Sunday, November 23, 2008

United Miss out on an opportunity to move up the premiere league table


Manchester United missed a golden opportunity to move up the Premiere League table after a goalless draw aginst Aston Villa at Villa Park. The reigning champions were sitting in 3rd place, 8 points back of the leaders Chelsea and Liverpool who currently share first place.

The stage was set, earlier in the day both Chelsea and Liverpool matches ended in draws against Newcastle and Fulham respectively. Manchester United was hoping to cut the deficit to six points, however an in form Aston Villa team led by Agbonlahor stood in the way of that goal, and climbed into fourth place ahead of Arsenal who lost their second consecutive game after a loss to Manchester City.

Because of the Draw, Manchester United remains in 3rd place, 8 points back of the leaders, with Aston Villa and Arsenal rounding off the top 5.

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