It looks like Chelsea have caught the common cold sickness from fellow top 4 strugglers Arsenal and Liverpool. They can't seem to win games they are expected to win. When they do, it's by the odd goal. When they lose, it's not for lack of trying. These are all symptoms currently been experienced by Arsenal and Liverpool. One thing for sure, it will make for an exciting fourth place finish battle.
The ugly Fantastic American
In all the years he's been in the English Premier League, one player has consistently punched above his weight. He's USA's Clint Dempsey.
Dempsey epitomizes what the world likes about Americans - determined; gutsy; relentless; fearless and disciplined. This underrated, under-utilized attacking midfielder/striker deserves to be plying his trade in the top 6 clubs in the English league.
The fact that he is not on the Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City radar is a disgrace. By the way, he just scored a hat trick against Newcastle United in today's game. See what I mean?
MLS Impact
Speaking of Americans, say what you wish about USA's Major League Soccer standards and schedule, but it seems like it plays well into the hands of the January transfer window. EPL clubs are able to secure players on cheap 2-month loans, to help provide respite to teams' fatigued squads.
Make no mistake about it, they are not there to make up the numbers either. In Landon Donovan's first game, he provided a pin point throw ball for Victor Anichebe's equalizer against Aston Villa.
The MLS deserves more credit than they are getting.
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