Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond wonders whether it is now time that Rafa Benitez considered bringing Jermaine Pennant back into the fold.

As his Liverpool side scraped past Crewe Alexandra in the Carling Cup last night, Rafa Benitez was no doubt a relieved man. After Saturday's disappointing 0-0 draw with Stoke at Anfield, getting a home win against another tricky opponent was the most important thing.

Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond reacts to Arsene Wenger praise of his young guns and wonders if last night's performance has more than vindicated the Frenchman's faith in investing in youth.

Arsene Wenger sat in the dugout at the Emirates last night, and proceeded to watch his youngest ever Arsenal side demolish Sheffield United 6-0 in the Carling Cup, leading him to proclaim them "the best group of youngsters I have had in all my time at the club."

Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond wonders that in light of the horror tackles we have seen in the past week, whether it is now time for the FA to impose greater sanctions on the offenders?

You know what they say about London buses - you wait ages for one, and then two come along at once. Well, the FA might be sharing the same sentiment today, as two high-profile injuries in the past week have increased the clamour for them to place tougher penalties on reckless tackles.

Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond hopes that Manchester City new owners are patient with Mark Hughes and don't full into the trap that so many others do.

With the ever-growing influx of money into the modern game, the role of the football club owner has never been under more scrutiny. With massive investment on the line and huge financial rewards to be won, never has the Premiership owner been more determined to see his club be successful.

Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond reacts to the leaked Arsenal documents and wonders if the content is further evidence of the meticulous preparation that comes from Arsene Wenger.

In an age of frequent government leaks, the 244 word document left behind at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday will hardly trouble the front-pages. Arsene Wenger, however, might be bemoaning his luck.