Nearly there. Let's not get over-excited though, as a Man Utd win at Old Trafford next week. The Premiership may well be their only interest by then, if Leverkusen finish the job they started so well last week in tomorrow's Champs League semi second leg. And then it could be a tense last match at home to Everton.

But we haven't looked like a side that could fail to win at home to Everton for some time.

As predcited, Henry was rested following minor hamstring trouble, to make sure of his availability in the cup final. But these are not the days of Ian Wright, when missing our top scorer left us wondering where the goals would come from. Recently, we've known where the first goal would come from at least, a pinpoint Bergkamp through ball for Freddie to nip into the box for.

Tonight it came with 10 minutes of the first half remaining and, clearly realising that this is all getting a bit boring and predictable, Dennis made the assist a bit classy this time. Teasing the defence as he carried the ball across the D, he lifted the ball through with a deft touch from the outside of his foot. Freddie made no mistake, and on this finishing form England will just have to hope that Sweden don't have a Bergkamp to supply for him.

Just before half-time it was Wiltord's turn to make the most of Dennis. This time the defence were playign offside further up the pitch but Wiltord timed his run perfectly and finished the one-on-one with a nutmeg.

We ahad some chances in the second half too. Most notably Wiltord with only the keeper to beat as he sped down the right. Jaaskelainen came out quickly to narrow the angle and Sylvain tried to slot it low past his right hand. It slowed down in the mud as it got towards goal, hit the foot upright and looked like dropping over the line. But a defender got back well to hook it out (might have been over the line but hey, who cares?). If it hadn't rained earlier, it would probably have been a goal.

Freddie Ljungberg, already a fans favourite, is approaching legendhood. Something worth noting for those who'd "retire the number 6 shirt" when Adams retires. We heard the same nonsense about Ljungberg's number 8 shirt when Wrighty left.

A draw at Old Trafford would give us the title. A loss, and we need to beat Everton on the last day.