FA Cup - Finalized
In the coming weeks lots of folks will be talking about the Dream Final taking place at the new Wembley on May 19. Yes, Chelsea and Manchester United will be meeting to determine the winner of the FA Cup, and possibly again the Champions League final. Oh, and they have a little domestic league match coming up at Stamford Bridge that could go a long way to deciding the EPL champion. For the neutrals, this will be without question one of the most entertaining fights to watch as the sides we root for play meaningless matches to finish out the season (Liverpool fans not included).
But one man is dreading the prospect of Chelsea v. Manchester United in the Champions League and FA Cup finals. That man is Alex Ferguson. Indeed, Sir Alex wanted to avoid Chelsea in the FA Cup final at all costs and he is certainly the biggest Liverpool fan on the planet right now. Consider this: What if Manchester United do not lose another league match for the rest of the season other than at Chelsea, and Chelsea manage to win out? They would finished level on points but win the league on goal difference. Consider this: Chelsea defeat Manchester United in the FA Cup Final and either win the Champions League final by beating AC Milan or Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho would never allow Sir Alex to claim Manchester United are the best side in England. Far from it, Mourinho would probably go so far as to claim Chelsea are the true champions of England and declare the goal difference decider to be rubbish. If you think that is crazy, read some of The Special One's recent quotes regarding the '05 semi-final against Liverpool at Anfield. He still refuses to acknowledge defeat so it is not out of the question that he would refuse to acknowledge a Manchester United title if he guides Chelsea to finish on level points.
Now I fully realize the respect Mourinho has for Sir Alex. However, with the rumours swirling that he is about to be sacked regardless of how many trophies Chelsea bags, he won't go without protest that he was at the helm of one of the most historic seasons in English football. And he won't let the prospect of the noise he creates damaging his relationship with Sir Alex deter him.
There will be plenty of scenarios and predictions thrown about in the coming weeks. But were Chelsea to manage to top Manchester United in trophy hauls this season it would be a disaster for Ferguson. To lose to Chelsea at Wembley will be devastating to United and their fans. To lose to Chelsea in a Champions League final, or not even make it to the final to face them would be doubly devastating. However, to finish on level points or 2nd place in the EPL would be the end of the road for Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
But one man is dreading the prospect of Chelsea v. Manchester United in the Champions League and FA Cup finals. That man is Alex Ferguson. Indeed, Sir Alex wanted to avoid Chelsea in the FA Cup final at all costs and he is certainly the biggest Liverpool fan on the planet right now. Consider this: What if Manchester United do not lose another league match for the rest of the season other than at Chelsea, and Chelsea manage to win out? They would finished level on points but win the league on goal difference. Consider this: Chelsea defeat Manchester United in the FA Cup Final and either win the Champions League final by beating AC Milan or Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho would never allow Sir Alex to claim Manchester United are the best side in England. Far from it, Mourinho would probably go so far as to claim Chelsea are the true champions of England and declare the goal difference decider to be rubbish. If you think that is crazy, read some of The Special One's recent quotes regarding the '05 semi-final against Liverpool at Anfield. He still refuses to acknowledge defeat so it is not out of the question that he would refuse to acknowledge a Manchester United title if he guides Chelsea to finish on level points.
Now I fully realize the respect Mourinho has for Sir Alex. However, with the rumours swirling that he is about to be sacked regardless of how many trophies Chelsea bags, he won't go without protest that he was at the helm of one of the most historic seasons in English football. And he won't let the prospect of the noise he creates damaging his relationship with Sir Alex deter him.
There will be plenty of scenarios and predictions thrown about in the coming weeks. But were Chelsea to manage to top Manchester United in trophy hauls this season it would be a disaster for Ferguson. To lose to Chelsea at Wembley will be devastating to United and their fans. To lose to Chelsea in a Champions League final, or not even make it to the final to face them would be doubly devastating. However, to finish on level points or 2nd place in the EPL would be the end of the road for Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
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