Source: Telegraph
Manchester United have Premier League title in hand
And, as Liverpool demonstrated in stunning fashion at the weekend, nothing can be taken for granted as this three-horse dash enters the final dash. [LNB]Even the most optimistic Arsenal fans would accept, with a deficit of 13 points behind the leaders, that the FA Cup and Champions League are more optimistic goals. That leaves United, Chelsea and Liverpool in a thrilling three-way tussle for the title. [LNB] Related ArticlesA Bentley, and a Ferrari[LNB]Hiddink hopes for United tension[LNB]United given wake-up call[LNB]'Liverpool the best in Europe'[LNB]Hansen: Liverpool can rival best[LNB]Papers: Liverpool's five goal thriller 'not enough' for Benitez[LNB]United remain with the upper hand, with a four point advantage and a game in hand. They will also point to the fact that their final fixtures are favourable. [LNB]Their next test is at Fulham and given that they won 4-0 there in the FA Cup recently, and will be like a wounded animal after the shock against Liverpool, Roy Hodgson's team will be nervous. [LNB]At this stage last season, United had 64 points, having just beaten Fulham 3-0 to move to the top of the Premier League. They went on to win seven and draw two of their remaining 10 games and, despite the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, beat their rivals by two points. [LNB]And now they are clear favourites to win their 11th Premier League title; bookmakers are quoting 12-1 on to win the title and it will be a brave man who bets against them. [LNB]Manchester United [LNB]Played: 28Goal Difference: 33Points: 65 [LNB]Premier League Fixtures:[LNB]March 21 Fulham A. Verdict: United are angry. Three points. April 5 Aston Villa H. Verdict: Surely back to winning ways? Three points. April 11 Sunderland A. Verdict: Anything Wigan can do....Three points. April 22 Portsmouth H. Verdict: Portsmouth always lose at old Trafford. Three points. April 25 Tottenham H. Verdict: Possible hiccup. One point. May 2 Middlesbrough A. Verdict: United have slipped up here before. One point. May 9 Manchester City H. Verdict: City could cause an upset. No points. May 16 Arsenal H. Verdict: Hard to call. One point. May 24 Hull A. Verdict: Easy. Three points. TBC Wigan A. Verdict: Bruce will make it hard. One point. [LNB]Total points: 84 [LNB][LNB]Liverpool [LNB]Played: 29Goal Difference: 28Points: 61 [LNB]Premier League Fixtures:[LNB]March 22 Aston Villa H. Verdict: Villa tumbling. Three points. April 4 Fulham A. Verdict: Local bragging rights on offer. Three points. April 11 Blackburn H. Verdict: Another win. Three points. April 19 Arsenal H. Verdict: Arsenal last won at Anfield in 2004. Three points. April 25 Hull A. Verdict: Typical Liverpool, a struggle. No points. May 2 Newcastle H. Verdict: Surely no shock. Three points. May 9 West Ham A. Verdict: 0-0 at Anfield. One point. May 16 WBA A. Verdict: Albion already down, no pressure. One point. May 24 Tottenham H. Verdict: No joy for Keane. Three points. [LNB]Total points: 81 [LNB][LNB]Chelsea[LNB]Played: 29Goal Difference: 33Points: 61 [LNB]Premier League Fixtures: [LNB]March 21 Tottenham A. Verdict: 4-4 last term. Another draw. One point. April 4 Newcastle A. Verdict: Simple win. Three points. April 11 Bolton H. Verdict: Chelsea are unbeaten in 10 against Bolton. Three points. April 22 Everton H. Verdict: Everton's good away record could hurt. One point. April 25 West Ham A. Verdict: Difficult. No points. May 2 Fulham H. Verdict: Easy. Three points. May 9 Arsenal A. Verdict: Arsenal have a good record against the Blues. One point. May 16 Blackburn H. Verdict: Goalless last season. One point. May 24 Sunderland A. Verdict: A win, but too late. Three points. [LNB]Total points: 77 [LNB]
