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Two weeks is a long time in the Premiership. At quarter to five yesterday, Man Utd seemed that they had to make do with a solitary point, against Mick McCathy’s tenacious Wolves. Ji Sung Park’s winner in the third minute of injury time, coupled with the rather surprising results at the Emirates and Anfield earlier today (50-1 odds on a win, if you backed both Newcastle and Liverpool this morning), seem to be opening up the league once again.

Chelsea’s early season supremacy in hindsight might just traspire to be a case of flat track bullying, with the sole exception of their 2-0 home win over Arsenal, they seem to have been found wanting during their sterner tests so far. Their odds accordingly have drifted out to 1.67.

Man Utd who a couple of weeks ago appeared to be on the point of meltdown, are still unbeaten in all competitions since the opening day of the season and although their performances thus far, have not been convincing, they are only two points behind the Blues.

Although this Wednesday’s derby is pivotal to both Manchester United and Manchester City. A few weeks ago, during the Rooney contract re-negotiation saga, the significance of the result would have been seen as crucial to restoring pride in the red part of Manchester, it has now gathered greater signifigance for Mancini, who might feel that he is only a couple of defeats away from the exit door, after their recent blip. One thing is for sure, the league over the past two seasons has become refreshingly unpredictable.