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VDS, Rafael, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Fabio, Brown, O'Shea, Gibson, Rooney, Hernandez. Wtf?

Nolan's fav number has always been #4 though. Things are fine as it is.

Not surprised with Blackburn being bottom. At this rate they have a good chance going down and won't be able to sign the Ronaldinhos and the Riquelmes. They'll even struggle to hold on to their current Samba star.

The one and only young European footballer of the year. God knows what happened to that award after he got it. He probably jinxed it.

Imagine a central midfield triangle of Tiote Viana Ben Arfa Viana spraying passes from a deep lying role, Ben Arfa creating havoc with his direct runs off a target man, and Tiote doing the rest.

Author is the same guy who writes La Liga articles for soccernet iirc. Always found them a good read.

Aye, I remember Given playing for Ireland when he didn't even know where Dublin is. Speaks a lot of our team spirit when they want to dedicate their performance to their injured teammate though.

Yup no more available slots. Plain rubbish article.

They can still form a decent team without having to spend much in the summer. Jose Enrique has only a year left so he might not cost much if Liverpool wants him. If they don't get him they can still go for free transfers like Taiwo and Marveaux which will be decent additions to their squad. 4th spot will be more attainable for them next season but it will be the likes of the Manchester teams and Arsenal which will be closer to the title than them.

They don't have much in depth compared to the likes of Man City and Spurs too. Beyond the 1st team they are dire. They will need much significant strengthening to get anywhere near top 2 especially with the competition they have now.

I didn't know his suspect knee is the reason behind his international retirement. Just too bad really, as he is versatile, has a good engine and always gives his all. Knee injuries are one of the worst so as you've said, he might just go on a free next year.

Very surprised that he got a new contract. Especially since Park's apparently not getting one. Strange. Always thought Fergie rates Park. When does his contract expire? I wouldn't mind him here.

It's not just about size or strength though. It's also about technical ability of which Ben Arfa is not short of, and crucially what top players have and that is balance. Messi is a midget yet he excels in a central role for Barca. There will not be any problems with an attacking midfield / playmaker role for Ben Arfa.

What, piss? Body fluids of another kind when it comes to the Scousers.

The stuff legends are made of.

January 21 - February 12, 2012 Nope, don't think so.

Love the part where Gomes literally threw his whole body weight behind a long throw and it goes straight onto the head of a Wolves player.

What are the odds on a red card in this game? Bound to have at least one in this game.

Darn, I really hate to see Liverpool win. Can Man U please do a Newcastle?

Aye, way past his prime. And if Liverpool didn't self-destruct over all these years, he wouldn't even be good enough to make his number of Liverpool appearances.

Nani went absolutely mental there. Must be crying in the dressing room now over his 'assist'. Wtf was he thinking?

Taylor isn't even 'Tyneside-born'

http://totalfootballmadness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Romelu-Lukaku-1.jpg You called me? Replacement when Ameobi goes to play for Nigeria in ACoN 2011.

If there is a problem, why did it take only now for FIFA to act? How long has Buffon been wearing one?