Silvio Berlusconi on trial for underage prostitution

Italian politics is entertaining, more so than its football actually. With a figure like Silvio Berlusconi as president, Italy has always drawn attention.

Filthy rich, owns a footballing icon in AC Milan, Hugh Hefner-style playboy (this old man actually has a mansion where he keeps his female friends with benefits), powerful... Berlusconi is the idol of many a Italian man, the Italian stallion if you will.

But the president is increasingly losing his allure and power, and sure enough, many analysts will think that this shall mark the beginning of his end.

We all know Silvio probably did have paid sex with the prostitute above (who probably did not tell him she was underage), and he probably did it in a muddle-headed sorta way, unknowingly and stupidly without thinking of consequences. But, isn't that what you will expect from the most powerful man in Italy. I bet he didn't think twice about it... unfortunately

So, its a case of finding something as lame as a sex escapade to bring down one of the most successful presidents of Italy. The same thing we saw with Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, the likelihood we will see a change of power in Italy, except Berlusconi will go out with a whim.

Berlusconi wouldn't have got anything better from his football team either, seeing them crash 0-1 to Tottenham at home. Go Spurs !

Ngog happy to see Torres leave?

I would have thought that the sale of Torres might have been celebrated by David Ngog who have been at Liverpool since 2008 and have struggled to make the first team at Liverpool despite being given many chances to prove himself.

Ngog is a strong, quick and with his agility, has the potential to cause problems for defenders. However, Ngog seems to lack composure in front of the goal and have a poor first touch. More importantly, despite the many opportunities given during Torres absence due to injury, Ngog has failed to impress with a lack of goals to be awarded as a first choice striker at Liverpool. He was benched under Benitez and continued to be regarded as second string during the short stint with Hodsgon.

The sale of Torres could have been the best news for Ngog as he might have enjoyed an automatic promotion to first string under Dalglish. Never did he expect the arrival of Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll, which may have pushed him down further the pecking order at Liverpool.

Being 21 years of age, Ngog has probably another 2 years to prove himself at Liverpool. Work hard Ngog. Push yourself harder to be a better player. He probably needs some pyschological help and mediation to help him compose himself better when he is most needed, in front of the goal. Replicate your proudest moment during the 2-0 win over Manchester United (2009) in every game you play. Do that and you may enjoy the status of "Legend" at the KOP.

I'm interested to see if Ngog will have what it takes to establish himself at Liverpool. Only time (though not much) will tell.

Manchester is Red.

So much for Man City's striking prowness and cash rich owners, Manchester United still owns Manchester. Man City might have a case for being the better team, but at Old Trafford today, it was Man Utd tops again after yet another stunning derby win.

The Theatre of Dreams has yet another spectacular goal to add to its collection, courtesy of Wayne Rooney's fantastic overhead kick into the top corner. Fitting for a derby winner.

The magic of Manchester United is alive and well.

Unfortunately for the neighbors, Manchester is still red. We are Manchester.

Torres loses

Fernando Torres was non-existent.

Chelski lost despite playing at home and a three pronged attack featuring Anelka, Drogba and Torres.

Liverpool seems to have picked up a dogged revival, most likely influenced by their manager Daglish.

A new goalscoring hero emerges in Raul Meireles.

Chelsea have lost their title bid.

Ancelotti I think will lose his job at the end of the season, and I suspect strongly that there will be a big clearout at Stamford Bridge.

Dizzy end to the transfer window

Desperation drives people to do desperate things.

January's transfer window is always full of melodrama and this season's proved the same.

The biggest involved the 50 million pound transfer of Liverpool's Fernando Torres to Chelsea and the ridiculous (in my opinion) 35 million pound replacement Liverpool bought in Andy Carroll.

Paling in comparison, even though they are huge sums of money too, are the deals in excess of 20 million pounds each for Luis Suarez to Liverpool and David Luiz to Chelsea.

This signals the intent of Chelsea and Liverpool, who are not having the best of seasons.

Well, this is football. Roman Abramovich is starting to throw his weight around again, while Liverpool's owners are sadly just desperate.

Chelsea bought themselves a crocked Fernando Torres really. I don't think he is as good as when he first came to the BPL. I too can't see how you can pair Anelka or Drogba with Torres.

Liverpool bought an unproven striker in Carroll... yes, he scored a few goals this season, but I don't think he is worth more than Berbatov or Darren Bent who moved for 24 million to Aston Villa, for the matter. He is too raw to be worth that much money. Newcastle got themselves a fantastic deal in my opinion, but will they get relegated due to a lack of goals for the rest of the season and wanting money instead? We shall see.

Well, this makes for great entertainment. We will see how it all pans out. But too much stupid money going around for now.