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Ferdinand won't 'cry in a corner' and Gerrard deserves to win the title... it's the reader comments of the week

Published: 16:15 EDT, 4 April 2014 | Updated: 16:15 EDT, 4 April 2014

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Another week of action at the top of the Premier League and another barrage of comments against Manchester United. David Moyes' side managed to scramble a draw when Bayern Munich visited while Chelsea lost in Paris.

Listed below are the best-rated comments on MailOnline Sport over the past seven days, rated by YOU, the fellow readers, by clicking the green arrows next to each comment.

10 - The moment when Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk player Jaba Kankava saved his opponent's life has captured the heart of many readers this week. Dynamo Kiev's captain Oleg Gusev swallowed his tongue and was lucky to have someone aware to help him. It led Joseph Barnet to say:

'Truly heroic and incredible quick thinking. You are an honour to yourself and your club.'

Number of green arrows: 1002

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Hero: Dynamo Kiev's captain Oleg Gusev was saved when he had swallowed his tongue following a nasty clash

9 - Manchester City continued their charge to be Premier League champions with a 1-1 draw at Arsenal last Saturday evening. With Chelsea and Liverpool also in the running, Sacked Blue Mankini was very excited when he posted:

'The best Title race ever in living memory and to top it all United are not in it..'

Number of green arrows: 1008

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Redemption: Mathieu Flamini scored the equaliser for Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday

8 - Manchester United fans were out in forced as they managed to nick a draw against Bayern Munich. There must be plenty out there still backing him as The Moyes wrote:

'Well done, Moyes!!!!'

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Support: David Moyes has received some praise at last from United fans after a half decent result

7 - Fernando Torres has received a torrent of criticism from fans after two dismal performances against Crystal Palace and PSG. Sherryn doesn't mind though, saying:

'Somewhere in Napoli a man will be laughing...it's what Chelsea deserve for treating Benitez badly...'

Number of green arrows: 1047

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Heading out? Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was heavily criticised after some poor showings this week

6 - Gary Neville made Sky Sports viewers laugh on Monday when he was asked whether he'd rather Liverpool or City win the title. GB must have been one of them as he said:

'As a Liverpool fan fair play to Neville. Great comment made in jest and great reaction from Carragher !!'

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Partnership: Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher were in the Sky Sports studio on Monday Night Football

5 - Pepe Guariola wasn't best pleased with the way United packed the midfielder and defence when they played on Tuesday. Andy wasn't so sure, however:

'He actually didn't complain about the tactics though did he? He said that United packed central areas and that made it hard for Bayern (which is true), then specifically tried to stress that it wasn't a complaint, just a tactical assessment - as you pointed out in your article. Then you write a headline pretending Guardiola 'fumed' at Moyes' tactics, which is nonsense.'

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Fuming: Bayern boss Pep Guardiola wasn't too pleased with the way United played after the game

4 - United may have a big clear-out over the summer by manctofu doesn't think it's because they're all getting old. He is so passionate about this he send us this comment:

'This ''ageing squad'' stuff is utter nonsense. De Gea, Rafael, Fabio, Jones, Evans, Smalling, Cleverley, Welbeck, Rooney, Hernandez, Nani, Valencia, Young, Kagawa, Anderson, Lindegaard - none of these players are ''ageing''. Vidic, Evra and Carrick are all younger than John Terry, who has had a great season at Chelsea. Van Persie was only 29. So really what he means is Ferdinand and Giggs. That's it. It's an utterly pathetic excuse.'

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Aging? How many of Manchester United's squad will stick it out until next season

3 - After some fantastic performances which have catapulted Liverpool firmly into the title race, even some neutrals are hoping that they can go and win the league. They got a thumbs up from boredarmchairchritic, who said:

'As a neutral in the title race I really hope Liverpool now go on to win it. They play the most attractive football to watch and i don't think there is a player out there who deserves to win the league more than Gerrard does.'

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King: Does Steven Gerrard deserve to win the Premier League more than any other player?

2 - Another very pro-Liverpool comment came from what must be a fan of the side kenny abel who sung Brendan Rodgers' praises after they thrashed Tottenham 4-0.

'Brendan Rodgers have to be the manager of the year. He has got this Liverpool team playing so well Kudos Brendan.'

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Supreme: If Liverpool win the Premier League, Brendan Rodgers could well get the Manager of the Year award

1 - His playing days may be coming to an end, but Rio Ferdinand received some support from xkcd who wasn't happy with the amount of criticism the defender has taken. United's aging defence is set to be split up over the summer and Ferdinand may well be one of the major casualties.