
FOOTBALL – PREMIERSHIP 2008-09 SEASON PREVIEW The race for the Premiership title is likely to be lead by reigning champions and 2007-08 Champions’ League winners Manchester United. They are likely to be hotly pursued by Chelsea, last season’s runners-up in both competitions. Although on last season’s form they seem unlikely to challenge the top two for the title, neither Arsenal nor Liverpool can be dismissed from the title race. Certainly they must be well-fancied to challenge for the remaining two Champion’s League qualifying positions, at the very least. Contenders for the remaining European place, in the UEFA Cup are more [...]