Week 12 of the English Premier League sees Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea retain their unbeaten starts to the season with victories over Man Utd, Fulham and a draw at home to Everton.

As a nipper, I would occasionally touch the bible, wink at the sky, and ask God to help Manchester United win the Premier League. The Gods’ wand must have run out of whale fat, because I began begging in 1983, and it didn’t happen until 1992.

But it happened.

Maybe, I should have found a bible last night.