A Heavy Dose of Sports #2.1 - Sunderland v United, 11 May 10pm

Aren't we lucky? Kiko Macheda, a virtual unknown last week did it again. This time scoring a lucky goal deflecting a Michael Carrick shot 46 seconds after coming on. To be fair, it was a game we only deserved to draw. Despite going a goal down early on, Ricky Srbagia's side played to win. The kept on attacking and cold have equalised before the break. United rode their luck and their defensive frailties was once again exposed.

It was a game that we needed to win. Liverpool had stylishly earlier spanked Rovers 4 nil and gone top of the league. The United win brought us back on top with a game to spare, although Liverpool's goal difference are gaining. Chelsea also did not win convincingly. Leading 4 nil against Bolton, Guus Hiddink decided to rest Fat Fwank and the Drog. Bolton scored 3 goals in the final 10 minutes and Chelsea was lucky to hang on.

Arsenal also did well to win but it may be too late to have any bearing on the title challenge. United now have another 10 days before the next Premiership match. They have an important midweek fixture away to Porto, then on Sunday have a trip to Wembley to play Everton in the FA Cup semi. That is not before Chelsea and Liverpool playing each other the day before in the other semifinal fixture. Liverpool will then play Arsenal on Tuesday week, with United hosting Portsmouth the night after.

But the question on everyone's mind is, who is this Kiko Macheda? Born in Rome in 1991, he initially played for local side Lazio. Then came the controversy, or a masterstroke by Alex. Doing his homework like a master, Alex courted his Dad and relocated Mr Macheda Sr to MAnchester with his son. SInce the Italian Law does not permit contract signing before the age of 18, Alex stepped in and offered a professional contract on his 17th birthday. He did well initially in the under-18 then in the reserves. He looks like he has a bright future alongside Danny Welbeck in the United attack.