A Reading Lesson! Reading 0 - 4 Arsenal

Arsenal were in magnificent form and outclassed their Reading opponents. Thierry Henry got the first goal in less than a minute, and the scene was set. After 39 minutes Hieb fired in off the Reading keeper, and the Gunners were two up at halftime.


Van Persie got the third early in the second half. Fabregas was first to the ball, but was caught by Hahnemann as he was threatening goal. Henry put the ball away efficiently from the penalty spot and Arsenal had their foursome!


This was an excellent display and a fine result for Arsenal, who are now fourth in the Premiership. It was a welcome gift for manager Wenger on the occasion of his 57th birthday.


New Boys Score! Chelsea 2 - 1 Portsmouth


Thanks to keeper David James, Portsmouth were level in a first half dominated by a superior Chelsea. He repeatedly saved from Chelsea's consistent attacks and was largely responsible for the flattering score line.


In the second half Shevchenko scored in the 55th minute and then got himself booked for showboating. Two minutes later the equally expensive German signing Michael Ballack got another. He too was yellow carded for showing off!


Although Mwaruwari got one back for Portsmouth, in the 69th minute, Chelsea held on for a victory only limited by the fine effort of keeper David James.


Man Utd Top the Bill! Man Utd 2 - 0 Liverpool


Liverpool should not have been overwhelmed by United's record crowd but they did seem somewhat subdued. They succumbed too easily to hand the points to their opponents, who move to the top of the Premiership.


It was fitting that Paul Scholes put United ahead after 39 minutes, on his 500th appearance for the club. Surprisingly, it was Rio Ferdinand who got their second after 66 minutes. However, this was no fluke, as he controlled the ball well, to fire in past Reina. Who said the days of the attacking full back are over?


Liverpool had their chances particularly through Kuyt. His best chance was a header which was wasted and directed too close to United's keeper. Gerrard had an uncharacteristic off day. It finished up with a good win for United, in a game that did not live up to its billing.


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