Who wanted the FA Cup this season anyway?

Manchester United's smash and grab raid on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge makes Chelsea's target of a place in next season's Champions League easier.

Two games less at this time of the season is just what the doctor ordered as the Blues home in on an historic European record and the Premiership title tilt.

If Chelsea can win the European Cup Winners' Cup in May, then they will be the only side in history to defend Europe's premier trophy and become the champions forever as it will cease to exist next season.

Chelsea's inability to get past Peter Schmeichel means it's Arsenal and Manchester United who will fight it out for a Cup Final spot. So what?

These two teams are Chelsea's main rivals for the Premiership title.

Aston Villa's ambitions have all but bitten the dust with Leeds United emerging as the fourth challenger.

However a win at home against West Ham United on Saturday will restore sagging confidence within the Blues' ranks.

Former Blue Scott Minto is relishing a return to the Bridge.

Minto, who signed for West Ham earlier this season pencilled in March 13 as soon as he signed for the Hammers.

"When I knew I was coming home to London from Portugeuse side Benfica I looked up when West Ham would be playing at the Bridge," said Minto. "I have so many friends there even if Frank Sinclair is at Leicester now."

Much has been made of David Beckham's new baby and in particular his name.

Now we all know he claimed that baby Brooklyn was so named because he was conceived in that particular neighbourhood of New York.

However I can exclusively reveal that this is not the case.

Becks, as he is affectionately known, is a good friend of mine. He and Victoria Adams also know as Posh - one of the members of a very popular beat combo so I'm told - stayed with me for the weekend about nine months ago.

It was there that therir baby was conceived.

The fact that I live in Peckham - south London may have something to do with the reason why he decided to lie about where the baby was born. What would have been the baby's name otherwise?

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