With the start of the 2009-2010 English Premier League season, I wanted to add a new Sunday segment for all the fanatics across the pond. With that said, let's get to the Week 1 wrap up of EPL football.
-Chelsea opens their campaign by narrowly escaping lowly Hull City 2-1 thanks to two fantastic goals from Ivorian Didier Drogba, including an incredible chip in 2nd half injury time.
-Emmanuel Adebayor scores in the 3rd minute of his City debut as the Citizens defeat Blackburn Rovers 2-0. But...
-...Gunners fans don't miss Ade a bit as they drub Everton 6-1 thanks to 2 goals by captain Cesc Fabergas, a fantastic strike by Denilson, and a header from new transfer Thomas Vermaelen. More good news for Arsenal as Barca manager Pep Guardiola admits defeat in trying to lure Fabs to Camp Nou.
-Injury-ridden Manchester United defeat newly promoted Birmingham 1-0 thanks to heroics from Wayne Rooney, who has taken the Red Devil's load on his shoulders. Nani and an invigorated Dimitar Berbatov also stepped up to fill the gap left by Cristiano and new striker Michael Owen, who came on as a sub, nearly scored twice late in the match.
-Tottenham soiled Liverpool's title hopes at White Hart Lane, sliding by the Reds 2-1. Despite a equalizing PK from captain Steven Gerrard, the recently transfered Sebastian Bassong quickly responded, mailing a header into the back of the net, sending Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp into a frenzy.
-The big shock of the weekend came from the boys at Wigan Athletic who upset Aston Villa at Villa park 2-0. An absolutely brilliant strike by Hugo Rogadella Rodriguez sent a dagger through all Villans' fans hearts before Jason Koumas put the nail in the coffin in the 54th minute.
Goal of the weekend: Hugo Rogadella's masterful strike against Aston Villa in the 31st minute. (Begin at :39 on video)
More next weekend. Happy Sunday! Go enjoy the sunshine or at least watch Tiger own face in the PGA Championship. Peace!
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