When will players ever learn not to go out clubbing where they know there will be trouble? Steven Gerrard’s overnight arrest for assault in Southport will not have shocked many as it seems a while since controversy has dogged the current league leaders. It does beg the question though as to whether managers should keep more of an eye on their charges when they are given an extended break, like one the players are currently enjoying.
After turning in yet another man of the match performance for Liverpool as they totally outclassed Newcastle in every department, the day won’t be remembered for this reason as another footballer shows how in a growing number of cases players can’t be trusted.
The game itself saw Liverpool go 3 points clear at the summit of the Premier League after scoring 5 of the 6 goals at St James’ Park. In truth it could have been in double figures had Shay Given not been in the net for the Magpies, David Edgar’s goal that made the game 1-2 before half time was never going to be anything more than a consolation.
Before last night’s festivities on Merseyside everyone could have been forgiven for thinking Liverpool were front runners for the title, if Gerrard faces any charges from this though it will be hard to look any further than the Champions elect Manchester United, who are 10 points off the top with 3 games in hand.
Inadvertently this weekend has made the title a little more exciting than it already was, even if we have the Police to thank.
PREDICTIONS/RESULTS
Sunday, 28 December 2008
Arsenal v Portsmouth. Predicted Score – 3-0, Actual Score – 1-0.
Blackburn v Man City. 1-1, 2-2.
Bolton v Wigan. 1-1, 0-1.
Everton v Sunderland. 2-3, 3-0.
Fulham v Chelsea. 0-2, 2-2.
Newcastle v Liverpool. 2-1, 1-5.
West Brom v Tottenham. 1-3, 2-0.
