Derby County Close Gap on Man Utd to Just 66
Points
By The Proper Gandhi
◦ 08-April-2008
Derby are breathing down United's necks
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Derby County have narrowed the gap on Premiership leaders Manchester United to just 66 points, despite Sunday's defeat at Everton.
Derby manager Paul Jewell says he remains upbeat about his team's title ambitions, despite Derby being officially relegated on Saturday. "You never know in Football", said Jewell. "I could be standing here in May with champagne all over my suit. We've just got to keep playing our football and hope all the teams above us are handed massive point deductions".
While United's lead at the top appears unassailable, Sir Alex Ferguson is not allowing his players to get complacent ahead of next weekend's fixtures. United have a crucial match at home to Arsenal, while Derby play host to Aston Villa.
"This weekend could be a pivotal point in the title race," said Ferguson. "It's vital we pick up three points, otherwise Derby could be back in sight".
Meanwhile, West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley fears his side could miss out on a coveted mid-table position amid Derby's resistance. "I never thought I'd say this as a manager, but I'm absolutely bricking it".
Derby County have narrowed the gap on Premiership leaders Manchester United to just 66 points, despite Sunday's defeat at Everton.
Derby manager Paul Jewell says he remains upbeat about his team's title ambitions, despite Derby being officially relegated on Saturday. "You never know in Football", said Jewell. "I could be standing here in May with champagne all over my suit. We've just got to keep playing our football and hope all the teams above us are handed massive point deductions".
While United's lead at the top appears unassailable, Sir Alex Ferguson is not allowing his players to get complacent ahead of next weekend's fixtures. United have a crucial match at home to Arsenal, while Derby play host to Aston Villa.
"This weekend could be a pivotal point in the title race," said Ferguson. "It's vital we pick up three points, otherwise Derby could be back in sight".
Meanwhile, West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley fears his side could miss out on a coveted mid-table position amid Derby's resistance. "I never thought I'd say this as a manager, but I'm absolutely bricking it".
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