Fernando Torres hit a brace in the big game of the weekend as the red half of Liverpool prevailed to push them into a tie at the top with Chelsea. Arsenal were upset, as was Manchester City.Liverpool 2 - Everton 0: Fernando Torres' class was the difference in this match as Cahill continued the red card history of the fixture. Everton looks incredibly sloppy, and they seem more likely to walk on the moon than keep a clean sheet right now. Liverpool may not be playing pretty, but their ability to pull out points from ugly games means that they may finally put in a challenge for the Prem.
West Ham 2 - Fulham 1: Fulham gave up two goals right before the half and when Andy Johnson was sent off it meant that they would have a tough task in the second half. Fulham did get a penalty to give themselves some hope, but Hodgson's choice not to use any subs has to be questioned.
Man U 2 - Bolton 0: United got their clean sheet, and with a little help from the ref Cristiano Ronaldo got his first goal of the season. Wayne Rooney also scored to put a smile on Fergie's face.
WBA 1 - Middlesbro 0: A tight match at the Riverside with lots of chances, but Olsson was the only one able to finish one. The two keepers looked fantastic and were constantly at work, and Morrison almost scored against his former team.
Blackburn 2 - Newcastle 1: Things are not going well for Newcastle. Samba and Santa Cruz scored for Rovers, and the only way Newcastle could find the back of the net was through a penalty. If it was not for Tottenham, they would be the laughing stock of the league.
Chelsea 2 - Stoke 0: Stoke had a good game plan, but after Bosingwa's goal with an assist from a Stoke player it was all downhill for them. Chelsea should have converted some more chances, but their ability to dominate the middle of the pitch as well as the wings is impressive.
Aston Villa 2 - Sunderland 1: Cisse did grab the opener, but Young and Carew grabbed the points for Villa. O'Neill will want his back line to tighten up and grab some clean sheets, but as long as his team can keep finding the net that won't matter.
Hull 2 - Arsenal 1: If the goal was a few feet wider than Arsenal would have won by a ton, but it's not and Arsenal suffered their second ever loss at Emirates. Geovanni's goal was pure class, and Cousin's a few minutes later was an incredible header. Fabregas is looking better, but Arsenal need more players to take chances and stop passing.
Portsmouth 2 - Tottenham 0: Not a good weekend in North London. Tottenham are in trouble, and are seriously lacking in chemistry right now. Big and Little scored the goals for Portsmouth, but Diarra's second yellow was one drawback for Pompey. Ramos needs to figure out something fast, or he may not be there to fight a relegation battle.
Wigan 2 - Man City 1: With all three goals in the first half, it was really a shame that anybody had to watch the second half. Valencia hit a wonder strike, which was canceled out by Kompany's touch from a corner, but Zaki's penalty put the game away. Wigan did well to slow down the Man City attack, and while City had the ball they couldn't figure out what to do with it.
One Liners
- Fergie supports referee Styles, will support all ref who gives Man U bogus penalties
- Wenger thinks his players can do better, once they hit puberty
- South African suitors enter battle for Newcastle, how much will they be worth as a Championship side
- Mourinho loses derby to Milan, closes his eyes and says if he can't see the score it doesn't count
- Moyes admits FA charge, Everton to appeal Cahill red card
