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Weekend In Football Perspective by AyoolaOmole: 8:29pm On May 01, 2017
St Totteringham's Day
This is the name given by Arsenal fans to the point in the season at which it is no longer mathematically possible for Tottenham to finish ahead of Arsenal. Spurs were finally able to echo "North London belongs to us" for the first time in 22 years as they bid the jinx farewell. It came as no surprise having won their last nine premier league matches emphatically, but more interestingly, it can be mathematically confirmed as early as matchday 34, thanks to Dele Ali, Harry Kane and Arsenal's lifeless display at a London Derby many presumed they would have approached earnestly. Mauricio Pochettino consistently plays down the significance of finishing above Gunners. "We have bigger things to worry about" but his celebration after Ali's goal betrays his words. It's Tottenham's most successful season ever, with 78 unprecedented points and 12 more to fight for. Arsenal may however end up the happier side, depending on how much they can make from open top four race and May 27 FA Cup final against Chelsea.
Title, Top 4 Race.
There is a reason why Chelsea fans and rival supporters (including spurs) seem to see Blues with the crown already: Chelsea look like Champions. Ronald Koeman gave a sufficient picture after Chelsea ensured his side would not complete Nine wins on a bounce at Goodison park. "We did a good job until Pedro put us behind but Chelsea know how to win games even when they are not playing at their highest level. They have quality and once they are ahead, they know how to kill the game. Chelsea on paper, have their run-in easier compared to Spurs who have to travel to West Ham (London Derby) and Old Trafford, but you cannot take anything for granted.
It remains uncertain what Manchester United's hopes of competing among top-tier European


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