Liverpool lost 2-nil to Bolton this weekend. Criminy. I'm surprised because Liverpool looked lively against Galatasaray in mid-week (attaboy Crouchinho!), although I was not thrilled with the Reds' marking or defensive organization against the Turkish squad. The truth is that I've yet to see a game where Liverpool are firing on all cylinders this season.

Saw the second half of Chelsea and Villa's 1-1 draw. It was an exciting half -- the last twenty mintues Chelsea fiercely pressed the game and came a pipe width from going ahead. I actually thought Chelsea looked better and more energetic than they have all season, although I've only seen a few of their matches. Villa posed no threat for almost the entire half I caught, but they did a fine job of disrupting and dispossessing Chelsea. Still, if the game went on another ten minutes, I'd bet the Blues would have won. Villa should be thrilled to have taken a point from the champs in their house. One last thing: Makelele's one heckuva of a defensive midfielder.

FF