Ballack - Two horse race

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Mirror

Liverpool and Arsenal will not win league this year, says Chelsea star Michael Ballack

Michael Ballack has written off Arsenal's title hopes - but believes Liverpool also have no chance.

The Chelsea midfielder's view on the Gunners is no surprise given they have already lost five times in the Premier League.

But Liverpool are second to leaders Chelsea only on goal difference. Ballack said: "Everyone speaks about the Big Four but I think it's still just about Chelsea and Manchester United.

"Arsenal are already behind which makes it very difficult for them. Liverpool are very good at the moment but for me they're a club for the Champions League."

I've always considered Manu more of a threat to our title ambitions this season. Arsenal are as good as dead and Liverpool have been more than lucky getting vital decisions go their way from day 1. Their luck will run out and we need to be there to take advantage of it. We had a chance last week and blew it.

You dont get many chances like that in a season when all those around you fail to get 3 points.

[Kez 2,727]

I agree with Ballack, Liverpool will never be consistent enough to win the league, their form is based on luck.

Arsenal are just poo.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

How do we know that though? I think Liverpool look the real deal this season. Why? Because they've matched us point for point. It doesn't matter if they've had more luck. The fact of the matter is if you are at the top end of the table and you have things going your way, you are a good bet for the title.

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How do we know that though? I think Liverpool look the real deal this season. Why? Because they've matched us point for point. It doesn't matter if they've had more luck. The fact of the matter is if you are at the top end of the table and you have things going your way, you are a good bet for the title.

Secret scouser...secret scouser....ooooo oooooo

[Kez 2,727]

Omg BL go wash your mouth out

[coco 1]

comments like that from M.B. can sometimes can come back to bite you,hopefully not this time. i think it will be between us man ure and liverpool with us coming out on top of course lol

[Steve 10,227]

i personally cant see liverpool holding onto this form there bound to slip off the pace soon enough, and i think it will be out of us and united again.

[.Cee 50]

Omg BL go wash your mouth out

Why should he? He's right.

[Kez 2,727]

Liverpool will slip off the pace soon

[pippin 0]

liverpool have too much relience on gerrard. and they have had a few slices of luck and lady luck do have a habit of turning. frankly anyone who thinks arsenal are a contender needs a new brain. so i think balllack is right

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Liverpool will slip off the pace soon

How do we know that? The fact they have managed to beat United and Chelsea this season shows they're more than capable of competing with the big guns.

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They beat a Manu side ravaged by injury and beat us with a deflected goal..........Their luck will run out and when they have to call upon their back up players they'll fail to deliver.

They've had luck on their side in about 6 games so far, between sendings off for opposition while behind and nicking points in the last few minutes, dodgy penalties the heap. Things even themselves out over the season apparently. I cant wait for that to happen.

If our home form wasnt so suspect atm, Liverpool would be choking on our smoke W3 D3 L1 (I think thats right). Its our away form thats keeping us right up there. Once we get our home form sorted we'll leave them behind.

[Kez 2,727]

How do we know that? The fact they have managed to beat United and Chelsea this season shows they're more than capable of competing with the big guns.

It's Liverpool