EPL Game Week 3

Let's see if we can see a goal of beauty like these two in the EPL in the coming weeks - Ronaldinho goal for Cruzeiro:

See if you can match the commentator's "Gooooooooollllllll!"
And then David Beckham's goal for L.A. Galaxy:

Then watch this Brazilian boy with no feet play soccer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xqLAnpiBFs
Sorry, what did you say your problem was?

Last week, I had four W/D/L predictions correct and was 100% only on Norwich v QPR. 

West Ham v Fulham - The Hammers were hammered by the Swans 3 times without reply and Fulham did not deserved defeat at Old Trafford. Can big Sam Allardyce rally his troops in this London derby? Dembele is leaving for Spurs while Dempsey may still go to Liverpool but Berbatov may come to Craven Cottage. I think Fulham will a win this time. 1-2.

Swansea v Sunderland - There are two teams that hasn't scored and one of them is Sunderland but they have also not conceded. Meanwhile, Michael Laudrup has done wonders for Swansea has scored 8 without conceding. Both will concede by now but Swansea to win. 2-1.

Tottenham v Norwich - Tottenham should have wrapped their match with WBA but conceded the equaliser. Notoriously slow to start when will they awake from slumber. Now. 3-1.

WBA v Everton - WBA had a good game on Liverpool but escaped unscathed last week at White Hart Lane. Everton is still on song and Fellaini will lead their attack again. Everton will go three on the trot. 1-2.

Wigan v Stoke - Wigan was marvellous when they won 2-0 at Southampton but they have lost Victor Moses to Chelsea. Stoke are tough to crack and are draw specialists. 1-1.

Man City v QPR - This was the tie that defined last season. QPR was awful when they got thrashed in their opener. They have been spending and the arrival of Brazilian goalie Julio Caesar may give them added confidence. Its early season, there's no pressure now on City unlike their last match. City was lucky to claw their way back last week. If City is patient then Tevez to score again. 3-0.

Liverpool v Arsenal - Liverpool was marvellous last week and should really have won City. Liverpool was attacking and confident and they will improve as they go along. Arsenal remains the other team that had no scored. They carved out the chances as usual but just did not convert. Why don't they learn to shoot from outside the box at times? These two are still lacking confidence right now. Will sparks fly this time. Arsenal to break their duck. 1-1.

Newcastle v Aston Villa - The Magpies took the game to Chelsea last season and won at Stamford Bridge. Alan Pardew was being too cautious. The gambling man must surely put money on Chelsea this season. While, Man City, Utd., Arsenal and Liverpool are not spending as much, Chelsea has been bolstering their attack meaning that after being Euro champs and a basically stable defence, they are going to be a more adventurous and attacking team. Chelsea is not playing this week. Ben Arfa, Cisse or Ba to score. 2-0.

Southampton v Man Utd - You may not know it but Southampton has in the past been Man Utd's bogey team. The Red Devil had a lucky escape last week. The home team may surprise but Man Utd is still a good team. I just thought their kit looks like the table cloth at Jack's Place. Ok, just kidding lest I offendd all United fans. Or is it The Ship Restaurant. I have not been impressed by them but this is the big league, so Man Utd will squeeze through. 1-2.  

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