Arsenal game, and once between the Arsenal and Chelsea game. So that's Schalke (A), Arsenal (A), Schalke (H), Chelsea (H) in the space of 12 days. Where as Arsenal and Chelsea have a rest.

 

[User removed 4]

I think the script calls for torres to score the winner at old trafford ?

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

I think the script calls for torres to score the winner at old trafford ?

First and last goal of the season

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Arsenal 10/1 is VERY tempting.

All you need is Chelski and the Arse to both beat United, and then united to slip up at Blackburn and it's gonna be CLOSE.

YOU NEVER KNOW.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

I went LARGE on Chelsea and Arsenal to win the league on Tuesday (after Man Utd's draw with NUFC).
Chelsea are currently 7/1 and Arsenal are 10/1 on Bet365 (Arsenal are 14/1 some places now).

Man Utd fixtures; Everton (H), Arsenal (A), Chelsea (H), Blackburn (A), Blackpool (H)
Chelsea fixtures; West Ham (H), Tottenham (H), Man Utd (A), Newcastle (H), Everton (A)
Arsenal fixtures; Bolton (A), Man Utd (H), Stoke (A), Aston Villa (H), Fulham (A)

Obviously for either of them to stand a chance, they both have to beat Man Utd. But the key thing here is that Man Utd play Schalke in the Champions League once before the Arsenal game, and once between the Arsenal and Chelsea game. So that's Schalke (A), Arsenal (A), Schalke (H), Chelsea (H) in the space of 12 days. Where as Arsenal and Chelsea have a rest.

Still means Chelsea and Arsenal can't afford to drop any other points though. Arsenal's double capitulation in a few days means I have written them off. Chelsea are looking ominous though and if Torres does manage to locate his scoring boots then I think they may well stand a chance. Amazing considering what a poor run they went on not too long ago.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Hopefully Man Utd will win it, I was mildly drunk last night but didnt he refuse to shake Redknapps Hand last night? then starting moaning about decisions?

Has Torres scored for Chelsea?

 

[Mendoza]

Arsenal have been 2-0 up at home to Spurs, 3-1 up away to Spurs. 4-0 up at Newcaste and still not won all 3 games. Add to that going 1-0 up in the 98th minute and still not winning, and some people think they have a chance of winning the league. I dont get it.


Chelsea have come from no where, they were miles behind not long ago, calls for Ancelotti to get sacked, and they find themselves in a decent position with loads of momentum.

 

[Bold Seagull]

United have to lose 2, and drop points in another, while Chelsea or Arsenal have to win all their games. Can't see it myself one way or another.

Bookies aren't stupid, 10/1 is reflective of the fact Arsenal need Chelsea and United to slip up, and with away games at Bolton, Stoke and Fulham, I can't see Arsenal winning 2 games in a row let alone 5!

 

[User removed 4]

Hopefully Man Utd will win it, I was mildly drunk last night but didnt he refuse to shake Redknapps Hand last night? then starting moaning about decisions?

Has Torres scored for Chelsea?

It's 4th place you're trying to get isn't it ?

 

[Set of Tracksuits]

I think United's squad is strong enough and Ferguson shrewd enough to make sure they aren't too tired for the PL matches.

Arsenal fans must be going out of their minds with frustration over all their dropped points this season, they really should be at least level with United at the moment.

I really can't see anyone other than United winning the title.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

It's 4th place you're trying to get isn't it ?

Yep, But even if we dont get it's still hilarious that Torres cost you 50 million.

 

[User removed 4]

Yep, But even if we dont get it's still hilarious that Torres cost you 50 million.

We've got it to lose.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

We've got it to lose.

which makes you being behind Man Utd even funnier.

 

[Icy Gull]

I'd suggest it's all over, United haven't been great but they've been consistent. Arsenal are chokers and Chelsea are a bit geriatric.

Disclaimer, I actually know f*** all about the Premier League, don't have Sky and haven't seen more than 20 mins on tv of all three of the above teams combined this season

 

[User removed 4]

which makes you being behind Man Utd even funnier.

I dont get it mate, because 50 mio is fairly inconsequential, it makes it even funnier that we are behind man utd ? why ?

 

[Tricky Dicky]

United won't throw it away. They can lose to Arsenal & Chelsea and still win the title. At the current rate, Arsenal won't be able to beat them, even at home, and United won't lose to Chelsea at OT. Also, I can imagine Arsenal dropping points at Stoke, at least, and Chelsea could lose points in the Spurs game.

 

[Silent Bob]

Arsenal have been 2-0 up at home to Spurs, 3-1 up away to Spurs. 4-0 up at Newcaste and still not won all 3 games. Add to that going 1-0 up in the 98th minute and still not winning, and some people think they have a chance of winning the league. I dont get it.


Chelsea have come from no where, they were miles behind not long ago, calls for Ancelotti to get sacked, and they find themselves in a decent position with loads of momentum.

Agree about Arsenal, they can bottle it from any situation.

I'm not sure anyone else has a chance though. If Man U lose to both Arsenal and Chelsea, they've still got Everton, Blackpool (at home) and Blackburn away which looks like 9 points to me, which would leave Arsenal or Chelsea needing to win EVERY game they've got left. Don't know if either of them are capable of that.

 

[User removed 4]

United won't throw it away. They can lose to Arsenal & Chelsea and still win the title. At the current rate, Arsenal won't be able to beat them, even at home, and United won't lose to Chelsea at OT. Also, I can imagine Arsenal dropping points at Stoke, at least, and Chelsea could lose points in the Spurs game.

Why so certain utd wont lose to chelsea at old trafford? serious question.