Review - - - Gameweek IV...

A lot of action was witnessed this gameweek i.e. Gameweek 4 with 23 goals scored in 10 matches and more prominently, the first goal-scoring draw with Wolves and Hull City playing a 1-1 draw.

Gameweek 4 began on expected lines with Chelsea making sure Burnley’s dream run ended and the Giant Killers being ensured it won’t be a cake-walk everytime they begin a match. Chelsea won 3-0. On the other hand, Liverpool’s form again went shaky though they managed to win this time 3-2 after Stevie G’s volley beating Bolton’s GK Jääskeläinen who otherwise had a splendid game. Other matches on the weekend went on expected lines with Everton defeating Wigan 2-1 after Joe earned Everton a penalty in extra time and Aston Villa defeating Fulham 2-0 at home.

The match predicted to be Match of the gameweek truly turned out to be so. It was Arsenal vs Manchester United with Andrey Arshavin scored a long ranger beating Manchester United Goal-keeper Ben Foster and leading Arsenal to 1-0 at half-time

1 or 2 changes were expected for Manchester United at half-time but it turned out to be the contrary with no change made after quite a disappointing performance in the 1st half. Ryan Giggs then made a beauty of a pass only for Almunia to trip Wayne Rooney and earn a quite deserving though controversial Penalty. It was Wayne Rooney himself taking the spot kick and scoring thus ensuring he can be a regular spot-kick taker for Manchester United for the season to come.
The best part of the match remained as a fact that Arsenal players scored 2 goals compared to Manchester United player scoring 1, but still Manchester United won, thanks to Diaby’s own goal. Foster and Rooney were the heroes for Manchester United for the match though the unsung hero but truly deserving Man of the Match went to Darren Fletcher.

Here are the results of Gameweek 4 :

Chelsea		3 - 0		Burnley
Blackburn		0 - 0		West Ham
Bolton		2 - 3		Liverpool
Stoke City		1 - 0		Sunderland
Tottenham		2 - 1		Birmingham
Wolves		1 - 1		Hull City
Man Utd		2 - 1		Arsenal
Portsmouth		0 - 1		Man City
Everton		2 - 1		Wigan
Aston Villa		2 - 0		Fulham

Gameweek III Review!!!

First week of the Premier League over and till now, we have faced a lot of upset victories and many unpredictable conclusions. First of all, we saw the first match of the Premier League this season that ended in a draw with Birmingham City and Stoke City playing a goalless draw. Though, a scoring draw is still awaited as it ensures high entertainment for the viewers. Then, it was Manchester United making it clear to their rivals and critics that their previous No. 7 surely won’t be missed. A 5-0 drubbing away from home ensured they still have it in them to crush the threat posed by their rivals. Wayne Rooney also made sure he can lead Manchester United to all possible glories. His score : 3 from 3 matches in Premier League.

This season is being witnessed as the season of upsets. After defeating Manchester United, Burnley had their sights on Everton this time as the Toffees failed to possess much threat. For the 2nd consecutive match, Burnley won 1-0 and their keeper, Jensen saved back-to-back penalties in 2 matches of Michael Carrick [Manchester United] and Louis Saha [Everton and Ex-Manchester United]. Well played Burnley.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea maintained their winning run defeating their opponents quite comfortably.

Another (huge) upset this week was the defeat of Liverpool FC to Martin O’Neil’s men. Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 3-1 thus, breaching the fortress of Anfield. Liverpool on the other hand lost their 2nd match in 3 Premier League games equaling their no. of losses for the whole Premier League season last year i.e. 2. Must say, the departure of Alonso and injury to Aquilani has made it difficult for Liverpool in Central Midfield. Though, time will tell will they be able to rise on the occasion or not.

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Here the scores for Gameweek III :

Arsenal		4---1		Portsmouth
Birmingham		0---0		Stoke City
Hull City		1---0		Bolton
Man City		1---0		Wolves
Sunderland		2---1		Blackburn
Wigan		0---5		Man Utd
West Ham		1---2		Tottenham
Burnley		1---0		Everton
Fulham		0---2		Chelsea
Liverpool		1---3		Aston Villa

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Review - - - Gameweek II

Gameweek 2 over and there were many surprises over such period. First of all, Giant-killers Burnley kept up the reputation of them being called so and defeated defending Champions Manchester United. Secondly, Tottenham won 5-1 with Jermaine Defoe scoring a hat-trick making sure Michael Owen will have to do more than what he assumes so as to make a place for himself in England squad. Chelsea, for the third time in three games [2 Premier League and 1 Community Shield] came back from behind to win the match. Wolves, the new team in the Premier League defeated Wigan making sure they shouldn’t be taken lightly for the season to come. Meanwhile, the team from Midlands, Birmingham City defeated Pompey justifying their position into the Top Division Football. The most surprising part though remained that after 2 Gameweeks, there hasn’t been a single draw match to be seen. Getting out of regular Premier League action, it was Manchester City defeating European Champions Barcelona in a friendly match. After just seeing what all happened in first 2 Gameweeks, one can be sure, there is a lot of entertainment to follow and no-one can really predict on the outcome of matches to be held.

IMO, Manchester United, after 1 loss should not be considered as if they are missing Ronaldo [many rival fans are saying so]. The team has many new faces and it just needs some time to get back into action. Liverpool, after 1st week upset defeat by Tottenham got back in action with a 4-0 victory ensuring departure of Xabi Alonso won't really have much negative impact on their performance. On the other hand, Chelsea, needs to get grip as they won't find goals after conceding first in each and every match they play. However, its just the starting of the season and teams like Manchester United or Liverpool shouldnt be ruled out after 1 defeat. Nor Chelsea should be predicted as champions after 2 wins on-the-trot. :)

Here are the results after Gameweek II :

Sunderland		1---3		Chelsea
Wigan		0---1		Wolves
Birmingham		1---0		Portsmouth
Burnley		1---0		Man Utd
Hull City		1---5		Tottenham
Liverpool		4---0		Stoke City

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