This one is going to be special, to me it boils down to Ronaldo vs. Drogba and Ballack. Say what you like about Drogba, he is by no means a favorite around the soccer world, but the guy is a manimal, and maybe the best striker in the world. Ballack is a tremendous footballer and has such a great eye for the game, I am so glad he is finally consistently on the pitch for Chelsea. Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world, period. He is impossible to contain without fouling, and does things at full speed most players can only do in slow motion. Let's not forget about Tevez too, he always has a flair for the dramatic, coming up with big goals in big games.
My only real soccer loyalty lies with the New England Revolution, who on a global scale, let's be honest are inconsequential. I am an enormous soccer fan, but really have no hatred for any particular team, or unbiased loyalty to another, I just love to watch the beautiful game played by the best players. If Chelsea wins, I will be wearing my Drogba jersey after the game, if Man U wins, I will be wearing my Rooney jersey. It's like being a fan of the Sox and Yankees, but I don't care I just love the game, and want to see this game live up to it's expectations, as I expect it will.
My pick, Chelsea wins, too many superstars all clicking at the right time and they look angry. We also can't underestimate Essien's presence in the midfield, he really can control a game's tempo with his speed and defense. Although if Ashley Cole is out, Essien may drop back as a defender, he has done it before.
Gonna be a good one, and go Chelsea United.