From a procession to a title race

Foot race: GU and Rollers are engaged in an absorbing title fight PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Foot race: GU and Rollers are engaged in an absorbing title fight PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Football League pales into insignificance when compared to the super-rich English Premier League. Nonetheless, there are similarities in this season’s title contests, observes Mmegi Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

At one stage, it was a procession but now, it is a title race, as famed English commentator, Peter Drury summed up the Premier League’s title race. Manchester City were running away with the crown, but Liverpool intervened. Only last month, City moved 12 points clear of Liverpool and were truly getting out of sight.

But two stumbles against Southampton and Tottenham Hotspurs hauled Liverpool back into the picture. Liverpool are on a six-game winning streak, as they apply the pressure on their recent seasons’ newly found title rivals.

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