Barring a monumental collapse, Manchester United will go on and with the 2006-07 EPL title.  I think this might be Sir Alex Ferguson’s best coaching job since he took over the Red Devils.  On paper, this team is a top 6 team, but they should not be anywhere near the top of the table.  It just shows that money can’t buy an EPL title (just ask Jose Mourinho).

Ah yes, please, let’s talk about Chelsea.  They spent millions on “one of the best forwards in the world” Schevchenko.  Millions on one of the best midfielders in the world Ballack.  Millions on Kalou, basically traded for Ashley Cole.  Purchased SWP last year - and he doesn’t even play on a consistent basis (neither does Kalou for that matter).  I know they have had injuries - but this team’s “C” team could compete with most of the clubs in the world.  I love it that Mr. Know it all #1 (we will get to #’s 2 & 3 later), Jose Mourinho is being put in his place.  But he will still run his mouth through the media - I think that is all he knows how to do - because he obviously has not been able to handle adversity very well - if this team didn’t have Drogba - how far down in the table would they be.

How is Liverpool, in 3rd place at the moment, 19 points back of United? They should be in the middle of competing for the EPL title with the depth they have.  I know they aren’t as deep as Chelsea, but their bench could possibly go win the Champions League title.  Oh wait, their manager is Rafael “I will never start the same lineup twice, because chemistry means jack & I’m Mr. Know it all #2″ Benitez.  Heck, Rijkaard agrees with me. Even though they won’t win the EPL - I honestly believe if Benitez leaves this team alone - they will go on and win the Champions League title.

And the last of the 4 remaining “powerhouses” - Arsenal.  I am praying Bolton catches this team for 4th.  Arsene Wenger is Mr. Know it all #3.  How the heck do you not team up Henry with Theo “everyone will know my name by 08″ Walcott.  This 17 year old is sick, but only gets to play if Wenger is down to having to choose between Walcott or a big fat hooligan in the stands.  Idiot.  I really dislike this club because of Wenger, and especially the egotistical Thierry “ouch my groin, ouch my stomach” Henry. I love it that he is out for the year.  I swear if he breaks a nail he is out a month.  Come on Bolton!!

Now let’s go to the other extreme.  I completely understand why Watford and Charlton are near the bottom of the table and are facing relegation, but how in the heck is West Ham there?  And they aren’t just there - I swear they are trying to finish last.  If you don’t believe me, try and talk to any Tottenham player - you probably won’t be able to - because the Spurs are still laughing at West Ham and that monumental, sum it up in 5 minute season collapse last weekend.  This team has Zamora, Harewood and Tevez up top. Benayoun, Reo-Coker, Boa Morte & Bowyer in the middle.  Neill, the younger Ferdinand and American Jonathan Spector at the back.  This team should be at the very least near the middle of the back.  My vote for 2nd worst manager of the year in the EPL is Mourinho, but #1 has to go to Curbishley.  Alan was given the always deadly “vote of confidence” after the 4-0 drubbing from the hands of nearly relegated Charlton.

I would like to be able to sum this up and tell you we will have a heck of a finish in the final 9 or 10 games, but United has it pretty much wrapped up. Cristiano Ronaldo gets my vote for MVP.  I know many will say it should be Drogba, but to be challenging for the league lead in goals as a wing midfielder is unheard of.  ManU has overachieved at this point (and I am one of the biggest fans - heck my kid’s name is Rooney).  Saha & Rooney have been inconsistent - thank the Lord for a 3 month use of Larsson.  The midfield consists of Ronaldo (stud), the aging, but always smart (just ask Lille) Ryan Giggs, the overrated and aging Paul Scholes and the overhyped, overpaid, inconsistent and disappointing Carrick.  The back line has Neville - enough said.  Any team with this guy as a defender on it should be relegated - what a nightmare.  But Vidic and Ferdinand bale Neville out for his idiotic mistakes 99% of the time.  And the other wingback is either Evra, Silvestre or Heinze (why doesn’t this guy play more).  And the Red Devils keeper is the 100 pound and very overrated Van Der Sar.  How this team has produced 72 out of a possible 87 points is beyond me - but I am anxious to celebrate a 16th league Championship in the next month or two.

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