Best, Worst and more of the weekend
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The weekend was extra special for Manchester City who were convincing winners at Stamford Bridge with a 4-2 win and humiliating the blues as they finished with 9 men at the end of the game. Yeah and Wayne Bridge didn’t shake hands with John Terry at the beginning of the game which well was expected.
Portsmouth despite their off the field issues tried to make do with whatever they could, on the pitch. Won 2-1 over fellow strugglers Burnley.
However, all the good things over the weekend were marred on Saturday night when Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey was rushed to hospital with a broken tibia and fibula on his right leg. The injury would keep him out for the rest of the season at least. Exact time period of his absence is still uncertain.
Performance of the week – Manchester City
Manchester City were by far the best team of the weekend. Despite being a goal down they were able to get themselves back and in fashion. Controlled the game in defence and were splendid when going forward. Did well in the midfield too but were helped by Chelsea who seemed like they had no plan whatsoever.
Worst Performance of the week – Chelsea
Like how Manchester City were the best of the weekend, their demolition of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge puts the Blues as the worst performers of the week for me. They barely created any chances for themselves and weren’t their attacking best for the whole game. Drogba was barely seen in the second half of the game. To lose two players as well just made things worse for the Londoners. Challenge by Ballack for the second yellow was ridiculously stupid to say the least.
Goal of the Week
Steven Gerrard goal would be the goal of the weekend for me. Not many spectacular goals to choose from over the two days. Neat inter-play between the Liverpool midfield and then Gerrard with a delicate touch went past the defense and chipped the ball over the Robinson to give Liverpool the lead over Blackburn Rovers.
Howler of the week
Hard to pick between Hilario’s bad goalkeeping skills which allowed Tevez to score the first for Manchester City and Landon Donovan missing a sitter against Spurs at White Hart Lane. Guess it has to be the latter, the United States national team player was all alone near the post and just had to tap the ball into the net. He did hit the net alright but the side netting. In his defense (I think!) he apologised to his team mates after the game for the miss. (Yes that makes it all better!)
Special Mention – Aaron Ramsey
I won’t be showing the horrific image of the Aaron Ramsey here or in any of the forthcoming posts. Am sure many of you would have seen the images/videos by now. Hope he is fine soon and fit to play for Arsenal soon. Pray for his speedy recovery to football.
Shock of the weekend
Portsmouth are going through the worst time possible for a Premier League team. Having financial issues going on for a long time thus making them the first team in Premier League history to go into administration and be docked nine points soon. Despite their problems off the field, they were not giving up on the pitch. An away win over Burnley who are good at home. 2-1 win after missing a penalty shows their never say die attitude.
