The Good, The Better, and the Downright Odd

What a day it has been. 

First for the GOOD:
Chelsea, who were leading the Reds by two points at the start of the day, headed to Goodison Park to face Everton.  The Toffees are a spotty side who have shown very little this season after last year's promising breakthrough under manager David Moyes.  But every day is a new day and going on the theory that "anyone is beatable," today was definitely Everton's day as they dominated the Blues of Stamford Bridge and walked away with a 2-1 win, thanks to a double by former United striker, Louis Saha. So...I have to say it...Sahahahahahahahahahahaha! ha.

Chelsea captain John Terry's profile photo from their programme

Now for the BETTER:
With Chelsea losing, United had a chance to go top of the table with a win at Aston Villa.  The Villains' venue, Villa Park, is a difficult ground in which to win.  But with United's recent form, and in particular Nani, the Reds didn't back down a bit.
From HERO to ZERO.

Villain goes down...

...Nani goes off

United winger Nani (real name Luis da Cunha), who in recent weeks had pulled himself from the "firesale" shelf at United to a place in the starting XI, was playing well.  Goals, assists, nutmegging, and just out-muscling the opposition, the Portuguese NT player was making believers out of the OT faithful...until the 29th minute.  He went in on a Villa player studs up and found himself face to face with a red card.  Sir Alex, who always defends his players, told MUTV that it was a "reckless tackle and I have no problem with the red card."  *falls down in disbelief*  For SAF to say that, you know it was warranted.  So, our dear Nani who seemed to be having a ReNANIassance (as I said last week) will most surely find himself in the "well, it was too good to be true" rumblings among the pubsters in Manchester.  I'm not so shocked that he was stupid, as my reticence to support him last year stemmed from his idiotic decision-making (taking wasteful shots, not seeing the obvious pass for a goal).  He will be sitting out the next game for sure and we may see Ji-Sung Park for the foreseeable future.

Rooney being Rooney

Currently my fave player, Valencia

Wazza and Giggsy

Giggsy with a booboo on the wrist

We drew...1-1.  United dominated from beginning to end but couldn't hit the goal to bag the winner.  Which means we made up a point on Chelsea, but failed to launch ahead.  But...the Blues have been dropping points recently and they looked awful today.  Arsenal managed a 2-0 win against Liverpool (no big deal, as Drivelpool is playing like...well...drivelpool), so they managed to make up 2 points on us (still down 5) and 3 on Chelsea (down 6).  I must say that I would love for us to win every match from here on out and Chelsea fall down to 3rd.  They've done it before!...*whispers with mocking tone* "last year"

And now the DOWNRIGHT ODD:
Marouane Chamakh, who has been in the news every day with reports of "He hasn't signed yet for Arsenal," has most believing that a deal has already been made with Arsene Wenger and the French-Morrocan will be plying his trade at the Emirates next year.  He reiterated today that he has been in touch with Arsenal, Tottenham, and Liverpool, but that no agreement had been reached with either.  So why is this downright odd?  Well, it's not WHO he was linked with, but WHERE he was when he spoke to reporters...

Marouane was tapped by Bordeaux politico, Jean Lassalle, to run in his MoDem party (which sounds like a rap label) for the regional elections. *Laughs uncontrollably*  Firstly, the timing of this is so ridiculous.  If he is truly going to be living in England next year (as he's told everyone with decent ears), then why is he running for political office in Bordeaux?  Secondly, he was serving a "too many yellows" one-game ban today while his fellow Girondins were losing to a pathetic Monaco side in the Coupe de France.  A win would have put them in the semi-finals.  A loss sent them home with nothing.  The Marine et Blanc were on target to pick up 5 trophies this year, but their recent form has left most thinking, "TANK!"  The Champion's League tie against Olympiakos in Athens is approaching next week and the last thing you want to do going in to one of those ties is to be on a downturn formwise.

Marouane with Jean Lassalle after their press conference

An open letter to Marouane:
Cher Marouane,
As of 10 February, 2010, you play for Bordeaux.  You are NOT paid to be a politician, nor are you paid to be a full-time "send me somewhere else, please" beggar.  You need to keep your head in France, where it provides beautiful goal-bound headers via beautiful crosses by Gourcuff (also beautiful).  Stop all of this nonsense and do the right thing.  Play your heart out for Les Girondins, win some footy booty, and let your future be decided in June.
Merci et je vous embrasse très fortement,
Susanne

And now for some extras:

I would call this "Juicy prosciutto in a slimy virus roll"

To the left is Esperanza Aguirre, the president of the Autonomous Community of Madrid (whatever).  She is a hideous woman who steps on the little people so she can wear designer suits while kissing on young footballers.  Yes, Senhora Machiavelli planted a kiss on unsuspecting birthday boy, Cristiano...much to his horror.  The "person" on the right is actually a virus which has mutated to resemble the short and insignificant president of Real Madrid, Tito Perez.

Cristiano showing the first stage of "I've been slobbered on by an old, ruthless politico" disease.  Unfortunately the virus has to run its course until its contract expires in 2015.  The only known cure is to hop a plane to Manchester, wear red forever, and stay away from oxygen-wasting WAGs.

Chris, you can stop reading now...as my next photo is for the female followers:

Gourboeuf!! Gourmet!! Gourlicious!!

Gourbye!