Having whittled Chelsea's massive 15 point lead to a mere 7 points, man utd fans like myself and not to mention a certain mr bates would be following the final stretch of this season with a bated breathe, if you would excuse the pun....

So today's match between united and the arses might no longer be the top of the table match it used to be a couple a years back, although we have to win this match if we are to have any chance at all for a shot at the title.

And if we have another scintillating performance from saha, rooney and nistelrooy, that just might just be possible, although i won't be putting my money where my mouth is.