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La Liga: Atletico Madrid are leading Barcelona by a point but the Catalan club have a match in hand. A manager with an ability to galvanise his players seldom loses. A romantic would like to see Napoli being crowned champions but Juve are too strong to lose out from where they are now. Diego Maradona, the reigning deity of Naples, has promised to fly down to his old club if Napoli go on to win their third Serie A title. They donrsquo;t have a strong enough bench and the mental strength to go all the way. The mere sight of the Old Lady of Turin in the adjoining lane is enough to unnerve fellow runners. Serie A: A crazy climax is on the cards with Napoli leading Juventus and Inter by two and four points respectively at the top.

The Gunners are not flawless either and the art of winning a league appears to be beyond them. The lead is so tenuous that a couple of adverse results will see both teams being pegged back in the title race. Who, anyway, cares about a league in which the climax is known EPL: At the moment, even predicting the leaders after a week is tough. After a disastrous start, Juventus are back to where they belong. But being at the top is no assurance for the supporters of the two clubs that a party is in store in May. Consistency has eluded them this season but they have the tools and character to have the last laugh. Diego Simeone has a fine Atletico team at his disposal.

Zidane has worked hard to be where he is today and the calm authority he must be exuding in the Real dressing room canrsquo;t be underestimated. Although Real trail Atletico by four points, they arenrsquo;t out of the title race by any means. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are dark horses but their dreams will be riding on the form of chinese stainless steel Arsenal and City. He has also been there and done it.Leicester are enjoying an Indian summer but there is a lurking feeling that they would run out of steam on the home stretch.Here is the low-down on the no-holds-barred contests that promise to go down to the wire. Above anything else, the bulk of the squad knows how to win a league. Another failure should pull the curtain down on Arsene Wengerrsquo;s time in north London but donrsquo;t bet against seeing him at the Arsenal dugout next season. Arsenal and Leicester City have the joint lead with 44 points each from 22 matches.

The race is pregnant with possibilities in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A while it is settled for all practical purposes in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1. Inter have been revitalised after the return of their prodigal son, Roberto Mancini. The appointment of Zinedine Zidane as manager has transformed the club and if the feel-good factor lasts longer than it usually does, Barca and Atletico canrsquo;t breathe easy. are best equipped to finish the job but if the city of Madrid snatches the crown from the grasp of Barcelona, the feat should not be elevated to the realm of a miracle Messi and Co.Manchester City, a point behind the leaders, are in a good position to reclaim the title.Here is the low-down on the no-holds-barred contests that promise to go down to the wireEurope is witnessing intriguing title battles in three major leagues