Premier League week 2 - 21st, 22nd, 23rd August 2010

Luis wrote:Luis's Winners and losers so far this weekend:

Winners

Goalkeepers - they've redeemed themselves after last week's shambles. Foster, Jussi and Stockdale were the pick.

Chelsea - 12 goals and none conceded in 2 games is pretty damn impressive. They might have been playing the relegation candidates but they still showed they've got class. I can't see them conceding many this season.

Arsenal - On paper they shouldn't have enough to win the title but Wenger will be delighted with 4 points from the first two games, especially as they were very lacklustre last week against ten men. If they could add a bit more quality and experience to the midfield they would probably be Chelsea's closest rivals this season. I can see them falling short if they don't sign a decent goalkeeper.

Gareth Bale

What a goal. It will be hard for anything to top that this season. It seems as though 'Arry as struck gold with the transformation of the Welshman, he gives Spurs an attacking edge on both flanks which allows them to get results against teams like Stoke where they used to struggle.

Newcastle and Andy Caroll

Tipped to be one to watch this season and Caroll didn't dissapoint in Newcastle's first home game of the season; brilliant hold up play, great feet, confident, strong and a fantastic finisher. Capello must be considering him if he's to introduce a new crop of English talent.

Fulham

Craven Cottage is always a difficult place to go and they've managed to maintain their curse over United. A late own goal would usually be enough to deflate any team vs United but they kept on going and deserved their hard-fought point.

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Losers

Referees

Chris Foy's look of utter hopelessness and clear farcical claim that he did not see if the ball was over the line from Walters summed up the declining ability of the so called 'top' referees in the English game. He not only missed a foul on Gomes but couldn't decide whether to give a goal, look for his linesman (who was in a far worse position to see) or do nothing - in the end he did the latter.

Walton was not much better during the course of the Fulham game in which he gave one of the softest penalties ever seen to United whilst moments before got a clear view of Vidic Pulling Moussa Dembele's shirt off in the box but not awarding a penalty. Justice was done in the end, as it sort of was in the Stoke game, but we need to be able to rely on accurate judgement of paid officials rather than fate.

Wigan

A toally shambolic start to the season. 10 goals conceded in 2 games with not even a consolation goal for the fans to shout about. Martinez may be the next Spaniard to be shipped out of the country.

Aston Villa

Oh dear. Things were looking so rosy last weekend, "no manager? Ah well, it's not so bad" they said as West Ham were turned over at Villa Park and James Milner said an emphatic goodbye. On today's evidence, he is going to be sorely missed. Ireland does not have the same defensive capabilities that Milner has and the midfield seemed disjointed and imbalanced. If Carew hadn't of lashed at his penalty like a mad man then things could have been a lot different but Villa weren't good enough today and they need time to pick themselves up from this.

Man United

Chasing Chelsea already. When Michael Owen comes on to try and save a game it must be cause for slight concern.

Richard Keys

"Paul Scholes has had a terrific season so far". I've had a terrific season so far, I got a handjob of my girlfriend this week but I can bet my life I wont be as lucky for the remaining 9 months.

Kimbo wrote:Robbie Savage on the MOTD2 sofa! I woner if he thinks we still need 10-12 players to give ourselves a chance of staying up. Bitter fucker!

I just wish i could've seen Andy Grays reaction aswell, Barton said after the game that they've got his relegation prediction pinned up in the dressing room.

Romford Pele wrote:

Luis wrote:Luis's Winners and losers so far this weekend:

Winners

Goalkeepers - they've redeemed themselves after last week's shambles. Foster, Jussi and Stockdale were the pick.

Chelsea - 12 goals and none conceded in 2 games is pretty damn impressive. They might have been playing the relegation candidates but they still showed they've got class. I can't see them conceding many this season.

Arsenal - On paper they shouldn't have enough to win the title but Wenger will be delighted with 4 points from the first two games, especially as they were very lacklustre last week against ten men. If they could add a bit more quality and experience to the midfield they would probably be Chelsea's closest rivals this season. I can see them falling short if they don't sign a decent goalkeeper.

Gareth Bale

What a goal. It will be hard for anything to top that this season. It seems as though 'Arry as struck gold with the transformation of the Welshman, he gives Spurs an attacking edge on both flanks which allows them to get results against teams like Stoke where they used to struggle.

Newcastle and Andy Caroll

Tipped to be one to watch this season and Caroll didn't dissapoint in Newcastle's first home game of the season; brilliant hold up play, great feet, confident, strong and a fantastic finisher. Capello must be considering him if he's to introduce a new crop of English talent.

Fulham

Craven Cottage is always a difficult place to go and they've managed to maintain their curse over United. A late own goal would usually be enough to deflate any team vs United but they kept on going and deserved their hard-fought point.

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Losers

Referees

Chris Foy's look of utter hopelessness and clear farcical claim that he did not see if the ball was over the line from Walters summed up the declining ability of the so called 'top' referees in the English game. He not only missed a foul on Gomes but couldn't decide whether to give a goal, look for his linesman (who was in a far worse position to see) or do nothing - in the end he did the latter.

Walton was not much better during the course of the Fulham game in which he gave one of the softest penalties ever seen to United whilst moments before got a clear view of Vidic Pulling Moussa Dembele's shirt off in the box but not awarding a penalty. Justice was done in the end, as it sort of was in the Stoke game, but we need to be able to rely on accurate judgement of paid officials rather than fate.

Wigan

A toally shambolic start to the season. 10 goals conceded in 2 games with not even a consolation goal for the fans to shout about. Martinez may be the next Spaniard to be shipped out of the country.

Aston Villa

Oh dear. Things were looking so rosy last weekend, "no manager? Ah well, it's not so bad" they said as West Ham were turned over at Villa Park and James Milner said an emphatic goodbye. On today's evidence, he is going to be sorely missed. Ireland does not have the same defensive capabilities that Milner has and the midfield seemed disjointed and imbalanced. If Carew hadn't of lashed at his penalty like a mad man then things could have been a lot different but Villa weren't good enough today and they need time to pick themselves up from this.

Man United

Chasing Chelsea already. When Michael Owen comes on to try and save a game it must be cause for slight concern.

Richard Keys

"Paul Scholes has had a terrific season so far". I've had a terrific season so far, I got a handjob of my girlfriend this week but I can bet my life I wont be as lucky for the remaining 9 months.

Pretty cliched response.

Glennjo Shelvey wrote:is Kimbo getting a bit carried away?

Newcastle FC looked great against managerless, injury ravaged Aston Villa, but let's not book a day off for the open top bus parade just yet.

Glennjo Shelvey wrote:is Kimbo getting a bit carried away?

Newcastle FC looked great against managerless, injury ravaged Aston Villa, but let's not book a day off for the open top bus parade just yet.

Luis wrote:

Romford Pele wrote:

Luis wrote:Luis's Winners and losers so far this weekend:

Winners

Goalkeepers - they've redeemed themselves after last week's shambles. Foster, Jussi and Stockdale were the pick.

Chelsea - 12 goals and none conceded in 2 games is pretty damn impressive. They might have been playing the relegation candidates but they still showed they've got class. I can't see them conceding many this season.

Arsenal - On paper they shouldn't have enough to win the title but Wenger will be delighted with 4 points from the first two games, especially as they were very lacklustre last week against ten men. If they could add a bit more quality and experience to the midfield they would probably be Chelsea's closest rivals this season. I can see them falling short if they don't sign a decent goalkeeper.

Gareth Bale

What a goal. It will be hard for anything to top that this season. It seems as though 'Arry as struck gold with the transformation of the Welshman, he gives Spurs an attacking edge on both flanks which allows them to get results against teams like Stoke where they used to struggle.

Newcastle and Andy Caroll

Tipped to be one to watch this season and Caroll didn't dissapoint in Newcastle's first home game of the season; brilliant hold up play, great feet, confident, strong and a fantastic finisher. Capello must be considering him if he's to introduce a new crop of English talent.

Fulham

Craven Cottage is always a difficult place to go and they've managed to maintain their curse over United. A late own goal would usually be enough to deflate any team vs United but they kept on going and deserved their hard-fought point.

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Losers

Referees

Chris Foy's look of utter hopelessness and clear farcical claim that he did not see if the ball was over the line from Walters summed up the declining ability of the so called 'top' referees in the English game. He not only missed a foul on Gomes but couldn't decide whether to give a goal, look for his linesman (who was in a far worse position to see) or do nothing - in the end he did the latter.

Walton was not much better during the course of the Fulham game in which he gave one of the softest penalties ever seen to United whilst moments before got a clear view of Vidic Pulling Moussa Dembele's shirt off in the box but not awarding a penalty. Justice was done in the end, as it sort of was in the Stoke game, but we need to be able to rely on accurate judgement of paid officials rather than fate.

Wigan

A toally shambolic start to the season. 10 goals conceded in 2 games with not even a consolation goal for the fans to shout about. Martinez may be the next Spaniard to be shipped out of the country.

Aston Villa

Oh dear. Things were looking so rosy last weekend, "no manager? Ah well, it's not so bad" they said as West Ham were turned over at Villa Park and James Milner said an emphatic goodbye. On today's evidence, he is going to be sorely missed. Ireland does not have the same defensive capabilities that Milner has and the midfield seemed disjointed and imbalanced. If Carew hadn't of lashed at his penalty like a mad man then things could have been a lot different but Villa weren't good enough today and they need time to pick themselves up from this.

Man United

Chasing Chelsea already. When Michael Owen comes on to try and save a game it must be cause for slight concern.

Richard Keys

"Paul Scholes has had a terrific season so far". I've had a terrific season so far, I got a handjob of my girlfriend this week but I can bet my life I wont be as lucky for the remaining 9 months.

Pretty cliched response.

In what way is it Cliched? I can't make things up, I'm telling it as I see it. Forgot to add West Ham to the losers section as well.

Javier Mascheranoooooooo wrote:Like Woy's attacking mindset, Just hope Torres and Ngog can work together.

ade wrote:We'll be fucked in midfield if that is the team.

I really cannot see Woy going with that team tbf.

Allez les rouges wrote:Yes, 4-4-2 with Gerrard in central midfield and Torres and Ngog together, that's sounds like Hodgson's team

Six wrote:Suddenly lost all hope for anything out of this game.

Six wrote:I can't wait to see which of Ngog or Torres drops off and has a go at playmaking.

Six wrote:I can't wait to see which of Ngog or Torres drops off and has a go at playmaking.