Branislav Ivanovic

How much was Branislav Ivanovic's last-gasp goal against Benfica worth? Well, if you're feeling all emotional, it's difficult to put a price on winning a shiny trophy and restoring some pride. But...

Never in doubt, right?

With Branislav Ivanovic having now forgiven Luis Suarez for his moment of madness two weeks ago, it's probably time for everybody to move on. At least until the striker does something else controversial.

Chelsea still don't have the 2 points from this weekend, but Suarez won't be playing for a bit because of his actions

The FA has today handed Luis Suarez a ten-match ban for biting Branislav Ivanovic, a punishment far heavier than most had anticipated.

In the day's least surprising news, the FA have charged Luis Suarez with violent conduct after he bit Branislav Ivanovic during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

The English FA have indeed charged Luis Suarez with violent conduct following his bite on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic yesterday. The full statement reads: The FA has charged Liverpool forward...

Surprise!

Suarez is sorry, the club has handed him a fine that will go to a good cause, and FA punishment is inevitable—and as far as Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre is concerned, that should be the end of this latest controversy.

In retrospect, Luis Suarez biting Branislav Ivanovic is something fans should have expected to see sooner or later. And if Suarez' act was predictable, the reactions to it are both equally unfortunate and inevitable.