On the Ball (new Football Focus)

[SimonM]

If McCabe doesn't want to go there - and it seems neither side wants to go there - I am wondering if it because he has seen West Ham's books and takes the pragmatic view that a third of a cake is better than none at all? After all that it looks like it still may not be all over for West Ham and there could still be another fine or even a points deduction...

[Annasfield]

Any predictions for today then?

[Ladygooner]

Barclays Premier League

Arsenal 2 Blackburn 1

Bolton 2 Fulham 2

Everton 2 Stoke 1

Hull 2 Newcastle 1

Man Utd 4 Liverpool 4

Middlesbrough 1 Portsmouth 0

Sunderland 2 Wigan 0

[????]

I'm not sure who Villa have got thie weekend but I can see them getting 8 goals no problem

[SimonM]

Arsenal 3 Blackburn 0

Bolton 2 Fulham 0

Everton 2 Stoke 1

Hull 1 Newcastle 2

Man Utd 2 Liverpool 0

Middlesbrough 0 Portsmouth 0

Sunderland 2 Wigan 1

[Keef]

LOL!

LadyG, a 4-4 thriller at Old Trafford? Would make for quite the match, but I susepct it'll be more of a 1-1 / 1-0 / 0-1 type affair.

Agre with Matthew, even a win today would not bring the league Liverpool's way, Man U just are not likely to drop more than 3 ponts the rest of the season. However, I think a second place finish within touching distance of first would actually be a significant improvement for the pool (once people forget disappointment and look at previous tables). Still need to keep plugging aay though, and a win today would still be very nice...

[matthew123]

>> However, I think a second place finish within touching distance of first would actually be a significant improvement for the pool (once people forget disappointment and look at previous tables).

I disagree - any disappointment will not be forgotten. I've still not forgiven David James, 'Jessie James' cowboy mistakes, against United, from 12 years ago, that cost us title.

[Mick Mac]

If you don't have Sky, watch it live here (not perfect but better than nothing)

Man U Liverpool

or here

http://apap26.blogspot.com/2009/03/manchester-u-liverpool.html

[Mikecg]

Liverpool 3 ManU 1 F*ck off United HAHAHA.....

[Mick Mac]

3-1 Liverpool - can't quite believe Liverpool have beaten MU. Opens the league up now. Liverpool seem to have found a new gear.

[Mikecg]

4 1 to Liverpool they are getting a thrashing, impressive.

[Mick Mac]

Mikecg Wrote:

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> It Happened in Munich Some 30 years ago

> All the ManU players lay dying in the snow

> When the rescue got there they found they were all

> dead

> And look there's Duncan Edwards and he ain't got

> an ed

> OH HAHAHAHAHAHA OH HAHAHAHAHA OH HAHAHAHAHAHA OH

> HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike - do you really find that sort of thing funny? I think its nasty and inappropriate. A lot of people lost their lives and not just footballers. I hope decent people on this forum let you know what they think of this type of comment.

[Sandperson]

Mike CG you are a disgusting human being and I hope you get banned from the forum. Maybe you've got a song for the dead of Hillsborough or Heysel or Bradford?

Good stuff from Liverpool today, we were poor, Vidic and VDS especially. Is this the result you need to win the league?

[Sandperson]

Now that that offensive and disgusting post has been erased (thank you admins) I will re-post my congratulations to Liverpool. Very well played today, we were very poor, especially Vidic and VDS. Does this mean that Liverpool are now on their way to glory?

[Mikecg]

Hopefully.

[Sandperson]

You've blown your chance for a valid opinion.

[Mikecg]

No I haven't all you glory hunters are the same, I recon you have never been to Manchester in your life?

[Sandperson]

Even if I was a glory hunter I wouldn't be a vile human being like you.

[????]

Back on topic...

I think this certainly makes it a bit more intersting but my money is still on Man U (well actually it's on Chelsea but I think I've lost that). The other end of the table is really exciting....Newcastle looking very vunerable with Arsenal and Chelsea their next two games.

A question for the Liverpool fans. Why hasn't Benitez let them play like this all season? I think he's found his courage too late for this particular pot but Europe...who know?

[Mikecg]

Sandperson I will let your personal attack go this time because you are upset that I slated your beloved ManU, If you actually knew me you would not say that about me. However I would'nt expect anything less from a United fan.

[Mikecg]

And it's were not was.

[matthew123]

>> ????

>> A question for the Liverpool fans. Why hasn't Benitez let them play like this all season? I think he's found his courage too late for this particular pot but Europe...who know?

Rafa is too cautious, and I don't think that is going to change. Having said that they've beaten Chelsea, United and Real Madrid all home an away this season, so that proves they have the players to do the job. I can imagine Ferguson is having a fit as now everyone in Europe knows Liverpool are the best even if they do win the title this season for the 18th time.

I could have been at Old Trafford today, but gave my ticket to a friend. Do I regret it!? Hell no! When I go to Old Trafford it's always bad luck, so feel relieved I've done my bit for the 'cause' :))

Have to say though, I am slightly disappointed it wasn't 6-1, I think Gerrard should have scored a second, and El Zhar should have made an easy pass for Babel to score in the last seconds. Anyway, 4-1 is not bad.

[Annasfield]

:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D:)-D

What a great day out. First trip to Old Trafford so I must be lucky.

[Mick Mac]

Well done Anna and well done all Liverpool fans, thats a great win and one I was not expecting. MU can't really afford a slip up now, although the same can be said of Liverpool, they probably have to win every game to have a chance at the title.

[ratty]

Cannot afford a slip up???? C'mon, one swallow and all that. The title is United's already. Liverpool have been so wonky this season and totally do not deserve to win the title.

and btw I fooking hate man utd!