5 Things: Before the Final Whistle of 08-09

A bit of a sleepy penultimate weekend in the Prem. 

1 Hail to the Champions. Glory Glory, Man United! This was indeed a great "squad" effort. All credit to Manchester United, the players, the manager and the backroom staff. Take a hint Mr. Benitez! While Football is a big fan of Rafa Benitez and thinks his "wavos" in taking on Sir Alex Ferguson in psychological warfare should be commended, someone needs to wake Rafa up and remind him that United are indeed Champions. He should do the honorable thing and congratulate United and Fergie.  Football feels that if the tables are turned next year, which is looking like a distinct possibility Fergie will be a little more gracious in defeat. 

2 Downbound Train: Marmalard, Dead! Neidermeyer, Dead! West Brom...Ok not dead, but relegated. Who will join them? The relegation picture looks a little clearer today. Here is the Breakdown...M'boro need to win, win big and get a lot of help. Newcastle need to win, and Hull or Sunderland need to lose. They can stay up on Goal Differential with a draw if Hull lose. Hull will stay up if both Newcastle and M'boro lose or if Hull win. Sunderland stay up with their win or a loss or draw by Newcastle. If Sunderland lose and Newcastle win and Hull get a draw or a win, S'land will be relegate on Goal Difference. Confused? So is Football, it will all be clear on Sunday. 

3 The Race for the 7th Spot.  It is down to Fulham and Spurs. Therefore, there will be inaugural Europa League football in London next season. Fulham will get the spot with a win. Fulham get in with a draw, provided  Spurs don't win by more than five goals at Liverpool. The Edge has to go to the Cottagers here. However a Fulham loss and and a win by Spurs will see the North Londoners gain that 7th spot. If they both lose Fulham will gain the 7th spot. 

4 Cup Finals. Manchester United and Barcelona will square off on the 27th in Champions League Final. Chelsea and Everton will square off on the 30th in the FA Cup final at the New Wembley. Football predicts United to win the Champions League and Everton to win the FA cup. Championship Playoff pitts Burnley against Sheffield United. Football predicts that Sheffield United will return to the promised land that is the EPL.

5 World Cup 2018 and 2022. England deserve to host the World Cup Again. This will be well attended at top rate Stadiums, and there will be minimal trouble between rival fans because, well the British Police have had lots of practice and are very good at keeping crowds under control. Football expects FIFA to do the right thing and award this to England in 2018. In 2022 there is only one place that should host the World Cup, The United States.

 

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