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Originally Posted by El Capitano Gatisto
Yeah, they have to follow and undoubtedly they will, but United were effectively behind in the title race from their first 5 matches, when they gave themselves a large gap to chase. There was little they could do about that with the injuries, Ferdinand's suspension etc. that afflicted the side.
Chelsea's record this season will be the best ever seen, probably, in terms of points and especially goals conceded. Three teams simply cannot have that kind of form in one season, and Chelsea will struggle to repeat it next year.
The delaying of the Chelsea trip to Old Trafford also was a big factor, because if it had taken place in January when United were in brilliant form and had a reasonable hope of catching Chelsea, it could have been a different story.
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I know Chelsea have been great this season but to be honest they are such a great side I honestly don't know that they will find it any more difficult next year. Effectively they've won this season without a world class striker at a canter. You can argue all you want about Gudjohnsen and Drogba being good but I don't think anyone (including Dazz) could call them World Class. If they had a Shevchenko or someone in that veinm and lets be honest they could afford them then next season could be just as comfortable. They have already said that they will improve the squad further with Geremi and Parker probably on the list of people out, add Gerard and a top class striker and how any team is going to touch them is beyond my reckoning.
And I think the injuries excuse is branded around too much by everyone. Even Chelsea have had their injuries this year so saying Man U lost it purely because of injury to RVN or whoever is akin to saying Arsenal lost it because they didn't have Gilberto or Campbell fit for long periods. Nice to say but at the end of the day even with them I doubt either Man U or Arsenal would have got close to Chelsea this season.
Also apart from the RVN and Saha what bad injuries have Man U had this season? This isn't a diss just I really can't remember
