I've always maintained that it is tough playing the aforementioned teams in the late stages of the season. You may play someone in the group 10-15; that team could just be going through the motions of ending the season. But for the teams through 16 to the end, it's a matter of survival. Same at the top end of the spectrum.
Arsenal found, in the hard way, how tough the lure of European football would be. Spurs, according to Redknapp, has the best chance in years to seal the European place. And they did their chances no harm by crashing the party of Arsenal and Chelsea in consecutive games. Coupled with the result in which City lost in the dying stages to United, Spurs now can dream of Europe.
Who's next? United, of course. And Sir Alex, who must have thanked Harry profusely last weekend would be wishing that Spurs keep their steam at home when they visit Old Trafford. Chelsea, for all the chances it got, never could consolidate its position. How many more twists are we going to witness???
And what a rude awakening in the late hours of the night Inter deliver! Barca were left gasping anc clutching at straws. On another day, Milito's goal would have been ruled off-side and Dany Alves would have got a penalty and not a card! However, great teams take things in their stride and I sincerely hope Messi and co plan an encore at Nou Camp...after all, it is the toughest place to visit.
In the mean time, Robben continues to weave his magic and carry the hopes of Munchen around. What a lovely end to the season! Bring it on...
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