I didn't think that the Park/Zhirkov challenge was a penalty. None of the commentators or summarisers felt that it was worthy of a pen. My first thought when I saw it was that Park was a diving **** and should've been booked. On the replays I saw there was contact between Zhirkov and Park, but there was also contact between Zhirkov and the ball. Park went down very easily and theatrically.

Lampard on Berbatov - 100% no pen.

Neville on Anelka. 100% pen IMO. Anelka's driving into the area, Neville charges into him at 90 degrees and barges him down to the ground. No attempt to play the ball is made by Neville. All the HT summarisers felt that was a pen.

Drogba 100% offside for his goal. Bad decision from the lino and he must have really screwed up with what he was watching to make that call. The only explanation for me is that he was switching between watching for the pass and the offside line and messed up badly. IMO Kalou held on to the ball too long and that could have been what messed up the lino, but whatever happened that lino won't be getting a glowing report.

Looking at Macheda's goal he definitely moves towards the ball with his arms. But IMO the ref is not in a position to see that and he has to give the goal.

So Chelsea had one legitimate goal. The Drogba offside goal shouldn't have stood, but that was cancelled out 2 1/2 minutes later by Macheda handling the ball into the net. Anelka shouuld have had a pen, so Chelsea had 1 legitimate goal to nil over United and should have also had a pen. So I'm just not getting how United have been cost the game by the officials, which is what Ferguson said.

I dont think it was a red either but at least it stopped Arsole Whinger spouting off again!!


Did anyone see the stupid ass Burnley fan punching the wall on his way out after 20 minutes

Apart from Gullit and Redknapp at half time you mean?

Has anybody seen Chris Kamara's latest legendary moment on Gillette Soccer Saturday? Truly hilarious!

top quality cock up that was

He had two fine moments yesterday with the red card and the soul glow comments

Was it when AVDB was sent off?

I was referring to the sending off. Absolutely hilarious, especially when he thought it was a sub.

I didnt see it

None of the summarisers I was watching.

Zola's taking West Ham down
West Ham down
West Ham down
Zola's taking West Ham down
Franco Zola

Benitez has subbed Torres with Liverpool drawing 1-1 with Brum. Is this a Gullit/Shearer moment?



[i1622: Remarkable, absolutely remarkable. David Ngog comes on for Liverpool - and he replaces Fernando Torres. There are loud boos at St Andrew's where Ngog is less than popular after his dive at Anfield earned Liverpool a draw against the Blues earlier this season. The boos could just as well be coming from the perplexed Liverpool fans. Torres also looks baffled.[/i

Gerrard wasnt too impressed by the substitution either

West Ham put in a decent spell of play and Parker plays in Carlton Cole. Distin and Cole tangle just inside the box and both go to ground. Ref points to the spot

Mido aims for the corner but under-powers his shot and Howard saves.

Bye bye West Ham.

Rafa Benitez is an utterly baffling manager. Subbing Torres at 1-1 when you're chasing 4th spot? Unbelievable.

Fourth is done an dusted others have so easy matches.


City:

Birmingham
Man Utd
Arsenal
Aston Villa
Tottenham
West Ham

Spurs:

Arsenal
Chelsea
Man Utd
Bolton
Man City
Burnley

City 4th, Liverpool 5th, Spurs 6th.

Although my predictions may have been slightly biased when it came to their influence on Chelsea results.

Liverpool SHOULD win four out of their remaining five games, possibly five if they can put in a big effort against Chelsea.

Can City win 3 or 4 of their remaining 6 to take 4th? I'd rule Spurs and Villa out of the running for 4th purely on their tough run in and lack of points in Villa's case.

Tevez to score and send West Ham down?

Ironic I like it

Neither did Kammy

City have to play teams in 9th, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 17th..apart from Birmingham, they all have something to play for. Hardly an easy run in.

Spurs have 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 15th, 4th and 19th...with the exception of Bolton and Burnley (who have gone or will be by the final day) they have the harder run in.

Liverpool have 11th, 17th, 19th 1st and 18th..the easier of run in's of the three...only Chelsea and West Ham with something to play for, feel Hull will be down by May 15th.

Nah, West Ham have too much fight and quality players. Bottom three, as you are, or so I hope.

I know