Manchester City 0 - 1 Liverpool


Winning Goal by John Arne Riise

No, Crouch still hasn't scored.

But we won another league match, another 3 points in the bag. It wasn't the best game from Liverpool, we weren't too impressive in the first 45 minutes, but we were certainly the better side in the second half. We looked like we could have a couple more goals from Gerrard & Crouch.

It's the 4th straight win in the League & the 6th clean sheet so far, we are certainly climbing the table steadily & slowly; with 1 or 2 games against the other teams.



Surely we can beat Sunderland tomorrow & get a win against Wigan during the weekend. With another 6 points, our position would be even better.

EPL Predictions : Game 14

Promised Marcus to do the "Predict the Scores" this week for the weekend EPL action & see how accurate I am.

So here goes !

26 Nov - Sat
Arsenal 3-2 Blackburn r
Aston Villa 1-1 Charlton r
Man City 0-3 Liverpool r
Sunderland 0-1 Birmingham a
Wigan 0-1 Tottenham r
Portsmouth 0-4 Chelsea r

27 Nov - Sun
Everton 0-1 Newcastle r
Fulham 1-2 Bolton r
Middlesbrough 2-2 WBA a
West Ham 0-2 Man United r

Liverpool 3 - 0 Portsmouth


3 is enough, but 4 would be better - Rafa Benitez

A week's break due to the internationals, we are BACK this week!
And what a game from Liverpool, they put 3 goals past the Pompeys & secured yet another 3 points.

The match wasn't shown on tv this weekend though, i got information of goals & the match from the EPL highlights, the web & the papers. Nonethless, it all points well to Liverpool; securing another win & keeping another clean sheet.

Goals from Bolo Zenden, Djibril Cisse and Fernando Morientes were enough to see the Reds claim a well-deserved three points against the South Coast strugglers on a bitterly cold Anfield afternoon.

However, there was more frustration in front of goal for Peter Crouch who, despite turning in another impressive performance, failed to end his much-publicised goal drought and suffered the misfortune of having a penalty saved by Pompey keeper Jamie Ashdown.

More on the Liverpool official website



I believe we will do well against Real Betis in midweek & qualify for the next stage of Champions League.

Paolos Sink

The Paolos

Again, I didn't watch this episode.
Damn, I'm missing too much of Amazing Race this season.

Aston Villa 0 - 2 Liverpool


Carra had a good game, shutting ex-Pool player; Baros out

A win against Aston Villa, another 3 points away from Anfield. We are climbing the league table steadily.

Carra had a great game, shutting Milan Baros out & making an all-important tackle early in the first half. If Carra mis-timed the tackle or failed to do so, it would certainly be a goal for Baros. We created many chances, but were once again let down by our finishing & good goalkeeping by Thomas Sorensen.

A controversial penalty gave us the lead through Steven Gerrard in the 85th min. Peter Crouch was supposedly pushed in the penalty box by Liam Ridgewell. It surely didn't look like a valid penalty claim, but these things happen in football. Gerrard stepped up to take the spot-kick & did so superbly, sending Sorensen to the wrong side of the goal. 1 - 0 to Liverpool.

Alonso secured the 3 points surely with a 20-yard drive in the 89th min to make it 2 - 0.

Liverpool 3 - 0 Anderlecht


Garcia Celebrates

A comfortable 3 - 0 win over Anderlecht at Anfield almost certainly secured Pool's entry into the next stage of competition in the Champions League. But Chelsea was beaten by Real Betis at Seville by 1 - 0 & opened up a 3-way race for qualification for Group G.

Morientes opened the account for Pool in the 34th min with a superb goal from long range. The goal was important for both Liverpool & Nando himself. He has worked hard for the past few games he played in & was unlucky not to have scored a couple in the Premiership. Hopefully the goal would help build up his confidence as a striker & may he start scoring more of such stunning goals.

Garcia added a 2nd just past the hour mark with a delightful header over & past the reach of Anderlecht's keeper. Garcia has been pretty impressive for the last couple of games, he was also influential in the league game against West Ham last weekend. Let's hope his form continues.

The most bizzare thing happened later with referee Nielsen brandishing his famous red card again. He had sent off David Beckham and Wayne Rooney on past occasions. This time, he sent off Nenad Jestrovic in the 75th min. He wasn't too pleased with the exchange of words between Sissoko and Jestrovic, citing racial abuse for the abrupt sent-off.

Cisse added a 3rd just before the end of the match, with assistance from subsitute; Harry Kewell.

3 superbly taken goals was certainly a delight to watch & it was worth me sacrificing my sleep for.

Gaghans OUT

Unlucky to get Elminated

In case you are guessing.
Yes, the Gaghans was my favourite of the remaining 6 teams on The Amazing Race.

They were always lucky to escape elimination, week after week. I thought they could pull if off this week too. The kids are so bright & amazing, their parents have brought them up well.

Nonethless, I no longer have a favourite team now. May the best family wins!

Hunk of the Day

Boudewijn Zenden

Got his first goal of the season in the Premiership against West Ham.
Thought he's worth a mention in my "ad-hoc" HOTD post.

Liverpool 2 - 0 West Ham United


Alonso Celebrates with Garcia

After a disappointing exit from the Carling Cup by Crystal Palace, we made up for it & gotten 3 points at Anfield against West ham United.

Alonso's early goal in the 18th min gave Pool the lead in the 1st half. Rafa deployed the 4-4-2 formation with Nando & Cisse leading the attack. Nando had a good game, creating chances & took his chances at goal well; but was unlucky not to get onto the score sheet. Cisse, on the other hand; had a medicore game. There were chances he could have buried easily, but he didn't do so. He seems to be lacking fire in front of goal.

Cisse was later replaced by Bolo Zenden in the 72nd min & the latter was instantly effective against the defences of West Ham. Zenden proved why he was Boro's favourite player last season by scoring a goal, thus extending Pool's lead to 2 - 0 & settled the match.

We had a good game & the 3 points were well-deserved. It was great to see the team playing excellent passing football, compared to the long balls they usually play with Crouch upfront.

Now, the focus switches to Champions League. Liverpool will host Anderlecht on Tuesday night (Mon morning in Singapore) at Anfield. A win & another 3 points would surely ensure entry to the next round of CL action.



You Never Walk Alone.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Your Birthdate: May 21

Being born on the 21st day of the month (3 energy) is likely to add a good bit of vitality to your life. The energy of 3 allows you bounce back rapidly from setbacks, physical or mental. There is a restlessness in your nature, but you seem to be able to portray an easygoing, "couldn't care less" attitude. You have a natural ability to express yourself in public, and you always make a very good impression. Good with words, you excel in writing, speaking, and possibly singing. You are energetic and always a good conversationalist. You have a keen imagination, but you tend to scatter your energies and become involved with too may superficial matters. Your mind is practical and rational despite this tendency to jump about. You are affectionate and loving, but very sensitive. You are subject to rapid ups and downs.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

20 Random Facts about Me

I've been tagged by Zoe. (I have put this on hold for a long time)

20 random facts about me

#1: The name 'Valerie' was adopted after i started working. My chinese name is kinda old-fashioned.

#2: I didn't finish my Mechatronics Engineering course at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

#3: I can speak & understand cantonese pretty alright if it's spoken slowly, my dialect group is hokkien.

#4: I have to hug something when i sleep, be it a bolster; pillow; blanket or cushion.

#5: I hate cockroaches, especially those that can fly.

#6: I went camping overnight when I was 10 yrs old, the camp was held in the school though.

#7: I have a record of going 2 days without a shower, that happened 10 years ago; when i was at the Outward Bound School (OBS) at Pulau Ubin.

#8: I was once in the basketball team for my secondary school, i didn't play much; warmed the bench alot.

#9: I stole money from my dad when i was in primary school, the $$ was used to buy lunch treats for my classmates. When they asked why i had so much $$, i always told them that my mum gave me the $$.

#10: I attended bible study groups when i was in secondary school, i have a bible. I stopped short of going to church.

#11: I have natural wavy hair, i have since done rebonding 4 times. The most recent was done early this month.

#12: I LOVE Liverpool Football Club, i think this one's pretty obvious.

#13: I started my blog through the influence of my classmate at MDIS, I do not know where he is now, nor if his blog still exist; cos i have forgotten the web address.

#14: I'm the middle child in the family, i have a eldest sister; a elder brother & 2 younger sisters.

#15: I was in the military band during my secondary school days, i played the clarinet; switched to playing the french horn later.

#16: Almost all of my clothes are black.

#17: I have NEVER dyed or highlighted my hair before.

#18: I hope to be able to do my degree in mass comm soon, i already have my advanced diploma in mass comm with MDIS.

#19: I never eat crabs outside the comforts of my home, too messy. Unless, someone shells them for me. Heh.

#20: I was once know as Vanessa, i think this was the first english name i adopted.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

People i'm tagging:

1. Sarah
2. Shelly
3. J
4. Marcus
5. Amy

Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Liverpool


Steven Gerrard's goal not enough

Liverpool crashed out of the Carling Cup competition; with a 3rd round defeat by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Liverpool created many chances, but poor finishing & lack of goals let them down again. Palace scored first through Freedman in the 37th min. We didn't stay behind for a long time, Gerrard put the score equal with his 50th goal for the club in the 40th min.

However, the lack of goals & poor finishing prevented us from pulling ahead from Palace & the latter scored another in 2nd half. Palace's goalkeeper, Julian Speroni had a magnificent game & deservedly took the Man-of-the-Match award.



We are out of the Carling Cup competition, we have to look ahead to the next game.