MOTD had us 4th iirc, 15 points behind scummers yes?
MEN has us finishing second:
Title contenders
DEFEATS for United and Chelsea have given chasing clubs Liverpool and Arsenal a glimmer of hope that they can still have a say in the Premiership title race.
Here is a look at the sides involved and what awaits them.
Manchester United
Key fixtures: Tottenham (a) Liverpool (a), Bolton (h), Portsmouth (a), Chelsea (a), Manchester City (a).
Chances: With Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes at the top of their games United appear unstoppable but the Arsenal defeat - and their shock reverse at West Ham last month - has revealed chinks in the armour. The only team of the top four yet to have a serious injury.
Key player: Ronaldo - The winger's ability to change the course of a game cannot be underestimated and he may prove the difference in carving out that crucial chance in closely-contested matches.
Finish: Champions
Chelsea
Key fixtures: Portsmouth (a), West Ham (a), Newcastle (a), Manchester United (h), Bolton (h), Arsenal (a).
Chances: Injuries to important players - notably John Terry and Petr Cech - have derailed their charge towards a third successive title and until the other players can take responsibility Chelsea, still dogged by off-field rumour and innuendo, will remain under threat from more determined opponents.
Key player: Didier Drogba - With the defence uncharacteristically leaky Chelsea will need all the Ivory Coast striker's goals to keep pace with United and that may not be enough.
Finish: Third
Liverpool
Key fixtures: Everton (h), Newcastle (a), Manchester United (h), Arsenal (h), Reading (a), Portsmouth (a).
Chances: Confidence is high after the victory over Chelsea and currently the Premiership's form team but the team will need to maintain that to stand any chance of overhauling United. Reeling in Chelsea remains their target.
Key player: With Steven Gerrard getting better with every game having been restored to central midfield he is the man to whom Liverpool will look to sustain their challenge.
Finish: Second
Arsenal
Key fixtures: Everton (a), Liverpool (a), Bolton (h), Tottenham (a), Chelsea (h), Portsmouth (a).
Chances: Beginning to play like the Arsenal of old and with Thierry Henry back to full fitness they have the talent to mount a late charge. However, with the Gunners still involved on four fronts their squad may be stretched to the limit - especially after losing Robin van Persie with a broken foot.
Key player: Thierry Henry - The striker is still the best in the Premiership and the Gunners will look to their club captain's experience to lead them through a busy last few months of the season.
Finish: Fourth
MEN has us finishing second:
Title contenders
DEFEATS for United and Chelsea have given chasing clubs Liverpool and Arsenal a glimmer of hope that they can still have a say in the Premiership title race.
Here is a look at the sides involved and what awaits them.
Manchester United
Key fixtures: Tottenham (a) Liverpool (a), Bolton (h), Portsmouth (a), Chelsea (a), Manchester City (a).
Chances: With Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes at the top of their games United appear unstoppable but the Arsenal defeat - and their shock reverse at West Ham last month - has revealed chinks in the armour. The only team of the top four yet to have a serious injury.
Key player: Ronaldo - The winger's ability to change the course of a game cannot be underestimated and he may prove the difference in carving out that crucial chance in closely-contested matches.
Finish: Champions
Chelsea
Key fixtures: Portsmouth (a), West Ham (a), Newcastle (a), Manchester United (h), Bolton (h), Arsenal (a).
Chances: Injuries to important players - notably John Terry and Petr Cech - have derailed their charge towards a third successive title and until the other players can take responsibility Chelsea, still dogged by off-field rumour and innuendo, will remain under threat from more determined opponents.
Key player: Didier Drogba - With the defence uncharacteristically leaky Chelsea will need all the Ivory Coast striker's goals to keep pace with United and that may not be enough.
Finish: Third
Liverpool
Key fixtures: Everton (h), Newcastle (a), Manchester United (h), Arsenal (h), Reading (a), Portsmouth (a).
Chances: Confidence is high after the victory over Chelsea and currently the Premiership's form team but the team will need to maintain that to stand any chance of overhauling United. Reeling in Chelsea remains their target.
Key player: With Steven Gerrard getting better with every game having been restored to central midfield he is the man to whom Liverpool will look to sustain their challenge.
Finish: Second
Arsenal
Key fixtures: Everton (a), Liverpool (a), Bolton (h), Tottenham (a), Chelsea (h), Portsmouth (a).
Chances: Beginning to play like the Arsenal of old and with Thierry Henry back to full fitness they have the talent to mount a late charge. However, with the Gunners still involved on four fronts their squad may be stretched to the limit - especially after losing Robin van Persie with a broken foot.
Key player: Thierry Henry - The striker is still the best in the Premiership and the Gunners will look to their club captain's experience to lead them through a busy last few months of the season.
Finish: Fourth
It's all so simple! I think I'm going to become a football manager! Yes!
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