Sunday, August 16, 2009
Barclays Premier League Results, Week I
Sun 16th August 2009
Man Utd 1-0 Birmingham 13:30
Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool 16:00
Sat 15th August 2009
Chelsea 2-1 Hull City 12:45
Aston Villa 0-2 Wigan Athletic 15:00
Blackburn 0-2 Manchester City 15:00
Bolton 0-1 Sunderland 15:00
Portsmouth 0-1 Fulham 15:00
Stoke City 2-0 Burnley 15:00
Wolves 0-2 West Ham Utd 15:00
Everton 1-6 Arsenal
Man Utd 1-0 Birmingham 13:30
Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool 16:00
Sat 15th August 2009
Chelsea 2-1 Hull City 12:45
Aston Villa 0-2 Wigan Athletic 15:00
Blackburn 0-2 Manchester City 15:00
Bolton 0-1 Sunderland 15:00
Portsmouth 0-1 Fulham 15:00
Stoke City 2-0 Burnley 15:00
Wolves 0-2 West Ham Utd 15:00
Everton 1-6 Arsenal
Chelsea 2-1 Hull City
Didier Drogba's double got new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti off to a winning start against Hull City.But they had to come from behind after Stephen Hunt put the Tigers ahead in the 27th minute at Stamford Bridge to cap his debut after signing from Reading on Thursday.
But 10 minutes later Chelsea levelled when Drogba's superb dipping free-kick beat the despairing dive of Boaz Myhill.
Two minutes into stoppage-time, Drogba netted the winner with a exquisite chip from a tight angle to the left of goal.
copas from http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~1755736,00.html
For an in-depth match report, click here.
Ferguson: Top-flight still the best
Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson says the Barclays Premier League is still the best domestic competition.A combination of Barcelona's comprehensive Champions League final victory over United last May, plus the unprecedented levels of spending by Real Madrid, have led some to claim La Liga has edged ahead of its English counterpart.
But Ferguson, whose side tackle newly-promoted Birmingham City at Old Trafford on Sunday, does not feel the argument is valid, with old rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal remaining at the forefront of the European game.
MOST COMPETITIVE
"Some people have said the power has gone back to Barcelona and Real Madrid. I don't know how they can say that. There is no evidence," said Ferguson.
"Over the years the Premier League has become the most competitive in Europe. I have no doubt in my mind about that.
"Barcelona deservedly won the European Cup last season but if you look over the last four or five years, the English teams have shared the real glory of Europe.
"I still feel the Premier League is the toughest in Europe."
Yet for once, there is an element of doubt over all the leading contenders, particularly with Manchester City's level of spending in the transfer market over the summer.
"I don't believe there is a doubt about the top four. Not in my mind," countered Ferguson.
"The top four is well established and have all the criteria; experience, quality, good stadia, good squads. That top four will still be hard to beat."
Chelsea's Official Betting Partner
Chelsea
Chelsea have announced the signing of 188BET as their Official Betting Partner. 188BET, the leading online gaming and entertainment company, and Chelsea will use the partnership to undertake a series of co-marketing initiatives, primarily focused on the Asian market. These will use each company's global appeal to develop their international ambitions. 188BET is regarded as the world's leading in-play betting specialist. The deal, which will run for an initial three year period, will also see 188BET take over the management of Chelsea's online and in-stadium betting operations. The partnership will give Chelsea supporters the opportunity to take advantage of a range of special 188BET promotional activity, which is set to be rolled out during the course of the 2009/10 season. Andy Scott, CEO of 188BET, said "The announcement of our partnership with Chelsea represents a landmark moment for the company. Having already agreed deals with three established Premier League sides the company has now aligned itself with one of the world's most famous clubs."copas from http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~1752493,00.html
Chelsea summer 2009 transfer window
IN: Daniel Sturridge (Manchester City, undisclosed), Ross Turnbull (Middlesbrough, free), Yuri Zhirkov (CSKA Moscow, undisclosed)OUT: Ben Sahar (Espanyol, undisclosed), Lee Sawyer (Southend United, loan), Slobodan Rajkovic (FC Twente, loan), Sergio Tejera (Real Mallorca, undisclosed), Franco Di Santo (Blackburn Rovers, loan), Scott Sinclair (Wigan Athletic, loan)
copas from http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~1685962,00.html
Terry feels Chelsea unity will be key
John Terry believes that keeping the Chelsea squad together has given them the edge over their title rivals.The Chelsea and England captain helped his side get off to a winning start under new coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday - courtesy of two goals from rejuvenated Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba.
Drogba recently signed a contract extension with Chelsea that will keep him at the club until 2013 and the striker's decision to stay, plus new deals for Florent Malouda and John Mikel Obi, have convinced Terry that the stability of their squad could be a crucial element of the title race this season.
HELD TOGETHER
"Manchester United have lost Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool have lost Xabi Alonso and Arsenal have lost Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure," he said. "We have re-signed Didier, which is massive. He's just brilliant and a winner and that has been important to Chelsea."Malouda and Mikel have also re-signed. Flo had a great second half to last season and has started this time where he left off.
"The hunger among the boys this year to win the Premier League is as strong as ever. We want that and the Champions League and, with our squad being held together, there are plenty of reasons for optimism."
copas from http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~1757009,00.html
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