Goalkeeper: Schmeichel has more
experience than Courtois :
Peter Schmeichel makes a wonderful last season
1998-99 with Manchester United, ending with a hat trick. Best European
goalkeeper in the 90s, the Dane has a huge experience that Thibault Courtois
doesn’t have yet. But the 22 years old Chelsea’s goalkeeper is already one of
the best in Europe. In comparison, in 2003-2004, Arsenal has just bought Jens
Lehmann from Dortmund. The German (35 years old) has committed several blunders
during the season. The most famous one was that mistake that leads to the
elimination of the Gunners in the semifinals of the Champions League against
Chelsea at home (1-2). But he also impresses in front of Robbie Keane during
the capital derby against Tottenham April 25, 2004 (2-2).
Defense : Chelsea’s Monsters :
The Chelsea defense this season is more
stronger, thanks to the experience of Terry and to quiet good level of those underrated Azpilicueta,
Ivanovic and Cahill.In 2003-2004, Arsenal’s defense was the best in the Premier
League (26 goals conceded). Kolo Toure (22) level blows up, line up alongside with
Sol Campbell in central defense. The 29 years old Englishman and the left side Ashley Cole (23) were among the
best defenders in the world, Only the Cameroonian Lauren appeared indented to
the right.
In 1998-1999, Manchester United didn't make a difference
through their rear. Despite the emergence of Stam and G.Neville, Rohnny Johnsen failures
and retirement winded of Irwin in the left never go unnoticed.
Midfielders : MU : Middlefield of Dreams :
If Manchester United won everything in 98-99, it was
mainly thanks to the perfect and balanced environment that gave all its
structure to 4-4-2 of Ferguson. Keane was huge and was considered one of the best
defensive midfielders in the history. His association with young Scholes was
very efficient. In the wings, Giggs (who scored goal of the year against
Arsenal in the Cup semi-final) and Beckham (2nd in the Ballon d'Or 1999)
settled as a legend with some decisive roles in the final of C1.
In 2003-2004, Arsenal midfield
Vieira-Pires, Gilberto Silva-Ljunberg also holds up really well with the
Brazilian world champion and two huge French World Champions (19 goals Pires).
The midfield of Chelsea, has an impressive
potential, but still has to work ... Besides promising Matic and Oscar, Hazard
and Fabregas are not part of the global top, not yet. As well as Willian who
appears to be limited at the highest level.
Attack : Cole-Yorke : Once Soul, Two
Bodies :
Thanks to their 80 goals, Manchester United won the
Premier League in 1999. Who took revenge after being excluded from the England
squad in the 1998 World Cup, Andy Cole developed a telepathic relationship with
the newcomer Dwight Yorke (53 goals between them).
The Arsenal’s attack was the most prolific
in 2003-2004, it was the class of a Dennis Bergkamp became more organizer in
his 34 years old, associated with the effectiveness of Thierry Henry (39 goals
in that season). European
Golden Boot and top scorer in the Championship, the French finished
second in the election of the FIFA player of the year.
This season, Chelsea is led by Diego Costa.
Atletico got the new Spanish international has started very well: nine goals in
his first seven league games with his new team. But Costa, often injured, now
seems to be adversely affected by its adaptation to the Premier League.
Well…
Chelsea set up a group of 20 players of the
highest level thanks to their bench. It is not for nothing that De Bruyne was gone. They are cut to dominate the Premier League. Their performance does not
surprise me.
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