So emotional* - Whitney Houston

The EPL 2010-2011 have just started - and Liverpool have played their first game. And what a game it was.

It had everything i wanted - except for Liverpool victory! What an emotional rollercoaster ride for me.

To be honest, it was pretty dull stuffs right up to the dying minutes of the first half when Johnson almost scored. Then the drama started. Joe Cole got sent off - his fist game in Red ended in red.

I'm biased of course but really, dun u think it was rather harsh?

But the incident only sparked Liverpool to life. In the early moments of the second half, Ngog scored an absolutely brilliant goal!!!!

And it ensured a nail biting 2nd half as Liverpool defended resolutely. Injured players dragged themselves back to their feet. There were anxious moments when Agger mysteriously needed treatment and went off, looking like he was in a daze.

With only 10 men, and then 9 when Agger went for treatment, and finally 9 and a half when Agger stumbled back onto the pitch as Liverpool had made all their subs, my heart was in my mouth and my fingers were being bitten to bits by myself!!!!

Time went by so slowly... and then there was heartache. Reina gifted Arsenal with an equalizer.

Despite having to play against only 9 men, Arsenal could not score. they brought in Van Persie but thankfully his World Cup form still remained! =) In the end, Liverpool had to assist them to get a point.

There were moments of anger too - like when Torres was fouled in the penalty box but no penalty was given. There were moments of exhilaration - like when Reina made a world class fingertips save. There were heartwarming moments - like seeing Mascherano playing his heart out and being applauded by the fans in what could be a last time. The press has been saying that he wants to leave - but he did not show it on the pitch, being fully committed to the cause and even setting up Ngog for the goal. He's truly a great professional!

Of course, there was the moment when Torres stepped onto the field in a Liverpool jersey - a sight that many of us never thought we'd see again.

Yes, it had it all - drama, suspense, comedy (of errors), action, moments which moved me. And the best part of it is that this is only just beginning!

[All pics taken from various sports site online]

*Her 6th consecutive no. 1 hit.