1.   Premier League central defenders have got him sussed.

2.   He blasts forward and keeps on accelerating even if defenders get a hand on him.

3.   How many defenders get back to make that interception?

4.   Opponents say the banned substance makes it difficult for a defender to get a firm grip as they try to push them out of the way.

5.   Marlet essentially put the game out of reach for Twente when he garnered a crossing pass, got by defender Andre Karnebeek and easily beat goalie Sander Boschker.

6.   Moments later Real was left with nine players when defender Fernando Hierro got the red card for a foul.

7.   That would allow the defenders to get downfield to cover Deion Sanders more quickly.

8.   Bernd Schneider curled in a teasing free-kick and Brazilian defender Lucio got goal-side of Fernando Hierro to power his header past Cesar Sanchez.

9.   Brazilian international defender Branco could get his first taste of Premiership football on Saturday after arriving at new club Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

10.   Central defender Babb got a stiff talking to by referee Gylfi Orrason for a challenge on Toni Huttunen.