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Originally Posted by Johnno
I’d tend to disagree with the article, it is the most exciting, or nerve-wracking, finale to a season in recent history. I’m surprised the comparisons to 1995 haven’t been mentioned when we needed to beat West Ham, but the actual scenario around that match was Blackburn were ahead on points and actually surprisingly lost which meant even if we had won and they had won, they still would have finished as Champions although them drawing and us finding that elusive goal against a resilient West Ham would have crowned us Champions for the third year running.
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I think the difference with 1968 was that few expected Liverpool to beat Blackburn, because it was thought they wouldn't be doing us any favours, had nothing really to play for and Blackburn were virtually the champs elect and would play as such. All wrong as it turned out. Our visit to WH was always going to be difficult. Therefore the odds on Blackburn winning the league were very good.
This time its on more of a knife edge although the odds are on us taking it. We cannot expect any favours from Wigan though - it should be a tough game. Chelsea don't necessarily have a straightforward game against Bolton either.