In the first of our sporting features Yellow Roman Candles contributor Darragh O’Donoghue looks at the week that was in the Premiership.
After another telling weekend of Premiership action, I think we can begin to draw some conclusions.
Chelsea can now join Arsenal and the resurgent Aston Villa in the race for 3rd place (and the final automatic Champions League spot, under the new rules), and if Manchester United can beat Liverpool on March 14th, the race for the title will be as good as over.
Pool Problems
The match of the weekend was undoubtedly Liverpool’s crucial 3-2 win over Portsmouth at Fratton Park, and while some may view it as vindication for Benitez’ sometimes contrary selection policy, the reality may be slightly more sobering for ‘Pool fans. Rafa’s justifications have been overlooked by many in the clamour to condemn the poor Spaniard, but his admission that Torres, Kuyt and Alonso were all ‘very tired’ has been backed up by statements by the players themselves. Read the rest of this entry »
