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Crushing Addis Ababa Police 4-0 in mid week Saint George is just two points behind the league's leader Mugher Cement despite having six matches at hand. Full time domination over Police, the country's number one soccer club Saint George appears too strong compared with any one of the league sides. Saints are now fourth on the premier league table with 27 points from eleven matches. Saint George entertains knock out cup holders Harar Brewery today.

In the mean time arguably the side with the biggest fans Ethiopian Coffee FC could not manage to run away from relegation threatened zone. After a disappointing 1-1 draw on Wednesday against Ethiopian Water Works FC, the fans are left with no choice except speculating the fate of their beloved side for the coming year.

One of the capital city's strong side Electric is now progressing high with no defeat in the past four matches. Though a slow start in the season, the side's current form is second only to Saint George, the club with the best of taints in the country. The mid week 3-1 away win over Fasil Kenema FC helped Electric to claim sixth place on the table with 21 points out of eleven matches. The week end's biggest clash Ethiopian Coffee Vs Electric took place yester day at Addis Ababa stadium.

Mugher Cement FC still on top of the league table with 29 points out of 17 matches, defending champion Awasa Kenema has already shouldered in to top spot with equal points but a goal difference. Awasa has 29 points from 17 matches that means four matches in hand than the leaders.

Trans Ethiopia comes third with 28 points from 17 matches while new comer to the league Southern Police stands fifth with 24 points from 16 matches followed by Defense Force with 21 points out of 10 matches.

Methara Sugar FC is the other side to harvest goals in mid week after the 5-0 home victory over visitors Baher Dar University. The result helped Methara to revive in the league table after long stay in lower table. Southern Police is so far the season's surprise package for its consistent form unlike the other new comers.

To day Nyala encounters city rival Agricultural Marketing, Insurance entertain Tikur Abay with the days biggest Addis Ababa fixture Saints against Brewery. Saints Saladin Said still leading the top scorer table with nine goals.