Arsenal Leapfrog Tottenham, Nab Final CL Spot

In order to ensure a place in the 2007 Champions' League by finishing 4th in the EPL, Arsenal FC needed a victory and a Tottenham draw or loss. Or, a draw, and a Tottenham loss.

Arsenal left no doubt and made it very clear they'd finish 4th with a 4-2 victory over Wigan Athletic. Tottenham also demonstrated their Tottenhamedness by failing miserably when it matters most. They lost 1-2 to West Ham United and will be playing in the UEFA Cup next season.

Arsenal got on top early when Pires scored 8 minutes into the final match at Highbury. Wigan got it back 2 minutes later, however. Wigan took a 2-1 lead 34 minutes in, but Thierry Henry equalized in the next minute.

Both the Arsenal and Tottenham matches were even at half-time. Henry gave Arsenal a 3-2 lead after the restart and later added a penalty to make it 4-2.

Henry also won the Golden Boot for the 2005-06 season. He scored 27 goals in the English League and 33 overall (so far). He is the best player in the world, I don't care what anyone says about Ronaldo. Ronaldo may be the best finisher in the world, but Henry can create his own opportunities AND finish them AND create a great many opportunities for other players. He's Ronaldo and Ronaldhino in one. Plus he can free kick as good as David Beckham.

Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool, and Arsenal will be going to the Champions League next season. Tottenham will go to the UEFA Cup. Birmingham, Sunderland, and West Brom were relegated to the Championship. Reading and Sheffield United will be promoted to the Premiership. They'll be joined by one of the following teams: Preston North End, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Watford.

Also, congratulations to one of my favorite clubs, Boston United FC finished 11th in League Two. BUFC gained entrance to The Conference in 1999, won it two seasons later, and advanced into what is now League Two. They'll be contending for the Champions' League title in 2050.