Final Day for EPL Season 2020-21

The Premier League came to an end last night. Was fortunate to catch the game between Liverpool and Palace. After some nervy moments, and with both our rookie center backs (Nat Philips and Rhys Williams) required stitches in sequence, we squeezed out a win. 

Quite remarkably, Liverpool finished 3rd place, after some screw-ups from Leicester and Chelsea. This season saw us losing 6 games in a row at Anfield (without fans) in Feb-March, some record feat which we want to forget. So it was refreshing to see fans inside the stadium again last night, the first time since COVID struck. Credits to Jurgen and the team for not giving up the chase for Top 4. Last week, goalkeeper Alisson scored the 94th minute winner at Burnley.

One thing football has taught me, is to never ever give up, but continue to work hard. Somethings are beyond our control, and those we can, we ought to work on it. 

Thankfully, we get Champions League football next year

Congratulations to worthy winner Manchester City. They have been terrific this year. 

Another inspiring lesson happened in Spain. Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez scored the winner and helped Atletico Madrid to their 1st Spanish title in 7 years. I am glad they broke the dual-poly of Barcelona and Real Madrid. The biggest inspiration though, is Suarez. At 33, he was forced out of Barcelona end of last season, being deemed surplus to Messi and co. Atletico took a chance on him, and he has duly repaid everything, by winning the title for them.

Fun fact, his birthday is 25th January 1987

This is definitely something common in real life. You may be overlooked, not-appreciated or deemed mediocre. Fret not and just continue to learn and work hard. Your chance will come, and when it comes, you need to grab it. 

Again, congratulations. 

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COVID-19 seems to head to out-of-control phase. We have reverted to WFH by default, and the twice a week badminton sessions are gone. I have settled well in Clementi after 3 weeks. It is great to have comfortable place where I could cook.  

Been jogging at Ulu Pandan PCN

Clocked 30 min 3 seconds for 5KM last Saturday.