The X-Factor

First it was Chris Houghton , now and more surprisingly Big Sam. Perhaps, it's not so surprisingly after all  looking at events that have taken place in football over the last few years. Football can be a cruel and vicious game. I guess, if you were to lay off a manager, this would be the best time considering the January transfer window is near and transfer funds will be better off with the new managers.

X Factor

The question now is who's next? Who's leading the pack to be the next manager on the chopping block? Here are your contenders. My pick - Roberto Martinez. If results do not improve for Chelsea, I'll go with Ancellotti.

Roy's Magic Lamp

When his team were down 2-1 to Newcastle at the 85th min mark, Roy was completely clueless about what to do to change the game. So he rubbed his magic lamp hoping for his wish to come true. In all fairness, Newcastle deserved the victory after another awful and timid away performance by the reds. Liverpool (or perhaps Roy) seem to shoot themselves in the foot all the time. Everytime, after an impressive display at home, they can't seem to find their feet away.

Players like Lucas, Ngog, Maxi look like players who are able to play well one week and awful the other. Meireles disappointed in this match. Not to mention the defence. Torres, heavy heartedly didn't play up to par.