An interesting week in the Premier League

Posted on: 19 April 2010

You can be excused for forgetting about a post I made over 6 months ago, predicting how this season would pan out in the Premier League. I originally intended to return to this post a month later to see how accurate my predictions were. However, 6 months later, with weeks remaining of this season, here's the follow-up. Better late than never...

"Chelsea FTW. It has to Chelsea's season to win the league. Very positive start and I think they'll only get better. They rip your nerves to shreds though. There may be some shaky games in the mid-to-late season."

Chelsea are still favourites, being a point and 4 goals ahead of Manchester United. They certainly didn't do themselves any favours this weekend. Nerves ripped to shreds? Check. Shaky games in the mid-to-late season? Check!

"United are so used to winning the league now that almost can't not win it. Definitely going to be another close finish between the top 2 but I think now they've lost Ronaldo, Chelsea will pip them to the post this year. Not the side they were last year. But they are still Manchester United."

It's close alright! It remains to be seen who will pip who to the post, but I think it's a very safe assumption that this year is going to be as close as it gets. So incredibly lucky this past weekend.

"Arsenal have had a great start to the season too, I definitely see them contending for top 3, ahead of Liverpool. Who, despite scoring goals and being the most tenacious sons of bitches in the league (world?), still don't have what it takes to win the league."

Oh Arsenal. 3 goals conceded in 10 minutes. IF losing to Tottenham mid-week didn't knock you out the race, losing 3-2 to Wigan certainly did. They've had a strong season as predicted, and have certainly looked stronger than Liverpool, who have had a rather lacklustre season. All the best to them in Europe this season though.

"Man City? Tottenham? I think at least one of them will run out of steam soon enough, probably Tottenham. City have had a promising start and an expensive squad, but I can't see them being too much of a challenge for the top 4. It would be nice though."

Both Man City and Tottenham have held their own this season. Having been slightly ahead all season given the results of this past weekend, it looks like Tottenham may just beat City to 4th. It makes the clash on the 5th May between the sides all the more important. Tottenham have been on fire in their last 2 games, beating Arsenal and Chelsea. If they can beat Man United next weekend, they'll not only be doing Chelsea a big favour, but it'll certainly increase their chances of grabbing the 4th spot.

So there we have it. It's going to be a thrilling end to the season I reckon. My money is still on Chelsea, they'll be fools to throw it away now.