Premier League

Liverpool co-owner John Henry (L) and Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner (2L) take their seats with Liverpool Chairman Martin Broughton (R) ahead of their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. The 18-time English champions are stuck in the Premier League relegation zone after their worst start to a season for 57 years, but Liverpool's future finally looks brighter following the conclusion of NESV's acrimonious 300 million pounds (480 million dollars) buy-out of Tom Hicks and George Gillett. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Liverpool's Manager Roy Hodgson (2R) arrives for the English Premier League football match against Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool on December 6, 2010. Liverpool beat the Frenchman's Aston Villa side 3-0 in the Premier League. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

English Referee Mark Halsey, taking charge of his first Premier League game since regaining his fitness after his treatment for cancer, during the English Premier League football match between Wigan Athletic and Blackpool at The DW Stadium, Wigan, north-west England on August 14, 2010. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Liverpool co-owner John Henry (L) speaks to Liverpool Chief Executive Christian Purslow before their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. The 18-time English champions are stuck in the Premier League relegation zone after their worst start to a season for 57 years, but Liverpool's future finally looks brighter following the conclusion of NESV's acrimonious 300 million pounds (480 million dollars) buy-out of Tom Hicks and George Gillett. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Liverpool co-owner John Henry (L) and Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner arrive for their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. The 18-time English champions are stuck in the Premier League relegation zone after their worst start to a season for 57 years, but Liverpool's future finally looks brighter following the conclusion of NESV's acrimonious 300 million pounds (480 million dollars) buy-out of Tom Hicks and George Gillett. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

English Referee Mark Halsey, taking charge of his first Premier League game since regaining his fitness after his treatment for cancer, before the English Premier League football match between Wigan Athletic and Blackpool at The DW Stadium, Wigan, north-west England on August 14, 2010. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Liverpool's English midfielder Joe Cole arrives as a substitute during the English Premier League football match against Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool on December 6, 2010. Liverpool beat the Frenchman's Aston Villa side 3-0 in the Premier League. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

A file photo a taken on November 21, 2010 shows Blackburn Rovers' English manager Sam Allardyce (2nd L) and the club's new owners, Indian brothers Balaji Rao (2nd R) and Venkatesh Rao (R), watching from the stands during their English Premier League football match against Aston Villa at Ewood Park, in Blackburn, north-west England. Allardyce was sacked as manager of Blackburn Rovers with immediate effect on Monday, December 13, 2010 the English Premier League club announced on their official website. Also on the way out of Ewood Park was Allardyce's assistant, Neil McDonald, with first team coach Steve Kean placed in temporary charge. Blackburn's new Indian owners sacked Allardyce. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Liverpool co-owner John Henry (L) and Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner arrive for their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. The 18-time English champions are stuck in the Premier League relegation zone after their worst start to a season for 57 years, but Liverpool's future finally looks brighter following the conclusion of NESV's acrimonious 300 million pounds (480 million dollars) buy-out of Tom Hicks and George Gillett. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Liverpool co-owner John Henry (L) and Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner arrive for their English Premier League football match against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north-west England, on October 17, 2010. The 18-time English champions are stuck in the Premier League relegation zone after their worst start to a season for 57 years, but Liverpool's future finally looks brighter following the conclusion of NESV's acrimonious 300 million pounds (480 million dollars) buy-out of Tom Hicks and George Gillett. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

Liverpool's Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos controls the ball during the English Premier League football match against Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool on December 6, 2010. Liverpool beat the Frenchman's Aston Villa side 3-0 in the Premier League. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: A dejected Charlie Adam of Blackpool reacts after his team concede four first half goals during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Lee Cattermole of Sunderland appeals to the referee Mr S Attwell as he walks accross the field to consult with his assitant referee after Liverpool score the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: John Terry, Didier Drogba and Ashley Cole of Chelsea celebrate after team mate Alex scored during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on October 3, 2010 in London, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Fernando Torres, (C) Jamie Carragher (L) and Lucas of Liverpool look dejected after conceding a second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on October 17, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: The Chelsea and Sunderland team are led out by Chelsea Pensioners and members of the Armed Forces as part of Rememberance Day prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on November 14, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Petr Cech and Ashley Cole of Chelsea looks dejected as Danny Welbeck scores Sunderland's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on November 14, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: A dejected Rafael Van der Vaart of Tottenham Hotspurm as he walks off the pitch with a hamstring injury during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on November 28, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Dirk Kuyt of Liverpool (R) joins his team mates as they celebrate the opening goal by Martin Skrtel during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on November 28, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Ashley Cole of Chelsea (R) reacts as Jermaine Beckford of Everton scores an equalizing goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 4, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Andrey Arshavin of Arsenal laughs as he slides into the back of the net during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on December 4, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes of Spurs is yellow carded by Referee Mike Dean after colliding with Ramires of Chelsea to concede a late penalty during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at White Hart Lane on December 11, 2010 in London, England. Didier Drogba of Chelsea missed the resulting penalty kick.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Didier Drogba of Chelsea reacts after taking a penalty kick, which is saved by Spurs Goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at White Hart Lane on December 11, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Florent Malouda of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Michael Essien (L) after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Branislav Ivanovic (R) after scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: (L to R) Christine Bleakley, Frank Lampard and Frank Lampard Senior speak with singer Geri Halliwell and her boyfriend Henry Beckwith during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Jamie Carragher of Liverpool waits for treatment as blood drips off him after a clash of heads with team mate Martin Skrtel during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Jamie Carragher of Liverpool is treated on the pitch as blood drips off him after a clash of heads with team mate Martin Skrtel during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and Sunderland manager Steve Bruce watch as Liverpool players receive treatment for a clash of heads during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Lee Cattermole of Sunderland appeals to the referee Mr S Attwell as he walks accross the field to consult with his assitant referee after Liverpool score the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Birmingham City keeper Ben Foster (l) and team mate Lee Bowyer (r) react to an own goal from Roger Johnson during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Everton at St Andrews on October 2, 2010 in Birmingham, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger can't bear to watch as Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on October 3, 2010 in London, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: (THE In this handout image supplied by Liverpool Football Club, John W Henry and Thomas Werner the new owners of Liverpool Football Club from NESV arrive for the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on October 17, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Brede Hangeland of Fulham heads home a last minute equaliser as goalkeeper Brad Friedel of Aston Villa can only watch during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on November 6, 2010 in London, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Fernando Torres (L) of Liverpool is congratulated by his team mates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on November 7, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Referee Martin Atkinson disagrees with Alan Hutton of Tottenham Hotspur after he goes down in the penalty area after a tackle by Paul Konchesky of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on November 28, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Younes Kaboul of Tottenham Hotspur speak to his manager Harry Redknapp as he goes off injured during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on November 28, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Samir Nasri (L) of Arsenal is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on December 4, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Samir Nasri (L) of Arsenal is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on December 4, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Bacary Sagna of Arsenal controls the ball under pressure from Clint Dempsey (R) of Fulham during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on December 4, 2010 in London, England.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Darren Bent of Sunderland celebrates with his team mates after scoring a late equaliser during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on September 18, 2010 in Sunderland, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Salomon Kalou (L) of Chelsea is congratulated by teammate Florent Malouda (R) after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Salomon Kalou (L) of Chelsea is congratulated by teammate Florent Malouda (R) after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Florent Malouda of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal whilst a dejected Matthew Gilks of Blackpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Florent Malouda of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Salomon Kalou (L) after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Darren Bent of Sunderland celebrates with team mate Jordan Henderson after scoring the equalizer from the penalty spot as Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Darren Bent of Sunderland celebrates with team mate Jordan Henderson after scoring the equalizer from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and Sunderland manager Steve Bruce watch as Liverpool players receive treatment for a clash of heads during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at at Anfield on September 25, 2010 in Liverpool, England.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Tim Cahill of Everton celebrates scoring with team mates Phil Neville and Leighton Baines during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Everton at St Andrews on October 2, 2010 in Birmingham, England.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Birmingham City keeper Ben Foster (l) and team mate Lee Bowyer (r) react to an own goal from Roger Johnson during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Everton at St Andrews on October 2, 2010 in Birmingham, England.