Chelsea are in extreme trouble. I said they were when they failed to score against Aston Villa and Man City. The stats show it, Drogba pulled the rabbit out of the hat too soon as those are usually the finale, or he doesn't have much experience as a magician. Anywho, Paulo Ferreira spun around in circles so many times I lost count. He looked so lost at centre back. But Sunderland always seem to take valued points from bigger clubs and those 3 points were huge. Steve Bruce said it right, small clubs like Sunderland aren't expected to beat Chelsea, but these rare wins can be vital and significant. So Arsenal close the gap to just two points and can surpass Chelsea after a win over Tottenham.

But what surprises me is the Barclays Premiership is considered the fastest league in the world. Counter-attacking at its finest, sublime long passing mixed with clinical finishing proves why. One word can define the Premiership, FAST. But England didn't show fast against France Wednesday. Very surprising seeing Andy Carroll in the squad, but I knew he is a progressing player..very talented in the air and a very good finisher. But who was this Henderson character? Isn't he at Hull? Or Stoke City? Where was Adam Johnson? Isn't Phil Jagielka a centre back? Funny to Kieran Gibbs can start first team for the national squad, but can't find his place at Arsenal. And what was Capello's gameplan coming into this “friendly”? They just didn't want this match it looked. France however came out aggressive, running at the English back four and it gave France chances. Nasri lined up behind Benzema and Malouda given the roaming ability, they wreaked havoc to Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott. Benzema's goal off of a one-two with Malouda was world class I think. Martin Tyler was right about Benzema, “He got a bit older, a bit wiser. No one questioned his ability and he's shown that tonight to this Wembley audience.” Good for France, England? Capello is warming up the seat for Harry Redknapp.