Tuesday, May 11, 2010

England: Guardian football writers' review of the 2009-10 season

Richard Williams

Best match Manchester United 4-3 Manchester City, City's third equaliser with 10 seconds to go countered by Michael Owen's 96th-minute winner.

Favourite moment The second goal in Arsenal's 3-0 defeat of Aston Villa in December, Cesc Fábregas stretching a hamstring as he sprinted to turn in Theo Walcott's pass.

Least favourite moment Reading the list of those to whom Portsmouth FC owe money.

Unsung hero Clint Dempsey, who may yet give England a nasty surprise in South Africa.

Villain The grotesque duo who took over at West Ham and promptly began to undermine Gianfranco Zola.

Owner of the season Mohamed Al Fayed, of whom many criticisms can be made but who has consistently done the decent thing by a decent club.

What we have learned That, like casino bankers, the Premier League will do nothing to regulate itself.

Quote "Only wine. No water. And easy questions, please" - Carlo Ancelotti celebrates.

In 20 years they'll still be talking about Darren Bent's beachball goal for Sunderland against Liverpool.

The Rest

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