Defending champions Manchester United have shown they know how to win when it matters, says Eugene YS Han.

HEROES

ANDREY ARSHAVIN
We cannot start this week's Heroes and Zeroes list without Andrey Arshavin - the Russian maestro who single-handedly destroyed Liverpool's defence. What was surprising about Arshavin's four-goal haul at Anfield was that he did almost nothing else. When he was given the chances to score, he took all four of them clinically. His storming performance must have left Arsene Wenger cursing his unavailability in the Champions League. It just proves that every team needs an experienced head or two and Arsenal very much needed this. The cash splashed on Arshavin looks well-spent as the Russian looks like the world-class player we saw at Euro 2008. At least, the Arsenal manager knows Arshavin will be ready to terrorise defenders for Arsenal in all competitions next season.

MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United look set to win the 18^th league title that will equal Liverpool's own haul. After all the drama at recent Liverpool's games, Sir Alex Ferguson would have preferred a less heart-attack inducing game against Portsmouth. Well, an early goal against Pompey helped steady any nerves but you have to realise that with such experienced players like Paul Scholes (600 appearances), Ryan Giggs (799) and Gary Neville (379), United will never panic in any title race. They know what it's like to win and do it consistently - week-in, week-out. And this winning ‘DNA' is rubbing off on the younger players like Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney. You can't buy this kind of experience. For sure, the United camp will not be resting on their laurels until it is mathematically sure that Liverpool will not catch them. Until then, Scholes and company know what is expected of them.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
From fighting relegation to knocking on Europe's door, Tottenham have turned it around under Harry Redknapp. The confidence, swagger and incisiveness were there for all to see at White Hart Lane when Spurs outplayed Newcastle. Such was Spurs' dominance that it was a big surprise that the final score-line only read 1-0. Aaron Lennon has again proved his England credentials with another storming performance. Every team will now have to make sure they can defend against the pace of Lennon. Tom Huddlestone, who was perhaps spurred on by Redknapp's comments earlier last week, put in another distinguished shift. Nobody in living memory, other than Cristiano Ronaldo, can hit the ball as hard as Huddlestone. He just has to get it on target. And talking about targets, I am sure Tottenham and Redknapp have surely reached their survival target on time.

BRITANNIA STADIUM
The Britannia stadium has been Stoke's saving grace this season. Their home form has seen them collect nine precious wins - including the last game against Blackburn. They have now won four of their last six home matches Tony Pulis' side has been struggling away from home but the Potters at least have their home ground to fall back on.

MARK SCHWARZER
Forget about Edwin van der Sar and his clean sheets record, Fulham's Mark Schwarzer has been the star 'keeper this season. Despite having a modest defensive in front of him, the Australian has consistently been in top form this season. He was once again instrumental in the 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough where he made six outstanding saves. Schwarzer is also the leading goalkeeper with 204 blocks so far this term.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
Congratulations to Wolves who became the first side from the English Championship to be promoted to the Premier League. Let's hope they do better than the last time they were promoted. Meanwhile, watch out for their top-scorer Sylvan Ebanks-Blake who was a former Manchester United youth player. He was the hero and match-winner in the game that secured promotion.

ZEROES

LIVERPOOL
Once upon a time, the Liverpool defence could be depended on to keep clean sheets. Now they have shipped 11 goals in their last four games including the Champions League ties against Chelsea. Liverpool had tried to overpower Arsenal at Anfield, but they did not expect to be out-gunned by Arshavin. They might have rescued a point after going behind three times in that epic game, but as Rafael Benitez conceded, Manchester United are in the driving seat. The only plus point for Liverpool is they have no problems going forward and scoring goals without Steven Gerrard. The minus point is they can't seem to buy a clean sheet at the moment and it will cost them the title.

MANCHESTER CITY FANS
There is a reason why football fans are also called supporters. They support their club - through thick and thin. What some of the Manchester City's so-called supporters did last weekend was uncalled for and downright hypocritical. Mark Hughes and his team are going through the sort of transition that only time can help ease them through. The team has been put under intense scrutiny because of the expectations which in turn has been fuelled by the financial might of the new owners. Instead of getting on the backs of the players and the manager every time something goes wrong on the pitch, those supporters should give them more time. Real supporters will give their unconditional support and perseverance. Be patient or be gone.

NEWCASTLE UNITED
Time is running out for Newcastle to lift themselves out of the relegation zone after yet another defeat. The Alan Shearer effect has yet to rub off on his players who struggled to keep up with Tottenham last weekend. Shearer looks a little out of his depth as a manager and it seems that the players do not know what to do on the pitch. At least, the Toon fans are getting behind their team.