As it stands, Liverpool lead the Premier League standings and the intent for title aspirations, and the follow through of those intentions into action is quite evident. Leading Arsenal on goal difference, thanks to a 6-0 clobbering of this season’s whipping boys Derby County on Saturday, Liverpool have broken the tradition of their usual bad start and come out guns blazing as indeed have the Gunners.


Arsene Wenger's boys have had to grow up a little faster, and whatever Arsene is feeding them, both in diet and inspiration, seems to be working wonders. Maybe the fact that no-one was expecting much from the youngsters has helped them exploit the lack of pressure to succeed. Good on them and I’m pretty sure they will be pushing Liverpool all the way to the end.

Roy Keane returned to Old Trafford to a standing ovation from his old supporters. It was a good time time to play United with no Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo and Sunderland almost snatched an unlikely draw. The United attacking duo’s absence is glaringly apparent. Sir Alex Ferguson’s spending has come in for criticism, although no coach can foresee injuries nor do anything to avoid them, nor can he stop the blood rushing to the head to his star players with Ronaldo having just completed his three-match ban. And that is precisely what the critics are saying, do United rely too much on the Portuguese star?

'One could almost feel Steven Gerrard's uneasiness sitting in the stands next to fellow Scouser Jamie Carragher, watching his side thrash the hornless Rams'


Aston Villa surprised visitors Chelsea with Jose Mourinho saying the Premier League is a lot tougher this season, and for what its worth, he’s got it spot on. Roman Abramovich must be fuming. To lose is one thing, but to lose without at least entertaining your fans is something else. It is no wonder that Roman Abramovich was ready to fork out £85m to lure Ronaldinho. Florent Malouda and Didier Drogba are exciting players in a dull team and the sight of Abramovich storming out of Villa Park confirms that all is not well in the Roman Empire. General Mourinho with his shiny new hair-do must be feeling weary.

Manchester City lost again and questions are being asked. Has the nitrous-oxide tank run empty? Is Sven-Goran Eriksson’s England curse rearing its ugly head?

But the team under the most fire has got to be Tottenham Hotspur, though there isn’t anything hot about their results this season. They threw away victory at Fulham. Poor old Martin Jol - not having the board on your side is one thing but not getting your players to help you keep your job must hurt even more.

Liverpool are the team at the moment and that is without Steven Gerrard. One could almost feel his uneasiness sitting in the stands next to fellow injured Scouser Jamie Carragher, watching his side thrash the hornless Rams. Gerrard's midfield partner Xabi Alonso scored two, one a 40-yard curler and the other in pure Gerrard style  - on the edge of the box, through a number of bodies into the net. Fernando Torres got a brace as well, Ryan Babel scored on his first full Anfield start, and Andriy Voronin continued his impressive start with his second league goal in two games.

Liverpool's players will be living on a slogan that ironically appears at white Hart Lane: 'Dare to dream'. Spurs supporters must want to change that slogan to 'Dare to win' based on their team's current form. Liverpool are on top of their game, on top their rivals, back where they belong. Rafa Benitez will do well to maintain the consistency shown so far. 

This is the season of the Liver bird. Cluck all the other teams,sharpish! They don’t stand a chance.

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