Another game that raised eyebrows was Newcastle vs. Arsenal. Has to be one of the best games ever, and must be a fond memory for Newcastle fans. Arsenal scored in the first minute, and went into halftime 4-0.
All three points looked secure for the Gunners, but Newcastle had other ideas. Arsenal player Diaby was sent off with a red, and Newcastle took control of their advantage. After two penalties were given,(one of them being rather weak) and two goals, Newcastle came back to tie it, winning an inspiring point.
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian
Chelsea lost to Liverpool 1-0 during the Fernando Torres debut for the Blues. Torres had a golden chance to kick off his Chelsea career when he intercepted a pass from Rodriguez. He proceeded towards goal, and sent it over into the stands. He had an open Drogba breaking into the box that might have been a better option.In the 32' Torres again had a shot on goal when Drogba sent a super pass for Torres to chase. Torres had Reina coming out, but he didn't make full contact with the ball and sent it into a sliding Carragher. Liverpool had their own missed chance ten minutes from halftime when Rodriguez had a wide open goal in front of him, but side-footed the ball up into the cross bar being only two yards out. He's got to be in the running for worst miss of the season. Liverpool though would forget it, when Meireles smashed home a ball that Cech and Ivanovic left for each other to deal with. Chelsea felt that they should have had a penalty when Lucas, in the box, had a hand ball. The ref decided it wasn't worth the penalty, letting it go.
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian
Chelsea must feel demoralized with United dropping points and failing to close the gap. The key for Chelsea is to move on, and focus. Get Torres firing, and who knows what may happen.Torres who was substituted in the second half, had his chances. Still it was his first game, and Chelsea need to settle into their diamond formation. (I hope they do for my, and other Chelsea fans, sakes)
The rest of the weekend was fabulous for a neutral. Plenty of goals, and some great games.
Internationals this week, with France vs. Brasil, and Germany vs. Italy being some of the big ones.
Things to note:
Chelsea Midfielder has been named England Captain.
A number of Liverpool players have expressed their desire for Dalglish to stay on as manager. If things keep on going the way they are he most likely will.
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