JAMIE REDKNAPP'S WEEKEND WATCH: Rafa, sort Liverpool out

31 August 2009 00:28
Five of the seven goals already conceded by Liverpool this season have come from set-pieces. How much longer can manager Rafa Benitez persist with zonal marking as he tries to end their title drought? Bolton 2 Liverpool 3: Gerrard offers a defence as skipper seals dramatic late win Zonal mess: Liverpool's flawed marking system is exposed by Tamir Cohen's sweet strike for Bolton Zonal mess: Liverpool's marking system is exposed by Tamir Cohen's goal Rooney Rampant Let's hope Wayne Rooney conserves some of that energy for the World Cup at the end of the season. His performance was superb, but his attitude was exceptional. A Bryan Robson-like display. Manchester United 2 Arsenal 1: Keep your chin up, Arsene Wenger... it's Sir Alex Ferguson who has reason for worry Wayne Rooney scores his penalty Wayne's world: Rooney has been in superb form for United so far this season A Hit Song Alex Song ended up on the losing team, but his mature performance at the base of Arsenal’s midfield suggests Arsene Wenger has unearthed another young talent. Reads the game well. The next Patrick Vieira? What An Impact! Peter Crouch was unbelievable when he came on for Spurs against Birmingham, leading to a recall by Fabio Capello. A terrific impact sub, he can do things others can’t. Spurs 2 Birmingham 1: Harry has his sights on Pompey pair as Luka set for lay off Head boy: Peter Crouch made the perfect impact from the bench with his goal for Spurs Head boy: Crouch made the perfect impact from the bench with his goal for Spurs Window Worries Adam Johnson is thriving in Stewart Downing’s old position at Middlesbrough and scored again. It will be an anxious couple of days for Gareth Southgate until the window shuts. Bigger clubs like the look of him. All the fizz of the Coca-Cola Football League You sure, Michel? UEFA President Michel Platini How does Michel Platini (right) plan to find two more referees in each penalty area — taking the number of officials per game to six? We are struggling to recruit enough referees in this country, full stop! Stoke Stampede What a week at Stoke, showing ambition in the transfer market and continued progress on the pitch. Boss Tony Pulis looks at home in the Premier League and new buy Tuncay gives them another dimension.

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