I CAN never admit to being a fan or supporter of Liverpool FC, but I have always admired them and looked on them as a true English Premier League team. They have never been afreaid to include a smattering of Britiah and Irish talent in their time, and still do so today.

It is for that reason I am delighted that they were victorious over Manchester City at the weekend and I hope they go on to secure the title. They are truly a team who can justly be called an English Premier League team.

As for Manchester City, the least said. They usually only have one English player on the team, and that’s only as a token gesture. They might as well take the field as Europe United – perhaps they will one day.

I Butler, Bedale.