Belated ManU-Chelsea Ramblings

The ManU-Chelsea match did not disappoint. Both teams went at it like heavyweight prizefighters trading blows.

Meanwhile, Arsenal got a badly needed 3 points over a Bolton team set up to defend. The Gunners outshot Bolton something like 14-2, but only found the net in the 84th minute thanks to a quick stab at the ball by Nick Bendtner (who had just come on the pitch), after a good set-up by RVP's cross.

According to Goal.com, while Arsene's tight-fisted ways may be angering Gooner Nation, Le Professeur is ensuring the club will avoid the financial crises that will afflict other EPL clubs.

Interesting tidbit:

and even Roman Abramovich, who has personally bankrolled Chelsea since
2003, is said to be contemplating the choice between selling his £200
million yacht or selling the Blues. Abramovich's losses on the Russian
stock exchange mean manager Luiz Felipe Scolari can’t splash out this
January, while 15 scouts have been sacked.

What a problem to have!