The English soccer season is heading for a grandstand finish.With only five matches remaining in the Premier League and six points separating first from third, every game will have the atmosphere of a cup tie, where defeat means elimination and winning brings hope. Even draws are no longer just bumps on the road to victory, but massive trenches pulling down confidence and belief.
Log leaders Manchester United had one such setback against Middlesborough over the weekend, fighting hard for a 2-2 draw. Not only has it made United put the champagne back in the cellar for the mom! ent, but it has also given Chelsea more hope. The Blues beat Man City 2-0 at the once impenetrable City of Manchester Stadium, to go within three points of the Red Devils.
Arsenal also know all about how ineffective, frustrating and wasteful draws are having racked up 11 this season, including a 1-1 result against Liverpool on Saturday, compared to United five tied matches. This puts them six points off the pace ahead of Sunday's mammoth dwarfing clash at Old Trafford. Chelsea must be expected to get the three points at Wigan, which means it could be even tighter at the top.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Sir Alex Ferguson says it's all about which team keeps their nerve...
Neutrals have never had it this good, as there's also the battle for the fou! rth Champions League place between Merseyside rivals Liverpool! and Eve rton.
