Squeaky bum time

Well United had one hand on the Premiership title. If only we had beaten Blackburn! In fairness, they were really up for it and I was happy to come away with a point in the end. So what does this mean for the title? It means United have a three point lead with 9 points to play for, including Chelsea (our nearest challengers) next away from home. In reality though, the fact that United have a superior goal difference means United can lose to Chelsea, win our last two games and still pick up the title, but lets not go there!  Hopefully we can get away with at least a draw on Sunday to make it really tough for Chelsea. As Middlesborough and Blackburn have shown, the matches against the so called lesser teams aren’t always a forgon conclusion. So we are going to be on the edge of our seats right until the last day.

To add to the drama, the Reds go to the Nou Camp on Wednesday to take on Barcelona in the Champions League Semi-Final, followed by the second leg at Old Trafford a week later. United have misfired in Europe since that great night in Barcelona in 1999 and there is a feeling that this could be our year. Make no mistake though, this is going to be tough. No matter what Barca’s league form is like and whatever problems are going on off the field. These are two great clubs that like to play fast, skillfull and attacking football. Whatever happens, its going to be a great contest.

Its been a long, hard and brilliant season so far for United. They have done really well but the next 10 days are crucial. One thing is for sure, I am in for a few nervy nights…