Audio Skills Test

Following Manchester United's draw with Newcastle, if Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield and open up a seven-point gap will Manchester City go on to win the league?

I asked four people their thoughts.

Amy Hughes, 21, believes that despite the possibilty of Manchester United being seven points behind Manchester City, they still have a chance. Sam Ridings, 22, said that should City win at Anfield, the league race would be effectively over and Manchester would be crowned champions. Christopher Cox, 21, however thinks that United's experience in these situations will see them run Manchester City very close, but thinks the title race is too close to call. Richard Clarke, 26, also believes Manchester City's lack of experience and United's new-year form will lead them to their next league title.

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Video Skills Test

Following Lancashire Police Federation's revelation that up to 550 police officers will be lost from the streets due to £42m worth of cuts, I asked a girl what her thoughts were. I filmed in the dark as I believe this will be one of the main concerns as we head into the winter months.

UCLan students' predictions on tonight's friendly between England and Sweden

England face Sweden tonight at Wembley in what is their second friendly in four days. After shocking reigning world champions Spain with a 1-0 victory, Fabio Capello's new look side will aiming to secure back-to-back victories before Euro 2012 commences in the summer.

The last time both teams met was at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Joe Cole's sensational strike gave The Three Lions the lead, only for Henrik Larsson to snatch a late equaliser.

The following audio clips contain three students' thoughts on the game.

Liam, an English Literature second-year, praises Fabio Capello's choice to add more youth to the England side.

UCLan Student Predictions (England vs Sweden): Liam by bradwilks

Tom, a first year bio-medical student, thinks that the confidence gained from beating Spain on Saturday will lead England to victory against the Swedish.  

UCLan Student Predictions (England vs Sweden): audio by bradwilks

However James, second year graphic design student, believed Capello's tactics would lead to a draw.

UCLan Student Predictions (England vs Sweden): James by bradwilks