2nd of the 2 posts

Tonight for our second post we talk about what's going on in the premier league. Well folks, there is a lot going on and for the first time in a long time the Premier League race is as close as ever. However, I blame this on one reason: Manchester United's two straight losses has caused them be 3 points ahead of Arsenal instead of a huge 9 point clearance at the top. These two losses help other teams too. First, it clearly helped Chelsea who beat Man U 2-1 last tuesday and Blackpool earlier today 2-1 because they are now 9 points back with a game in hand which could prove costly in the next couple weeks depending on results. The other team who benefited from United losing is Arsenal because United could be 9 points ahead instead of a mere 3 points. One could say the Arsenal could be one point behind but I still feel that the two losses benefited Arsenal very much so. And with there recently bas taste in their mouths from the Carling Cup Arsenal now have something to prove to themselves, their fans, and the rest of the world. There are two clubs that didn't benefit from United losing: Totenham and Liverpool. Totenham continues to fight and gain draws and a few wins here and there but to me this isn't good enough. Harry Rednap should be busting his players balls and demanding more from them because they have the talent and a great team atmosphere. They shouldn't be shooting for just Europe but rather a top 2 finish and Cup finals. Totenham needs to make themselves relevant again in London. Lastly, Liverpool, there win this weekend over Manchester United to me was a pride win because they are 18 points back and there is no way in hell Manchester United is going to give up a 9 point lead to Chelsea let alone an 18 point lead to Liverpool. I think Liverpool needs some big name signings in the defesive department to join Carrager for them to make some noise next year. Especially if the rumors about Reina leaving and going to United to replace Van Der Sar comes true this upcoming summer.