Wigan 0 Liverpool 1

Yossi Benayoun scored a real classy goal to end Liverpool's little crisis of drawing 0-0s. I have to admit, after 50 minutes of no goals, and wasted good chances, plus Wigan's decent performance, I was getting worried.

The pre-match hype was all about how Torres should start, especially after a hat trick in mid week and 2 bench appearance in the last 2 EPL games. The Spaniard did start and did make his presence felt. Constantly marked by 3 players, handful of good chances, near goal chances, he did enough to cause panic at the Wigan Defense line. Unfortunately only goals count in games, and he didn't deliver this time.

Substitute Benayoun came on, scored a good goal, contributed by good defending as well, and earned Liverpool 3 points. Wigan did pretty well themselves, performance wise. Without Heskey and Sibierski, Aghahowa and Bent proved good forwards(although lacking in partnership understanding), Sharner and Koumas both dangerous, causing problems and can be proud of their game.

Earlier on, Man City defeated Newcastle 3-1 in a battle for 3 points. Let me just mention that Elano's free kick is one of the best I've ever seen, making the wall practically useless and at that position, no keeper could have saved that. Man City's fans are starting to believe in their team again.

Chelsea drew with Fulham at home and with John Terry picking up an injury and Drogba sent off, this is not the Chelsea team we once hated so much. I know Grant knows his football, but issit just me or did he picked a really weird starting line up. I understand the gambling but, seriously....