Saturday 6th

Man Utd 4 - Wigan 0
Wigan Managed to hold their own for the for the first half even though man Utd had most of the posesion. But Utd came out for the second half like a bullet. Tevez opened up with a goal on 54 mins 5 ,mins later followed by Ronaldo and another from Ronaldo on 76 mins , all one way traffic then wrapped up on the 82nd min by Rooney. Utd got closer to top spot but Arsenal are the biggest competition for them this season. Wigan defense fell to bits in the second half and couldn't manage to deal with a slight formation change from Utd.
Attendance:75,300

Aston Villa 1 - West Ham 0
Didn't see this one coming , West Ham have been very solid this season and so they should be after investing over summer, but they just couldn't cut it at Villa Park, Gardner too advantage by scoring in the 23rd minute from a deflected free kick, but a goals a goal and Villa walk away with 3 points, I think they could be contenders for a European place.
Attendance:40,842

Sunday 7th

Reading 1 - Derby 0

Reading had a good start with most of the chances, but couldn't finish, Hunt having one of the best opportunities with a header but going over the cross bar. Bywater was the worked of the 2 keepers, Reading should have been awarded a penalty when Murty's shot hit a stretched arm of McEveley, what can I say 23,000 people cant be wrong and right in sight of lines man and ref was very close, even I who was way up in the rafters of the south stand could see that was penalty. Readings efforts where being tried very hard by a rigid Derby formation and it seemed impossible for any space to be created. Derby made some good attempts on goal but to be honest I lost count after 4 times of how many times Derby fell into the Reading off side trap . It was Murty's assist to Doyle who put a header away to beat Bywater and Doyle's first goal of the season on 63rd min. Not a really exciting game very boring in points, Kitson did'nt even have a go and Lita should have been brought on but there you go. I couldn't help but almost cringe when someone decided to pipe up and sing to the Derby fans "that's why you,re going down" I didn't join in in that song because that could so easily have been Reading as they haven't had a really strong start.
Attendance:23,901

Newcastle 3 - Everton 2

Everton looking to increase there good performance to ensure a Europe slot for next season. Nicky Butt put the Toon ahead 3 mins before half time. Johnson answered back for Everton on 53rd min, Emre was the next scorer for Newcastle on 86th minute Owen got a 90th minute goal but Arteta had an amazing left wing cross deflected and Given could only help it in to count as an own goal.
Attendance:50,152

Man City 3 - Middlesbrough 1

City showed the strength as Boro made it difficult for themselves as Riggot scored an own goal in 10 mins. Elano then scored for City on 33 mins 25 yd shot into bottom corner , then again on 69th min Hutchinson managed a goal for Boro on the 89th min but City had the possession and could have easily been 4 -0 city, another likely contender for a European place.
Attendance:40,438

Liverpool 2 - Tottenham 2

Martin Jol still looking for wins as the board are threatening him with the sack . But Benitez was left frustrated as all they could scape was a draw. Liverpool
went ahead when Robinson (he should be calamity) spilt Gerrard's free kick for Voronin to snatch a shot and score in 12 mins. Keane got an equaliser before half time and also put Spurs ahead just into the second half. Liverpool looked very disjointed, Torres managed a header pass Robinson to make it all even, Benitez didn't even put Crouch on the bench, I think Crouch may move if not January the certainly summer, come on an England striker not being used and left to waste, hope he comes to Reading, only joking, John Madejski is so tight he wouldn't give a door a bang.
Attendance:43,986

Fulham 0 - Portsmouth 2

Pompey continue winning ways by beating Fulham at Craven Cottage.the scoring didn't open until the second half , Mwaruwari scoring on 50mins then Hreidarsson on 52 mins with a helpful deflection off Chris Baird, Fulham still don't look very convincing going forward.
Attendance:20,774

Bolton 0 - Chelsea 1

Avram Grant will happy with this performance as this was Chelsea's first Premier league goal in 460 mins, Kalou was the only man on the score board after a 41st min goal , Bolton's Keeper made great saves from Lampard and Malouda, it could have easily been 3 or 4 to Chelsea. Bolton really need to do something as they remain 19th 1 above Derby, low attendance at the Reebok for a capacity of 28,723, Sammy Lee's future is now very shaky.
Attendance:20,059

Blackburn 2 - Birmingham 1

Blackburn looking strong again and I put them as another European contender, even though they've had their chance with Europe this season they'll be keen to get back there again. Bentley opened up after 15 mins after beating Taylor. Second half saw Djourou give away a penalty for his challenge on Santa Cruz, McCarthy making no mistake and putting away the penalty to take it to 2 on 56th min, McSheffrey had a goal dis aloud as it seemed to be level with the last defender, 50/50 that call its high time for video eagle eye replays. Jerome managed to get 1 back for the visitors.
Attendance:19,316

Arsenal 3 - Sunderland 2

Sunderland did a very good job of hold Arsenal back and giving them a run for their money. Van Persie scored in 7th min , Senderos then put them up 2 as he scored in 14th mins. Wallace got 1 for Sunderland on the 25th min ti finish 2 - 1 at half time , Sunderland then came out to score on 48th with a goal from Jones , but Van Persie managed to get on the end of a great pass from Walcott to take them to 3 on the 80th min

Mon 1st

Tottenham 4 - Aston Villa 4

Just the 1 Monday night game and what a game. Spurs celebrated 125th anniversary, Berbatov got the 1st goal in 20 mins but was soon answered back by Laursen on 22 mins , Laursen then scored again on the 33 min mark , Agbonlahor got a goal on 40 mins finishing 1 - 3 at half time, Villa then scored again as Gardner scored on 59 mins taking to 1 - 4 for Villa, Chimbonda then got 1 back for Spurs on 69 mins , then Spurs Where awarded a penalty Keane put that away nice and easy 82nd min then in added time Kaboul Scored to bring it all level, Martin Jol must be very happy and he deserves to be , the other Martin ( O'Neil) must feel robbed.
Attendance:36,094

Results for 29th and 30th

What a week end we saw a record breaking score line for premier league football.

Portsmouth 7 - Reading 4
What can I say, A record breaking scoreline for the Premier league and a very very sorry and sloppy defence from Reading. It was Mwaruwari that open up for pompey after only 7 mins, 30 mmins later Mwaruwari then scored again, Hunt scored a Reading goal on 45 mins to take it 2 - 1 at half time, Kitson then brought Reading level on 48 mins after taking advantage of a mistake from David James , and then it all went wron for Reading, there was nothing being played in midfield it was an end to end game and Reading didn't even look good enough to be a championship team let alone a Premier league club, all one way traffic for the next 3 goal all going in favour of Portsmouth Hreidarsson 55 mins, Mwaruwari 70 mins (hat trick) , Kranjcar 75 mins, Long managed a 79 min goal when it deflected off him from a good effort from James Harper but alas only a consolation as they where falling to pieces, Davies then got another for Portsmouth on 79th min muntari then seal it with a penalty on 90 mins Shorey scored a fourth for reading on 90 mins , Harry must be over the moon with a stunning performance like that, my message to Reading is if you want to play in the premier league next year buck up and buy in January or its championship football again and they will get stuck there.
Attendance:20,102

Birmingham 0 - Man Utd 1

The blues really did a very good job of hold back Utd all the way through the 1st half it was Ronaldo that managed to get a goal after 51 mins his 100th premier league goal , Van Der Sar had to be taken off at half time through injury but made some stunning saves in his 1st half appearance Tomasz Kuszczak came on for in for the rest of the game .
Attendance :26,526

Chelsea 0 - Fulham 0

Avram Grants second premier league game and still no win 4 league games without a win, both sides cancelled each other out. Seol Ki-Hyeon had a good game and proved to be a good switch from Reading. Drogba looked very good after injury his best attempt came after about and hour as he unleashed a powerful drive which Keller managed to push away . Terry was caught up in an aerial collision with Dempsey and fractured his cheek bone . Drogba picked up a yellow for insisting Baird had Impeded him then later picked up a second and off as he raised his foot whilst challenging Baird.
Attendance:41,837

Derby 1 - Bolton 1

Kenny Miller opened up for Derby after 19 mins from 10 yds after a good cross from Steve Howard. Derby made Bolton work as Anelka managed a goal on 32 mins. Derby earned a good point and deserved it.
Attendance: 31,503

Man City 3 - Newcastle 1

Svens men did there stuff once again. And I should co co for all the money they invested over the summer. Martins put the Toon ahead after 29 mins with cleaver little lob but Petrov 38 mins put away a peach at the far post to bring it all square, Mpenza then scored on 47 mins as Petrov delivered a brilliant cross,Elano then put away a 25 yd free kick to go past Given.
Attendance:40,606

Sunderland 1 - Blackburn 2

A very boring and dull first half so I may as well talk about the second half. Rover opened up on 53rd min as Santa cruz into the Sunderland penalty area his shot blocked but Bently got on the end of the volley to score. Santa Cruz then finished a lovely shot on 55 mins, Bently could have killed the game off when he got through sunderlands defence to unleash a low shot only palmed to safety by Gordon, Leadbitter hit and unexpected 25 yd side footed shot to score on 90th minute .
Attendance: 41,252

West Ham 0 - Arsenal 1

Arsenal stay at the top as they took all 3 points, Van Persie scored the only goal from Hlebs assist after 13 mins, West Ham Lost a player in the second half as Scott Parker was suffering knee injury from a challenge with Flamini, Ljungberg had a goal denied as he thought he'd brought it even , with 10 mins to go Arsenal lost Adebayor with a ham string injury.
Attendance:34,966

Wigan 0 - Liverpool 1

A bit of a dull 1st half but liver poll brought the entertainment with a sub Benayoun on 75min after he gat the pass from Pennant and managed to shot from 10 yds out . Torres wasted a lot of good chances. Aghahowa should have brought it all level as he missed a close range header.
Attendance: 24,311

Sunday 30th
Everton 2 - Middlesbrough 0

Lescott scored after only 7 mins after some sloppy play from Middlesbrough. the visitors put together some good play but couldnt finish , started okay and let themselves down by missing, Pienaar then steered in a great goal from Arteta to seal their win.
Attendance: 31,885

Results for Sunday 23rd

I'll be honest , I cant write a great deal on these games as I only managed to see the Man Utd - Chelsea game so I affraid most will just be reults.

Aston Villa 2 - Everton 0
Attendance:38,235

Blackburn 0 - Portsmouth 1
Attendance: 19,506

Bolton 1 - Tottenham 1
Attendance: 20,308

Newcastle 3 - West Ham 1
Attendance:50,104

Man Utd 2 - Chealsea 0
Avram's 1st game and he lost, oh dear. Brilliant, a great performance from Utd with Rooney and Ronaldo back strong as ever but it was Tevez that got the 1st goal with a good header. A lot of fouling going on on the park as Saha was taken down although he did put the dramatics on but still won a penalty that gave Utd the 2 goal win they deserved, what can I say? Chelsea do look awful without Jose.

Games and Results for Saturday 22nd

Arsenal 5 - Derby 0

Well how do I start to explain this one except wow. Arsenal once again did the magic with Diaby opening up only 10 mins into the game right foot shot going in high right. Adebayor then gave the second by going around the keeper. Into the second half we saw a penalty given away by the Derby Captain on 50 mins, Adabayor took the penalty shot and put away his second goal beating Bywater who only managed to get finger tips on the ball but it wasn't enough to keep it from hitting the back of the net. Fabregas then put away a cracker on 70 mins giving arsenal 4. The action didn't stop as Adabayor then put away his hat trick on 79th min. I cant really say a lot about Derby, They just couldn't get it together and defended very bad , gave away possession to many times a totally different side from last Monday against Newcastle where they took their first win.
Attendance: 60,122

Middlesbrough 2 - Sunderland 2

Boro hosted the Blackcats for this north east Derby. Chopra passed a good ball in for Leadbitter to score on 2 mins. Arca answered back for Boro with a header on 15 mins. There was a call for hand ball as Higginbotham cleared used his arm for help clear the ball from the area , even though the Ref was only 10 yds away he didn't give it as a penalty but replays showed a clear hand ball and a deliberate one at that. Leadbitter and Cattermole went at it throwing their teddy's in the corner and stating a ding dong , and earning a yellow card each (thicko's). Stuart Downing then Boro a lead with a powerful low shot on 67th min. But Miller got Sunderland back on an even Keel with an equaliser on 89 min.
Attendance: 30,675

Reading 2 - Wigan 1

Royals entertained Wigan today. well I say entertain but they where desperate for the win after a string of losses. Rosenior put kirkland into action straight away with a very early attempt. Doyle then went in with a strike but denied and fumbled by Kirkland and falling for Kitson to finnish giving Reading the lead after 29 mins. Ingimarsson almost gave away a penalty with a challenge so close to the box only just out of the penalty box, a free kick given to Wigan which was a very good attempt from Koumas hitting the cross bar. Second half saw Marcus Bent put away the eqauliser on 50 mins with a header, and Wigan where laying on the pressure, Duberry did a sterling jod once again in defence with a very well timed tackle that could have so easily put Wigan ahead. James Harper left it late 90th min to get the winner shortly follwed by another from Doyle.
Attendance: 21,379

Fulham 3 - man City 3

What a game exciting stuff loads of goal and end to end stuff . Simon davies brought the first goal in for Fulham with a header on 13 mins. Petrov then eqaulised with a goal for Man City on 36 mins. Second half saw Bouazza take a brilliantly struck free kick 25 yds out giving Fulham their second on 48 mins , 2 mins later Mpenza then got back for City with another.Petrov then struck a low shot to put City ahead on 60 mins , but this didnt last long as Danny Murphy took advantage of a good flick on from Seol Ki-Hyeon to eqaulise then almost scoring again before full time.
Attendance: 24,674

Liverpool 0 - Birmingham 0

Pennant gave the first real good bit of action with a training ground move with a 20 yd drive just over the bar. Torres kept people entertained with his over head kick attempt that didnt work but never mind it looked very good. Liverpool just couldnt wear down the Blues defence they wher very strong and walked away with a deserved point from a top 4 club.
Attendance: 44,215

Good bye Jose

Today saw one of the biggest shocks in manager's leaving in the season, Jose Mourinho. Jose had been with Chelsea for 3 years and had won 5 bits of silver ware, 2 Premiership cups , 2 league cups and the FA cup. You would think that was good going, well it is. But the bitter feud that rubbled in the background between Jose and the club and the owner Ambramovich. Roman has a lot to answer for to all the Chelsea fans and infact all the football fans. Romans attitude is awful and has no care for the game and his arrogance just rules the way. It would be great to see another Premier League team sign Jose just to give Roman the fingers. Loads of Chealsea supporters called for a boycott on home and away games in reaction to the news today. Jose spent the morning saying goodbye to the team and some very emotional, Drogba and many other's upset by the news. this now sparks speculation that some top names will go in January like Lampard, Schevchenko, Drogba, who knows . Although Im not a Chelsea supporter I do have a certain amount of respect for any football team and their fans as its part and parcel of the camaraderie that makes you a fan, so good luck Jose I think we will all miss you and hope you come back soon.

Results for 15th and 16th Sept

So after a 2 week break for international games the Premier League is back with some good games and some not so good.

Birmingham 1 - Bolton 0

Birmingham secured their 1st league home win with a goal from Kapo on 37 mins, Little Sam saw another defeat, completely different to their performance with Reading. Attendance:28,124

Chelsea 0 - Blackburn 0

Both side went at it well for the the 1st 45mins then in the second half the game got a little deflated by some dodgy calls by lines man and ref not allowing a cracking strike Kalou on the 57th min. Lines man called it as off side replays show different. Chelsea pushed Blackburn through the second half as a huge attack was mounted with shevchenko almost putting Chelsea ahead in the last 5 mnins but Friedel denied him at point blank range.
Attendance:41,062

Everton 0 - Man Utd 1

Early game on Saturday, 1st half saw plenty the 2 sides almost cancelling one another out. Ferdinand and Scholes both lost their teddy's Im amazed the scholes didn't get sent off for his ridiculous behaviour of throwing the ball away and Rio for back chatting to the Ref but both did end up being booked its always a let down to watch great footballers behaving like kids. Both sides only managed 1 attempt on target each
with Man Utd's attempt going in on the 83rd min from Vidic.
Attendance: 39,364

Portsmouth 0 - Liverpool 0

Liverpool travelled to the south coast for the is game looking for more points to stay at the top, alas this wasn't to be. Arbeloa gave away a penalty as he pulled Kanu's shirt in the penalty box. The Nigerian took the shot but Reina saved. Portsmouth had the most chances but unfortunately finished 0 - 0.
Attendance: 20,388

Sunderland 2 - Reading 1
A minute of applause was observed before the game in memory of Ian Porterfield their 1973 FA cup winning scorer.
The royals traveled up the M1 to challenge Sunderland. Sunderland went all out and didn't want to see another loss. Kenwyne Jones opened up after 29 mins as Reading Defense fell to pieces. As both teams came back out for the second half when Wallace put away a side footed goal to make it 2. The Royals just cannot get it together , Lita was to busy doing silly tricks instead of trying to hit the target, the whole game play from Reading was a shower with only a last minute consolation goal from Dave Kitson on 85 mins , next week the bus driver for Reading has been told to take his boots along with him.
Attendance: 39,272

Tottenham 1 - Arsenal 3
Martin Jol keen to do well today and his side was as they opened up as Gareth Bale scored after 15mins putting spurs ahead. They kept the lead all the way to half time with good game play. Arsenal came back out for the second half a better team Adebayor brought things level after 65mins Faregas on 80 mins and then Adabayor again on 90mins.
Attendance: 36,053

West Ham 3 - Middlesbrough 0

The hammers where not messing about today. Although it did take West Ham 45mins for Bowyer to score on 45min. West Ham made it 2 on 51 mins as cole curled a low shot deflecting off Luke Young being an own goal. Ashton then put away on 62nd min making it 3, goodnight boro.
Attendance: 34,351

Wigan 1 - Fulham 1

Jason Koumas celebrated his 300th league appearance by scoring a penalty on the 80th min. But it was Fulham who had opened first with a goal from Dempsey on 11th min which was Fulhams 100th goal in the premier league.
Attendance: 16,973

Sunday 16th

Man City 1 - Aston Villa 0
Very entertaining game even though the the score wasn't really exciting. It was Johnson on 48th min who put City in front and villa just no matter how hard they tried couldn't get the equaliser.
Attendance: 38,363
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Results for 25th and 26th

Arsenal 1 - Man City 0

Arsenal brought an end to Man City luck streak. Kaspa Schmeichel put on another stunning performance like father, like son alas he couldn't keep out Fabregas on 80th min . Attendance: 60,114

Aston Villa 2 - Fulham 1

Villa had their first win of the season at home. It was Fulham who opened up the action with a goal in 6 mins from Dempsey holding the lead till half time. Second half saw Villa fight back with brilliant drive that deflected off Zat Knight to earn him an own goal in Fulham's favour. Maloney then sealed the deal for Villa in the last minutes with the winner . Attendance: 36,638

Bolton 3 - Reading 0

Little Sam was eager to get started this season and off the bottom. Although its early day's no one like to be at the bottom after 3 games. And what a way to do it. Reading managed to keep up a good fight until Gary Speed put away the 1st goal in 32mins. Anelka then stuck no.2 away making it look nice and easy very much like Henry. Convey made an appearance after a long time injured although this really had no effect as Bolton where just to strong. Braaten was subbed at 75 min and put away the 3rd for Bolton on 90mins, a well deserved win for Bolton.Attendance; 20,023

Chelsea 1 - Portsmouth 0

Chelsea are getting going with another win. Frank Lampard's having a good week as well. A goal against Germany in the mid week friendly and then the winner at Fratton Park after 31 mins. Portsmouth put up a good fight a David James saved a cracking drive from Drogaba later in the game. Attendance: 41,501

Derby 1- Birmingham 2

Steve Bruce was a smiles as The Blues took the win at Pride Park. Birmingham's first win of the season, with both Birmingham goals from Jerome (1 min, 63 min) . Derby managed a goal on 53min from Oakley, Derby now on bottom with 1 point , Attendance :31,117

Everton 1 - Blackburn 1

The game Started with a tribute to Rhys Jones with all of Goodison and the family of the child who was shot earlier this week in a brutal shooting.
Santa Cruz had another good goal and has had a good start with Blackburn, scoring after `5 mins. Mcfadden the equalised at 78th min. Attendance: 33,850

Sunderland 0 - Liverpool 2

Sunderland where host to Liverpool for the match from the Stadium of Light. It too Liverpool 37 mins to score and it was the opener for the game from Sissoko, this wasnt any old goal but the 7000th league goal for Liverpool, one for the record books. Voronin then put away the winner at 87th minute. It wasnt from lack of effort from Sunderland as it was very even matched but Liverpool took the chances and walked away with 3 points. Still not to bad from Sunderland, 4 games 4 point alot of clubs would be pleased with that. Attendance 45,645

West Ham 1 - Wigan 1

Although West Ham had the better possession and shots on goal they could get that break in the first half neither team could. Scharner scored for Wigan on 78th min shortly followed by Lee Bowyer's equaliser on 81st minute. Attendance: 33,793

Middlesbrough 2 - Newcastle 2

Alot of action end to end N'Zogbia opened up for Newcastle after 22 mins cracking curling shot. Mido answered back only minutes later on 28mins for Boro. It wasnt until far into second half did a goal, Viduka with a low shot putting Newcastle in front at 77 mins. Arca then scored with a volley on 80 mins. Attendance 28,875

Man Utd 1 - Tottenham 0

With Utd looking for their first win and Martin Jol looking to keep his reputation in tact a good game was played. Robbie Keane's early attempt on goal just hitting the top of the cross bar almost gave Spurs the lead within the first minute. Both teams gave it their all but went in at half time goal less. Second half saw Spurs go like the clapper's with Berbatov shot being blocked in the penatly area by Wes brown with his arm, no penalty given, but replays dont lie, very bad luck to Spurs. Nani hit the winner in at 68 mins from 25 yds out a cracker. Attendance 75,696

18th and 19th fixtures

Saturday 18th

Birmingham - West Ham

This game marked the return of West Ham Skipper Matthew Upson since his exit from the club in January, he was booed on his every touch of the ball. Noble put West Ham ahead after a penalty on 70 mins . 6 booking all in a poor match. Attendance 24,961
result Birmingham 0 - West Ham 1

Fulham - Middlesbrough

A lively game. McBride opened up for Fulham on 16 mins but his left knee gave way and resulting in McBride being stretchered off and being taken to hospital, then later being g diagnosed with a dislocated knee. Mido then brought Boro level at 55 mins Catermole then put the winner away on 88th min. Healy was denied an eqauliser as Schwarza failed to keep the ball from crossing the line , replays clearly show the ball crossing. There is now a fresh appeal for the new goal line technology already being trial at Reading academy to be brought in. Attendance 20,948
Result. Fulham 1 - Middlesbrough 2

Newcastle - Aston Villa

Sam Allardyce had his winning run brought to and end as his side was held to a draw by a strong Aston Villa. Villa's continued to frustrate Newcastle but both side where not giving way, a good game. Attendance 51,049
Result. Newcastle 0 - Aston Villa 0

Portsmouth - Bolton

Sammy lee though his luck was changing when Anelka put them ahead after 12 mins, Kanu answered for Portsmouth 4 mins later. Utake put Portsmouth ahead after 30 mins then Taylor scored after a penalty on 88th min . Attendance. 17,108
Result. Portsmouth 2 - Bolton 1

Reading - Everton

Reading put on a brilliant performance against Everton. Reading should have won a penalty as Shane Long's shot hit a 1st Everton p[layers arm but then Lescott thane made contact, ref didn't give it. Hunt put Reading ahead before half time on 44 mins. Reading where lucky to hold on to their after win when Everton made a huge attempt at the dying minutes which sent Hahnemann into a series of saves but it was lady luck that did the saving as the 1 shot hit the top left corner then down for another shot from Everton which hit the bottom left post. Attendance. 22,813
Result. Reading 1 - Everton 0

Tottenham - Derby

Words must have been said to Martin Jol this week. Tottenham put the foot to the floor with Malbranque scoring after 2 mins. He then scored again only 4 mins later. Jenus then took them up to 3 after 14 mins. Bent finished off with their 4th on 80 mins all one way traffic and well deserved to Spurs, Derby just couldnt find their feet. Attendance 35,600
Result. Tottenham 4 - Derby 0

Wigan - Sunderland

Roy Keane watched his side take their 1st defeat this season as Wigan really put the pressure on. hesky opened up after 19 mins. Second half saw 2 penalty with Landzaat on 62 mins then only 7 mins later it was Sibiersky on 69th min with another penalty. Attendance. 18,639.
Result. Wigan 3 - Sunderland 0

Sunday 19th

Man City - Man Utd

A big Derby game and a lot of entertainment. Man Utd without Rooney and Ronlado where clearly a weaker side. Ferdanand through is teddy in the corner a few times. It was Giovanni's shot that put Man City in front after 31 mins. Utd just could replace the magic of rooney and Ronaldo and even in the dying minutes Tevez missed a good chance as Giggs delivered a good corner Tevez couldn't put a good touch on it. Kasper Schmeichel put another brilliant performance as his dad looked on, the lad has a lot to live up to. Attendance 44,955
Result. Man City 1 - Man Utd 0

Liverpool - Chelsea

Another big game saw action today. It really was a battle. It took Torres 16 mins to beat Cech and put Liverpool ahead. The game 9 booking's , more booking than goals always looks rubish. Lampard then put them all sqaure after scoring on a penalty on 62 mins. Attendance. 43,924
Result. Liverpool 1 - Chelsea 1

Blackburn - Arsenal

It was Van Persie that brought the first bit of action with a goal after 18 mins. Blackburn came back with a belting goal after 72 mins from David Dunn from 25 yards . The game had nine bookings in all and saw Nelsen being sent off after an offence in the 84th minute. Attendance. 24,917
Result. Blackburn 1 - Arsenal 1

Wed 18th

Reading - Chelsea

A scrappy first half saw more booking than goals always a let down. Duberry came off and replaced by Bikey who put Reading in front on 29th min. Lampard brought Chelsea level not long into second half, shortly followed by a goal from Drogba assisted from Kalou putting Chelsea ahead. Reading cant be held for not trying but things didn't get any easier as Cisse got his second yellow and off Reading going down to 10 men again, lots of action. Ref Mike Dean a bit trigger happy with the card stonight as he dished out 10 bookings, this always ruins a game.
Attendance : 24,031
Final score
Reading 1 - Chelsea 2


Birmingham - Sunderland
A good 1st half seeing Birmingham go ahead after 27 mins by a goal from Paul McShane, although a deflection and the work had really been done by Kelly's header from Larsson's free kick . Six mins later nearly saw Sunderland go level as Ross Wallace took a corner which was punched away by Doyle to keep Birmingham ahead. 74th mi saw Chopra score for Sunderland. Gary O'Connor then put Birmingham in fron again on 81st min. 89 min foul against Muamba for handball, free kick taken by Wallace , Doyle parried leaving Stern John to score. Attendance :24,898
Final score
Birmingham 2 - Sunderland 2


Wigan - Middlesbrough
A very boring 1st half, odd flicker of excitement as Tuncay Sanli fouling Kilbane giving Wigan a free kick which didn't do anything. Sibierski put some life into the game on 54 min
Attendance: 14,002
Final score
Wigan 1 - Middlesbrough 0


Fulham - Bolton

Hieder Helguson opened for Bolton on 11 mins to put them in front. Next was New signing David Healy on 21mins to bring Fulham level. El Hadji Diouf was booked 24mins into play giving Fulham a free kick which came of nothing and cleared By Cid. We only had to wait another minute and it was Alexey Smertin scoring for Fulham drilled bottom left. Another sorry game for Bolton. Attendance:21,102
Final Score
Fulham 2 - Bolton 1


Man City - Derby

City put themselves in front with an excellent one two with Johnson and Elano with Johnson putting away with the out side right foot. Incidentally this is the first home goal for 227 day at Man City. 44 min saw Petrov booked for a foul on Fagen, giving a free kick for Derby cleared safely by Dieter Hamann. 65 min saw Dieter Hamann get booked for a foul on Tyrone mears , free kick taken by Matt Oakley saved by Schmeichel. City went on to continue their 100% winning way's. Attendance: 43,620
Final score
Man City 1 - Derby 0


Portsmouth - Man Utd

Man Utd played 2 new faces Nani and Tevez. Scholes opened for Utd on 14mins. It wasnt until secnd half that benjani brought Portsmouth level with a cracking 18 yard header. A foul by Sulley Muntari on carrick earned him a red card on 82 min, 84th min Ronaldo got a red for violent conduct on Sean Davis and probably a 3 match ban, The champions held again to a draw and have had Rooney injured and now Ronaldo sent off , Portsmouth on the other hand had a very good game. Attendance: 20,510
Final score: Portsmouth 1 - Man Utd 1

Tuesday 14th

Tottenham - Everton

Tottenham where host to Everton for this game. Everton started with a real strength in play and didnt fade out they kept the mommentum through out. The first goal came only 3 mins after Lescott put Everton ahead. Gardener put Spurs level with an excellent header oon 26 mins. Osman put Everton in front with a goal on 37mins shortly followed by a free kick which deflected off Didier Zokora to go past Robinson to make it goal no. 3 by half time. Spurs where booed off the pitch at half time. Martin Jol took Bent off to make way for Defoe, a bit more enthusiasm but Spurs just couldnt get it together. they really are in tatters without Ledley King.
Attendance: 35,716
Result: Tottenham 1 - Everton 3

Sat 11th / Sun 12th

A quick low down on the weekends games.

Sunderland - Tottenham

Sunderland put a good performance on their first game back in the top flight. Robbie Keane was put under pressure by a tight Sundreland defence. Sunderland took advantage of a weak Tottenham defence to clinch a goal in the 90'th minute with cracking goal from Chopra. Attendance: 43,967
Final Score. Sunderland 1 - Tottenham 0

West Ham - Man City

West Ham looked a bit shaky fluffed a couple of good chances in the first half, but it was Man City who open up the scoring with a great goal from Bianchi (18 mins) . Kasper Schmeichel stood tall against West in his first start with his dad looking on. Zamora looked tired in the 2nd half and West Ham had lost their steam Man City then sunk an 87th min goal from Giovanni. Attendance 34,921.
Final score: West Ham 0 - Man City 2

Bolton - Newcastle

big Sam made his return to the Reebok with his all new improved Newcastle squad. There was a huge difference in play from Newcastle, keeping a good formation, creating chances. Charles N'Zogbia opened it up for Newcastle after 11 mins. Obafemi Martins then put a stunning overhead kick away a real classy shot.Gary Speed had a shot denied off the line by Newcastle. Martins then scored another on the 27th min a slightly deflected shot but none the less it went in.Second half saw Anelka make a fantastic run to put one away for Bolton on the 50th min.
Attendance: 25,414
Final score Bolton 1 - Newcastle 3

Aston Villa - Liverpool

Villa had a very good chance from Gardener in the opening minutes but then it seemed to all go Liverpool's way as Villa went flat. You couldn't keep Torres down he was full of life. He didn't sore but the efforts didn't go wasted as we saw one of his attempts on goal turn into an own goal against Laursen after 31 mins. Second half saw Gardener forcing an excellent save from Reina, then Gardener blocking a full on shot from Steven Gerrard. Carragher gave away a penalty to Villa for handball With Barry putting away for Villa on the 85th minute. we then saw a dodgy free kick given against Petrov to Liverpool, Gerrard used this in spectacular fashion scoring a cracking free kick. Attendance 42,640

Final score Aston Villa 1 - Liverpool 2

Derby - Portsmouth

Oakley got thing moving at Pride park ofter 5 mins for Derby. Mwaruwari then made it even on 27th min for Portsmouth with a low shot on target.Second half saw Craig Fagan beat the offside trap to have a good go but nothing came of it. Jon Utaka then put Portsmouth ahead in the 83rd min shortly followed by a brilliant header from Todd at the far post bring all square again. Attendance 32,176

Final score Derby 2 - Portsmouth 2

Middlesbrough - Blackburn

Downing opened the scoring for Boro on 31 mins with a free kick through the wall making Brad Freidel mad. Benni McCarthy collapsed in the second half being stretchered off with an oxygen mask. Santa Cruz came on as sub scoring with a header in the 63rd min and Derbyshire another sub finished with a the winner on the 79th min.
Attendance 25,058
Final Score Middlesbrough 1 - Blackburn 2

Everton - Wigan

Osman put away a header for Everton on the 26th min . the next action wasnt until 75th min after Andy Johnson fed a good ball through to Victor Anichebe for the second goal , Wigan then answered back 5 mins later with a goal from Sibierski.
Attendance 39,220
Final score Everton 2 - Wigan 1


Arsenal - Fulham

Action started early as Lehmann man a mistake which Healy used to put away the first goal in 1 min on his debut for Fulham . Fulham using 5 new faces in their line up. The next goal's we didnt see until a penalty put away by Van Persie on the 84th min. Hleb put the icing on the cake in the 90th minute with a low drive.
Final Score Arsenal 2 - Fulham 1


Chelsea - Birmingham

Birmingham traveled to Stamford Bridge for their 1st game. After 14 mins Forssel opened up after steering a header in. 3 mins later Pizzaro put Chelsea level with his 1st goal on his debut . Malouda was next to score on 30 mins another debut goal. Kapo put a cracking shot away for Birmingham on 35th min bringing it to 2 - 2.
Second half saw Wright - Phillips hit the side netting. Only 2 min later Essien put the winner away. Wright - Phillips was by far the strongest player in my opinion.
Attendance: 41,590
Final Score. Chelsea 3 - Birmingham 2

Man Utd - Reading
The Royals traveled to Old Trafford for their 1st game. Sir Alex didnt start any of his new signings. Reading looking like the under dog put on a stunning performance and once again gave the champions a run for their money. De La Cruz and Dubery made life hard for Man utd. Reading worked hard to keep a clean sheet with some stunning saves from Hahnemann (man of the match). Wayne Rooney picked up an injury in the 1st half and was subbed to make way for Nani. Dave Kitson was on the pitch for about 40 sec and got sent off for a late tackle on Evra a rash decision from Mr Styles.
Attendance: 75,655
Final score: Man utd 0 - Reading 0

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1st Aug

James Beatie is looking good to join Sheffield Utd. You don't see many moves from top flight into the championship and this one is a surprise. The 29 year old England player could signing by the end of the week if all goes well with the £4m deal from Sheffield Utd.
Everton are awaiting word back from a Medical consultant about Tim Cahill's Metatarsal. This could be a recurrence of when he broke his foot in March when Everton played at Brammell Lane.
Fulham are targeting Reading player Seol Ki Hyeon and Newcastle player Charles N'Zogbia . Seol had only signed as the Royal's prepared to enter the Premiership for their first time and has had a fair season at Reading. He had stated he wanted more 1st team play but rotation may have been the key to Reading's Success last season. N'Zogbia had fallen out with Newcastle when he wasnt picked for the last game against Watford.