Premiership Season begins to take shape

With the snow starting to disappear and more fixtures being played, particularly in the Premiership, things look to be taking shape at the top the league with three of the big four looking in contention for the biggest domestic prize.

Chelsea destruction of Sunderland kept them at the top and it seems they may well be able to cope without their African team mates with Belletti taking the midfield holding roll well. Whether they can play that same way on their travels remains one of the biggest questions, and when their team mates do return from the African Cup of Nations, whether any tiredness will show at the business end of the season.

Manchester United received a tough test by Burnley under the new management of Brian Laws but were able to come into their own in the second half picking up three goals with a fantastic performance from Dimitar Berbatov. United who had just returned from a mini break in some warm weather will be wanting to push on, as injured players begin to return to the squad and will want to string a good number of wins together to put some pressure on Chelsea.

Arsenal remain the dark horses yet creep up on teams when it is least expected. Their ability to make games look easy, including that against Bolton on Sunday, means they are within biting distance of Chelsea. With latest signing Sol Campbell now back in London, they will be expecting to keep within striking distance in the hope of winning their first trophy in four years.

The best online bookmakers currently have Chelsea as 8/11, United at 11/4 and North London club Arsenal a worthy 3/1.

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