Arsenal defeat major blow to United’s title hopes, good for Chelsea and Liverpool
A victory at the Emirates would have given Manchester United a ‘leg-up’ in their pursuit of the top two and effectively pushed Arsenal down in the title stakes. As things stand though, Chelsea and Liverpool have benefited from Arsenal’s win and United, along with Arsenal, now have ground to make up.
Ferguson:
“It is a big blow to us. We needed to win the game.
Our results against the other big clubs is a big concern. It is a complete opposite to last year, when we lost at Chelsea and drew at Arsenal but won the rest.
We have got to get above 85 points to have a chance of winning the league, so we must keep going for it.”
Manchester United still have 3 home games against Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea to go, and on current evidence they should still be favourites pick up 9 points from those 3 fixtures.
But with Chelsea and Liverpool already building a lead over their rivals, United and Arsenal know they can’t afford to slip up any more or else they’ll be left hoping that one of the top two have a Arsenal or Newcastle United sized downturn in fortunes in the second half of the season – and neither of them look like dropping points so easily.
Topics: Arsenal, Chelsea, English Premier League, Liverpool, Manchester United
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Looks like the making of a good year for Liverpool. This could be a shocking year for the manure once the Diver Ronaldo caused such upset at his club and Wenger forgot how much he needed help in mid-field. Without so many injured players Chelski could be doing even better but it is Liverpool doing well without Skrtel and Torres that is impressive.
November 9th, 2008 @ 11:46Look at the fundamentals and it says Utd/Chelsea will battle it out for the title. Liverpool fans just can’t help themselves. Another fall is on the way!
November 11th, 2008 @ 11:20MANCHESTER UNITED FANS SHOULD FORGET IT THIS SEASON EVERY EYE IS ON THEM.THE TITLE IS BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND CHELSEA.ARSENAL WOULD GO EXTRAL MILE TO BE IN 3RD POSITION
November 11th, 2008 @ 23:16Well, everybody should take advantage of the results. So is always the game.
December 8th, 2008 @ 17:17I´m not a Soccer Fan but I wish you all good luck.