Interesting EPL Stats-The season so far

[Paul Marin]

its because Fergie evil, or its because Rooney dived, or because the cow jumped over the moon.

Except for the cow jumping over the moon, the rest are true.

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spinners

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consistently lame referee

[Lazie]

Ahh Lazie...the truth is there...if you would only open your eyes. Listen, don't fret and sweat, the fact of the matter is that the same thing used to happen at Anfield in the '80s. The original post was pretty clear about the statistics; argue all you want, facts are facts.

Facts you ppl finding all kinds of excuses. When its not complaints about the amount of money Man United spend, its because Fergie evil, or its because Rooney dived, or because the cow jumped over the moon. When unuh stop feeling sorry fi unuhselves ... mek me know.

[Paul Marin]

Don't y'all get tired of the same ridiculous anancy and big bwoy stories? When we gonna have a serious football discussion?

Ahh Lazie...the truth is there...if you would only open your eyes. Listen, don't fret and sweat, the fact of the matter is that the same thing used to happen at Anfield in the '80s. The original post was pretty clear about the statistics; argue all you want, facts are facts.

[Lazie]

It is pretty clear to any one that is objective that home teams get favourable treatment...but at OT...that is taken to a whole different level.

Don't y'all get tired of the same ridiculous anancy and big bwoy stories? When we gonna have a serious football discussion?

[Paul Marin]

It is pretty clear to any one that is objective that home teams get favourable treatment...but at OT...that is taken to a whole different level.

[Karl]

Re: Arsenal feeling blue...den nuh dat Paul Marin has been pointing out...Ferguson's media and "dealing-with-the-ref" strategies have been paying dividends against his team's opponents especially at home.

As we used to say back in the days - for BoyU, "common assault"!
BoyU gets healthy doses of help from the refs every season.

[Karl]

Shooting Stars

Chelsea have made the best possible start under Carlo Ancelotti, winning four out of four in the Premier League. In fact, the Blues' two previous Premier League title wins have also seen them win their opening four games of the season.
The West London side can attribute much of their success to their shot-happy style of play. Chelsea have attempted an impressive 82 shots in their opening four matches - an average of over 20 a game. This statistic has also helped to ensure that they have scored two or more goals in each of their last eight Premier League games.

Wonder how many of these shots were on target? Just by the matches I have seen their shooting is what I would call, 'good'.

[Peter R]

Re: Arsenal feeling blue...den nuh dat Paul Marin has been pointing out...Ferguson's media and "dealing-with-the-ref" strategies have been paying dividends against his team's opponents especially at home.

[Twan]

Eboue got a card for a foul he committed .... on himself.

awright !! will give you that one !!

that was actually funny and TRUE Lazie !!

[Lazie]

"having booked six Arsenal players and only three for United - this despite the Red Devils committing six more fouls."

The above is misleading.

Eboue got a card for a foul he committed .... on himself.
Sagna got his card for desent.

[Dunny]

Yellow Cards Leave Arsenal Feeling Blue

Manchester United managed their 1000th top-flight home victory by defeating Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday, but the match is likely to be remembered more for disciplinary reasons.
Referee Mike Dean's performance has been put under scrutiny, having booked six Arsenal players and only three for United - this despite the Red Devils committing six more fouls.
The Gunners have now been given 17 cautions in their last three visits to Old Trafford, despite making only 44 fouls - a card for every 2.5 fouls. Interestingly, United have been given only five yellow cards in the same period, despite making 48 fouls.
Dean also awarded United a penalty following a foul on Wayne Rooney by Manuel Almunia; their fourth on the last seven occasions on which they have hosted the Gunners.
Another statistic of note from this game was that Arsenal lost their first Premier League game that they had been leading at half-time in since February 2005 - against Manchester United.

Target Practice

Bolton striker Kevin Davies scored his first goal of the season in the Trotters' 3-2 defeat to Liverpool at the weekend - his first in 11 competitive matches. Crucially for Davies and his side, it was his first shot on target all season, and his eighth in total.
Steven Gerrard answered his critics with a match-winning goal in this match - his seventh in the Premier League against Bolton. Only Aston Villa (nine) have been on the receiving end of his strikes more often.

Money Talks

Manchester City will be hoping that their huge investment in the side will be worth it come the end of the season, as they look for Premier League glory.
They have not had the worst start, winning all three of their games thus far and, including the last game of 2008/09, City have now won four successive Premier League matches for the first time since November 1992.
However, history suggests that it could be a false dawn at Eastlands, as only four of the 20 teams who have previously won their opening three games have gone onto win the Premier League.

Shooting Stars

Chelsea have made the best possible start under Carlo Ancelotti, winning four out of four in the Premier League. In fact, the Blues' two previous Premier League title wins have also seen them win their opening four games of the season.
The West London side can attribute much of their success to their shot-happy style of play. Chelsea have attempted an impressive 82 shots in their opening four matches - an average of over 20 a game. This statistic has also helped to ensure that they have scored two or more goals in each of their last eight Premier League games.