Manchester City are the Premier League champions 2014

Position	Team	Played	GoalDifference	Points
1	Man City	38	65	86
2	Liverpool	38	51	84
3	Chelsea	38	44	82
4	Arsenal	38	27	79
5	Everton	38	22	72
6	Tottenham	38	4	69
7	Man Utd	38	21	64
8	Southampton	38	8	56
9	Stoke	38	-7	50
10	Newcastle	38	-16	49
11	Crystal Palace	38	-15	45
12	Swansea	38	0	42
13	West Ham	38	-11	40
14	Sunderland	38	-19	38
15	Aston Villa	38	-22	38
16	Hull	38	-15	37
17	West Brom	38	-16	36
18	Norwich	38	-34	33
19	Fulham	38	-45	32
20	Cardiff	38	-42	30

PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2013/2014  -  

MANCHESTER CITY.

RELAGATED  -  

NORWICH, FULHAM, CARDIFF CITY.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE  -  

MAN CITY, LIVERPOOL, CHELSEA, ARSENAL.

EUROPA LEAGUE  -  

EVERTON, TOTTENHAM.

WHAT A SEASON, A BIG THANKS TO EVERY PERSON INVOLVED.

Imiges of the season to come..........  And our dream team of 2013/2014........

THE FINAL DAY IS HERE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!

Right let's get straight to the point.........

Top of the table looks like this as it stands;        
  

Pos ition	Team	P layed	G/D oalDifference	PTS oints
1	Man City	37	63	83
2	Liverpool	37	50	81
3	Chelsea	37	43	79

Todays fixtures for the above 3 are;

  Man City  -  West Ham               

Liverpool  -  Newcastle             

                                                               Cardiff  -  Chelsea 

Now we all know Chelsea are not going to win the title this season, but they could finish 2nd.

So lets concentrate on Man City and Liverpool.

OK so these are the facts;

Man City take on West Ham today and need to win in order to take the title to the blue side of Manchester.

Liverpool take on the magpies and need to win and hope that West Ham do them a favour by beating City.

Now the other option thats still on the cards, is if City draw and Liverpool win by 13+ goals (depending on how many goals are scored between Man City vs West Ham) then Liverpool will take the title back to Anfield.

However many can't see Man City losing or drawing and Liverpool beating Newcastle by at least 13+ goals, but the way the season has gone so far I wouldn't mind putting a few quid on the odds of this happening.

So the above is what, needs to be done today by the title chasers Man City and Liverpool.

What a season!

Bring on 3pm today, we can not wait!!

The Race For The Title

1	The League table... Man City	36	59	80
2	Liverpool	36	50	80
3	Chelsea	36	43	78
4	Arsenal	36	24	73
5	Everton	37	20	69
6	Tottenham	37	1	66
7	Man Utd	36	19	60
8	Southampton	37	8	55
9	Newcastle	37	-15	49
10	Stoke	37	-8	47
11	Crystal Palace	36	-15	43
12	West Ham	37	-9	40
13	Swansea	37	-2	39
14	Aston Villa	36	-15	38
15	Hull	36	-11	37
16	West Brom	35	-12	36
17	Sunderland	36	-19	35
18	Norwich	36	-32	32
19	Fulham	37	-45	31
20	Cardiff	37	-41	30

Race for the title...

Well as we look at the table it's a three horse race. Well in all honesty it's been a three horse race for sometime now.

So we have Man City, leading the pack as it stands by goal difference. And many, people said all along it could come down to goal difference, and we all can see why.

With Man City currently on +59, scoring 96 goals and conceding 37 goals along the way they lead the pack by +9 goal difference, with only two games remaining. 

And with City scoring 96 goals this term, the odds on them to not score in the final two games would be pathetic.... 

Another thing although Liverpool also have 96 goals this term, and how good they have been going forward (for me the best in the league this year) I can't see City not scoring against Villa or West Ham nor do I see Liverpool over turning the +9 goal difference with only two games remaining and City still to play two. It's a massive task for any team to do what Liverpool will need to do at this point. 

However should City slip up against Villa or Westham......Well thats another story in it's self.

For me City although have scored 96 goals are still missing something... Going forward I think they need to strengthen there centre midfield. Yaya Toure is one of my favorite CM at the mo and i'm sure he will be in our best 11 PREM TEAM of the year, but without him, the midfield just isn't no where near the level of what their value suggests.....

We are going from the neutrals point of view here and are going to predict Man City to finish 2nd.

So now on to the Red side of things.....

Liverpool have been in fine form this term with some pure magical displays. The evolution of Raheem Sterling, Henderson and Flanagan have been a real eye opener to many of what Brenden Rogers is capable of.  Oh I also forgot to mention the captain's new role of which Rogers assigned to the talismanic Steven Gerrard.

So where has it gone wrong for Liverpool? Well it's quite obvious the defence. Liverpool have leaked 46 goals this term as apposed to City's 37. Many have said well it's the way Liverpool play, attack, press, attack, press and this leaves gaps between midfield and defence, but I disagree.

I think it's down to a few of the players and the lack of depth Liverpool currently have. Lucas has been a really big player for Liverpool the past few years, however he has been hit with injuries and hasn't been able to get going yet due to lack of fitness and games. Obviously he would of helped with the goals against. 

Lets look at the defence, Flanno has been exceptional and this is a massive statement but 'it seems as though he's Jamie Carragher all over again'.

Then there's the CB's. Well Agger has suffered this season with injury, and with Kolo Toure and Sakho as his replacements, you can see a major weakness.

So two games left for the reds, a real tricky game against Crystal Palace away and then home to Newcastle.

Can they pick up the 6 points? yes.... can they get over the goal difference deficit? not likely.... So I think it's fair to say, Liverpool will be hoping City slip up either against Villa or Westham.

We predict Liverpool to finish 1st and win the league.

And finally, Jose's Chelsea......

Jose might have said the title isn't Chelsea's as they have 'no chance' but I disagree.

Two games remaining, two point behind City and Liverpool. Chelsea have so much to play for.

Their defining game was the 2-0 win at Anfield and now Chelsea are right back in it.

Chelsea haven't really set the premier league alight and nor have been a power house as so many people suggested. I have found Chelsea way below par at times and have been lucky with so many decisions in all honesty.

The games they have lost this season, many would have put Chelsea as massive favorites when filling in their accumulators on the weekend but they have failed to really get their grips with a lot of games, and I know Jose feels this as well.

There is so much to talk about with regards to Chelsea, but there always is plenty to talk about any team if Jose is manager, so I will cut to the chase....

Chelsea's two remaining games are Norwich and Cardiff. So 6 points are more than capable, although Norwich will be a tough one.

The blues goal difference is irreverent really as they are so far behind City and Liverpool with +43. So should City slip up and Liverpool have a slip, Chelsea are top. And it may seem to a lot of people, that it's unlikely, it's worth remembering football is a funny old game and anything can happen.

Chelsea have had weakness's up front this year, with under par Torres, not at his best Eto and the bench warmer for most of the season Demba Ba failing to get a good run of games up until late, we can all see Chelsea's big weakness this term.

I feel they must look into bringing Lukaku back in the summer, sell Torres, and really spend on a proven goal scorer if they are to progress further.

Even though I said anything can happen in football 'of which it can' we see Chelsea finishing 3rd.

We Would Like To Add;

What a season so far. Plenty of good games, great goals and cliff hangers..... Long may it continue and we footballcrazybaby would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the premier league this season, it has been awesome !!!!!

MORE TO COME PPS.........

Respect For 96!!!

The Hillsborough memorial in pictures;

The Liverpool players, paying their respect.

Memoriam wall and many thoughts and prayers.

The famous shankly gates dressed with scarfs.

Liverpool fans show their unity and support.

A memorial stone dedicated to those who lost their lives and lost ones.

Fans on route to the memorial service have 96 printed on their shirts.

Liverpool players, past and present at memorial service today.

And last but not least, the KOP.

We at footballcrazybaby would like to send our prayers and best wishes to all.

We would also like to add that with all the above in mind, it doesn't matter what football team you support, respect is there from everyone.

So we would just like to say

 96 'You Will Never Walk Alone' 96

HULL SHOW CHARACTER TO REACH THE FA CUP FINAL

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Sagbo 42′Fryatt 49′Huddlestone 54′Quinn 67′Meyler 90′

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Baxter 19′Scougall 44′Murphy 90′

• FT 90 +4
• HT 1-2

By Gary RoseBBC Sport at Wembley

Hull City reached the FA Cup final for the first time in their history after they staged a second-half fightback to defeat a spirited Sheffield United in a pulsating semi-final.

The Blades took the lead when Jose Baxter stabbed in, and although Hull levelled through Yannick Sagbo's close-range finish, Stefan Scougall smashed in to restore Nigel Clough's side's lead.

Hull turned the game around early in the second half when substitute Matt Fryatt swept in and Tom Huddlestone scored a classy solo effort before Stephen Quinn headed home.

Jamie Murphy's late strike set up a tense finale but David Meyler sealed the win with a composed finish in injury time.

The result means Hull will return to Wembley on 17 May to play Arsenal in the final.

For 45 minutes, Steve Bruce's side had looked as though they were on course to suffer a shock as the League One Blades twice seized the lead.

But ultimately Bruce's tactical nous paid dividends, with his second-half substitutions transforming the game.

Semi-final facts

• Hull City had only once previously reached the FA Cup semi-final, where they lost after a replay to Arsenal in 1930.

• Sheffield United have lost their last five FA Cup semi-finals (against Leicester in 1961, Sheffield Wednesday 1993, Newcastle United 1998, Arsenal 2003 and now Hull)

• Sheffield United became the ninth club from outside the top two divisions to reach the last four - none has reached the final.

The defeat denied Clough the chance to at least replicate the achievement of his father Brian, who had guided Nottingham Forest to the 1991 FA Cup final, where they were beaten by Tottenham.

But he will undoubtedly be proud of his players' efforts as they showed they were not overawed by Premier League opposition.

United took the game to their opponents from the outset as they hassled and harried the Hull defence, looking for a moment to catch out their higher-division opposition.

That arrived midway through the first half when the ball found its way to John Brayford on the right and the defender crossed low towards the near post where Baxter stuck out a boot to poke the ball beyond Steve Harper and send the Blades' fans wild.

Without cup-tied strike duo Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long, Hull looked toothless in attack and United had little trouble dealing with long balls aimed at Sagbo.

But when the Premier League side finally tried to attack with the ball on the ground, it resulted in an equaliser.

Jake Livermore threaded a fine ball through the defence to give Sagbo time and space to smash a shot into the roof of the net.

For a few moments, it seemed that strike would signal the beginning of the end of United's FA Cup dream but they showed superb spirit to respond immediately, this time Murphy crossing low for Scougall, arriving late into the box, to make no mistake with a ferocious finish.

David Meyler's injury-time goal seals Hull City's place in the FA Cup final

Bruce responded to his side's poor first-half display by bringing on Fryatt and Sone Aluko for George Boyd and Maynor Figueroa and the changes had an immediate effect as Hull quickly scored twice to stage a remarkable turn-around.

First, James Chester poked the ball to Fryatt inside the area following a corner and the United defenders could not react quickly enough to prevent the striker from sweeping in from four yards.

Bruce, conscious of the fact his side had switched off immediately after their first goal, urged his players to push on straight from the restart and within a matter of minutes Hull took the lead.

This time, Huddlestone raced into the area after playing a one-two with Meyler before clipping the ball confidently beyond the reach of Mark Howard.

By now Hull were firmly in control as Huddlestone's fierce's low drive forced Blades keeper Mark Howard to gather at the second attempt before Meyler headed wide.

Bruce made his third and final change midway through the half and once again it paid dividends as Quinn headed in from Livermore's ball just minutes after coming on against his former club.

That looked to have knocked the fight out of the Blades but there was still time for late drama as Murphy pounced on a loose ball to volley in.

That briefly gave Clough's side hope but moments later Meyler finally ended their giant-killing run when he raced on to Ahmed Elmohamady's through-ball to finish.

LINEUP, BOOKINGS (1) & SUBSTITUTIONS (6)

Hull City

• 22 Harper
• 02 Rosenior
• 03 Figueroa (Aluko - 45' )
• 08 Huddlestone
• 05 Chester
• 06 Davies
• 27 Elmohamady
• 07 Meyler Booked
• 20 Sagbo (Quinn - 64' )
• 14 Livermore
• 17 Boyd (Fryatt - 45' )

Substitutes

• 04 Bruce
• 10 Koren
• 12 Fryatt
• 16 Jakupovic
• 23 Faye
• 24 Aluko
• 29 Quinn

Sheffield United

• 01 Howard
• 04 Brayford
• 03 Harris (Hill - 94' )
• 17 Coady
• 05 Maguire
• 15 Collins
• 07 Flynn
• 08 Doyle
• 11 Baxter (Davies - 83' )
• 21 Scougall (Porter - 83' )
• 23 Murphy

Substitutes

• 06 Hill
• 09 Porter
• 14 McGinn
• 22 Davies
• 25 Long
• 28 Freeman
• 32 Kennedy

Ref: Andre Marriner

Att: 71,820

Above article courtesy of www.bbc.co.uk