I have to preface this entry by saying that I am not an Arsenal fan, not in the slightest. However, after their two stunning performances this week, as a fan of the sport in general, I love the way they are moving the ball around right now. Their runs are cutting and dynamic and their quick passing and movement is fantastic. Sunday's match at Anfield was really quite fun to watch and the Gunners will surely be kicking themselves for not claiming all the points after outplaying Liverpool and letting not one, but two open netters go begging.
The other big guns were on the rampage over the weekend, particularly Chelsea, who finally clicked (like perhaps their stars should more often) and simply let fire on a defensively poor Manchester City. I do believe I counted four (of the six total) goals went directly through goalkeeper Joe Hart's legs. And Richards all but eliminated himself from the game after his skirmish with Lampard (which only seemed to fire up the Chelsea man). Manchester United again scored four goals as they soundly defeated Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. Rooney was again truly running riot, playing a very pacey, attacking style. And the doubters had to be silenced as he laid on a clever little ball to Tevez after a lovely set-up. Perhaps they can play well together?
Tottenham have ousted Jol, but didn't fare any better over the weekend and fell in stoppage time to a persistent Blackburn team that have been red-hot lately. It'll be interesting to see how they handle themselves when they take on Liverpool and then Manchester United in their next two matches.
Also, Robert Green was exceptional in goal rescuing West Ham with several brilliant saves, including a last minute penalty stop at Portsmouth; maybe we'll be seeing him in goal for England in the near future?
Next weekend: An absolutely mouth-watering encounter between Arsenal and Manchester United. I can hardly wait.
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