Is the League out of reach for Blues?

After 31 games played for the season, Manchester City now lead their nearest rivals Liverpool by 3 points and Chelsea by 4, but if this weekend was any indication, the championship is far from decided.

However, Chelsea last night missed the perfect opportunity to claw back within 1 point of City as they succummbed to a maserclass performance by Aston Villa, who clearly parked the bus all game and hit Chelsea on the counter to perfect effect. Villa in the end embarassed the Blues 3-0 in a major upset.

"We have lost this game everytime - everytime we have the opportunity to catch the leaders we drop points." SB spoke after the game.

"I said it before the game and here I am saying it again - you might as well give it to Man City now - call it - time of death."

A very negative SB showed his frustrations after the heavy defeat. But all is not lost - with City a tough run home, anything is still possible.

Rounding out the top 4 is Arsenal, who again take 4th spot over from Manchester United, who went down to a determined Blackburn over the weekend.

Can Man United come good under boss JM, after promising the fans a Top 2 finish thats looking dangerously more and more difficult week to week.

"I still believe we will finish Top 2." JM said on the Man United Website.
"We still have to play some big games as do our main rivals. It has been a disappointing year - but if we can still finish Top 2 and win our ultimate goal of Champions League - then this season is still a success."

Champions League Glory is what JM ultimately craves - having come so close last season when in charge of spanish giants Real Madrid.

 Mine - Chlesea three Luiz, Terry and Torres butt heads against Villa

Torres scoring problems continue

The problems with Fernando Torres is already well documented - but just for how long will SMB persevere with this player? And for that matter - how long can the old legs of Didier Drogba carry this team throughout the season.

This is the dilemma SMB faces now at Chelsea - oh how he must miss his old friend Messi about now.

Fernando Torres can still hear the laughter

Great Start to the Season

It's proving a great start to the season for the Premier Leagues big guns, in particular the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.

Both with new, ex-La Liga bosses, have started the season off very strong - Man Utd in particular scoring 3 goals in each of these first 2 games - and the latest a victory against strong opposition in Tottenham.

"We ae not getting carried away - unlike our friends at Chelsea."
"It's a long season and it will be tough - we have Arsenal next and thats where our focus is at this stage."

Chelsea win Community Cup

Chelsea have drawn first blood in the battle against Premier League rivals Manchester United by taking out the traditional pre-season charity shield - better known as the Community Cup, in Wembly.

Chelsea dominated the early exchanges, in particluar their big black striker Didier Drogba proved unstoppable as he hit 3 goals from 3 shots all within the first 30 minutes to virtually seal the game before half time for the blues.

Man United, under the guidance of new boss, JM, showed some fight back and brought the game back with one goal late in the 2nd half, the game was again put to bed with a Ramires scrambbling ping pong goal in the final minutes.

United can count themselves unlucky in this one - with the final ball proving their undoing today and not mention coming up against a Drogba in fine form.

In his first outing as Chelsea manager, SMB, was surprisingly getting rather carried away with his team's performance.

"How good was that - it's easy." He said after the game.

Chelsea fans hope these words don't come back to bite him later in the season.

Man U to meet Chelsea in Communty Shield

This year’s English Season will start with the traditional curtain raiser, The Community Shield which will be contested between usual suspects Manchester United and Chelsea. 

To heat things up even more, this will be the first time old foes JM and SB will face off with their new clubs, JM having recently taken charge of United, while SB has taken the reins at struggling Chelsea.

Most pundits are reserving judgement on both managers until they see what both have to offer with their new teams. It is without doubt both have had fantastic careers thus far, but this is a whole new ball game in England.

BREAKING NEWS: SB is new manager of Chelsea FC

In late breaking news from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC have announced the signing of former Barcelona Boss SB as their new Manager for the upcoming season.

No word yet whether the deal is more than one season based as SB has preferred in the past, or if it is more long term.

A statement from SB earlier today;

"I have stood down as FC Barcelona manager to pursue my managerial career in being the best manager in not just Spain but in England. I am expecting to bring trophies to Stamford Bridge and set a legacy in my career that the football world will never forget. Blue is the colour."

No doubt he has his work cut out for him this coming season. However finally we will see if this man can truly coach, or was he simply blessed with a brilliant team in Barcelona. Time will tell.

Chelsea announce the signing of SB with much anticipation today at the Bridge

BREAKING NEWS: JM is new manager of Manchester United

In news announced overnight in Manchester, the worlds worst kept secret has finally been confirmed with JM confirming he has agreed to a three year contract with Manchester United starting next season.

Official statement from JM;
"I am extremely excited to begin this new challenge and journey in the city of Manchester. With such a legacy left by the previous management, I am confident I can continue the fine winning culture and lift plenty of trophies in the years to come."

"I have had many fine seasons at Real Madrid, and today for me is very emotional. I will miss the players and the fans very much and as such feel I would love to return some day.  I have discussed the possibility of returning in the future as I definitely feel I have much unfinished business here. The door - I am told - is always open. I wish them every success in the future."

  JM takes a walk around Old Trafford today accompanied by one of his assistants