While 8-0 is an impressive result, it’s not something that we haven’t seen before in the Premier League. Not even from Chelsea, who do come up with these big wins in recent years, and have also thrashed Aston Villa in a similar scoreline once or twice. More
The seventh round of matches in the 2012-2013 Premiership season kicks off as the tired champions host a team they struggle against, Sunderland; League leaders Chelsea have a relatively easy match at home against Norwich; Arsenal travel not to far in another London derby against West Ham while Manchester United travel to Newcastle. More
When you talk about statement wins, this is it. Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie came very close to scoring during 30 minutes of huge pressure on Brad Friedel’s goal, but in the end, Tottenham’s brilliant counter attacking and goals from Gareth Bale, Jan Vertonghen and Clint Dempsey were too much for Manchester United, beating the red devils at home 2-3. More
The referees are still against him, but it really didn’t matter to Luis Suarez, who scored a fantastic hat trick and added an assist as Liverpool won their first Premier League match of the season in a highly entertaining encounter at Carrow Road, beating Norwich 5-2. More
Arsenal came in as the favorites to this match, but Chelsea, with an efficient, patient an intelligent display gave Arsene Wenger’s men their first loss of the season, as Fernando Torres found his scoring touch once again, Juan Mata scored the winner, both aided by the help of a terrible Laurent Koscielny. More
Sometimes, recent form and current squads have nothing to do with the prospect of a match’s result. Manchester United haven’t lost to Tottenham over the last 22 matches between the teams, while Spurs have failed to win at Old Trafford since 1989. More
Chelsea might be the team leading the league, but they don’t seem to be impressing anyone with their ability. The wins are still coming, winning 13 of 15 possible points so far. Everyone is complimenting Arsenal for both their offense and defense, but they’ve won only two matches so far this season. More
Saturday will the major day of the weekend, kicking off with the biggest match, the London derby between Arsenal and first place Chelsea going at it at the Emirates, while Manchester United close the day by hosting Tottenham at Old Trafford. Champions Manchester City have a tough visit at Fulham, while Liverpool will try and get their first win of the season at Norwich. More
There has to be a reason why referees in big matches, and especially in the Liverpool – Manchester United rivalry usually take the red devils side when it comes to big decision, giving Alex Ferguson the reputation of someone who influences the results with more than just his lineup and in-game decisions. More
Instead of Liverpool and Steven Gerrard celebrating on a day that was all about Hillsborough, a red card and a penalty kick that never actually should have been called by Mark Halsey gave Manchester United enough of an advantage, winning 2-1 through a beautiful Rafael goal and a Robin van Persie penalty kick. More