5 Random Happenings in Football on a Sunday Afternoon

1. “Top of the Premier League” Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup 3-1 by Stoke at the Britannia. Arsene Wenger left most of his normal starters on the bench, and as a result the Potters punished. Manchester City also progressed in the FA Cup by downing Scunthorpe 4-2, with Robinho capping the win off with the final goal.

2. Speaking of City, I don’t think its supporters will be too upset by the news that Robinho is headed back to Brazil on loan to play for his childhood club, Santos. Robinho said, “What’s important is to be happy” and "here, Mancini said that I would play one game and another no. I didn’t accept that and told him so. It’s a World Cup year.“ Now Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and Robinho are back in Brazil, will any of them will make the World Cup squad?

3. FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hinted football’s governing body could sanction the use of video technology in the near future, but only "if the security of the system is guaranteed then we will introduce it. But it will not be ready for the 2010 World Cup.”

4. After scoring four goals against Hull, Wayne Rooney has said he will not be happy unless he tops his individual scoring record of 23 goals in a season. The 24-year-old striker currently has scored 19 goals. With more than 20 games left to play, I could see him reaching 30 goals easily.

5. Sir Alex Ferguson believes Carlos Tevez should have been sent off for his over-zealous challenge on Wes Brown in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final. Someone seems a little intimidated before the returning leg…