It's raining red and blue

This weekend's FA cup semi-finals has left soccer enthusiasts with a mouth-watering final to be contested between Chelsea and Manchester United. Let's hope it does not turn out to be a flop as both teams might get involved in a heavy battle of defenses.

What's more though is that there is even a possibility that these two could face each other in the European Cup if they manage to defeat semi-finalist opposition in AC Milan and Liverpool. Both of which should be crackers in themselves.

If this does happen it would highlight the dominance that these two have over Europe and England this year, but also the dominance and strength of the English league. Both teams are also the only two left in the English Premiership title race, separated by three points.

This also highlights a concern within the English league itself. Why are the English teams doing so well but then on another level why is the England international team struggling so much? The answer must lie in the fact that most teams are overloaded with foreigners but I guess a nation can't have the best of both worlds.

All that is left to say is come on the Blues, but I am sure another Red team will have more than a little to say to avoid another Chelsea, Manchester final. We need only look back to 2005 to see what Liverpool did to Chelsea to see that the dream of playing in all three cup finals is a long way off as of now. And who can forget the sterngth of Italian giants AC Milan, as they could also upset the English tea party. The truth will be told over the next couple of weeks and I would not like to predict the winner, although I do know who I want to win. Let's just hope it is yet another footballling spectacle, which would yet again highlight the strength and prowess of the English league.