He had a good game against the Mancs in the reserve game and looked confident. So deserved a start, he has to get going at some stage. Why not after a good performance.
This is why having no youth on the bench is silly. Now we have 3 of the back 4 that will be starting against United at the weekend, and all 3 will have to play 90 minutes (or 80 for Agger)
Poor Aly, got to feel for the guy on his home debut..... Is it me or does he look like Ballotelli. (Maybe we should try him upfront?)
Rather Alberto take these corners. Gerrard is more dangerous in the area or just outside and Alberto has great delivery from set pieces. Great run from Allen though, weaving past a couple of players.