CL roundup

A quick review of this week's action to get my two cents in.

Yesterday showed how bad Arsenal must be- beacuse PSV is useless. No pace, no style, no nothing. Liverpool played well, but it looked like they were playing against Watford.

Only saw the highlights of the AC/Bayern game so can't really comment except to say that the Kaka pk looked pretty clear to me and I'm not sure why Bayern was complaining- but the tie (and the two away goals) puts them in good position for next week in Munchen.

Chelsea continues to look shockingly bad. Yes, Silva's goal was outstanding but the lack of urgency or tactical discipline with which Chelsea plays makes one wonder what the hell is going on. Even Mourinho, who admitted this week that they have been paying "silly" prices for players (see http://hornets.aolsportsblog.com/2007/04/03/chelsea-will-no-longer-spend-silly-money/) has to realize that things are going horribly wrong. As I have said many times, they could win 4 trophies this year and still be the most underachieving team ever given their stockpiling of talent.

Finally, the Roma v Man U game was a real treat to watch. Watching Roma on the attack is as fun as soccer gets- they should have done more after Scholes got his second card but perhaps they were exhausted from the incredible start they had. On Scholes, what was he thinking about? They were both obvious fouls and he played recklessly throughout. How Fergie can say that Chivu's complaining caused the ref to show the card is crazy- get a grip old man. Even I, a noted ref hater and Man U fan, knew he was gone the instant the play happened.

All in all, some fun viewing. Can't wait until next week.