barclay's premier league
A few weeks ago, Chelsea looked like it had no chance at obtaining second place in the English Premier League. That result is now a major possibility with Chelsea just six points behind second place with a game in hand.
A few days ago, news broke that Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez had entered the pursuit of Barcelona striker David Villa. The news was surprising because many believed that Chelsea's prime target was Radamel Falcao.
Real Madrid has been in the rumor mill for the upcoming January transfer window and it seems that Los Merengues are looking to lure in a big fish.
It seems that January 2013 will be a busy month for Manchester United. Rumors indicate that Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in moving his keeper David De Gea to Real Madrid and is also interested in reacquiring Cristiano Ronaldo. While most of these rumors are mere speculation, it seems that one rumor might actually have some substance.
Manchester City continues to have a dreadful fall season.
Arsenal is well-rested and has a chance to jump back into the top five in the table when they take on struggling Newcastle United.
Manchester United's defense continues to look questionable, but there is no doubt about the team's offensive depth.
A few days ago, Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez was reported as being ready to offer 12 million euros for Barcelona striker David Villa. Now it seems that he has intense competition from another contender in the English league.
Chelsea has not played a premier league match in two weeks and has lost some position in the standings.
Manchester United drew a tough matchup in the Champions League, but the team is still in solid form atop the English Premier League.
Arsenal received some bad news on Thursday when they learned that Bayern Munich is their next opponent in the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester City only has one loss all season, but it is that one match that has them a full six points behind first place and in serious peril of retaining the English Premier League championship.
Arsenal broke a three game winless streak last week when they defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-0. Now they have a chance to make a major leap in the standings when they take on Reading in a Monday afternoon premier league match.
West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion have a chance to make up ground on third place Chelsea when the two sides meet on Sunday morning.
Tottenham Hotspur has a prime opportunity to jump into a tie for third place when the host Swansea City on Sunday.
