Man Utd vs Chelsea, and Barack Obama vs Hillary Clinton

By: Daryl | May 7th, 2008

We don’t do politics on The Offside, but we love a good analogy. And it was recently suggested to me that the Premier League title race between Man Utd and Chelsea is a mirror image of the US Democratic Primary between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Basically Man Utd = Barack Obama. Both are out in front by a narrow margin and can just about smell victory. But both are under pressure from a rival who refuses to quit.

Man Utd are level on points with Chelsea, but have an unbeatable goal difference. Obama stands toe to toe with Hillary, but has an almost uncatchable delegate lead. The title/nomination is theirs to win, so long as they avoid any slip ups in West Virginia, Kentucky, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Montana, South Dakota or Wigan. If they do slip up (say a defeat in Oregon or a late Marcus Bent equalizer) then their opponent is ready to strike.

And so Chelsea = Hillary Clinton. Neither plays an aesthetically pleasing game, but they play a game that gets results. Attack ads and long balls to Didier Drogba are basically the same thing. Both have taken their races all the way, when lesser competitors might have conceded defeat a few weeks ago. And both are going to keep fighting for as long as there’s any possible chance of winning.

And in case you’re not convinced, remember that Hillary Clinton named her daughter after the Blues.

Category: English Premier League

Tags: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, English Premier League, EPL, Premiership, Manchester United, Mnan Utd, Chelsea, Democratic Primary, primaries, delegates, nomination, world football, world soccer, Tag Index

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• Tommy Wong |  May 7th, 2008 at 4:46 pm

  
  
  

  this post was a bad idea…..

  Posted from United States

  

• Steve |  May 7th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

  
  
  

  im not convinced. Hilary has no chance of winning. It’s more like Obama= Man U and Hilary=Derby.
  She might as well have quit back in February.

  Posted from Chile

  

• Ian Rose |  May 7th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

  
  
  

  Man, somebody needs to photoshop some lasers coming out of her eyes. That is not a happy face.

  Posted from United States

  

• Rob |  May 7th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

  
  
  

  Thats a terrible picture of Clinton isn’t it If anything says Vote Obama its that photo.

  Posted from United Kingdom

  

• Matt |  May 7th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

  
  
  

  It is a very appropriate photo for the campaign…Hillary from behind looking angrily!

  C’mon the Obama!

  Posted from United States

  

• Laurie |  May 7th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

  
  
  

  Tommy, I thought it was hysterical. Daryl is at his best when he analyzes politics
  with soccer analogies.

  Posted from United States

  

• Tommy Wong |  May 7th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

  
  
  

  I mean, I find it hysterical for sure, but give it a few minutes, and someone is gonna go nuts-o

  Posted from United States

  

• elle |  May 7th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

  
  
  

  eww football and politics. leaves a bad taste in my mouth. but that picture is gold.

  Posted from United States

  

• Adam |  May 7th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

  
  
  

  Obama is actually a West Ham fan.

  Posted from United States

  

• Sam |  May 7th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

  
  
  

  Clinton looks 80 in that picture. And as far as I’m concerned, they both suck. (And no i’m not a republican either)

  Posted from Canada

  

• Mike |  May 7th, 2008 at 8:44 pm

  
  
  

  So which team matches up with McCain?

  Posted from United States

  

• Ian Rose |  May 7th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

  
  
  

  Would that be AC Milan, just based on age? I’m not sure who the most geriatric Premiership club would be. Personally, I think Obama is closer to Arsenal - looks like they’re about to close the deal, and things fall apart a little. Plus, he’s sort of the young hip candidate, and that would be Arsenal, with their policy of hiring players at 15.

  Posted from United States

  

• Matej |  May 8th, 2008 at 6:26 am

  
  
  

  There’s really a lot of Croatian people commenting on this site, may I know why?

  Posted from Croatia

  

• Jake |  May 8th, 2008 at 6:44 am

  
  
  

  As a Chelsea fan, I resent this analogy (even though it did make me laugh).

  Posted from United States

  

• Allan |  May 8th, 2008 at 11:29 am

  
  
  

  UM United does not play an “aesthetically pleasing game,” have you ever watched Ronaldo play? I think you lost me there.

  Posted from United States

  

• Daryl |  May 8th, 2008 at 11:56 am

  
  
  

  I don’t think you’ll find many people who agree with you there Allan. However you feel about Man Utd, the football they’ve played in the Prem this year has been full of attacking, creativity and flair.

  Posted from United States

  

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