http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtJ0la3eo18

Shamless Smith I've banned you yet you keep opsting on every new article. I can only assume you are advertsing your rubbish youtube channel.

As for Anelka, I really think we should just release him and pay compensation

i think he'd start our next game as AVB wld still try to b a bit fair abt thngs. i hope tho, that he'd show why his time is up with his performance against villa....

First of all, I know Anelka didn't have a good season last year, but to describe him as a "journeyman" is well wide of the mark. He's been a top player for many years, and was golden boot winner just 2 years ago. People have very short memories. If he has his heart in it, he could well be a vital member of the squad this year. Yes, he may play a smaller role than he has in the past - but he still has fantastic ability, and a striker's instinct for goal. Sturridge could learn a lot from having a striker as talented as Anelka around.

Sturridge easily our best threat going forward y'day

Zhirkov looked industrious (a-la Park for Utd)