A real party?
At this point, while the top football leagues in Europe have already determined their "new champions": In the Bundesliga, Dortmund has officially become the champion; in Spain, Barcelona is just waiting to lift the trophy; in Italy, AC Milan is cruising towards the finish line. Meanwhile, in the English Premier League, the race is entering its most crucial stage.
(Baonghean)At this point, while the top football leagues in Europe have already determined their "new champions": In the Bundesliga, Dortmund has officially become the champion; in Spain, Barcelona is just waiting to lift the trophy; in Italy, AC Milan is cruising towards the finish line. Meanwhile, in the English Premier League, the race is entering its most crucial stage.
Despite having a huge advantage, Manchester United have made things difficult for themselves. Their slip-up against Arsenal in the previous round has pushed the Red Devils into a do-or-die battle with both Chelsea and Arsenal (who theoretically still have a chance to win the title – the Gunners currently have 67 points, 6 points behind MU with 3 rounds remaining). However, Chelsea, with 70 points, is the opponent that could cause Sir Alex Ferguson and his players heartbreak. Therefore, the crucial match between MU and Chelsea will showcase the character of the team that secured a place in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final or the determination of the reigning champions.
Chelsea seemed to be on the verge of elimination after a string of poor performances since the start of the year, being knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester United, consistently dropping points in the Premier League, and at one point falling out of the top four, trailing MU by 15 points. The future of Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti was also in jeopardy. But at a time when their fans had lost all faith, Chelsea showed the mettle of a champion. Their lightning-fast run in the final stages allowed Chelsea to overtake Arsenal and put pressure on Manchester United. If they beat their rivals at Old Trafford, the London team will equalize the points total, making the title race in the final two rounds incredibly exciting.
That's the scenario football fans worldwide are anticipating, but beating one of the best teams in the world right now is very difficult. Fielding a reserve team to prepare for the Chelsea match and still beating Schalke 0-4 shows just how carefully Sir Alex Ferguson planned for this crucial match of the season. Therefore, even if MU sometimes "slips off track," we should believe that the character of a team like MU will get back on track.
The clash between MU and Chelsea next Sunday at Old Trafford will therefore be very unpredictable. The pride and belief of big teams like MU and Chelsea will create a true spectacle.
Trong Hai
