So the men in blue have made it to the final of the FA Cup 2010. Providing them with the opposition could be either Spurs or Portsmouth. I've got my money on a London derby, with all due respect to Pompey that is. But I don't suppose all the turmoil would in any way help press their chances for a second FA Cup final appearance in two years.
Barely recovered from the horrors of the 7-1 demolition job at Stamford Bridge, Aston Villa were cruelly dealt with another blow. Barring a few promising spells and a denied penaltly, they had to leave Wembley in tatters yet again with Martin O'Neill picking up the pieces. Perhaps he could revisit Richard Dunne's shocking excuse for a clearance that led to the first goal.
Chelsea have been galvanised ever since their premature Champions League exit last month. While that raised many eyebrows across the Bridge, it also chartered their course for a double this season. With the wheels coming off Manchester United and Arsenal down to their bare bones following injuries to key players, it's set up nicely for Carlo Ancelotti and Chelsea.
It's not been the best of seasons for English clubs. For those who won't be laying their hands on any silverware, the stakes might need to be raised. Liverpool have admitted a massive overhaul is imminent. Likewise with Pompey, although on a scale several grades lower. Arsenal may finally decide to loosen the purse strings and invest in a new breed of proven talent.
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