WeâÂÂre seven games into the season, so itâÂÂs about time people started asking if the title race is already over. After last weekâÂÂs hiccup in Manchester, Chelsea continue their relentless march at the top of the table, Arsenal appear to be lightweight, and Manchester United, to put it politely, failed to leave their problems in the changing room.
The big clash at Stamford Bridge saw ChelseaâÂÂs Didier Drogba once again bully Arsenal into defeat, leaving Arsene Wenger's men seven points behind the league leaders. The Ivorian scored his usual goal against the Gunners to put his side one up but it was Blues defender Alex who stole the show with a second-half screamer. The ball was last spotted orbiting the Earth, trawling satellites with the goal net. As Alan Partridge once screamed, âÂÂHeâÂÂs got a foot like a traction engine!!!!!âÂÂ
Game of the weekend was at Anfield between the once mighty Blackpool and the once mighty Liverpool. Ian HollowayâÂÂs men took the game to the home side and get their just desserts coming away with all three points. Charlie Adam is looking very much a Premier League player and goalkeeper Michael Gilks is performing miracles.
The Tangerines, who played some fantastic football, are now proud owners of the best away record in the league, while the Reds find themselves in the bottom three with Fernando Torres looking at yet another lengthy spell on the sidelines. The Mersey derby is next and with both sides languishing in the bottom half itâÂÂs a real six-pointer.
Crap kits
Yikes! A double dose of awfulness in EnglandâÂÂs second city this weekend; obviously EvertonâÂÂs pink away strip tops the table of crimes against football fashion but Birmingham CityâÂÂs home kit gives it a damn good run for its money. Last seasonâÂÂs effort, was rubbish but this yearâÂÂs one has somehow managed to top it with a nod towards one of Roger Hargreavesâ characters, Mr. Bump.
Quote of the week
And finally a real beauty from Manchester CityâÂÂs assistant manager Brian Kidd after Nigel De JongâÂÂs shocking leg-breaker on NewcastleâÂÂs promising Hatem Ben Arfa: âÂÂEverybody knows Nigel and he is as honest as the day is long.â Xabi Alonso might disagree with you there, as he continues to pick out De JongâÂÂs studs from his chest.
And Brian, please donâÂÂt add that heâÂÂs not that type of lad. âÂÂThere was no malice in Nigel's challenge and Nigel is not that type of lad.â Aarghh!!! âÂÂHe's the same in training and there's no malice in Nigel de Jong." HeâÂÂs the same in training? No wonder CityâÂÂs injury list is as long as Peter CrouchâÂÂs arm...
