Current Standings: 5th – Pts: 36; GD: +8
Best XI (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczęsny; Bacary Sagna, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen Andre Santos; Alex Song, Mikel Arteta; Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey, Gervinho; Robin Van Persie
Back in May 1990 when I was a mere 19 year old Liverpool FC fanatic addicted to a regular fix of John Barnes magic tricks, if someone would have said to me that my beloved club would not lift the English league championship again for the next 21 seasons I would have been so overcome with laughter that I would not have been able to offer a coherent verbal retort.
Games always come thick and fast over the Christmas and New Year period and that may be a blessing for City and Mancini.
Sir Alex described the home defeat by Blackburn Rovers as a disaster, but what did he really expect from the decisions taken by him on a day of birthday celebration?
Arshavin has always evoked mixed reactions among Arsenal fans. One of the most talented players in the Premier League, his once blossoming career at the Emirates has been on the downhill for the past year or so.
It is widely recognised that when a former player returns to the ground where he once played his trade he is handed a hostile reception.
Tottenham v. West Brom
Tottenham will be looking to bounce back after dropping points away to Swansea last time out, in a game they really needed to win if they are to be considered serious title contenders.
Drogba dropped from the squad; Malouda warming up with the reserves, Alex and Anelka off to pastures anew, what is happening to Chelsea football club?