I just realised today what uncanny parallels there are between Liverpool's Champions League campaign last season and Arsenal's this season... Here are a few I've noticed...
1) At this time last season, Liverpool's derby rivals, Everton, were in the fourth position of the Premier League and Liverpool were just behind in fifth position. This season, Arsenal's derby rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, are in the fourth position of the Premier League and Arsenal are just behind in fifth position.
2) Both teams beat Juventus in the quarter-finals of the competition to reach the semi-finals. Both of them drew with Juventus at their home stadium, Stadio delle Alpi, 0-0!
3) There was speculation last season that Steven Gerrard would leave Liverpool if they did not achieve success in Europe. There is speculation this season that Thierry Henry will leave Arsenal if they do not achieve success in Europe. Both are team captains of their respective clubs. Both of them are/were linked to Real Madrid.
Freaky? Maybe. The most freaky thing will be if Arsenal make it to the final and face AC Milan... Milan score 3 goals before half time and... well you know how the story goes from there... Haha. Who wants to bet on Arsenal winning the Champions League this season? The omens are in their favour.
Well... I'm going to rest a bit (just got back and had dinner) before running... Sigh. Painful painful legs.
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