Liverpool FC was making hard work of the Merseyside derby – and then Kenny Dalglish introduced the substitutes. We did not look like we were going to break Everton down and we missed a great opportunity when Dirk Kuyt's penalty was saved by Tim Howard at the end of the first half. With 10 men, Everton just sat back and we were struggling but it was game long marred by the wrongful decision to send off Jack Rodwell.

What we learned this week... Andre Villas-Boas and Roberto Mancini talk absolute nonsense

The Chelsea boss shamelessly excused Ashley Cole's inexcusable foul, while Roberto Mancini moaned about not having enough players, and how the League Cup can be spiced up

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Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has denied suggestions that Arsene Wenger's job is in doubt. A barren run and a devasatating result at OT gave AW's detractors more ammo to call for his head but PHW says it won't happen.

"It's complete and utter rubbish and absolute nonsense. I think he is happy enough and we are happy enough," Hill-Wood told the Daily Star.

By Chris Wright

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has revealed that he (personally) stands to make a tidy bit of money on any prospective deal for Charlie Adam, thanks to a cheeky little clause in his contract at Bloomfield Road.

Odin's beard! No wonder he's holding out for £12 million.