Sunday 13 May 2012

An Amazing Final Day of the Premier League

Can any other competition bring the immense excitement and ups and downs of the premier league.  The craziness of the season never more encapsulated by the last day with the title going down to the absolute wire and an amazing end to the season.  If you're still trying to digest like me, here's a quick wrap up of a hectic final day:

Man City v QPR
Well had everything, a QPR side that went from defensive to absolute-shut-up shop defense with 10 players in the box it seemed at stages.  A lucky goal from Zabeleta relieved the tension at the Etihad and with 80% of possession it looked as if Man City had no chance of losing.  Till a bad error from Lescott allowed Cisse to blast the equaliser.  Then Joey Barton got sent off, if the red card against Tevez was debatable his behaviour afterwards certainly wasn't.  Well played Carlos? Then completely against the run of play QPR went ahead.  Mancini tried everything Dzeko and Mario on, Toure's injury from earlier was looking to be a big loss.  Then a lovely cross in injury time from Silva sent in Dzeko for a perfect header.  Then the 38 million pound man Aguero smashed in the equaliser.  Cue the moment, cue the man, worth every cent.  Then raptures.

Man United v Sunderland

United did everything they needed to do, Rooney with header but the only surprise was that he and also United did not score more from a game that was over pretty early in piece.  Shattering to hear about the City result with the game over.  They were champions till the last 5 minutes of the league.

Arsenal v WBA

For awhile looked shaky there but Arsenal in the end deservedly finished third.  All those Wenger knockers from earlier in the season have gone quiet.  Hodgsons last game in charge the work he did with WBA should not be underrated.

Chelsea v Blackburn

No surprises here.  Good finish to the season for Di Matteo's possible last game in charge.  Blackburn, sad to see you go.

Everton v Newcastle

Newcastle have looked tired this last month, but that shouldn't detract from an excellent season.  Everton more to play for with the chance of finishing above Everton and on their budget was no mean feat.

Tottenham v Fulham

Tottenham did what they needed to do, now waiting on Chelsea in Champions League to see if they'll be back.

Swansea v Liverpool

/indicative of both their seasons really.  Swansea the surprise packets Liverpool disappointing.

Stoke v Bolton

Bolton have every right to be aggrieved. First goal was a foul on the keeper and that penalty?  QPR deserved to stay up but Bolton... this isn't the last you'll hear of this.

Norwich v Aston Villa

Norwich like Swansea impressive, Aston Villa have just done enough to survive.  Standard result.

Wigan v Wolves

Not the great relegation battle it could've been, will be great to see Wigan around for another season.


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