Top Ten

You often get people claiming that so-and-so is underrated, if so-and-so was at a different club then he would be recognised as one of the greatest players in the league, and so on.

It has been well documented that Arsenal‘s problems at the back this season, so sorry Arsenal fans if you’re reading this.

Gareth Bale – A player who in the last few months been slaughtered for diving, but also commended as a better player than the runner-up in the Ballon d’Or award, Cristiano Ronaldo. The comments show just how fickle the British public can be, but also just how widespread the opinion of the Welsh winger really are.

There appears to be no hiding place for Arsene Wenger this season. The wily, old Frenchman has come under constant scrutiny for his team’s questionable performances, a 1-0 loss at home to Blackburn in the FA Cup the latest to be scowled upon.

There is something special about the Champions League. The theme tune which we all sing along to, the atmosphere that bellows above any league competition with ease, and the intriguing clash of cultures under the floodlights.

Liverpool – A team steeped in history and success. A club with so much pride and self belief that the moment you enter the turnstiles at Anfield you can feel the atmosphere smack you in the face. A club with strong traditions and belief, a club with rich ambition and club with many tales to tell.

Manchester United – A club hated by fans far and wide, but loved by many more. The Red Devils have been the main force in English football for some time now, after snatching the glory from fierce rivals Liverpool, and look to reclaim their league trophy from Manchester City this season.

These days Chelsea are looked upon with much hatred and jealousy because of the amount of money their mega-rich owner Roman Abramovic has thrown at the club. The millions of pounds that he has pumped into the club was, and still is to some, seen as the start of the end for football. The enormous wages, the humongous transfer fees and the ruthlessness of stealing players with the lure of the money has given the club a bad name.