Forget The Final, We Have A League To Win

12 May 09 by Christopher Hurley

Whilst Manchester United have booked their place in this season’s Champions League Final; now is not the time to think about it. United meet Barcelona in Rome on 27th May in a bid to become the first team to successfully defend the trophy.

But before any of that, there is the little matter of a third successive Premier League title. United’s 18th top flight league title – the one that equals Liverpool’s record. If we win it, you’d bet on us reaching 19 before them – I can’t wait.

The 2- 0 win over City at the weekend pushed United to within four points of the title and Patrice Evra admits the team’s focus is now firmly fixed on Premier League glory.

“The win against City was very important for the team because, to play after the European Cup semi-final against Arsenal was not an easy situation.

“All that mattered was the three points so, we are very happy to have collected them.

“We were well aware Liverpool had gone top again on Saturday, so we did our job very well.

“But now we have the game at Wigan on Wednesday and, if we win that one, maybe we can smell the title.

“We are nearly there, but the job is not finished yet. We have a Champ ions League final to look forward to, but we have to put that to the back of our minds and concentrate on the league.”

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Well said, a win tomorrow and a win against the babies of arsenal in the weekend will make us champions again, leaving the final match just a formality. But the players must respond and give us fans two great matches in 3 days interval, and thus leave the scousers crying
So I hope Ronaldo gets over that trantrum he did on sunday, plays more focused and takes the step towards being the top goal scorer once again this season, and help united achieve this 18th title.