A golden week for Rafa

There is a reason the Premiership is known as the most exciting league in the world.

This weekends events so far have proved that nothing is ever certain and teams should never give up whatever goal they are pursuing.

One of the few things football fans until recently would have said to be a formality, is that Manchester United would run away with the title when holding a 7 point and a game in hand advantage over their nearest rivals.

However, last weeks home battering against arch rivals Liverpool hinted that things may not be over.

And now, the champions shock defeat to Fulham today has capped off a fantastic week for Liverpool in their attempts to chase down the leaders.

Liverpool fans across Merseyside are now fully justified in their belief that their side can turn recent European successes into finally seeing their side lift the so far elusive Premiership trophy.

Rafael Benitez will be desperate that his side can capitalise on their late Sunday afternoon kick-off against Aston Villa, with the knowledge that a win would see his side come within a point of the Champions.

The Spaniard will be well aware that his side have difficult games to come, but riding their current wave of momentum the squad will feel the title is now in reach.

Tomorrow afternoons game looks set to be a torrid affair for faltering Villa, who could see themselves as lambs in the slaughter tomorrow afternoon against the resurgent Liverpool.

The time is now for Sir Alex Ferguson to prove that his side are true champions and come back from this remarkable week in Premiership football.

I wouldn't like to be one of the players in their dressing room today and surely the time is now for Liverpool to capitalise.

Sit back and enjoy the ride, because the next few weeks are going to be exciting.