UK Football

photo: Mr. Phillip Chambers

Steven Gerrard now has apparently been charged with assault, following his arrest yesterday from a Merseyside nightclub. Liverpool issued a statement today to voice their support for Gerrard, but the main thing that should be taken from all this, is that Liverpool have to hope Gerrard is caught up in the trial or even jail time afterwards. Liverpool are making a remarkable run to stay atop of the Premier League so far this season, and the loss of their captain could prove fatal for the clubs chances of hoisting the title come seasons end.

But one club will be on a high until Premiership fixtures continue after next weekend’s FA Cup fixtures, and that is Aston Villa. The Villans have proven themselves to have one of the most necessary assets to a successful Premiership run, luck. Villa have ground out a seemingly impossible 1-0 victory against Hull today, a lucky goal sure, but a goal nonetheless.

Martin O’Neill has got his men more disciplined than I’ve ever seen them, and Ashley Young, Agbonlahor and Gareth Barry seem to have finally settled in together. Meaning that attacking talent we always knew Aston Villa was spoiled with, is finally achieving the potential every football fan saw possible. If they can continue the good fortunes just a bit longer, Villa may yet find themselves with a Champions League spot at the end of the year. Because let’s face it, Arsenal is set up to drop out of Champions League territory, and with the way they’re playing, will anyone be surprised?

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