Yes yes.. the headlines all show 4-1 to Liverpool and how United were undone at home and how the title race is now once again wide open.No doubt that it was a very embarrassing result for King Ferguson and his players and it is a smarting defeat. But then again, please look more closely at the facts surrounding the matter.
Liverpool were not that fantastic themselves, United gifted it to them, while it is a morale boosting result, especially after all that arrogance from Man Utd, with Ferguson starting with Anderson and resting the on form Giggs/Scholes. To be frank, Anderson just doesnt cut it.
And in response to the goals Liverpool got, Evra was at fault for his challenge, Torres being the world class player, has got to capitalise on that mistake by Vidic, hes considered world class. That goal was just routine. Anything other than scoring would mean hes pathetic. Dossena was lucky there, though Arbeola had taken a good freekick. I boil it down to United giving up and conceding stupid goals after Vidic's sending off.
And to the crux of the matter, it was ok for Vidic to make a mistake, just that it was a bad time to make it, considering how much hes saved United's skin with winning goals or crucial tackles, having a bad game that led to the initial equaliser does not make him a villain. Nonsense to label him so. The media can go kiss my ***. Bringing Gerrard down when he was clear on goal was the only other alternative he had apart from outrunning him, so i guess tough times call for crucial measures. Just too bad it had to be a red card. Protecting the goal is priority since Van de Saar was just under par.
United were undone by their open midfield where Liverpool had strong players who could capitalise on the space which Anderson had left open. Carrick was powerless to do anything and i felt that Fletcher should have started instead.
Remember that United are still 4 points clear at the top with a game in hand. While Liverpool have claimed a scalp, its still theirs to lose. Enough talk and more action. Congratulations to Liverpool on their win. But the season is just getting exciting.
In the other matches,
Fulham beat Bolton 3-1
Arsenal cemented their 4th place with a 4-0 win over Blackburn
Boro drew Portsmouth 1-1
Wigan beat Sunderland 2-1
Newcastle drew Hull 1-1
Everton are putting pressure on the top 5 spots with a 3-1 win over Stoke.
Thank god the Gundu didnt offer his predictions this time round. The season is warmed up and getting hotter. I sure can't wait for Formula 1 racing action to get underway!
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