Man U Have Good Chance To Overtake Arsenal, Says McMahlon
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Steve McMahon has revealed a number of analyses and predictions for this season's UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, as well as Euro 2008 finals, in an interview at the Profitable Group's branch office at Rizqun International Hotel yesterday.

With Manchester United just three points adrift from league leaders Arsenal in the English Premier league, McMahon believed that Manchester United have a good chance of overtaking Arsenal.

"Manchester United has better discipline and are a better team."

"In the title race, Liverpool have absolutely no chance of taking home the championship this year, while Chelsea have a chance because they got a huge squad but the least likely to win the championship."

On Liverpool's performance this year, the former Liverpool midfielder said: "Without Gerard and Torres, Liverpool have become an average team. I like Rafael Benitez as a coach, but his coaching method is meant for European football and his rotation policy is not working in the Premier League."

In the fight for a spot for the UEFA Champions League next year, McMahon said: "Liverpool are the favourites to take the spot against Everton and Aston Villa."

"I am surprised that Liverpool beat Inter Milan 2-0 in the first leg and it's a great bonus for Liverpool. In the second leg, Liverpool will be defending the advantage. However, it will be a tough game at the San Siro stadium. "

"For me Inter Milan are the favourite to grab the title from the start."

Turing his attention to the Euro 2008 finals, the new commercial director of Profitable Group said he actually think Spain will be an outside bet to take the title. "It's a `profitable' prediction. Spain are a team that underachieve so many times with the talents they have and I think they have the quality there now."

On England's absence at the Euro 2008, he said: "I think England being out, of Euro 2008 is a big blow for the tournament. The England game is so popular in the world. It actually takes a little edge off the tournament."

On the current England squad, he said he liked the system Capello is playing now.

"He is changing the system a bit. He is playing more football in midfield with five midfielders in short passing games. All players looked comfortable with the ball."-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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