LIVERPOOL 9.5 (won 5-0 v Aston Villa)
So it’s back on again, then. Not a bad week and a half for Rafa Benitez, all things told. If Liverpool can maintain this level of performance for the rest of the season then you have to fancy them to pip United to the title. Sadly for Reds fans they’ll probably fail to break down a more defensive outfit like Blackburn or Hull and be solely focused on European matters by the end of next month. Shame, that.
FULHAM 9.0 (won 2-0 v Man Utd)
With Fulham having surrendered feebly at Old Trafford last month and effectively stepped aside to let United pass in the FA Cup two weeks ago, few would have predicted a home win here, despite the Cottagers’ impressive record at Craven Cottage. Playing against 10 men for 75 minutes helped, but the way Woy’s side put the European champions to the sword should be applauded. Next stop Europe?
