Chelsea Champions Of England 2009-10

Here in the Uk, Sky sports, the main sports network, had geared themselves up for what could have been the most dramatic finale to a season in the Permier League's rich history. The adverts depicted two horses racing neck and neck, one jockey cleverly wearing blue and the other cleverly wearing red, just in case some viewers were confused.

The horses jostled for position as they approached the final furlong. All very exciting stuff. The only issue was, the way it actually panned out was more reminiscent of Usain Bolt's blistering 100 metre win when he slowed up 10 metres before the line to look back at his oppostion struggling to keep up. When the pressure was on, he didnt just win the race, he did it in a way that no one expected.



Chelsea did the exact same yesterday as they routed Wigan 8-0, whilst their nearest contenders Man United could only manage a 4-0 win over Stoke. The table may say that Chelsea won the league by only one point but they seemed to have done so in 2nd gear for the last few weeks. Then, when the time came, the clutch went down and Chelsea went into overdrive. To win 8-0 is a feat in itself but when you remember that they have also put 7 past Stoke, Villa and Sunderland it makes it even more incredible. Chelsea are deserved Champions.

And so to United. Even a 4-0 victory yesterday could not hide the disappointment on the player's faces at handing over their Premier League crown to Carlo Ancelotti's men. It was interesting to see Alex Ferguson on the field at the end of the game addressing the crowd and delcaring the trophy 'will be back where it belongs next year.' A big statement but a stated that is expected none the less. While it is no consolation, United should be proud in the way they have pushed Chelsea all the way. In the wake of Ronaldo and Tevez leaving Old Trafford, everyone was quick to dismiss United's chances at retaining any silverware this season. Whilst they only have the Carling Cup to place in the trophy cabinet, they came very close to adding a Premier League title and possibly another Champions League title. One bad week in which they lost home and away to Bayern Munich and at home to Chelsea effectively cost them both trophies. Ferguson will know that there is no need for alarm bells, no need yet that is.

What Ferguson will be very well aware of, is the reliance United have placed on Wayne Rooney. Rooney has had his best season in a United shirt since joining from Everton and Ferguson knows that priority number one must be finding someone to help him. Without their danger man, United suddenly start to look a little lost. This raises the big question of Dimitar Berbatov and his future at Old Trafford. Many have been quick to say he will and must go. I am not one of those. Whilst i completely agree that his form has been indifferent to say the least, i am of the belief that he is a very talented player. So talented, on the basis of his efforts at Tottenham, that it has to show soon. I would give him another season and i believe Sir Alex will. We will surely see another striker and most likely a high profile name arriving at Old Trafford but we won't see Berbatov leaving.



So there we have it, the Premier League is over. New boys Birmingham and Wolves have survived and will be amongst the big boys again next season whilst Burnley head back down to the Championship with Hull and debt ridden Portsmouth. However 2009/10 belongs to West London and to Chelsea. Champions for the first time in three years and one game away from the first double in their History. You said you wanted to win trophies Fernando Torres, were you watching on Sunday....?