Why Manchester United Will Win the EPL, Part 1

 
  After Manchester United’s 3-0 win over and Fulham and Arsenal’s last-gasp 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, the lead at the top of the table has been reduced to just one point with ten games to play. Arsene Wenger has admitted that the momentum is with United although he still believes his team is favorite, while Alex Ferguson has said that it “should be a fantastic run-in.”  The bookies are also backing the Red Devils. Let’s take a look at the two teams and ask which is more likely to finish on top.  Let's also compare defensive and attacking strengths ,factoring in depth of squad and experience.  Defense Arsenal should be worried.  Saturday was not the first time Philippe Senderos has been manhandled—just ask Didier Drogba.  He was outpaced and muscled by Gabriel Agbonlahor and Marlon Harewood, and replaced with ten minutes remaining. Regular starting central defender Kolo Toure has been out since the African Cup of ... [link]

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