We are close to the busy Christmas period for the English Premier League. Lady luck seems to be shinning bright on the Reds this time around with them sitting pretty right on top of the league even though they have been playing some lousy football in my view.

In recent weeks, the Reds have managed to retain the top spots despite poor draws against Hull,Arsenal and West Ham. There was one win against Blackburn right after the West Ham draw but in my view, its still not good enough to justify being the top team in England. As a Liverpool fan for more than 20 years, its makes me sick to the stomach that the team is set out defensively against even the likes of West Ham and Hull?!

Everyone probably has their ideal line-up but it may not be as straight forward as a generic team against any team. Opponents tactics must be taken into consideration and the best players to perform must be determined before each match. Then there is the problem of injuries and suspensions to live with. In my view considering the current scenario ,my ideal team to start against most teams now would be a straight 4-4-2.

Reina

Arbeloa   Carra    Agger   Insua

Babel Gerarrd Alonso Riera

Kuyt Keane

I think Babel should start games because he has pace to terorize defences together with Riera and with both of them with a shot in them, they can be a threat to any goalkeeper. Up front, i think that Kuyt and Keane should be played together because Kuyt can score a goal and Keane can be a pain to any defence. In defence, since Skrtel and Aurelio are injured, Insua and Agger must be given a extended run in the team and they are players any team would want in theirs.

I hope that the Reds buck up and stop dropping points. If we had won the 3 draws, Liverpool would be easily 7 points ahead of the pack coming into the busy Christmas period. I hope that Rafa stops giving us Red fans constant heart attacks during games and to be honest, Liverpool are not the best team in England right now just the luckiest of the pack!

And who said Keane cant play? Did you see the goal he scored against Arsenal?? Time to give him a extended run in the first team, if he does not deliver..Take him off?! But he deserves his chance at it!!