LONDON - However many blips and bumps Arsenal endures through the season one outcome is a constant: finishing in the Premier Leagues top four. [url=http://www.vapormaxplus.com/]Nike Vapormax Plus Black[/url] .Arsenal has spent 17 consecutive seasons among the elite, ensuring itself of a place in the C

LONDON - However many blips and bumps Arsenal endures through the season one outcome is a constant: finishing in the Premier Leagues top four. Nike Vapormax Plus Black .Arsenal has spent 17 consecutive seasons among the elite, ensuring itself of a place in the Champions League year after year. Fans might be frustrated by the shortage of silverware, but its a level of predictable consistency Liverpool would accept now.When Brendan Rodgers steered Liverpool back into the Champions League in May after a five-year absence, the club hoped it would be the start of a revival. Instead the surprise runner-up finish in the Premier League seems increasingly just that — a surprise. And probably a one-off, for now.Preparing to host Arsenal on Sunday, Liverpool is 11th in the standings, already 18 points behind leader Chelsea after losing 3-0 at Manchester United last weekend. Arsenal is only sixth, but the London club is five points in front of Liverpool and just two from fourth place.For two clubs with aspirations above their current status, Arsenal appears to be only one equipped to achieve much this season. Rodgers, though, is putting a brave face on Liverpools struggles.Despite the result at Old Trafford, I saw moments in our game that I thought were good, Rodgers said. We created a lot of chances, so I can certainly see signs of us getting back to where we were. We know theres a way to go.I think slowly were getting there ... there are a lot of players adapting.And there are players out injured still — including striker Daniel Sturridge — which is adding to the loss felt by Luis Suarez joining Barcelona in July.Arsenal forward Theo Walcott could return, though, at Anfield on Sunday. The 25-year-old Walcott, who has made only two appearances this season following a long-term knee injury, is set to resume full training from a groin problem.He is back in training today (Thursday), but only today, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. I might take him (to Liverpool), I dont know yet until he is back to full training. Lets see.Here is a look at some other things to look for to in round 17 of the Premier League:___AT THE TOPStoke has already beaten Arsenal and Manchester City this season, so a trip to Britannia Stadium could pose some problems for leader Chelsea on Monday. But a trio of wins over the last week — in the Champions League, Premier League and then League Cup — show the resilience of Jose Mourinhos side.This team has the potential and the quality to be one of the best in Chelseas history if it can prove it by winning trophies, goalkeeper Petr Cech said.City, which is three points behind Chelsea in second place, has had the week off due to its earlier League Cup elimination. Manuel Pellegrinis side can provisionally knock Chelsea off top place by beating Crystal Palace by four goals on Saturday.Manchester United will be chasing a seventh successive victory when the third-place team plays at Aston Villa on Saturday. With each week, Louis van Gaal is banishing memories of David Moyes dismal season in charge, and showing he can return United to the top four.___SURPRISE TEAMSWest Ham has assumed Southamptons tag as the surprise team in the top four.Southampton has endured a disappointing month, losing four consecutive league games before being humiliated in the League Cup on Tuesday by third-tier side Sheffield United. It has another difficult match Saturday at Everton, whose manager Roberto Martinez is well aware of the south-coast sides qualities.They are a joy to watch and very well structured, Martinez said. Ronald Koeman has brought some players that have adapted to our league very quickly. They are a team based an attacking football and are very talented and full of flair.West Ham is two points ahead of Southampton in fourth and host last-place Leicester on Saturday.Even though they (Leicester) havent won since Manchester United (in September) they very rarely lose by more than the odd goal, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce cautioned. Nike Vapormax Plus Sunset . The 31-year-old Spain midfielder hasnt played since Madrid lost in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid in May due to back and foot injuries. Nike Vapormax Plus Womens . -- The way Ted Ligety carved into turns looked so easy. http://www.vapormaxplus.com/ . The Canadian defensive tackle suffered the injury on Monday and had tests done on Tuesday. He was a potential starter on the defensive line but head coach Mike OShea said he wasnt even thinking about the ratio when he got the news.PHOENIX - The Los Angeles Angels have granted right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton his unconditional release, but will still have to pay him $8.5 million. The Angels made the move Wednesday. The 33-year-old Blanton struggled in spring training with a 7.08 ERA in five appearances over 20 1-3 innings. He was 2-14 last year and sent to the bullpen in midseason. The Angels will absorb Blantons contract and pay him $7. Nike Vapormax Plus Orange. 5 million this year, with another $1 million to buy out the $8 million club option for 2015. Blantons departure leaves the Angels with 39 players on their 40-man roster and takes him out of competition for a bullpen roster spot. The teams starting rotation appears set with Jered Weaver, C.J. Wilson, Garrett Richards, Hector Santiago and Tyler Skaggs. ' ' '