Premier League Sods 25 September 2007
Arsenal 5 - Derby 0
It was another confident performance from the Gunners, as they outclassed and disposed of a pathetic opponent at home. Arsenal have been racking up points by picking off the weaker teams, but as Man U proved last season, that is how titles are won. Cesc should start clearing space on his mantle for the Player of the Year trophy.
Manchester United 2 - Chelsea 0
Chelsea did not exactly get the new manager bounce in this one, as they were thoroughly throttled by the Red Devils. The only time they even remotely resembled their former selves was while intimidating the referee after Obi Mikel’s red card. Avram Grant may end up being the undertaker in more than just nickname, as it is hard to see the current squad staying in the Champions League or finishing in the Top Four.
Manchester United, with nearly everyone healthy and not suspended, looked rather frisky for once, in their first multi-goal match of the season. Rooney and Tevez look like a dangerous pairing, and if Ronaldo can ever find his form, they have the potential to start flying like they did last season.
Bolton 1 - Tottenham 1
Both clubs qualified for Europe season, and both clubs now reside in the relegation zone with a combined 9 pts from 14 total matches. This wasn’t exactly the thrilling result that both managers need to keep them with their present employer. How long before Berbatov is dropped ?
Liverpool 0 - Birmingham 0
Rafa the Gaffer will be taking heat for sitting star Spaniard Fernando Torres (He had to rest up for that important Carling Cup tie at midweek). They looked like a different Liverpool to start the season, but, with a result like this, they are back on form. It is these type of results that nip title ambitions in the bud. Will boring their way into the later rounds of the Champions League be enough to keep around next season?
