Yay.

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier replaced Martin O’Neill yesterday- I’m thinking the squad at Villa Park is about to get a lot more French…

To be honest though, looked like it would’ve been difficult either way.

Everton probably deserved that goal though, they’ve looked good all half.

Berbatov has been really, really good today.

Everton scores 2 in stoppage time- 3-3!

What?

Chelsea just scored one of the most ridiculous goals I’ve ever seen- Robert Green attempts to save the ball, he muffs it, but it bounces to a defender. The defender kicks the ball- right at Kalou- and it ricochets off him, right over Green, and into the West Ham net.

but espn3 games today-monday:

today
11:30 Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen
12:55 Real Madrid vs. Osasuna
1:40 Cesena vs. Milan
3:15 FC Porto vs. Braga

tomorrow:
5:25a Brescia vs. Palermo
7:55a Juventus vs. Sampdoria and Catania vs. Parma
9:55a Zaragoza vs. Malaga
1:55p Sevilla vs. Deportivo La Coruña

monday:
1:55p Stoke City vs. Aston Villa

Blackpool? Really?

kicks ass.

its a great site imho
link

Ouch, just signed an extension too.

Man Utd or maaaybe City were the only ones who could challenge Chelsea this year, but I can’t believe how much of a spread they’ve already opened up. They are already seven points up on Tottenham and City and at least five up on Liverpool after four games. I would guess that those guys are essentially playing for champions league spots already. Goal differential is also striking, as City are fourth in the league at +2, while Chelsea are a +16.

I guess it doesn’t hurt that they haven’t played a single top half of the table caliber side, though.

Real 1 – 0 Osasuna. See, this is exactly why I was interested in following Real this season. What a difference from the first game to this one.

Jose was much more involved – directing and up on his feet rather than just passively observing like the first game.

Ozil stood out on the field the same way Adam Johnson stands out for City. It was like his performances at the World Cup except he didn’t have Klose putting away all his set-ups. He coulda had like 6 assists if dudes woulda just hit the net. This is the Ozil I was hoping to get to see.

I was afraid Jose would choose to try to play ‘pretty’ for the uppity Spaniards rather than just play Jose-ball and collect W’s and trophies. This game gives me heart he’ll stick to his guns. They had 64% possession but played a balls-out opportunistic attacking bumrush style. Very balanced field with Ramos back over at RB. And very balanced effort from all the stars – even Ronaldo put out consistent effort and even had a fine tackle tracking back to quash an Osasuna transition attempt.

OT – I don’t have anyone to root for in Serie A, instead I’m just gonna root against AC Milan. Booooo AC Milan! Two reasons: obviously jerkface Robinho being there, but also so they will suck and won’t make Balotelli pine for a transfer to his fav team in Italy. They can’t lose enough for me. And they’re losing today. So yay.

Back to Real Ozil. That’s what I call them now. See what I did there? Anyway, I think DiMaria might displace Benzama’s PT. Jose is sussing the Frenchie out and I’m guessing he might not like what he’s seeing. Also, they played quicker without the kid Canales kinda bogging things down. Hope Canales was watching how the big boys do it.

The Osasuna goalie, Ricardo, stood on his head. Dude really impressed me.

I love Carvalho. I loved him at Chelsea and now I love him with Real. He’s like the anti-Kolo in his defensive decisiveness.

The Real home fans act very very odd in the stands. Not like drunks, but like people on acid or shrooms. Absinthe? Very weird acting peepus.

Real plays Ajax midweek in the CL. Until then, y’all stay Galactic.

So holding a Galacticos wannabe team to a draw on their home pitch is so gratifying. I know Rovers didn’t do it by flowing play and intelligent passing, but then that’s what the Prem is turning into and ManCity is a big part of that.

I am a bit sad that Mame Diouf won’t be a long term part of this team. He looks very promising even if he’s a bit out of his depth right now. Maybe we can pull a Bentley and sign him long term? Maybe…

So sexy

I needed to watch this again after the Cowboys game

The reserve game Tuesday between Arse and City will be live-streamed at the MCFC homepage.
Think it starts at noon or 1 pm Texas time. Might be worth a peek before the CL matches start.

Messi was Beasticon-esque today. Wow – even for him.
Valencia’s 1st goal was from 35+ yards. Peltification.
Benfica’s 2nd goal had a weird vibe to it. There’s more to the story there.

but Real have looked mighty impressive. Steklenburg has been pretty good defending the castle for Ajax too.

I know it’s still a few days away, but I find myself wondering: what is Vidic going to do with his upcoming week off?

Stoke vs West Ham @ 6:45 tomorrow morning.

thats the good thing about epl, its fairly easy to record and watch a game later without it being ruined (unless you watch espn because its on the ticker now)

Burn him.

ManU, City, Liverpool and Spurs would all be in 3rd w/8 points.

Fergie’s got his big guns lineup out there, for sure tho’. Tough task for Liverpool today.

Adam Johnson on the bench to start. Usual suspects all around.

if anyone is interested…lol

It’s really tough trying to get into Real. There are lotsa knobheads on this team. DiMaria, Higuain and Ronaldo across the front is just too much MEEEEEEE-ness to stomach. Tevez’ workrate and all-around game has spoiled me.

Ozil has stepped off the gas – probably because nobody can put away his sweet balls. He’s probably wise to coast a bit until a team-game coalesces around his wonderful play. Dude is good, Jack.

The guy I hated the most to begin with, Sergio Ramos, is now a bit of a fav considering he gives consistent effort, plays a team game, runs his ass off, is very skilled and can defend well, too. Reminds me of how I feel about Boateng. Boateng is so good I wish we had two of him at City – one to play RB and one to play in the center next to Kompany. Same with Ramos – would be nice to have him play both RB and in the center at the same time. Damn you lack of cloning research!! And Iker is a ridic keeper – he saves a goal or two a game with his reflexes. Meow.

One guy I’m really disappointed in is Xabi Alonzo. I don’t know if he’s playing hurt or what, but I’m gonna throw out an HSO that should stir y’all up – considering their current form … Gareth Barry >> Xabi Alonzo. Bang, yeah I said it. Real shoulda signed Yaya, he’d be perfect in their midfield. Guess they couldn’t afford 220K/week – heh.

It’s interesting trying to guess what Jose’s thinking, because this roster is a personality minefield. How is he gonna win trophies with these knuckleheads? My guess is he won’t until he adjusts the roster next summer. If he pulls it off before then it’ll be a coaching miracle.

Not only are they losing 3-1 to Newcastle, both Kalou [stretcher] and Benayoun [hopping on one leg] have been taken off with leg injuries.

The injury is not as bad as we first thought," Fabregas told Spanish radio station COPE. "There is no muscle rupture and I will be back perfect in about ten to 11 days.

“I am working with an osteopath in Paris and just working day to day. I think I will make the Chelsea game.”