Cool, I've got that to look forward to now! Also, why don't you want Russia to qualify? They are fun as hell to watch and even though they are one of the seeded teams they aren't good enough to be considered a favorite if you are trying to work the underdog angle.

There should be a few good non-premier league games this week as Barca play Valencia and Juventus play Fiorentina

I haven't watched enough of Chelsea, but from what I've seen of the others, I haven't been too impressed. I felt going into the year that Chelsea had the slight edge and as long as the appeal gets granted for the January window I still feel that Chelsea has the inside track to win the league. Liverpool isn't good enough, while I think Arsenal is it'll take a great deal of health as well as players playing to their potential. Man U just hasn't impressed me beyond the Man City game, they've looked flat except for decent performances out of certain players. There's still a ton of ball to play, but I haven't seen a team yet that seems to be the clear cut best.

I was also shocked at the Arsenal draw, I went for a run after the first half thinking there's no way West ham will get back... silly me. I've been enjoying watching their games, but while the highs are certainly high (Best attack in England) the lows are really f*ing low too.

In regards to Real, I said it before and I'll say it again, their defense absolutely sucks and their offense is still trying to find itself. Without Ronaldo its Kaka trying to set others up and everybody running around confused. As much of a high payment the Eto'o Ibra swap was it was also a brilliant move to bolster their team for the likely Henry /Messi injuries. Ibra's ability to playmake as well as hold the ball up front has really opened up some excellent scoring from the attacking mids. When Barca's on its a beautiful thing to see.

Well, Arsenal looked like crap for the first half and then Tottenham forget there were 45 minutes in the half not 42. Fabregas' goal was excellent though. Excellent result, as long as Arsenal don't pile up too many injuries I think with an astute defensive pickup in January they should make a real run at the Premier title.

Chelski v. ManU this upcoming Sun, big game even though its early. This league should be close this year, but if Chelsea wins then they are clearly in the driver's seat and I'm pretty sure they can still get some transfers through in Jan and you know they will go balls out to make a splash to shore up their team for the near future if a ban does happen.

I think he's quickly becoming one of the best. Him and Arshavin have been an absolutely amazing duo this year.

I laugh when I hear Man U acting like its between them and Chelsea. How quickly they forget that Arsenal outplayed them in their matchup and Arsenal has been way better so far this year. If they keep moderately healthy and maybe add a half decent defender in the transfer window then to me its between Chelsea and Arsenal. I haven't seen anywhere near enough out of Man U. Every big win they had was not really very impressive.