As the only soccer “fanatic” on this blog, I will try to keep the posts refering to the beautiful game to a minimum. However, with the approach of one of the biggest games this year just a week away, I feel that it deserves mentioning.
Just last Sunday, Manchester United F.C. won the English Premeir League title with a total of 87 points for the season. The closest contender for the title was Chelsea F.C. who finished with a close 85 points overall. Sunday proved to be a day of tears and joy as United won their game and Chelsea tied theirs to give United the undeniable title. While Chelsea came in a respectable second overall, they now turn their attention to the Champions League Tournament finals, where they will play none other then… you guessed it, Manchester United.
In my opinion, I think that Manchester will have the upper hand going into the match. Even with Chelsea having that uncanny knack to keep the match scoreless and then strike with only minutes left, I do not think it will be enough. Manchester with their momentum gained from the Premier title win, and along with winger Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his form, will make the finals a game that Chelsea will have to work to win. I also eagerly await to see what Avram Grant (Chelsea manager) will be throwing as his squad against
opponent Sir Alex (Manchester). I expect to see much of the usual such as Lampard and Drogba etc. However, with the injury of Chelsea’s best defender John Terry (right), I will be interested to see who Grant uses as his stronghold back against Alex Ferguson and his team led by Ronaldo (left).
The Champions League Final will be played on Wednesday, May 21 at 2:45 eastern time. Even if you are not a soccer fan, I would still be sure to catch this “sure to become classic” match between these two titans. My prediction? Manchester united wins the match 3 -2 with Ronaldo getting at least one goal to his name.
UPDATE: John Terry is reported to be match fit by Chelsea’s medical squad and is expected to play in the match next wednesday.
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