Photo courtesy of the AP
While Sportscenter nursed their rug burns from the return of Brett Favre, there was some excellent Premier League football this week. Let's get to the storylines:
-Burnley have made themselves the top story of the young season with two major wins this week. After upsetting giants Manchester United 1-0 on Wed., the Clarets slipped back on their glass boots this morning, upsetting reeling Everton 1-0. Both victories came at the hands of botched PK's as Red Devil's midfielder Michael Carrick had his saved and Everton's Louis Saha missed agonizingly wide on his, as the reaction in the photo above tells the whole story.
-Despite the crushing loss to Burnley, Manchester United came back in full-force, blowing away Wigan 5-0 on Saturday at DW Stadium. Strike Wayne Rooney scored twice, the first marking his 100th goal in United colors. Michael Owen notched his first score late in the match and Nani added a fantastic free kick that had Red Devil fans asking "Cristiano who?".
-Back in Manchester, the Citizens continued a solid start this weekend as Emmanuel Adebayor added his second goal of the season in a 1-0 topping of Wolves, who were coming off their first EPL victory Wed when they beat Wigan 1-0.
-The football gods continue to shower their graces upon London-side clubs. The Gunners have lived up to their nickname, pounding lowly Porstmouth 4-1 on the back of Abu Diaby's two goals. Tottenham, looking like the top club in England at the moment, drubbed Hull City 5-1 on Wed before slipping past West Ham 2-1 earlier today. Former Hammers striker Jermaine Defore has won over the fans at White Hart Lane since coming to Tottenham, scoring 4 goals in the past two games. Chelsea also handily captured the first derby victory of the season, defeating Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage.
-Not feeling as down about their loss to Tottenham after witnessing their play this week, Rafa- and the Liverpool boys bounced back Wednesday, putting away Stoke City with ease 4-1.
-American starlet Jozy Altidore made his Premier League debut yesterday for Hull City. The former Villareal striker set up the match's only goal as Hull beat Bolton Wanderers 1-0.
Goal of the Week:
This week's honor goes to a spectacular strike from West Ham striker Carlton Cole in a losing effort, as the Hammers fell to Tottenham 2-1. (Goal at :52)
That about does it. On the "To-Do" list for everyone today: 1) Enjoy some sunlight 2) Watch some of the Red Sox/Yankees game on ESPN at 8pm 3) See why True Blood is the hottest show out...get it done.
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