If the shiny trophy doesn't pull you in This will ETA: HQ pictures and the pictures that Essien took himself have been added Pregame There's no better way to start the day, than by walking...arm is no excuse not to be taking pictures of Essien! All images from getty, daylife and timesonline, I do not posess currently at least the ability to take such pictures

I am going to try to make this post as non-biased as possible, which shouldn't be that hard since they're both great teams and the ref was an equal opportunity asshole. That being said, if the game didn't...under your breath. And you move on. This picture has Pep which makes practically everyone happy, but it also has Chelsea scoring off camera which makes me happy. Happy end of picspam

I'm too tired to think of words to entice you to come and look, but it's worth it so come on in (unless you have dial-up in which case stay away you won't like it here) Is Manchester warming...spinning. Ridiculous smiles are allowed. High-5's for everyone! Waiting for him to take his shirt off. Nope, it's not going to happen. Thanks Rio for taking over.

Or do you need a little reminder? Only babies and another hot baller can make him better (alliteration helps too) Silly baby not appreciating Raul. There's going to be a lot of him stretching...feel bad. Lost, and still sexy. He's so distracting Really, really distracting. Bonus ETA: The more pictures the better, so if you have any feel free to add them

I know this is a little late, but after the Chelsea picspam my brain needed a rest. 151 pictures under the cut. Just as a reminder, there's going to be a lot of him in here. Rio's warming... Good job today Almunia. Prepare to be disapointed at the lack of shirtlessness. Even Cris kept his on, which he almost never does. I wish there was a better picture to end this with.

Poor Guus has been lacking in picspam, that ends now. Guus is not be be confused with a goose; however, like a goose he has flown to England for the season and will soon be returning...to thank the crowd. Buldge optional. Shirt optional too. And always hug your goalie. Even if you have to get off the bench, go hug him. Shake his hand. And then hug again.

As per request of abfabregas I present to you some Arsenal vs. Villareal picspam. I didn't take any of my own pictures of this game, so you can either squint to make things more blurry...warmer. Here we go. Hugs cheer everyone up. This man is here to kill your sex-drive. Let me make myself clearer, picspam is over, hope you enjoyed it!