Title Won or Lost Today?
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Representatives from both Chelsea and Manchester United have played down the importance of the fixture today.
Now of course, the title never has been wrapped up by November, and I’d like to think it never will. But there is something special about this game today, in terms of the potential it has on forming the outcome of the season.
Since Jose Mourinho took charge of Chelsea, they have never found themselves six points behind the league leaders. Of course, when you look at the players Chelsea have this season, you can’t imagine them doing anything other than winning the title again. That is what is expected. But we’ve yet to see the mental strength of this side. We know Alex Ferguson has brought his team back from twelve points behind before, but we don’t know what Jose is capable of in terms of comebacks.
“This is the biggest challenge we’ve faced since we became champions,” the Chelsea captain said today. “Manchester United have put down the marker this season and they undoubtedly have the edge over us going into this game.”
If Manchester United win later today, and it is a big if still, it is not the six point advantage that necessarily works in their favour, but the psychological effect it could have on Chelsea. Equally, if Chelsea win today, they will still lie in second, but what psychological effect could that have on the reds?
What are your predictions for today’s game? Does it help decide who will win the league? Leave your comments below.
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