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Five weeks left to the end of the season, just five weeks. It is the tightest race ever and not for the faint-hearted. Manchester City is hoping to win another league title while Liverpool after coming very close a couple of times are hoping to end their 29-year wait. Others are fighting for survival against relegation which has huge implication for their future. Is this the most exciting season in EPL history in recent years?   Before yet another important week of EPL action, the Champions League took centre stage where Liverpool hosted Porto at Anfield, Tottenham welcomed Manchester City to their new stadium meaning Tottenham have to play City three times (two in Champions League home and away and then visit the Etihad in the EPL). Ajax take on Juventus, Manchester United play Barcelona. These tough mid-week European nights could make teams weary from the exertion come the weekend.   Liverpool having kept many clean sheets did not keep a single one...

This sounds like Alien vs Predator. In 2009, there was an American TV series which ran for a few seasons called ''V'' about lizard-like aliens on Earth. Singapore is getting more species like otters and the peacock bass. Maybe someday dolphins and whales may come regularly. We have already had foreign lizards on our soil. Occasionally, people have mistaken a monitor lizard for a crocodile. Certainly it could not be a Komodo Dragon which is only found on the island of Komodo in Indonesia. But with irresponsible and ignorant pet owners. sometimes, you never know. People are releasing all kinds of species into our forests and waterways. You can find many types of non-native fish species in our waterways.  It is still good to be sure especially  if you are the adventurous kind who likes to go into the forests or partake in activities in our waterways. Do  you remember there was once where we found a few elephants in Tekong? You don't want to be the first to find ...

It ain't over yet. Just when you thought it was almost all over. Liverpool came back from the dead to beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield. The Reds dominated proceedings from the whistle especially with their marauding fullbacks and it was no surprise that Andrew Robertson delivered a gem of a cross from which Roberto Firmino planted a firm header into goal after he ghosted two defenders. Somehow, Tottenham dominated the second half and look more like the likely winner. This was when Harry Kane showed once again he has become the most completer player when he was fouled. With quick thinking, he quickly took the ball spun around and hit a glorious long pass to the feet of Kieran Trippier who has been running in on the right and that was quick thinking. Kane has done this many times now for both club and country adding to his arsenal of weapons. Trippier passed it to Erikssen who laid on for Lucas Moura to score. Virgil Van Dijk showed even more of his qualities when he was left with a tw...

The international break for Euro qualification gave us a break from the hustle and bustle of weekly league soccer. England got off to an impressive start with a 5-0 rout of the Czech Republic. Czech Republic are no minnows and it was also the way England played that got them the results. It could only enhance their reputation with the introduction of very young and talented players like Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson Odoi. This is not to mention Manchester City's Phil Folden and Liverpool's Rhian Brewster. You could add Declan Rice, Joe Gomez, James Maddison, Trent Alexander-Arnold, etc. There is also Ross Barkley who left Everton to be with Chelsea but did not feature enough playing on the left and Southgate seemed to have used him correctly in a freer role since Declan Rice protects the back. At one time Barkely was described by some as a combination of Paul Gascoigne and Michael Ballack meaning some genius with power but he was injured too often in the past. This is...

Last week Crystal Palace surprising lost to Brighton (1-2). West Ham too crashed at Cardiff (0-2). Brendan Rodgers got Leicester City to play his way and his changes brought a 3-1 win over Fulham. Jamie Vardy became more involved, had a lot more touches and two goals. Newcastle's come from behind win was a Rafa Benitez masterclass. They were two goals down by the 31st minute and remained so by half-time but came roaring back to win 3-2!  Meanwhile, Tottenham maybe showing signs of fatigue and for the second time despite leading through their talismanic striker Harry Kane were defeated 1-2 by a spirited Southampton side and boy did you see that screamer from James Ward-Prowse that sealed victory. Manchester City cruised to a 3-1 win over Watford with a controversial first goal. Liverpool fought and had Burnley beaten 4-2 still breathing down City;s neck. Chelsea was fortunate when Eden Hazard scored in 90+2 minutes to level 1-1 with Wolves and finally Arsenal ended Manchester Unite...

Liverpool has handed over the lead at the top to City when they could have a ten point lead but now they are one behind after too may drawn matches. The brilliant 5-0 rout of Watford was not repeated at Goodison Park where Everton played so well and did City a favour. It was a somewhat tame and weak performance from a team trying to be champions. Last season's most fearsome trio has been reduced to a whimper especially Mo Salah who was unstoppable last season but could be the worst Liverpool player on the pitch on Sunday. Attack, their greatest strength has now become their weakest link. In exchange for controlling a game, the exhilarating attack were seldom unleashed this season. No more front foot attacking soccer with real intent. Opponents fear to play them last season and only defence was a let down.  Klopp ought to be more attacking as attack is the best form of defence and Liverpool this season have the best defence. You could argue that if they attack more then they may...