The battle of good versus evil has had many installments, the latest takes place on a floodlit battlefield as the sides fight for control of the City. Onlookers hold their breath, the result of this war will affect their lives immeasurably.
In a small dressing room in the bowels of the stadium sit those chosen to represent the good. The defenders, Pepe Reina, Jose Enrique, Martin Kelly, Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel. The attacking forces of Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll. The midfielders, the heart of the battle, Stuart Downing, Jordan Henderson, Jay Spearing and Clark Kent. These men are all Heroes and have proven themselves in earlier battles, but do they have what it takes to defeat the SuperVillains and keep the City in safe hands? Or do they need somebody beyond mere Hero status to lift them to victory? Time will tell. The leader of the Heroes, King Kenny, gives last minute instructions to his troops, words of wisdom gained from decades of experience in such battles, these words could prove vital.
Meanwhile, in a quiet corner of the dressing room, the most significant event of the night takes place : Clark Kent gets changed.
The siren sounds and the battle commences. After thirty five minutes of combat Tim Howard falls at the feet of Martin Kelly and the ball runs loose. Howard and Phil Jagielka look up to the skies and see something over their heads. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Whatever it is they can’t stop it and the first blow in the battle is struck. Do the SuperVillains still have an evil plan up their sleeves?
The troops take a short break form hostilities. As they walk off the battlefield Superman shows the effects of injury, could this be what the evil forces need to inspire them to a victory? Does it spell trouble for the Heroes?
The siren sounds again and the fight restarts. Superman shows no signs of his battlescars slowing him down. After ten more minutes of intense sparring Luis Suarez evades the clutches of a hoard of villains deep inside of their own territory, leaving Superman once again staring into the eyes of Tim Howard. Faster than a speeding bullet Howard is beaten, there are some forces that simply cannot be stopped. Another key blow has been struck but is it to be a killer one?
With the SuperVillains fading fast it seems the battle is nearing an end. Superman again surges towards enemy territory, more powerful than a locomotive and, ably assisted by his sidekick Luis Suarez, delivers the knockout blow that signals the end of the fight. The Heroes celebrate, the Villains drop to the floor knowing they have been well beaten. This has been the first time Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll and Superman have stood and fought side by side and the omens look good.
Superman leaves the battlefield with the spoils of victory tucked under his cape.
The scene empties and the citizens return to their homes. The good people of the City can sleep soundly in their beds knowing the rebels have been vanquished, sent back to their wooden lair, there will be no uprising tonight.
NB. This script has been a work of fantasy, though any similarities to persons either living or dead is purely intentional.
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