Since there's nought much to talk about regarding arrivals and departures I thought this 25-player rule thing for the EPL could generate some discussion. New rules state that out of 25 players, 8 must be homegrown (before the age of 21, the player must have played 3 years in the UK). 

Because of the rules, Manchester City have got problems with their squad size (btw, if it is true they're looking to ship out some players I would look at Shaun Wright-Phillips without question). SAF himself has wondered whether Anderson and Hargo should be included in the list. This is only until January though, so they can be added after then if I'm not wrong. Anyway, read on to refresh your memory on position battles.

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Right. So it's 130am in the morning where I am and I can't find anything to do for 15 minutes. So here's a quick recap and prediction. 

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I've got the time so I'll do a recap. 

- Wayne Rooney has been phenomenal this season. Maybe it's cause he's taking on the responsibility of the goals, maybe he's getting into the right places, maybe the crosses are finding him. Whatever it is I hope it stays that way. 

- Park Ji-Sung has more than one oxygen tank. You can tell that his position at the start of the game is the hole behind the striker. 1 minute after that though and he's everywhere. 

- Every game that Valencia plays is another memory of Ronaldo that I lose. This kid is freaky fast. Maybe it's unjust to compare him to the old Milan backline but he was torturing them all night long.

More after the jump.

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