Theoretically it is not all over yet. Manchester United still need another point to mathematically confirm a record 19th league title...but anyone who thinks they are not going to get that point is more deluded than those retards that go on TV talent shows thinking they have a chance. Just 'cause your pikey idiot Mum says you can sing/juggle/dance does not make it true. Loser.
I digress...United's victory over Chelsea yesterday has without doubt sealed yet another Premier League title and has given Alex Ferguson the statistical realisation of his long-achieved aim, knocking Liverpool 'off their f**king perch'. United have been the better team and arguably bigger club for the best part of the last 20 years, but with the clinching of number 19 they can now point to the record books to back it up.
The surprising thing about the game yesterday was not the verve and purpose that United showed - Jason Park proving yet again that he is better than Messi - but more the insipid showing from Chelsea. Of course a goal within 36 seconds will take some getting over, but Chelsea only really looked anything like threatening after they got a goal back and were chasing the game. Even then, United continued to have the better chances and look more likely to score.
It's been a funny season at the top of the Premier League - numerous times I have written about this being in some ways far from a vintage United team. That can be debated, ceratinyl in recent weeks they have been excellent, but the fact is they have prevailed when all around have fallen short - this may well be regarded by history as a season when excellence was not really required. The points tally needed to win the league this season (77) is not the lowest ever but is around 9 points below the average; surely Arsenal, Chelsea and even Manchester City must be reuful about their own failings. If United continue to improve then they can be expected to fetch a higher total next season, and will any of their rivals be able to match it?
One of the key factors in United's success, and a major reason to be optimistic about the future, is Javier Hernandez. His statistics are phenomenal in terms of goals per games/minutes, and his finishing is lethal. Even with the magnitude of the occassion and the immediacy of the chance, did anyone really think he was going to miss when put through against Cech? Chicharito, the Pride of Poddington, an outside bet for golden boot next season? I'd say so.
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Another team celebrating this weekend was my own Southampton, who sealed promotion up to the Championship with a comfortable and emphatic 3-1 win over Walsall. Obviously this interests me more than it will most of you so I won't go into the intricacies of our season (slow start, loss of a chairman, new manager, ridonkulous form since Christmas) but one thing to say is this: travel where you like around the world, nowhere else will you get 31'000 for a third division match. Great support, many reasons to be cheerful and lots to look forward to next season...The Saints Are Coming!
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