Chelsea moved within three points of the league leaders this weekend with a win over Manchester City. With a little help from City's defender Richard Dunne, Roman's army was able to register a 2-0 scoreline at the end of regulation.
Elsewhere, Arsenal played a 1-1 draw for the second time in as many games against Liverpool, with Peter Crouch scoring a good goal before Nicklas Bendtnar equalized for the gunners.
Manchester United raised the hopes of gunner nation Sunday with a draw at the Riverside stadium.
Alfonso Alves looks to be the answer to Boro's attacking woes this season. The striker scored twice to cancel a Cristiano Ronaldo goal, and give his team the lead. "Boy Wonder" rescued a point for the reds with a goal 15 minutes from regulation time. It was Wayne Rooney's 11th goal of the campaign.
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The boys in blue look to be the favorite in position for the title with United playing Arsenal next week.
However, the title race is still very much open.
All three teams have week games in the Champions League, and the outcome will very much determine which team has the momentum down the stretch.
Chelsea lost a 1-0 lead in Turkey last week and allowed Fenerbache take a commanding 2-1 lead into the second leg. Although Chelsea looks favored to close out the series with a vital away goal, concentration and a killer instinct should be the order of the day.
Chelsea has a formidable home record to psyche themselves up for the encounter, and the Chelsea faithful will be present to support their team.
Chelsea fans are confident in the teams ability but one question remains: Will Mr. Grant learn from his mistakes in past big game situations?
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5 months ago
I must admit things are looking up for the title race. Can't wait for the run in.
5 months ago
United win it by 2 points. :) thats my prediction
5 months ago
Pretty hard to predict! i'll say Man Utd will win it on goal difference...
5 months ago
Where is the loyalty Saloomon? Where is the loyalty....?
5 months ago
I Believe that utd will win, let me tell you why, utd will win vs arsenal and then draw with chelsea...
5 months ago
chelsea for the tittle
5 months ago
chelsea cant win it this season....3 pts behind and 18 goals behind...i mean..thats like hoping utd drop pts..and chelsea dont...and a home win at london...probable..but very very unlinkely...for me..utd to win by 5 pts..
5 months ago
I agree the goal difference is like 1pt,, so utd are 4pr up
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