I have to admit that last night’s result at the Anfield was a bit of a shocker for me. Not because I don’t think Arsenal have it in them but because they were without their start striker RVP and Liverpool had their duo in the line-up! Hats off to Arsenal for further plunging Liverpool into crisis having won only 3 of their last 15 games in all competitions.
The weekend result keep the excitement in this year’s EPL simmering with Man United letting up against Aston Villa even after the Toffees did them a favour by holding up at Stamford Bridge. It is interesting to see how with a few players traded over the transfer window last year has made the EPL extremely competitive.
Chelsea while seeming indomitable (and their squad remaining the same from the previous year has a lot to do with that) seem to be held to draws by unexpected teams.
Manchester United despite losing two of their star goal getters – Ronaldo and Tevez, still seem to be in the hunt from time to time. Only if they had seized the opportunity the Toffees presented them they would have been level on points with Chelsea as I write this.
Arsenal despite losing some key players in Adebayor and Toure (even with them in the squad they didn’t get a trophy last year for that matter) seem to be bubbling under the hood from time to time. They have kept a low profile this season as title contenders but seem to be raking in the points from time to time to remain in hunt for title. 5Th time lucky they could get! The question remains though whether the Anfield win will provide Arsenal the necessary ambition to do better in the new-year. Going by the last few years performances, the Gunners tend to slip up in the second half of the competition.
Liverpool despite their strong squad and unquestionable faith in their gaffer Rafa seem to heading only one way this season – down! All the efforts made over the last two years by some to convince fans that Liverpool have it them to win the Premiership seem to have been shattered. I wonder whether the trio of Gerrard, Torres and Rafa will be at the Anfield next summer if Liverpool doesn’t qualify for the Champions League.
While Chelsea remain clear favourties to win, I believe in surprises. I do believe the top three teams will need to exit a few tournaments (between FA, Carling, Champions League etc) to win the premiership this year. I don’t see a team doing the treble and the double would also surprise me!
I could be wrong but then again it’s not a prediction, just my perspective
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