Spurs

Drew O-O against Spurs. Based on chances created, we probably should have won. But we didn't because we don't really have one of those tap-in type goalscorers. At the back, Yobo and Lescott kept Defoe and Moanin' Keane out of harm's way. That was a highlight, particularly as the pairing is going to be critical against Chelsea in three weeks. Other highlights were Gomez's goalkeeping and the cameo by Pavlyuchenko for the last fifteen minutes. I could have sworn he was trying to end his season early by getting the ref (who was appalling - note for UEFA), to send him packing.
As nil-nil draws go, it was decent. Both sides attempted to win the game and there was actually some decent football played.

Pienaar was again superb but I'm getting concerned about the role Saha is supposed to be playing. He could be injured. Otherwise, why doesn't he start matches? Despite having Saha and now Vaughan available, we persist with Jo plus one other. Of late it's been Fellaini, who again frustrated the hell out of me, with Cahill dropping into the midfield. Why not put Saha up top with Jo and play Fellaini alongside Rodwell in the centre of the park? Rodwell was great too I thought.

So, it's three weeks til the big one. We now have to hope for no more injuries or moments of madness from silly little men in black that may result in red cards and suspensions.