So they've somehow done it again. Two cup finals in the past year, two 3-3 scorelines after extra time, two penalty shootouts, and two titles won.

This time, it can be said without a doubt that it's all because of Mr Steven Gerrard yet again. That fantastic equaliser from 30m out gave West Ham zero chance. He had absolutely nothing going for him when he unleashed that stunning rocket of a shot, with West Ham players clustered in front of goal. Somehow, SOMEHOW the ball smashed into the back of the net, leaving the custodian rooted. From then on, it was yet another fairytale of penalty shootouts a la Istanbul 2005, where Reina saved 3 penalties out of the 4 that West Ham had the chance to take. Only King of Experience Teddy Sheringham managed to put one past him. After Ferdinand missed the 4th penalty, there was no need for anymore fancy footwork. That's Pool for you, winning the cups "the hard way" - I quoth Rafa Benitez.

When I was out last night, my dad kept updating me with the scores. When he texted me about the Carra own goal, my heart sank. That msg was rapidly followed by another one that said "two nil", and my hopes started to plummet. Perhaps what made me eager to get home and watch the 2nd half was by grace of the next message - "2-1, Cisse". Comeback Kings indeed. <3>