Manchester United, AC Milan, Barcelona Seal Titles; Watch Out For Liverpool Next Season
As the leagues in Europe wind down there is intense competition, depending on the team, for titles, European spots, or to avoid relegation. It is the most exciting and dramatic part of the season. In Portugal, Porto have already secured the title, while in Germany Dortmund have done the same. This weekend AC Milan added themselves to that group, clinching the Serie A crown with a 0-0 tie at Roma. Manchester United and Barcelona have also all but won their leagues, with both teams needing only a point to clinch.
Manchester United played Chelsea on Sunday in the game that would decide the season for both teams. Chelsea were three points behind United going into the game, and were quickly behind after Chicharito put United ahead 40 second into the match. Vidic also scored in the first half before Lampard pulled one back for Chelsea mid-way through the second half. The game ended 2-1 United, who are now 6 points clear of their closest rivals. They need only one point in their last two games, both of which are against relegation-threatened teams, to secure a record 19th league title. It’s about as certain as you can get, although anything can happen.
Barcelona are also one point from clinching the La Liga title with three games to play after beating local rivals Espanyol 2-0. They will play Levante next and will be hoping to finish off the league there so they can rest players in preparation for the Champions League final on May 28th.
Finally, a quick note about Liverpool, who thrashed Fulham last night 5-2. They look like a serious force to be reckoned with. They are playing brilliant football at the moment and I think if they can carry this form over to next season, they will be serious contenders on all fronts. They have been playing really well, but without Steven Gerrard. My only questions is this: where will he fit in when he is ready to play? I’m not suggesting that Liverpool shouldn’t play him, but what impact will he have? Will he make this new team that Dalglish has formed even better? Or will he break up the team chemistry? Time will tell.
yes thank god the season have come to and end. for who won thier league every body is happy especially thier fan. Barcelona has just clinch the laliga tittle after scurying a point againts levante. ManU is to clinch premier league and a champion league. For liverpool, who becoming the liverpool we know. yes they are force to recorn with, gerard is to good to be left behind.