Just escaping the turmoil that appears to be the order of the day in Pakistani news these days, for a bit of excitement in the world of UK Premier League soccer. As we approach the end of March, the title (Champions of England!) starts to heat up as may be evidenced with Grand Slam Sunday where Manchester United host bitter rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford and in London, Chelsea and Arsenal will lock horns.

All four clubs need the points.

United to maintain a three point lead at the top of the table, Arsenal to get equal on points at the top of the table, Chelsea to try and get onto the same points position as Arsenal and Liverpool, to make the lucrative fourth spot.

Liverpool have taken one point from seven league games against United so will be ultra-cautious.

Liverpool have done really well to close the gap at the top but they are not going to overhaul all three clubs still ahead of them.

Their target is to secure fourth place. And with Everton still breathing down their necks, they cannot afford to ease up.

Here is a breakdown of tomorrow’s crunch clash:

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Arsenal vs. Birmingham City on February 23rd  2008, Premier League match.  

The tackle was unjust, the reaction after the tackle may even border towards being callous; look and decide for yourself.