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Chelsea and Liverpool lead the way

August 24, 2008

Everyone has played twice now this season (bar Manchester United and Portsmouth, but they can’t effect the top spots) and it’s Chelsea and Liverpool who lead the way with six points each from a possible six.

What both teams have in common is that neither has looked very impressive so far, Chelsea’s 4-0 demolition of Pompy aside. Liverpool struggled to beat Sunderland 1-0 last weekend and then yesterday had to come behind and rely on captain fantastic Steven Gerrard to save them in stoppage time. Chelsea meanwhile looked very ordinary against Wigan today and thanks again to new signing Deco were able to steal a 1-0 away win.

Even at this early stage of the season, this signals very good news for both Chelsea and Liverpool, as winning when you’re playing badly is the key to success. Liverpool especially have been troubled in the past by putting on great performances, dominating games and not turning their possession into goals and points. More than one occasion in the last few years have Liverpool completely outplayed Manchester United at Anfield, only for the reigning champions to snatch a 1-0 win.

With United themselves stalling at home against Newcastle and Arsenal losing to Fulham, the league title looks to have some real competition this season.

Perhaps even Newcastle themselves, who occupy fifth spot right now and ground out a win while playing badly yesterday against Bolton, thanks to Michael Owen’s late winner.

The game is on, it seems.

Written by Roy · Filed Under Chelsea, Liverpool 


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