With just 5 games remaining, who will be crowned Barclays Premier League champions? - Page 5

sleepyhead · 27-04-2008, 05:03 PM

Somehow I can't see Man Utd throw away the PL and CL. They'll at least get one bit of silverware (in terms of either PL or CL) whereas I think Chelsea are burning their players trying for both CL and PL. I don't think they have the depth/strength of team squad play as Man Utd, and you could see that during the game between the two (referring to the Drogba/Ballack free kick and the aftermath).

Arsenal could still win the PL...even if it is an outside chance, it could simply be a case both Man Utd and Chelsea concentrate on the CL and let the last remaining games slip by fielding tired or second/third string players.

Blitzen · 27-04-2008, 05:06 PM

don't think they have the depth/strength of team squad play as Man Utd,

I dont support either but i think Chelski have a far better squad strenghth/depth wise that you give them credit for.

Remember, the best Man-yoo could muster up yesterday was John O'Shea. I can think of another top 10 Premier League team he would even make the bench for.

hOtTiGeR · 27-04-2008, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Andy3536

Looking at the fixtures you's have to fancy both Chelsea and Man U to win thier 2 remaining games and for Man U to win on goal difference.

Hmm West Ham are a bogey team for utd. Depends what team SAF puts out. He needs to play his best 11 and stop with the silly 4-5-1 formations.

MadduckUK · 27-04-2008, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by MSIC

Come on Derby, you can do it....

i would rather derby broke the fewest points record then take anything off the gooners it has to be said. its been an extra thing to keep watch on this season and iv enjoyed it

hope we have another team of there quality next year

iranu · 27-04-2008, 11:45 PM

Arsenal 100-1 mmmn. Man U and Chelsea to draw one and lose one and the Arse to sneak it by a point with three straight wins.

Probably worth a fiver.

<--- ever the optimistic Gooner (we can dream)

sleepyhead · 28-04-2008, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Blitzen

I dont support either but i think Chelski have a far better squad strenghth/depth wise that you give them credit for.

Remember, the best Man-yoo could muster up yesterday was John O'Shea. I can think of another top 10 Premier League team he would even make the bench for.

The way I see things, Man Utd fielded a weaker squad in terms of individual skills however I still believe that Man Utd can field and play a better game with 2nd/3rd string players than Chelsea if they did the same.

On the day Chelsea won, but at what cost to the CL? I'm sure the line up won't be much different to the PL game vs Man Utd, whereas I can see Man Utd fielding a stronger, more attacking team against Barca.

Blitzen · 28-04-2008, 10:51 AM

Depends if Rooney and Vidic play.

In my mind, Vidic is a far better all round player than Ferdinand. If O'Shea has toplay they are in the poo.

And lets not forget Rooney. His goal return isnt great but the reason Ronaldo scores so many is a direct result of Rooney's movement. Defenders/Midfielders follow Rooney and thats where the space is created for Roanldo.

Ronaldo is nowhere near as effective when Rooney is out of the side.

Rishi_Rich · 03-05-2008, 06:08 PM

crap the mancs won today but west ham let them cos last year man u let them win and stay in the permiership. chelsea best win there match on monday

PsychoChimp · 03-05-2008, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Blitzen

Ronaldo is nowhere near as effective when Rooney is out of the side.

He did alright today

Now we just need Newcastle to destroy Chelsea on Sunday, I reckon it will be a tough game for Chelsea away at St. James'.

Chimp

Blitzen · 04-05-2008, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by PsychoChimp

He did alright today

Now we just need Newcastle to destroy Chelsea on Sunday, I reckon it will be a tough game for Chelsea away at St. James'.

Chimp

2 very deflected goals.

shadowmaster · 04-05-2008, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Blitzen

2 very deflected goals.

The first one was, the second came straight off his thigh.

TiG · 04-05-2008, 12:17 PM

40 goals in a season for someone that isn't a striker is still ridiculous tho.

TiG

**Lee @ SCAN** · 04-05-2008, 05:50 PM

Agreed with Tig. That's something special, but you know how british it is to knock someone/something that's better so it's okay for everyone to hate him

Last game of the season is going to be a nail-bitter thats for certain. Anyone want to loan me their fingers as I've already chewed my nails off yesterday much to the annoyance of the Mrs

If chelski win, this is what you'll be seeing on MoTD next weekend

Blitzen · 04-05-2008, 07:27 PM

If chelski win, this is what you'll be seeing on MoTD next weekend

And if Man-USA dont, i wonder who Ferguson will blame it on

**Parm** · 06-05-2008, 08:53 AM

ooooh, it's all going down to the very last day! I'd like to say I'm confident Utd will pull through, but feck am I! It's only Tuesday and I'm sh*tting myself already!

Come on Brucey, don't let us down!

shadowmaster · 06-05-2008, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Parm

ooooh, it's all going down to the very last day! I'd like to say I'm confident Utd will pull through, but feck am I! It's only Tuesday and I'm sh*tting myself already!

Come on Brucey, don't let us down!

I will be stocking up on blood pressure meds.

View Poll Results: Who will be crowned Barclays Premier League champions?
Man Utd	37	71.15%
Chelsea	5	9.62%
Arsenal	5	9.62%
Other (I'm delirious)	5	9.62%
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