United Again! Wigan 1 - 3 Man Utd

Wigan went ahead early, when Leighton Baines smashed the ball home from twenty five yards.


After the interval Alec Ferguson reverted to the traditional 4-4-2 formation, which brought about a transformation. Goals came in the 62nd, 66th and 90th minutes from Vidic, Saha, and that man Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. In truth it could have been twice as many. Rooney's goal famine continued, but he played a substantial part in two of United's goals and seems to be back to his old (young) self. He appeared more comfortable in the second half, when he was allowed to attack in his more familiar role.


Ryan Giggs came on at the interval, for Wes Brown, and continued to defy gravity in his own inimitable way!


Hard Fought Game - Reading 0 - 1 Chelsea


Although Chelsea beat Reading Jose Mourinho was understandably incensed at having not one, but two goalkeepers hospitalised. Peter Cech was knocked out in the first minute, and substitute Carlo Cudicini was clobbered by Sonko in injury time.


The consensus of opinion seems to be that neither incident was intentional. Mourinho obviously believes otherwise, particularly with regard to Peter Cech's injury. It may be difficult to prove absolutely either way but it is to be hoped that the Chelsea manager is mistaken.


At least Chelsea had a bit of luck, when just on half time. Frank Lampard's free kick was deflected into his own net by Reading's Ivar Ingimarrson. Maximum points to Chelsea in what was a hard fought game.


Celebration for Wenger - Arsenal 3 - 0 Watford


Watford must have wondered what hit them when they found the Arsenal team, and their fans, in celebratory mood. Arsene Wenger has been ten years in charge and this was a fitting tribute to his stewardship.


Stewart's own goal was Arsenal's first, but they followed up magnificently with goals from Henry and Adebayor On this occasion it was difficult to praise a particular Arsenal player. You would have to commend them all and their manager too on his rather special day.


Liverpool Struggle - Liverpool 1 - 1 Blackburn


McCarthy put Blackburn ahead after 17 minutes, and they enjoyed the better of the first half.


Craig Bellamy got his first league goal for Liverpool in the 64th minute, when he headed home from Aurelio's corner. They had forced the pace in the second half, but Rovers too had their chances, and the draw was a fair result.


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