Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey thinks that while conspirators will agree with Avram Grant's comments that Man United received favourable referring decisions on their way to the title, the Chelsea boss should not be drawn into the debate after a successful first season in charge, especially with the Champions League final so close.

In a week's time, the Champions League trophy will be back in England. United, who are arguably the favourites, will be hoping that they can parade around the streets of Manchester as part of a magnificent double, while Chelsea will be hoping that they will be showing the European cup off to the public down the Kings Road.

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey looks at Arsene Wenger's claims that Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas will one day go on to be the best midfielder in the world.

Cesc Fabregas first came to the attention of many fans of English football with a very assured performance at in the 2004 Community Shield. He had made his bow the previous season but this was the moment when it became clear that Wenger had unearthed another gem.

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey thinks that Harry Redknapp is due a trophy and is glad that the wheeler dealer has come out and stated that he will not be retiring after Saturday's FA Cup final, as some sections of the press would have us believe.

After guiding Pompey to their highest finish in the Premier League, manager Harry Redknapp should have been given the keys to the city for a remarkable achievement. However, victory on Saturday would cement his place in the clubs history books.

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders if Liverpool's apparent underhand tactics would backfire in their bid to sign Gareth Barry.

As Martin O'Neill strives to convince his team captain to stay, he will receive many fans sympathies after Liverpool's no-holds-barred attempt to sign the England midfielder. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has already been on the receiving end of O'Neill's wrath after suggesting that the pair had been in dialogue over a possible sale and earlier this week claimed that the Aston Villa star wanted to leave the club.

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey agrees with Steven Gerrard's comments that Liverpool will need to spend big again this summer, but wonders whether the Reds should really be talking about challenging for the title yet again.

It happens every summer at Anfield. Players start telling the media that years of underachievement will be over "next season" and that the fans will finally see the Premier League returned to where they think is their spiritual home. Steven Gerrard, the figure of summer dramas in recent years, has already got fans crossing their fingers, less than a week after the season finished.