Why are they gifting it!

Holy Christ!!! What a mad scramble! And all that to gift the title to their nearest competitors. Look at English Premier League...United and Arsenal have also taken turns to make sure that they slip one after the other. And do what? Gift wrap the title to Chelsea. Though the optimist in me says that the season is not yet over, there are more reasons than one to believe that it is over.

1) Chelsea have more often than not, in this season, took advantage of the slip-ups and consolidated their position. With the points cushion they enjoy now, they can afford to lose an odd game or draw some. Remember, United and Arsenal, at the same time have to win every damn game!

2) Goal difference! Even if the slip-ups shift location in London and enter the Stamford Bridge, the biggest advantage for Chelsea is in the goal difference column.

Spurs gave United breathing space in the race yesterday by toppling Gunners and how I wish they treat Chelsea similarly this weekend. Fingers crossed!

Back in the Italian league, after almost fighting with the authorities to award the Serie A trophy at Christmas time, Mourinho and Inter have found a way to help Roma find their place at the top. Coming close on the heels of their Champion's League success (of course, semis is a success at Inter!), Mourinho is pressed to win more than one. It would be a disaster if they falter in all three competitions.

La Liga is closer than it was last season. It was Barca all the way last year when they swept opposition with clinical precision. This year too they are good but a little inconsistent which meant La Liga is also boiling down to the wire. Thanks to Messi and the massacre at the Bernabeu, Barca have a hand on the title. Will there be another twist?

Its the same with almost all the other leagues in Europe this season...Bundesliga, French Division 1...looks like every one is catching up with the leaders. A case of slip-up by the leaders or catch-up by the contenders?