All that domestic action! 4/2/12

Well, I'd like to begin in Scotland where Celtic have scored a fatal victory over their rivals Rangers, coming back after early set-backs to win the league over their now money-starved rivals. The Bhoys now have 78 points after the weekend's action when they defeated St. Johnstone 2-0. Rangers are still in second though, with 60 points from 32 games which does allow them an opportunity at international glory next season. They also edged Motherwell 1-2 on Saturday to secure themselves against the 3rd position side who are now stalled at 54 points. Dundee United are level with St. Johnstone in the table with 49 points though their record is better meaning they get a foot up. And that is the top five in Scotland! Down to England now where there was quite a busy weekend with Manchester United taking the lead in the league despite their closest competition and rivals Manchester City playing a game more than they have. United thus have 73 points from 30 matches played to City's 71 from 31. With that in mind, the league title will be going to Manchester one way or another, it is just a matter of club rivalry now though. Arsenal and Tottenham are neck-and-neck in 3rd and 4th with the Gunners maintaining their lead solely on their record. Both sides have 58 points. Chelsea and Newcastle are also tied up in 5th and 6th  with the Blues holding out with a better goal difference. Both teams have 53 points. Across the Channel in Germany, Dortmund continue to hold the top position with 63 points from 28 games compared to 2nd place Bayern's 60. Schalke are positioned in 3rd with 54 points from the same number of games while Monchengladbach are just 3 behind them in 4th. Hannover's position in the top five is the only one in doubt as they hold 41 points, just one over the following: Stuttgart (6th), Leverkusen (7th), Bremen (8th), and Wolfsburg (9th). That's all the time I have now but I'll wrap this up later! Hope you had a good weekend!