Tuesday
Arsenal vs. Everton
This one started with a nice little heel flick from Van Persie to set up a great chance for Fabregas, but the Gunners captain missed sending the ball wide of the target. Later into the half Everton scored with one of the most questionable calls of the week. Louis Saha with a brilliant strike past the keeper, but from (in my opinion) an offsides position. Everton was moving the ball into Arsenals half when Coleman passed to Saha who was clearly in an offsides position. The flag stayed down due to the fact that Koscielny had a touch on the ball from what looked like a last ditch attempt at a clearance. The Gunners though came back in the 70' when Fabregas sent a lovely ball over the top. The ball bounced of an Everton defender and Arshavin (Off the bench mind you) finished it by sending it sweetly into the back of the net bringing Arsenal level. The Gunners then pressed forward keeping the ball in the attacking half leading to a excellent free kick by Van Persie witch was only saved by some super keeping from (U.S. International) Tim Howard. Though it was all for not when less than a minute afterwards Arsenal got the winner off a Koscielny header. The game finished 2-1 in favor of the Gunners.
Sunderland vs. Chelsea
This one started quickly with Sunderland going up in the 4'. A nice strike by Bardsley, and Ivanovic deciding to duck instead of blocking the shot lead to the goal, though the shot was indeed a good one. Ten minutes later in the 14' Chelsea received a penalty when Mohummudi went over Ashley Cole in the area. Frank Lampard promptly finished the penalty bring Chelsea on terms. In the 23' minute Kalou got on the score sheet when, during a counter attack, pushed the ball past the keeper into the net from the edge of the box. Chelsea now leading 2-1 tried to hold and extend their lead, but was disappointed when three minutes later Richardson scored for Sunderland off a free kick. The score would remain the same into half time. The second half was dominated by Chelsea. Sunderland only getting two shots, while the Blues scored as many goals. The first came off a corner when it was deflected out of the box to a waiting Lampard who chested it down and sent a hard strike towards goal. Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon stopped the shot only to have John Terry send what was a nice ball behind him into the goal. The second of the half, fourth of the game, came in stoppage time when Anelka sent the ball into the bottom corner with a heel flick shot, Malouda getting the assist. Chelsea won 4-2, and Impressive performance, with players trying to secure their spots in the squad.
Manchester United vs. Aston Villa
If the previous game started quick, its nothing compared to this one. Just forty nine seconds into the game Man-U keeper van der Sar sent a brilliant ball forward for Rooney to chase. Chase he did, and helping the ball down with a touch form Mt. Olympus, the Red Devils number 10 sent the ball flying over Villa's keeper to give United an early 1-0 lead. Later in the first half United doubled their lead when Nani sent an incredible cross into the box that Rooney sent blasting into the net. Rooney hasn't scored a brace since March 2010. Villa got their goal in the second half, 58'. Darren Bent continued his goal scoring by punching in a cross, cutting United's lead to one. United though finished the game off with Rooney laying the ball off for Vidic who blasted into the goal scoring a magnificent goal. United showed their quality all around the pitch, and continued their EPL unbeaten run. United win 3-1
West Bromwich Albion vs. Wigan Athletic
To save time this one finished 2-2 with Peter, and Fortune on the sheet for West Brom. N'Zogbia, and Watson on the sheet for Wigan.
Wednesday
Birmingham vs. Manchester City
This one started with Manchester City's Teves showing his muscle and sending the ball through the defenders legs and into the goal. Birmingham leveled with a free kick from Bently that Zidic flicked on claiming it though I thought he missed it. Terrible defending from M.City leading to the goal. M.City defender was taken off the field, and to the Hospital after a horrible looking head injury. It was truly terrifying. Manchester Cit though reclaimed the lead in the 41' with a powerful free kick for Kolarov catching the keeper out of place. Birmingham with its fighting spirit wasn't finished tying the game up with a questionable penalty in the 76', Gardner putting that one away. This one finished with nothing between the two 2-2
Blackburn Rovers vs. Tottenham Hotspur
This one finished 1-0 with Tottenham getting some much needed points for their Champions League ambitions. Peter Crouch getting the goal at 3'. A header (of course what else would it be with a guy that tall) towards far post.
Blackpool vs. West Ham United
West Ham secured a crucial three points with a 3-1 win over Blackpool. All the goals in the first half. Obinna scored a brace, with Robbie Keane getting a debut goal for the Hammers. Charlie Adam who was a talking point during the last day of the transfer window scored for Blackpool.
Bolton Wanderers vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
This one finished 1-0 in favor of Bolton with Sturridge getting his debut goal being on loan from Chelsea.
Fulham vs. Newcastle United
Duff got the only goal of the game giving Fulham all three points. 1-0
Liverpool vs. Stoke City
Liverpool seemed to be inspired with Dalglish at the helm. They won 2-0 with Meirelis getting his goal in the 46' and Torres replacement Suarez getting his debut goal, though it should have been cleared by stoke defender Wilkinson. A number of yellow cards in this one, but the reds move within seven points of Tottenham, eleven of Chelsea.
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