Why I Love the EPL

Arsenal 1, Manchester City 0. The match still very much in the balance. Arsenal awarded a second penalty. Up steps Robert Pires, scorer of the first penalty. The Highbury faithful awaits with bated breath...

In one not so swift movement of his graceful right foot, Pires caresses the ball with his studs. In comes the onrushing Henry, stealthily running way past the ball with a confused glare at his fellow frenchman. The two stand still and exchange lovely glances before watching a Man City defender clear the ball into safety. The referee blows the whistle (the French duo pray for a reprieve) and awards Man City a freekick, which in my humble opinion, must have been given for the combined stupidity of P and H.

Now watch me make the ball disappear into goal...

Still, their innovative intention of taking a penalty ought to be applauded, without which, I would never have witnessed the dumbest looking penalty-taking ever.