Chelsea have continued their perfect start but they are not alone with a 100% record. Manchester City and Tottenham also notched narrow wins at the weekend whilst Arsenal lost for the first time.At Old Trafford, in the blockbuster tie, in-form
Arsenal produced a decent performance against
Manchester United.
William Gallas was imposing at the back and
Andrey Arshavin was a constant threat rounding off a superb performance with a goal. But it was Man Utd who took the points, and credit must go to manager Sir Alex Ferguson who turned the game around at half time and rallied his troops to a gritty win.
Stoke carved out another victory this season with a narrow 1-0 win over
Sunderland.
Thomas Sorensen was solid in goal as Tony Pulis' men continue to prove last season's heroics were no fluke.
Chelsea managed to eventually break through against
Burnley at Stamford Bridge winning 3-0. It was looking like they weren't going to get past Burnleys 'keeper
Brian Jensen but goals from
Nicolas Anelka,
Michael Ballack and
Ashley Cole secured the points.
Frank Lampard contributed two assists to make our Team of the Week bench.
Tottenham also kept up there 100% record with a 2-1 win over
Birmingham.
Aaron Lennon capped a fine performance by getting the winner in the 95th minute at White Hart Lane.At Fratton Park,
Manchester City were the other team to continue their perfect start with a 1-0 win over
Portsmouth. Emmanuel Adebayor rose from a
Gareth Barry corner. Barry dominated the midfield and City are also yet to concede a goal so far. Despite a late
David Nugent chance for Pompey, The Citizens weren't posed too much threat at the back, so none of their defenders make our side.
Liverpool managed to come back from 2-1 down against
Bolton to secure all three points.
Glen Johnson equalised for the reds at 1-0, as goals from
Fernando Torres and
Steven Gerrard gave Rafa Benitez's side a much needed morale boost at the Reebok Stadium.At Villa Park,
Aston Villa secured a comfortable 2-0 win over
Fulham.
Gabriel Agbonlahor scored a magnificent solo effort and
Carlos Cuellar marshalled the back effectively.
Wolves came back from an early goal against
Hull at Molinuex.
Richard Stearman equalised in the second half for Wanderers as they grabbed a deserved point.
West Ham United ground out a point at Ewood Park against in a dogged
Blackburn Rovers side. In a dull encounter,
Mathew Upson was at his commanding best at the back for the Hammers.It took
Everton a late penalty to secure the points at Goodison Park against an unfortunate
Wigan Athletic. Everton's performance wasn't spectacular but the Toffees will be delighted with the win.
Team: Thomas Sorensen, Glen Johnson, Mathew Upson, William Gallas, Ashley Cole, Aaron Lennon, Gareth Barry, Michael Ballack, Andrey Arshavin, Fernando Torres, Emmanuel AdebayorSubstitutes: Brian Jensen, Richard Stearman, Carlos Cuellar, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Gabby Agbonlahor, Nicolas AnelkaManager: Sir Alex Ferguson Number two: Tony PulisPowered by: GiveMeFootball.com, the
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