CHAMPIONS GRINDING IT OUT

Manchester United's 2-1 win over the old enemy Liverpool was even more signficant with Fergies mate Big Sam making sure his Blackburn Rovers held Chelsea.Sir Alex Ferguson knows how to grind it out although he continues with his attractive football philosophy.The destiny of this year's Premier League title was in Chelsea's hands but Sam Allardyce did his old mate a huge favour at Ewood Park.Now its all in United's court and their home match  with Chelsea on April 3 becomes THE match of the season.It is sandwiched between United's Champions League quarter-final legs with Germans Bayern Munich.All season I have predicted that United would land a record fourth successive Premier League title and a record 19th overall.But I never figured Arsenal to be in their current position.On paper Arsenal have the easiest run-in.Tottenham and Manchester City are the highest placed opposition in their remaining seven fixtures.United's seven include Chelsea,Manchester City and Tottenham.Chelsea have eight more games with Aston Villa,United,Spurs and Liverpool in their list.Its a tight,great season that could well go down to the wire on May 9.