Chelsea’s late assertion of dominance against Manchester City put the Blues within striking range of second position while Arsenal’s run of poor form continued in the West Midlands. A late Dimitar Berbatov winner gave ten-man Manchester United a bit more breathing room at the top, while Luis Suarez scored one of the most impossible-seeming goals of the season and led Liverpool to victory over Sunderland. Elsewhere, the relegation fight continues to grow more intense, as all parts of England strap themselves in for a panic-attack inducing finish.
English Premier League Weekend Review: Chelsea Break Through Late Against Manchester City To Take Third In The Table
English Premier League Weekend Review: Chelsea Break Through Late Against Manchester City To Take Third In The Table
Clearly the relegation battle is the bigger story in the league at the moment (and likely will be for quite some time) but though Manchester United look to have created enough breathing room to feel at least a bit comfortable at the top the finishing order of the top four is far from clear cut. Arsenal and Manchester City are struggling (by their standards at least) while Chelsea have gone on a bit of a surge, and though it’s a long shot Spurs are still within pouncing range should the form of City or the Gunners slip to an even poorer level. With next week’s international break, teams should be somewhat closer to full strength as we enter what should be an interesting (or terrifying, depending on your perspective) stretch run.
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