Ok back to the facts, on Saturday, Arsenal failed to record another 3 points as they drew with a very defensive Manchester City side 0-0. This also confirmed Arsenal leaving the Title Race to just Chelsea and Manchester United, who both recorded wins against Stoke, 7-0 (incredible) and Tottenham (3-1) respectively. Arsenal, who have collected just 1 point from their last 3 games, were pressing hard for goals in a massive display but Man. City, who had just recovered from a Man. United shocker, were on hand to hold the Gunners for the whole match and prevent them from having any chances on winning the league again.
Elsewhere, Burnley were officially relegated from the Prem. after a 4-0 defeat to Champions League hunting Liverpool at home. It was a great first half for the Clarets, but 2 goals from Gerrard, and goals from Maxi and Babel quickly changed the emotions at Turf Moor in the second half.
In a derby clash, Aston Villa are just a fingertip away from CL football next season with a controversial win over massive rivals Birmingham City. It was a penalty seven minutes from time that confirmed the victory for Villa as they make it 3 wins out of 3 games. This, with Tottenham's defeat, makes them level on points with the Spurs with only goal difference and amount of games played (Aston Villa has played one more) dividing the two.
Note: Hull are relegated from the Prem. unless they score 50 goals in their next few games (impossible!).
Meanwhile, Everton might be definitely out for CL qualification but they are keeping their hopes alive for a Europa League place with an unconvincing 2-1 win over Fulham.
My Predictions: The race will come down to the last day with Chelsea winning the League and Manchester United losing the League on Goal Difference. Tottenham will finish in 4th with Aston Villa and Liverpool qualifying for Europa League spots. Blackburn might finish in the top half with their impressive de-fence and Sunderland in 12th. The FA Cup might end in nightmare for Portsmouth or another shocker for Chelsea.
UEFA Champions League: Despite Lyon's fantastic determination, they are no match for a skilled Bayern side, who could win Lyon in the next leg at the Stade de Gerland. Inter Milan can and will hold off Barcelona's small home advantage to get to the second final spot. So expect:
BAYERN MUNICH vs INTER MILAN
Till next time!
hey ike! ur blogs are amazing, i really enjoy listening to an arsenal fan's perspective :D well done, i wish more people would follow you though, you have a great talent of analyzing and even predicting (sometimes) a game. ~ dan
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