The ugly accusation by Patrice Evra against Luis Suarez looks set to be investigated further when the English Football Association summons Evra for an interview. I was wondering why he looked incensed each time he tussled with Suarez, and thought that it was stressed caused by captaining United at Anfield.
It has been mentioned that Evra has previously made 3 other allegations of being the victim of racial abuse, and one of which was a charge brought against Liverpool 's Steve Finnan. All 3 allegations were inconclusive. As far as support is concerned, Liverpool has immediately stood by Suarez notably, United has made no such strong stand. Evra now needs to bring forth witnesses to stand by him. Ultimately it may boil down to Evra's words versus Suarez - with the shade of Evra's previous accusations haunting his case, it may be thrown out altogether.
Kenny's interview on Evra, Suarez and the Manc's derby
To qualify, racism and bigotry has no place anywhere in the 21st century. Liverpool's Barnes had to deal with monkey chants, and the club is dead set against racism in any way or form. Time will tell if this sordid affair will die down, and whether Evra is a victim.
Moving away from the unsavory aspect of modern football, Liverpool is poised to welcome Norwich City. Norwich will always a special place in the Malaysian football psyche, as the national car maker and it's british subsidiary sponsored Norwich City for 3 seasons. In fact, Norwich has beaten a Malaysian Selection side in a friendly. Undoubtedly, this early foray into club sponsorship opened the doors for future ownership of clubs in the BPL and Championship in the form of QPR and Cardiff City respectively.
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Norwich or known as the Canaries will visit Anfield this Saturday (or early Sunday morning for Malaysian viewers), coming off a 3 win in 4 games record. Man United was the last club to beat Norwich in that sequence. Kenny Dalglish has continued his pre match comments of needing to prepare and respect every team - no matter who shows up to play.
Team news time! A bunch of Liverpool old boys won't be able to make the party to Anfield - the likes of Ayala (fancied him as a decent CB) and Whitbread are out, as is Everton old boy James Vaughan. I'll admit I know next to nothing about the current Norwich team, with a notable mention to Steve Morison and Anthony Pilkington who did very well versus Swansea. On the Liverpool side, there are no injuries, though the likes of Johnson, Agger and Aurelio are short of match fitness. Lucas is suspended for good or bad - Spearing for a cameo?
A quick start to rattle Norwich is imperative. This game should see the return of quick fullbacks, with Kelly given the nod over Johnson and his fitness issue. I think Adam will be asked to drop back to protect the back four , while Gerrard will be tasked to drive the play forward. On the wings I fancy Downing, he's due a goal while Caroll should be hungry enough after sitting out Man United. I hope someone convinces Suarez to take out his frustration on Norwich, who looks good in the air but have yet to face Suarez's runs.
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