Despite being two months out and in the middle of the World Cup in South Africa, the thought of Liverpool v Arsenal and Tottenham v Manchester City on opening day has me marking the calendar.

Reports that Fulham and Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has been linked with a club move from to English Premier League giants Arsenal.

I don’t think anyone can argue with the Professional Footballers’ Association for naming Wayne Rooney as their Player of the Year.

The mid-week northern London derby had our DFB bloggers dissecting the clash that all but knocked Arsenal out of the premiership race and enhanced Tottenham’s shot at a top four finish.

Is Lionel Messi the best player in the world, already one of the best of all time?

Will THIS be Cesc Fabregas’ final season in North London?

I’m calling this blog Part I because it’s a question I find myself asking on a regular basis when it comes to football.

Expectations were high following a 250 million-plus euros summer spending spring that brought Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and company to the club.

A disorganized and utterly poor Liverpool lost to slumping Wigan 1-0 away.

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

The big shots at Manchester City were so clever, hiring Roberto Mancini as the club was about to embark on a cushy run of fixtures.

I’ve always cheered for the underdog.