In recent weeks however it looked as if things wouldn’t be decided so easily. Arsenal did their best “what could have been” impression by beating Manchester United with ridiculous ease. The way in which Arsenal were triumphant was a shame to see really. This was a season where everyone expected Arsenal to have a realistic chance at winning the league and they did their best to maintain their heightened chances, only to crumble dramatically.
Around the turn of the year results, and crucially home form, started improving. No-one really knew why. Could it be that the enforced break due to the weather meant the players were fresher? Could it be Widdrington’s departure?
Hierarchy at Villa have resigned to losing the England International reports the Guardian, but with United not able to guarantee first team football, it appears Fergie may miss out on the former Watford man who could leave for a reported £15million.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to axe as many as 7 key players this summer, as the Emirates boss looks set to freshen up his squad. This will be the sixth season without any domestic trophy for the Gunners and Wenger is looking to sell fringe players in order to generate funds for summer targets.
Arsene is set to take advantage of unsettle Bernabeu striker Karim Benzema.
It’s been well documented that Liverpool has placed a left back at the top of their wish list this summer and Liverpool are closing in on Arsenal full back Gael Clichy reports Caught Offside.
Real Madrid boss Joes Mourinho has placed Carlos Tevez at the top of his wish list this summer reports the Mirror.
So as the season comes to an end it’s time to look back at what could be described as a defining season in Southend’s recent history.