Thursday, 19 February 2009

Is the title race really over?


Manchester United have completed their game in hand against Fulham and the 3-0 win tightened their grip of the top spot, them 5 points clear from Liverpool who are in 2nd. Martin O'Neill's side will find it hard to challenge United’s title run and Chelsea’s dismal run has put them practically out of contention (10 points behind with 13 weeks to go), even with Guus Hiddink at the helm.
Well, miracles do happen, but this does not seem to be the case… The title race can be sealed this weekend if results go United’s way.
Aston Vila host Chelsea and a draw is written all over the place. There is also a consensus among BetUknow's community that the teams will share the spoils. Liverpool, on the other hand, face Manchester City. This cannot be considered an easy task; furthermore - I think Rafa's mind is already set on the encounter with Real Madrid next Tuesday, as he probably realizes winning the Champions League will guarantee him a new contract. Assuming that Alex Ferguson's dream team won't slip against lowly Blackburn….we will be able to crown them as League Champions on Sunday.

Sunday, 1 February 2009

Last chance to stay in the race


Today's match at Anfield is more than just another match between two Premiership giants. Even Chelsea’s desire to revenge their home defeat to Liverpool is not the reason for this match to be more important the usual. The important thing is the fact that a draw result here will practically crown Manchester United as champions as it will cost both Liverpool and Chelsea the chance of winning the title. Honestly, they both do not deserve to win it this year, but let’s be faithful to the truth - neither does Manchester United.
According to the bookies Liverpool are the favorites with odds of 2.5, while the odds for Chelsea win are 3 and 3.25 for the draw. BetUknow community of bettors has full faith in the draw, while my gut feeling is that Chelsea will get their revenge.