In a span of 3 days hi-flying Portsmouth was brought down to earth. Bottom placed Watford beats Pompey 4-2, putting a quick end to the excitement and celebrations that followed their win over the Premiership leaders Manchester United. Supplemented with some poor piece of defending, the hero of the last game, Pompey keeper David James, could do nothing about this game, but pick balls out of the net.
Watford faces Manchester United next saturday in the FA cup semifinals. Do we see yet another David and Goliath on cards?
Arsenal, fresh from defeat by West Ham, continued their poor run with Newcastle holding them for a goalless draw. Arsenal was lucky not to have lost their position to Bolton, who were held 1-1 by Everton in another encounter.
The games getting more exciting and results are unpredictable. A perfect scenario for a thrilling climax in making.