Past year papers and some theory to go, and that will be the end of my MA revision. :)

Since I'm taking a break now, I shall elaborate on this week's soccer topics. :D

EPL: Manchester United 2 Arsenal 1

I don't really know what to say about this one. As a Manchester United fan, I think they deserve to lose. You see Arsenal lead the game first with an superb strike from Andrei Arshavin, only to concede a penalty and an own goal which in turn become United's victory.

Frankly speaking, I'm happy and relieved that United won, but the gunners arguably performed much better. I'm looking forward to an improving display by the Red Devils. Their start to this season has been really shaky.

Oh btw I'm backing Man U to have a close win against Tottenham Hotspurs next weekend. :D

EPL: Bolton 2 Liverpool 3

Seriously, without Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, Liverpool is no better than any average team in the Premier League.

They surely miss Xabi Alonso's pinpoint cross and set pieces. Even Gerrard's passing is mediocre compared to Xabi's.

Their defence has been a flop too. Only Jamie Carragher and new signing Glen Johnson are doing their jobs well. The others should be given a real smack in their asses and reflect what have they been dreaming during these few matches.

But actually I'm quite happy that their defence is as such. :X

La Liga: Real Madrid 3 Deportivo La Coruna 2

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't seem to shine in Real. La Liga soccer plays are more tactical rather than speeds and floating balls in EPL.

On the other hand, Kaka and Karim Benzema are settling down quickly. They have adapted to Spanish soccer due to the tactical nature of soccer plays in Italy and France respectively and I'm glad to see that.

I bet Cristiano Ronaldo must have missed Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs. Tsk.

Like Kugan, I want Ronaldo to suffer in Real. :D

Serie A: AC Milan 0 Inter Milan 4

Seriously, Leonardo is a joke. He brought humiliation to the Serie A giants. He has a star-studded side yet lost in such a fashion. It's a total disgrace to me, an AC Milan fan. Urgh.

On the other hand, Inter Milan, under Jose Morinho, has been very consistent. Although they have drawn against minnows Bari in their opening match to this season, I believe it will not affect them in the long run. I'm backing them to become the Serie A champion this season again.

Jose Morinho is worth the respect of many. I've been observing him since he was in Porto, then to Chelsea and now Inter. Any team he coached, turned from top fews to champions. He was a masterclass.

As for the Rossioneries, they still have so much to do. & I predict that Leonardo will be sacked even before mid-season. Come on. He is nothing compared to Ancelotti.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 3 Vfl Wolfsburg 0

Finally, the first win of the season for the Bundesliga most successful club.

I am delighted. & debutant Arjen Robben from Real Madrid scored two. This is really a plesant surprise and serves as a flying start to his Bayern career.

Actually if you see the players in this squad, you would have thought that they are championship quality. Let me list a few out.

Defence: Demichellis, Lahm, Daniel van Buyten

Midfield: Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Anatoliy Tymoschuk, Mark van Bommel

Forward: Mario Gomez, Miroslav Klose, Ivica Olic, Luca Toni

All of them are quality players, but needs time to gel. Their teamwork was weak last season, which enabled Vfl Wolfsburg to overtake them and became Bundesliga champions while they were second.

I hope Van Gaal can do something about it. But somehow I feel that he isn't the right person for this team. :/

Shevchenko returns to Dynamo Kiev

I'm happy for Sheva to leave Stamford Bridge and England. He is totally not suited for EPL.

Yes, he has lightning pace, good aerial ability and a deadly finish. But all these must be complied with supplies of passes and the way the team plays. In London, he is he, Chelsea is Chelsea. I dare say there is 0% click between both parties.

Even Didier Drogba can do better than him. :X

It's good that he returns to Kiev. He may not be popular and appear much in television anymore but I'm sure he will be happier.

I hated this player once, for leaving AC Milan for Chelsea, and in the end got his retributions. His loan back to AC Milan ain't helping him too.

Ukraine's Kiev is still the place for him.