Really can't say that this was not coming. However, there is a good chance the rest of the fixtures will start on time.

Here is football's role in quelling the orgy of violence and looting. I think the stars on each football team and their managers should come out with public service announcements appealing for calm.

Peter Crouch might have scored the goal but the architect was Aaron Lennon bursting forth leaving Mario Yepes sprawling in his wake.

Spurs shrugged off the loss of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale as they went on the offensive through Rafael Van der Vaart with Sandro and Wilson Palacios bolstering the midfield.