Do you think Man U could catch Chelsea? [Archive]

alixk25

09-04-2006, 05:09 PM

We can, and if we keep our good form till the end of the season, who knows? We've seen huge comebacks before, and we'll see them in future aswell. Just wait and see how we crash and burn the gooners in the second half ;) Chelski will have a hard task on taking 3 points at Ewood, and if Blackburn can help us a little, then it comes down to 37th round clash at Stamford Bridge. Bottom line: it's gonna be very difficult, but it's still possible :) :cool:

nimme

09-04-2006, 05:56 PM

maybe but i dont think so

Saxon

09-04-2006, 06:01 PM

It's Manchester United.And yes we can win the title.If we beat Sunderland on friday we would have cut the points down to four before the Rent Boys meet Bolton.

dandan

09-04-2006, 06:01 PM

I love Man U, but I don't see it happend. It will be a close call tho.

dbzclips

09-04-2006, 06:24 PM

If United win their next game, it'll be possible still

Dawit

09-04-2006, 06:31 PM

I really hope they do but I think its MIssion Impossible

gola united

09-04-2006, 07:29 PM

for sure!!!

mancunian145

09-04-2006, 07:52 PM

Do you think Sunderland can catch Chelsea?

I guess everyone has the right to dream. ;)

yea, except for pool. you guys can stick to being third. and yea, we have a good chance. keep the red flag flying high.

AleX

09-04-2006, 07:52 PM

I think United can catch Chelsea... but only in their dreams.

billyboyali

09-04-2006, 08:07 PM

dont think....feeeeeeeel...

billyboyali

09-04-2006, 08:08 PM

I think United can catch Chelsea... but only in their dreams.

Thanks........for nothing!

kuett

09-04-2006, 08:21 PM

no they won't

acricketer

09-04-2006, 08:21 PM

I think its just too late

dinos007

09-04-2006, 08:42 PM

Do you think there is still a chance that Man U will qualify on the Champions League Final in Paris? Or maybe the UEFA Cup? Do you think there is a chance Man U will ever play beutiful soccer and stop playing WWF?

Bad Mojo

09-04-2006, 09:17 PM

Cantona7

09-04-2006, 09:29 PM

Do you think there is still a chance that Man U will qualify on the Champions League Final in Paris? Or maybe the UEFA Cup? Do you think there is a chance Man U will every play beutiful soccer and stop playing WWF?

who said the drugs dont work....lol

Manchester United can catch Chelsea obviously...but we do need a bit of luck and of course to beat them when we play them....anything is possible

BicOfBorg

09-04-2006, 09:35 PM

No chance, even if the gain a bit of ground Chelsea will go up a gear or two and stuff the remaining apponents

dinos007

09-04-2006, 09:47 PM

??? Are you drunk??

No I am not British...! But I will get drunk on the 29th when the ass of every manc will be hurting...

"Manchester United stands for something more than any person, any player, any supporter. It is the soul of a sporting organisation which goes on season after season , making history all the time. AND MAKING MONEY FOR THE GLAZERS OBVIOUSLY"
United programme notes from 1937

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Cantona7

09-04-2006, 09:52 PM

alixk25

09-04-2006, 10:09 PM

No I am not British...! But I will get drunk on the 29th when the ass of every manc will be hurting...

"Manchester United stands for something more than any person, any player, any supporter. It is the soul of a sporting organisation which goes on season after season , making history all the time. AND MAKING MONEY FOR THE GLAZERS OBVIOUSLY"
United programme notes from 1937

US A US A US A

Stupid Yanky wanker. :rolleyes: Why don't you just stick with all those silly american sports (baseball, basketball, driving around a ring, that silly game you call "football")?? think they're better for your obviously small brain-capacity.:cool:

kuuze

09-04-2006, 10:15 PM

Imo...definetely NO
But theoretically they can of course... :rolleyes:
Hmm...
Nah...anyway they won`t catch the mighty Chelsea London... :D

nimme

09-04-2006, 10:16 PM

just realized something, u have to beat spurs @ whl so sorry man u fans, it's impossible ;o)

Bad Mojo

09-04-2006, 10:16 PM

No I am not British...! But I will get drunk on the 29th when the ass of every manc will be hurting...

"Manchester United stands for something more than any person, any player, any supporter. It is the soul of a sporting organisation which goes on season after season , making history all the time. AND MAKING MONEY FOR THE GLAZERS OBVIOUSLY"
United programme notes from 1937

US A US A US A

fair enough. It looks as if you are a CSKA London fan, so you must be proud. I'm proud of being a Manchester United fan, and I'm proud of the results we have had, the history and so on. I guess Chelseas history startet 4 years ago or do you actually know a Chelsea player from the 80's.??? haha, in Denmark Chelsea is a joke cause suddenly they got all these "real" fans, but they don't know anything about the history of the club. My god, they make me sick.

Napoleon

09-04-2006, 10:18 PM

just realized something, u have to beat spurs @ whl so sorry man u fans, it's impossible ;o)
Haha :) Funny dude.. Cannoners thought so too... untill today's game :D

Cantona7

09-04-2006, 10:21 PM

just realized something, u have to beat spurs @ whl so sorry man u fans, it's impossible ;o)

oh my god..!!....:rolleyes: thats it... its all over now :rolleyes: LMAO

alixk25

09-04-2006, 10:28 PM

just realized something, u have to beat spurs @ whl so sorry man u fans, it's impossible ;o)

We have to do it at the bridge aswell, and we're pretty confident of getting the result. Comparing to that, White Hart Lane can't be that bad ;)

Although i wish you all the best on keeping the Arsene's Arses behind you :cool:

chauchey

09-04-2006, 10:38 PM

Had Chelsea made if further in the CL, or other competitions, I would say most definetly yes! But they are both on an even playing field now, when it comes to rest for their star players. And I dont see Chelsea crapping the bed for that many games this late in the season.

Cantona7

09-04-2006, 10:47 PM

kidujp

09-04-2006, 10:52 PM

I'm not sure that ManU will catch chelsea...but sure hope so. I would like to see them beat chelsea in their match against each other.

My answer was no...assuming that Chelsea and Moronho will keep it together in the end but it would be very funny to see a 300 million squad end up with nothing.

r7raul

09-04-2006, 11:19 PM

This is what i see in th poll right now

YES 46 51.11%
No 44 48.89%

See ... people alway dream even when they are awake :D

fanutd

09-04-2006, 11:42 PM

This is what i see in th poll right now

YES 46 51.11%
No 44 48.89%

See ... people alway dream even when they are awake :D

and you are...

Cantona7

09-04-2006, 11:43 PM

hey great sig fanutd...nice 1

theworm2345

10-04-2006, 12:51 AM

NO...
Manchester United chances are about as good as Wolves' of getting promoted

funkdoctorspock

10-04-2006, 01:01 AM

Man U would have to beat Chelsea and then pray that Chel$ki draw or lose to Pool, Bolton, Everton, Blackburn or Castle...

heres hoping... :D

batfastad

10-04-2006, 01:16 AM

In theory, yes.

My prediction?
No they won't catch Chelsea.
Chelsea will beat Utd in their fixture, leaving Utd 2nd.

Orientdave

10-04-2006, 01:29 AM

I think there are two questions here.
1) Can Man U win enough of their remaining games to make up the points difference?
And that I think is a YES.

but also the more important question
2) Will Chelsea drop enough points to allow Man U to catch them?
And that I think is a NO.

However, the end of the season is all the better for the thrill of the chase.

And a request for anyone who feels inclined ... please wish for Oxford United to stay in the leagues this year.... Chester are moving up, as are the others around the bottom of league two. It is a thrilling mini league and worth a watch!!
My first post since the change of rules... and love this place so intend to keep reading (don' post much).

randy420

10-04-2006, 01:46 AM

Imo...definetely NO
But theoretically they can of course... :rolleyes:
Hmm...
Nah...anyway they won`t catch the mighty Chelsea London... :D

Chelsea London?!? lmao. Seriously, you're the ONLY person I've ever seen who actually call them that.

Treadstone

10-04-2006, 02:06 AM

Is that a trick question? Of course....

chlorine

10-04-2006, 02:15 AM

dream on manure fans... dream on.

CC.

10-04-2006, 02:44 AM

It's nice to be hopefull, but we can't do it, and we've never really threatend to do so at any stage this season. This is the only stage of the season where people have thought about Chelsea losing their way...and yet they still win. The title race was over after Christmas if the truth be told.

dolpiaza

10-04-2006, 03:12 AM

they can, but chelsea will have to bottle it big time. Kevin Keegan style. and after their tremendous fight-back against West Ham, i dunno if this side is capable of such a collapse. They just have too much belief in themselves. Having said that, you never know. And Man U have done themselves a big favour beating Arsenal, so we can wait and see what happens. I do hope it gets a lot closer with a title decider at Stamford Bridge between the 2 of them. Will make this a cracking season.

nxttc

10-04-2006, 03:41 AM

barring a total collaspe by chelsea, i don't think that we can catch them. if there were 7 or 8 games left then it would be yes, rather than the 4 or 5 games left. of course, i want to see chelsea fail. but, they've been too consistent this term. i'll be hoping for it though.

ndhun

10-04-2006, 04:57 AM

Of course United will win it. Mourinho's biggest fears will come true. His whole squad gets hit by BIRD FLU!!

United have a realistic chance. All Chelsea need to do is draw with Bolton and Blackburn and then get wallop by United. At the same time, United wallop Sunderland for good measure (and to cut the goal difference) and win all the remaining matches, it's not unrealistic.

It will be tight, but it will be done!

Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it shall achieve.
Calling all Man U fans, believe in it, and 'will' United to the title!

CFCdickens

10-04-2006, 05:42 AM

Judging by that performace Chelsea had against West Ham today, I would say that Man U have no chance.

ronalba7

10-04-2006, 09:32 AM

there is nothing impossible...but it's to late to take over....i just want united to keep their pace and play well till the end of season. just concentrate on no 2....and winning every game is our priority now. ;)

Imran

10-04-2006, 09:33 AM

it's possible, but i still don't think so.

Everything has to go right for mancs and everything possibly wrong for chel$ea

trek900

10-04-2006, 10:05 AM

Jes United can or the sadest thing is when Chelsea win EPL with 1.point
Better let them win with 7.points IMO :p

buggy

10-04-2006, 10:14 AM

Ok, let's play the number game.

Chelsea has five remaining games. Bolton(A), Everton(H), Blackburn(A), Man U(H) and Newcastle(A). That means 2 home and 3 away games. But, after Fulham & Boro, I don't see Chelsea losing any more matches. I also think Chelsea will win Everton(H).
So, let me be a pessimist and say that Chelsea get 4 draws and 1 wins from 5 remaining games. That's 7 points. That's 7 more points to current 7 points gap. 7+7=14 points.
Let me be a rational optimist and say that Chelsea will get 2 away wins out of 3 away games. So that's 3 wins + 2 draws. That's 11 points, addition to current 7pts gap. 11+7=18 points

And how about Man U? They have Sunderland(H), Tottenham(A), Middlesbrough(H), Chelsea(A) and Charlton(H). That's 3 home matches, and 2 aways.
So let me just be an pessimist and say ManUTD get 3 wins and 2 draw (most likely draws are Chelsea and Spurs away). That's 11 points. *not* enough catch Chelsea under either of its scenarios.
Now let me be optimist and say ManUTD get 4 wins and 1 draw (draw w/ Chelsea). That's 13 points. still *not* enough to catch Chelsea.
Now let me be ultra-optimist and say ManUTD get 5 wins out of 5 matches (which means Chelsea loses a match). That's 15 points. Chelsea will then have 13 points. THEN ManUTD will win.

See, under most scenarios, Chelsea have advantage. Chelsea only needs 7 points out of remaining 5 games to be sure of winning EPL. 7pts of 5 games!! you tell me: how likely is 7pts out of 5 games for Chelsea. :cool:

Here is a matrix. Not all posssible scenarios are written out.
http://particlehorizon.com/matrix.JPG
http://particlehorizon.com/matrix.JPEG

kuuze

10-04-2006, 10:42 AM

Chelsea London?!? lmao. Seriously, you're the ONLY person I've ever seen who actually call them that.

lol...
Then how do they call it ?

The Rock

10-04-2006, 11:12 AM

Do you think Sunderland can catch Chelsea?

I guess everyone has the right to dream. ;)

Once an idiot, always an Idiot. If it is mathematically possible, then it CAN happen. And it has happened to United (When they lost) and the again (When they won x2).

Boy, I wish you had started watching football way before Champions League final.

buggy

10-04-2006, 11:56 AM

If it is mathematically possible, then it CAN happen.

I think we are more interested in whether *statistically likely*, rather than mathematically possible. To give an extreme example, is it mathematically possible to misidentify someone by DNA? Yes, like 1 in a quintillion. Is it statistically likely? of course not.

But of course we can argue all we want about stastical probablilty of ManU catching Chelsea, but there is no solution other than time.

The Rock

10-04-2006, 12:01 PM

It has happened before son, so don't give me the zillion bit shit that we are interested in Blah and not in Blah. As long as it is possible, it CAN happen.

There is a difference between CAN and WILL. And I used CAN not WILL.

liege513

11-04-2006, 07:25 AM

hey buggy, anything CAN happen in football.
you can't treat football the way americans treat their bullshit and boring brand of 'football'. statistics are just trivial in the beautiful game, and THAT's why football is beautiful.

but you can treat it this way.

the worst-case scenarios for chelsea are:
- man utd having maximum points for their remaining fixtures, meaning they'll end the league having 90 points.
- chelsea is currently on 82, so if they were to end this season lower than 90, their best results (< 90 points) for the five remaining fixtures would be (2W 1D 2L) or (1W 4D). That would take them to 89. So Man Utd wins. Note that I don't take into account Chelsea getting 2W 2D IL as I don't think Man Utd can overhaul Chelsea's goal difference.

so there you go.

Here are the remaining Chelsea's fixtures:
-Bolton(A)
-Everton(H)
-Man Utd(H)
-Blackburn(A)
-Newcastle(A)

Assuming the worst case scenario above, Chelsea will lose against Man Utd. Plus, the last game against Newcastle is also Shearer's last game before he retires, and it's at St. James Park too. So Chelsea might freeze under the pressure here and lose this one. So that gives us only 2L. The 1D, i'll pray for bolton or blackburn to get something out of their game with Chelsea, as they both are gunning for a place in europe. Now, it doesn't seem impossible a stuff, does it.

I believe.

p/s damn the 50k per year spent in UMICH for a comp sci degree seems worthwhile at last.

awfullyjoe

11-04-2006, 09:17 AM

Judging by that performace Chelsea had against West Ham today, I would say that Man U have no chance.

Judging by the performance of ManU over the past 9 games, Chelsea has no chance then..

Form really goes out the window during this time of the season. Everyone's scrapping for points. Bolton and Blackburn would still want to achieve as much points as they can as they are trying to push for a place in Europe, and those 2 teams are not push-overs either. Bear in mind we did reduce the gap from 18 points to just 7 in a month. As a diehard ManU fan, Manunited for the title. Try and stop them..:cool:

realGaurab

11-04-2006, 08:05 PM

No. Chelsea is good enough to win it. Man U is good enough to be second.

squarexpass

11-04-2006, 08:42 PM

The fixtures will make it interesting, but I wouldn't bet against Chelsea eekin it out. But.... 4 or five by the weekend and doing the double at the bridge would set up some well needed drama for the league.

Vip

11-04-2006, 09:25 PM

With 5 games remaining, I believe that the biggest advantage that Man Utd has is the fact that Chelsea NEEDS to leave energies for the FA Cup semis against Liverpool. For Chelsea, the result will be a psychlogical boost or dismay for the last 3 rounds of the EPL. Added to the physcal drain/suspensions that could arise.

Being this the case, Chelsea HAVE to get their next 6 points. Suddenly, there is pressure aboard, with a possibility to end up empty handed. This season, Chelsea's image of invincibility in the EPL is over. I reckon Bolton will play the game of their lives. The next 2 games will decide the EPL.

With all these ingredients ... if Chelsea fail to win the next 6 points, the title will be decided at Stamford Bridge against Man Utd. If MU are able to repeat on Chelsea I believe it will be the knock-out punch. And with 3 days rest, Chelsea take the trip to Blackburn ... before travelling to Newcastle.

One last observation ... Jose has been quite worried in the past few weeks based on his reactions on the sidelines. Expect a camera show these next few games, starting with Big Sam. :D

.

The Rock

11-04-2006, 09:48 PM

Sylvestre cost us the season.

CoachG

11-04-2006, 11:05 PM

Fortunately for Chelsea, they are out of Europe and have no other real commitments other than keep ahead of the pack. They can still affor to drop 2 games and they would still be in the lead. But at this stage, it is unlikely to happen. This is an experienced group and CHelsea have the type of players that know how to win games. It's not by luck that you have such a massive lead. But the Season is long and with so many internationals in the squad, their minds could easily turn to Germany and begin to lose focus and fatigue. Manchester United will try to put pressure on Chelsea, but even then, with the depth of Chelsea's squad, you best place a bet if you think this is possible because the payout will be massive.

lkw

12-04-2006, 01:36 AM

fanutd

12-04-2006, 02:10 AM

All these Man U optimists are banking on one thing: Man U winning all their remaining matches.

Why do you think Man U can win all their remaining matches and Chelsea can't?

What's the Premiership record of winning consecutive matches?

2001-02, Arsenal 13

Man U winning all their remaining matches mean they'll break the record, with 14 consecutive wins to end the season. Hearing from the Man U wannabes, it's like Chelsea has already lost the game at Stamford Bridge...

There are 3 games that Man U is likely to drop points: away to Tottenham, home to Boro, away to Chelsea.

Man U getting to 90 points? I'll believe it when I see it.

People before you can and said the same about Arsenal Game. Its good to be optimistic, so why can't we be. Liverpool still have a chance to come second, you are thinking that Chelsea will win thier remaining games. Then what in the name of God should stop us from being optimistic and thinking that we can get there.

Ziink

12-04-2006, 09:57 AM

I think it still is a little chance for United to win it..

stcronaldo

12-04-2006, 12:08 PM

only chance man utd hav of winning EPL is if they beat chelsea at stamford bridge. how many times have chelsea lost at stamford bridge in the EPL since mourniho's reign?? hmmmm i think its zero.
in all other comps, only barcelona have won against chelsea at SB, and that was when chelsea were down to 10 men. and believe me Man utd is NOT barcelona

but im guessin that itll be all wrapped up b4 then

The Rock

12-04-2006, 01:03 PM

Chelsea hav'nt lost their in the last two years does not mean they won't either. How many teams defeated them last year? And how many this year?

And with United and 'Poop getting a new squad and in cracking form, Arse almost up there, do you think they'd not lose more than they did already, next year?

germinals

13-04-2006, 01:53 PM

Why Man Utd could win it?

Cuz they have the raw talent in their ranks that can EASILY match any of chelseas players. Look at Lampard for instance, 2nd in player of the year behind 'dinho, even though he doesnt even come close to matching 'dinho, but he comes 2nd becuz he scores a string of deflected goals and plays 100+ consecutive matches..big deal IMO. But the likes of rooney has been compared to 'dinho in an objective comparison and he has proven himself over the season esp. in recent matches. And the team has come a long way since their horrific start to the season and this run looks likely to continue till the final match day, regardless of what chelsea happen to conjure up. Beating an Arsenal team whos been dominating Europe shows that United have finally come together as a team to be reakoned with.

Why Chelski wont win it next year?

Chelsea are no longer feared. This motion of trying to buy every player on the market will soon make many squad members redundant. Look at wright-phillips. wasn't he supposed to be a 20+ million aquisition to drive the team forward and not warm the bench. maybe they were trying to dull the threat of other teams by buying of their most valuable asset? this eventually, whether u like it or not, or whether they will admit it or not, will cause a rift in the team and this will deteriorate the teams on field performance. look at the all mighty chelsea in recent games where they have been looking sub-par. What will be of chelsea when abrimovich doesnt have any money left? we will soon find out...

germinals

13-04-2006, 01:57 PM

if bolton manage a win this weekend and united also win...that makes it 4 point in 4 games..opinions would definitely change then :)

fshroyer

13-04-2006, 03:30 PM

Come on Chelsea!!!!

fanutd

13-04-2006, 05:45 PM

Come on Chelsea!!!!

go go Tottenham.

kireinatenchi

14-04-2006, 04:49 AM

While it might be possible, it's not gonna happen.

jOn0

14-04-2006, 05:16 AM

Yes, if Chelsea lose a game between now and when we play them, it will be the season decider.

Bball

15-04-2006, 09:57 AM

Maybe.

nimme

15-04-2006, 11:44 AM

Doesn't really look that way at moment..

Maximmus

15-04-2006, 12:16 PM

i think united can win definetly win the title, but its way will not be easy. i hope chelsea will lose againts bolton and than everything is possible. you never know, when you are talking about united

^_^

15-04-2006, 02:33 PM

The title chase was effectively over last night when we were held at home by crappy Sunderland. And now wit 4 games remainin and a 9 point difference, it would take a miracle fo Chelsea to lose it now, like Chelsea's team bus crashin and they would have to field a second string team for the rest of the season.

Yusuf

15-04-2006, 02:44 PM

yup its over now.

Vip

15-04-2006, 03:07 PM

It is over. Man Utd handed Chelsea the title when they tied with Sunderland. :eek: As much for the point gap as for the "pressure" with which Chelsea could had played knowing MU were indeed 4 points away.

Now, the 9 points are too much of a cushion. And the game at SB between both will also have a reverse effect ... a confident/title clinching Chelsea and a frustrated MU.

Til next season.

fanutd

15-04-2006, 03:08 PM

We will come back stronger next season, if not possible then the season ahead, if not possible then 2,5,10,15,30 down the line. And you know what i am willing to wait until then.

Once again "WE WILL NEVER DIE"

buggy

15-04-2006, 03:20 PM

Like I said, possible != likely. :)

lkw

16-04-2006, 01:25 AM

People before you can and said the same about Arsenal Game. Its good to be optimistic, so why can't we be. Liverpool still have a chance to come second, you are thinking that Chelsea will win thier remaining games. Then what in the name of God should stop us from being optimistic and thinking that we can get there.

What in the name of God should stop you from being optimistic?

My question again? Why do you think Man U can win their remaining games while Chelsea can't?

I posted this on April 11, Tuesday.

After that, Man U is 0-1-0, while Chelsea is 1-0-0.

Man U has been winning 9 in a row, and very lucky in the game against Wigan (an own goal in the last minute). I mean, at least Crespo scored a world class goal in the win at Wigan. The odds are against Man U. Afterall, how many teams in league history has won 10 in a row?

And you optimists are banking on Man U breaking the Premiership record of successive wins (13 held by Arsenal)....

rhfb

16-04-2006, 03:09 AM

Don't think its possible now. Drawing with Sunderland really pretty much ended United's chances.

zoolander

16-04-2006, 08:35 AM

There's always a chance... as long as the possible point gain is higher than the difference between the two teams. It is unlikely, but I'd like to see it happen... (nothing against Chelsea, just prefer Man Utd).

Prefer Man UTD.? You must be mad.

wlq0903

16-04-2006, 09:56 AM

I think it's impossible now

fanutd

16-04-2006, 12:45 PM

What in the name of God should stop you from being optimistic?

My opinion mate.

My question again? Why do you think Man U can win their remaining games while Chelsea can't?

Why can't we (back when you posted.) So your saying chelsea can win thier remaining games but ManUtd can't.

I posted this on April 11, Tuesday.

After that, Man U is 0-1-0, while Chelsea is 1-0-0.

Man U has been winning 9 in a row, and very lucky in the game against Wigan (an own goal in the last minute). I mean, at least Crespo scored a world class goal in the win at Wigan. The odds are against Man U. Afterall, how many teams in league history has won 10 in a row?

So your saying that Chelsea are not lucky at times (John Terry handballs) ring a bell no....... ok (lampard deflected shots which go in (still don't get it) ok Drogba's hand controls (i think by now you should understand). The odds were against us in 2002/03 season which we snatched from Arsenal. How many teams do you know who have won CL, FA cup and EPL in one season.

And you optimists are banking on Man U breaking the Premiership record of
successive wins (13 held by Arsenal)....

And I am sure that we won around 12-13 games straight back in 2001 or some year around that.

Now this reply was given to the response of the poster before we drew with Sunderland. so don't quote this to say that "MAnutd drew with sunderland do u still think you can win"

THanks

madtroll

16-04-2006, 03:38 PM

lampard deflected shots which go in (still don't get it)

Perhaps he watched alot of snooker as a child? ;)

fanutd

16-04-2006, 03:53 PM

Perhaps he watched alot of snooker as a child? ;)

haha Classic comment Pos Rep to you MadTroll once again Classic comment. :D

lkw

17-04-2006, 01:37 AM

Why can't we (back when you posted.) So your saying chelsea can win thier remaining games but ManUtd can't.
Yep, because Man U would have broken the league record of 13 wins in a row. Chelsea winning their remaining games simply means 5 in a row, no big deal.

What's the odds of winning 5-in-a-row vs 14-in-a-row?

So your saying that Chelsea are not lucky at times (John Terry handballs) ring a bell no....... ok (lampard deflected shots which go in (still don't get it) ok Drogba's hand controls (i think by now you should understand).
Chelsea doesn't have the luck of winning 9-in-a-row, and they still lead the league by 7 points.

How many teams do you know who have won CL, FA cup and EPL in one season.
Not the EPL, but their domestic league: PSV Eindhoven in 1988, Celtic in 1967.

Actually, Celtic achieved something that Man U couldn't. They swept all the trophies that season, including the Scottish League Cup. That's something Man U couldn't do in 1998-99.

D-man

17-04-2006, 12:16 PM

It is certainly possible for United to catch Chelsea. Chelsea have been on bad form the last couple of games, therefore United all the way.
;)

fanutd

17-04-2006, 01:49 PM

Yep, because Man U would have broken the league record of 13 wins in a row. Chelsea winning their remaining games simply means 5 in a row, no big deal.

What's the odds of winning 5-in-a-row vs 14-in-a-row?

We both had 5 games remaining so I think we both could have won remaining 5 games except for the on e we have against eachother.

Chelsea doesn't have the luck of winning 9-in-a-row, and they still lead the league by 7 points.

Not the EPL, but their domestic league: PSV Eindhoven in 1988, Celtic in 1967.

Actually, Celtic achieved something that Man U couldn't. They swept all the trophies that season, including the Scottish League Cup. That's something Man U couldn't do in 1998-99.

See exactly my point you were able to come up wit honly 3 -4 teams who have done the treble or the quadraple. And as far as i can remember Chelsea don't fall in that criteria. :)

FCMBSLO

17-04-2006, 01:52 PM

No chance for the devils. Chelsea's gonna win the premiership at the bridge!

anonymus

17-04-2006, 08:11 PM

Lampard !!!!!!!!!!!

opm1s6

17-04-2006, 09:03 PM

goal difference realy crimps the likelyhood. Mathematically still possible, but Chelsea only need one point from three games to take it. Hopefully the game at the bridge still has something riding on it.

Mr.Montana

17-04-2006, 09:20 PM

Na ,,, i think every1 is making a big deal about it , eventhough they know this wont happen

manuforever

17-04-2006, 09:54 PM

ahhhhhhhhhhh i fookin hate sunderland!

sporez

18-04-2006, 06:52 AM

is it possible for united to catch chelsea? definitely. is it likely? no..

but honestly, as a united fan, i just want to see these teenage multimillionaires perform beautifully on the pitch. Looking ahead, watching the last couple years of Giggs and Scholes and (maybe) Solskjaer will be great, as well as watching Rooney and Ronaldo for the next couple years, if they can stay healthy. Sure I wouldn't mind seeing some Champers silver in the trophy case, but as long as they try their hardest and dont switch off like they did vs Sunderland, which is just all too familliar..but I dont think that has anything to do with SAF, or does it...?

I have a feeling that united chelsea arsenal and (maybe) liverpool are going to be in the premier league of the premier league for awhile to come yet..but who knows? The Russians might find a way to nail Abromovich and he'll join his oligarch buddy in a Siberian jail. Probably not, but it seems like he's in exile. He doesn't really seem that excited about watching Chelsea. He just kind of sits there staring at the pitch in a somewhat distracted bored way. Kind of like me watching Chelsea match, actually. For some reason, Chelsea feels really contrived. I actually used to quite enjoy watching a Chelsea match, in the days of Zola, they seemed more real and vital. There's something mechanical and formulaic in the way Chelsea move the ball around. It's successful, but hardly exhilirating.

Which is my way of saying in a roundabout way that I hope that United catch Chelsea, because they seem to play with more heart and enthusiasm, rather than hardened professionals just plying their trade to the highest bidder. Is that cynical?

lkw

18-04-2006, 08:48 AM

See exactly my point you were able to come up wit honly 3 -4 teams who have done the treble or the quadraple. And as far as i can remember Chelsea don't fall in that criteria. :)

Chelsea don't have to fall in that criteria. They just have to win the Premiership this year...

MoFF

19-04-2006, 05:51 PM

Lol, hell no. Get off the crack. Chelski '06 champions.

lkw

19-04-2006, 07:58 PM

is it possible for united to catch chelsea? definitely. is it likely? no..

but honestly, as a united fan, i just want to see these teenage multimillionaires perform beautifully on the pitch. Looking ahead, watching the last couple years of Giggs and Scholes and (maybe) Solskjaer will be great, as well as watching Rooney and Ronaldo for the next couple years, if they can stay healthy. Sure I wouldn't mind seeing some Champers silver in the trophy case, but as long as they try their hardest and dont switch off like they did vs Sunderland, which is just all too familliar..but I dont think that has anything to do with SAF, or does it...?

I actually used to quite enjoy watching a Chelsea match, in the days of Zola, they seemed more real and vital. There's something mechanical and formulaic in the way Chelsea move the ball around.
...
Which is my way of saying in a roundabout way that I hope that United catch Chelsea, because they seem to play with more heart and enthusiasm, rather than hardened professionals just plying their trade to the highest bidder. Is that cynical?

You know what? I very much agree with you, as a Chelsea fan.

Watching this team of United is exciting. I mean, the United of the past is boring. They ran away with the league championship year in year out. Hardly anyone can challenge them. Alright, the Arse challenged them on every World Cup year (1998, 2002), but that Premiership is boring to me to say the least.

Now it's different. United has lost Beckham, Keane, Schmeichel, etc. So they have come down to the pack. It's very exciting to see them dropped points against Sunderland, lost to Boro, got doubled by Blackburn ("swept" in the American sports terminology), lost to City, and all these draws against Birmingham, City, Everton, Liverpool, Arse, etc. I would love to see more of those exciting games, for Chelsea's sake.

Keep up the good work...

opm1s6

19-04-2006, 08:14 PM

this is so false ....

I think our team today is one of the best united have had in the last 15 years. Definately more talent...That is a very significant point of contention, i know but use the points in the league as a guide. Any other year and united would be ahead of the pack by 6 points right now. That said there were plenty of close years, aston villa, Newcastle in the early 90s, then leeds, rovers, then Arsenal. You happen to be referring to 97-2000 seasons where they were just so complete, but that was only two complete season where it was hands down united. Since it has been anything but the case, and before those two seasons United was always at the top, but it was competitive.

This is a testemant to how good the Chelsea team really are. Congrats to them, but don't take anything away from this current united team.

I'm glad i can't really relate to this problem. I think you should ask the Pool fans on how similar it was to watch Man Utd dominating in the 90s and then conversly how it is to watch Chelsea dominating today. They would know that one. =oP