It's in our grasp

I've been wary of saying it beforehand but I'll say it now: the title is ours to lose from here on.
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http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/306754/muang-thong-extend-lead-with-win-over-insee-police



SCG Muang Thong United extended their lead to 12 points after beating Insee Police United 2-1 in the Thai Premier League last night.


Second-placed Chonburi FC could only manage a scoreless draw at Chiang Rai United, while defending champions Buriram United suffered another setback as they lost 1-0 at Pattaya United.

At Thammasat stadium, Phichitphong Cheuichiu gave Muang Thong the lead after just nine minutes and Teerasil Dangda made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute.

Police fought back and five minutes later Surachart Sareepim cut the deficit to 2-1.

In an ill-tempered second half, Insee Police were reduced to 10 men late on when Daniel Alberto de Melo was sent off for elbowing Teerasil.




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An interesting point from Malky at his blog. :

Muangthong now hold a 12 point advantage over their rivals and the last time that I can recall such an advantage being spunked, was back in 1996 when Kevin Keegan's Toon Army self-imploded allowing Fergie's Manchester United youngsters to win the EPL. On comparison, you cant compare MTU to the gung-ho, defensively naive Newcastle team of 96, or likewise none of the title chasers vaguely possess the attacking craft of Manchester United.