Fa Barclaycard Premiership Result Update

English Premiership Result.

16 November 2008

Everton 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

Hull City 2 - 2 Manchester City

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English Premiership Result.

15 November 2008

Bolton W. 0 - 2 Liverpool

Arsenal 0 - 2 Aston Villa

Blackburn 1 - 2 Sunderland

Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United. 5 - 0 Stoke City

Newcastle U. 2 - 2 Wigan Athletic

West Ham U. 0 - 0 Portsmouth

West Bromwich 0 - 3 Chelsea

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( 14 November 2008 )

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Benitez and Lampard scoop awards
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has won the Barclays manager of the month award for October, while Chelsea's Frank Lampard is the player of the month.

The Reds won all four of their league matches in the process of ending Chelsea 86-game Unbeaten home record, scoring eight goals and conceding six.

Lampard scored two goals in four league games, including a superb angle chip in its 3-0 win over the city of Hull.

This is the first time in three years, the midfielder won monthly.

Lampard is the second Chelsea player to win the prize this season, having won Deco prices in August.

The 30-year Lampard won the award three times, one behind the record for most monthly Accolades player.

Six players have won the award four times, including Lampard England colleagues Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney.

Benitez takes his Liverpool prices have led to victories over Manchester City, Wigan Athletic, Chelsea and Portsmouth.

The Reds twice came from behind against the City and Wigan, Chelsea then inflicted the first home defeat in four years.

Liverpool finished the month with another victory in the end Steven Gerrard penalty proved enough to see off Portsmouth at Anfield.

Benitez was appointed manager of the month four times, but has a long way to go to catch all time record holder Sir Alex Ferguson, who won 21 times in his career.
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( 14 November 2008 )

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FA charges Drogba over coin throw

Drogba threw the coin back into a section of Burnley supporters

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for throwing a coin into the crowd.

To Hurler Drogba coin in a section of Burnley supporters after his goal in Chelsea shock of the Carling Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

He has until Monday evening to meet with a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

Teammate Frank Lampard has called on Drogba to avoid a ban, insisting it would send the wrong message to fans.

"If Didier is prohibited, the fans are going to do more to provoke people? Who knows," said Lampard.

"I hope it is not prohibited, but it is the FA."

The FA also wrote to both Chelsea and Burnley to request information on a number of missiles thrown at Chelsea players section Burnley.

An FA spokesman said: "The players should be able to play football without fear for their personal safety.

"It is totally unacceptable for players to be endangered by supporters to launch missiles on the ground.

"The priority now is to work with clubs and the police to identify those involved.

"The FA wants anyone found guilty of launching missiles to cope with the strongest action. This includes life bans from attending football matches."

Drogba, 30, has a single finger gesture before starting the play back after his 27th report, but there were no reports of any Spectators injured.

Referee Keith Stroud told the FA he had booked Drogba to go to the opposition to celebrate, but had not seen him throw the room.

Côte d'Ivoire has issued an attacker immediate post-match excuses, but could still face a suspension, while the incident is also being investigated by police.

Jamie Carragher was handed three match ban when he was red card for a similar offense in 2002.

Carragher was also questioned by police but no further steps have been taken. However, he was fined by Liverpool and warned about his future conduct.

"There are two sides to it," said midfielder Lampard of Chelsea. "Didier out and there was a reaction, a human reaction, I must say, Jamie Carragher who is eleven.

"I Didier been around at the time and I do not know how many pieces there were around.

"I take a lot of corners and it is not uncommon to get things thrown at you and a lot of abuse, too, and I think it's reached a stage now where he arrived to arrest him."

"We have seen referees hitting, too, so I think people have to take responsibility as a group."

Chelsea issued a statement in response to the FA charge, admission actions Drogba was "inexcusable" and promising to cooperate fully with the FA and the Metropolitan Police.

"We welcome assistance from Burnley trying to help identify the small minority of their support that spoiled a great opportunity for their club," read the statement from Chelsea.

"Although Didier Drogba was hit by an object that does not excuse his actions later.

"I also recognize that has not sought to justify this way, you have sincerely expressed regret and apologized for the incident.

"The question will be handled internally by the club after the FA and police are completed."
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( 13 November 2008 )

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Hughes receives Man City backing
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has given its full support for manager Mark Hughes after a Board meeting in Abu Dhabi.

An inconsistent start to the season has left the city with only 13 points from 12 games, leading to speculation Hughes could soon be bag.

But Sheikh Mansour said: "Mark my absolute mandate to implement its plans in the short, medium and long term.

"His strategy is convincing and I am delighted that the event to watch."

That's the second time in a week Hughes has received public support of the club, amid reports that the City shows soft so far this season - especially away from home - left under pressure.

Hughes took the only Eastland in June, but the arrival of Sheikh Mansour and his company in Abu Dhabi, United Group as owners of the club led to a complete change of identity for the city.

Their spending power has become suddenly apparently unlimited nearby, while the immediate objectives of the club also sky-rocket, with ADUG spokesman Dr Sulaiman Al-Fahim confirming that he expected the club to be difficult for the Champions League within three years.

However, despite the deadline day of the signing of Robinho £ 32.5m in summer, the city has already suffered defeats in September this season, with only four victories.

Sheikh Mansour insists, however, that the club are fully behind Hughes following a meeting of the association, club president Khaldoon Al Mubarak and executive chairman Garry Cook.

"I find that both Garry and Mark share a vision of success and enthusiasm and the ability to produce on this ambition," Sheikh Mansour told the club website.

"Mark shared with me his plans for how the team should be developed. I am delighted the possibility for men to have a positive impact on the evolution of Manchester City Football Club as a whole.

"I fully support the plans approved by the board of Manchester City as Khaldoon, Mark and Garry shared with me (at the meeting). They reflect our goal to see Manchester City Football Club evolve to become a major force in football .

"Above all, we see that developments on all levels, and being borne by a sustainable approach that has its roots in the club of the Academy, its fans and the relationship with the community of Manchester."

Hughes had earlier tried to play to speak of a "crisis" in Eastland, saying: "Currently, it is all a little hysterical, you have to say. People have to calm down a bit.

"But we will get points on the board because of the quality we have in the team.

"There will always be disappointed if you do not win, but the president and all those who know that great sides are not built overnight."

Welsh and expects to receive the full support of the board when the transfer window opens in the new year, said: "We will discuss things and get more quality in the club and the team because c That is what we must do to move forward. "

The need for a city to add to the team in January was pointed out in advance the trip to Hull City on Sunday, with Richard Dunne, Gelson Fernandes and Michael Johnson to join the list of missing, though Vincent Kompany should be fit to return to action.
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( 13 November 2008 )

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Mexicans end interest in Castillo
Mexican club Guadalajara have lost all hope of signing striker Nery Castillo, currently on loan at Manchester City.

The 24 years, before Shakhtar Donetsk man has been training in Guadalajara, which Mexico hopes to sign on loan until the end of the season.

Guadalajara blame the player's agent for the breakdown in the move and insisted it would not be restored.

Castillo, who joined Manchester City in January, said he was not included in manager Mark Hughes plans.
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( 13 November 2008 )

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Fellaini now flying says Cahill
Everton Tim Cahill has welcomed teammate Marouane Fellaini to the emergence as a midfielder Goalscorer citizens.

The Belgium international has now scored three goals since joining from Standard Liege during the summer for € 15m.

"I'm all for it, I think the best thing for me is to welcome players like that with open arms", Australia told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"I'm happy for him because, with a price like that people expect to come and do things right away."

According to manager David Moyes 20 years, Belgian international speaks little English.

The Scot also believes the big midfielder is struggling to adapt to the pace of English football.

Cahill said he agreed with its director and finds teammates must take some responsibility in helping Fellaini good in.

"It is up to us as guys to help him settle and make sure that dozens of other objectives."

Everton have risen to the Fa Barclaycard Premiership table in recent weeks following wins against Bolton, Fulham and West Ham.

And Cahill added: "Our aspiration is to finish in the top eight and then expand it.

"The sooner we close to the top of the table, then anything can happen because as you can see everyone beats everyone.

"I think everybody wants to win something and everyone wants to do, anywhere in the first eight over the next three to four months, then anything can happen."
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( 12 November 2008 )

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Injured Hargreaves out for season
Owen Hargreaves Manchester United midfielder will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his knee.

The 27 years have undergone surgery on his right knee Monday and a new operation is scheduled on the England player's left knee in a fortnight.

He was hit by a tendinitis problem for almost two years.

"I hope this has been at the bottom of things and we'll make good return for next season," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson of his £ 18m signing.

He was limited to only 37 appearances for United since his transfer from Bayern Munich in July 2007.

Ferguson added: "I had the operation on Monday and it went well, although we do not know the exact details until he gets back. It must have another operation on his left knee in a few weeks. "

The decision to operate came after Hargreaves visited the renowned specialist Dr Richard Steadman, who is based in Colorado.

The most famous knee surgeon in the world, Steadman recorded England Striker Alan Shearer professional football in 2000 and also operates on the Newcastle striker Michael Owen and former United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Canadian-born Hargreaves missed the start of the 2007/08 season to return after Christmas to play a role in the United Champions League and Fa Barclaycard Premiership triumph.

However, the tendinitis has erupted again in pre-season and he made three appearances during this campaign.

His latest injury setback means that it plays no role in the England 2010 World Cup in spring 2009.
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( 12 November 2008 )

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Rosicky undergoes further surgery
Arsenal Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Rosicky underwent surgery on his injured left knee.

Rosicky has not played since January when he suffered the tendon injury in a FA Cup match against Newcastle.

The 28-year captain Czech Republic, which has operated in Germany on Tuesday, first underwent surgery in May.

"The operation went as planned and Tomas will now spend at least a few weeks convalescing in Germany," said an arsenal statement.

"Thereafter, it will follow a rehabilitation program currency by our medical team."

Last month, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he hoped Rosicky will be back in action before the end of the year.

Rosicky made only 61 first team appearances for Arsenal since joining from Borussia Dortmund in May 2006.
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( 12 November 2008 )

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Marney agrees new Hull contract
Hull City midfielder Dean Marney has agreed a new three-year contract extension to the Premier League club.

The 24 years of this operation was to expire at the end of this season, but a new contract to keep the KC Stadium until July 2012.

"It's nice to put things in order. There was never any doubt that I wanted to stay," he told the website of Hull.

"We're Fa Barclaycard Premiership club and I would be crazy to think about leaving. I am settled here now. "

Marney has made 77 starts for City since joining Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2006.

Marney made a place in the Tigers starting line-up since the club were promoted to the top flight.

The Barking-born player has made an appearance for England U21s against the Netherlands in February 2005.

Hull, who are currently sixth in the table, host Manchester City on Saturday.
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( 12 November 2008 )

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Tainio keen to impress boss Keane
Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio has admitted that he has the stamina frustrating season so far at the Light.

The Finn, 28, made only four starts for the club since joining in July, but is ready to fight for his place in the Wearsiders' midfield.

"It was not the best of starts for me and, of course, not for the team or the other," he told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"Everybody wants to play and I must show that for the manager in training and I hope he will choose."

The Finnish international earned a winners medal as part of Juande Ramos Tottenham Hotspur side that lifted the Carling Cup against Chelsea in February.

Tainio and wishes to repeat its experience of playing at Wembley under manager Roy Keane - from Wednesday Carling Cup fourth round tie against Blackburn Rovers.

"It's nice to win trophies, I had a chance to win with Spurs, and it was a great feeling to play at Wembley before 80,000 people and win The Game," he said.

"We want to do it again, now we have a difficult match tomorrow, we want to go through this game and we must show that we can play well at home.

"When you see, there are only 16, eight or four teams left, you know you're not far, but every game is a Cup final - if you lose, you are."

Tainio joined Sunderland from Tottenham in July 2008 and made 28 appearances for his country, scoring three goals.
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( 11 November 2008 )

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Top players face new drug tests
Fa Barclaycard Premiership footballers and stars are to face Olympic-style, random out-of-competition drug testing.

A player per team is tested after each match 30 players but in the future May undergo a further five tests per year.

As for British Olympic athletes, they must disclose their location for one hour each day, including holidays.

Under the World Anti-Doping Code, football is necessary to align with other Olympic team sports such as rugby and cricket.

UK Sport, the body which finances the Olympic sport and leads Great Britain to fight against doping program, says that the "whereabouts decision" has worked well for other sports for years.

John Steele, sports UK CEO, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "This initiative, in partnership with professional footballers Association (PFA) is really the place where soccer professional, to bring them into line with other athletes and continue the fight against doping in all sports.

"All we can do that fosters this battle is very positive."

The new tests will be both for performance-enhancing drugs substances and recreation.

Manchester United Rio Ferdinand defend received eight-month ban for failing to attend a drugs test at the club's Carrington training in 2003.

And former Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich bag was the club and has made nine months of the ban in the same year after testing positive for cocaine.

Another Chelsea player, Adrian Mutu has been suspended by the Football Association for seven months in 2004 after failing drugs test.

The practice of declaring an athlete to where for one hour each day in advance to allow testing of medicines to be administered in the short term, is common to Olympic sports such as cycling and athletics.

All British Olympians, regardless of their sport, have been tested and restrictions in setting up for the Beijing Games and the same rules apply to footballers.

Sprinter Christine Ohuruogu has suffered years of the ban sports in 2006 when she failed to turn up in its location, lack of fight against doping testers three times.

She also received a lifetime ban on Olympic Games, but the suspension was later overturned on appeal.

While Olympic athletes are now familiar with the routine footballers May not take kindly to be linked to a specific location at a time each day
However, players will be able to change their fate with only a minute's notice.

For example, a player reach common ground in mid-day could change its regime by text messaging anti-doping testers to one minute at noon, so I was stuck in traffic or kept at home.

Andy Parkinson, UK Sport head of operations for a clean sport, insists he has not been to make life difficult for footballers.

"The last thing we want is for football to be in this position where he does not focus enough - do not put controls in place - and suddenly is a fantastic sport with a profile in a situation crisis, "he told The Sun newspaper.

"The identity of the players on the list will be decided by UK Sport and the FA.

"We will take into account the behavior of athletes in the past, long-term injury, perhaps where they disappeared from Eastern Europe for six months to get sorted injury, or if they had a (former) anti-doping rule violation. "

It is reported that UK Sport and FA officials will meet over the next two months to develop a player to register before the move.

The system should start next season with a new version of the WADA Code should be introduced on 1 January 2009.

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( 11 November 2008 )

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FA to act over respect for refs
The Football Association will seek a meeting with the League Managers Association (LMA) in an attempt to respect his campaign on track.

Part of the FA initiative - launched at the beginning of the season - promotes better behavior towards referees.

However, it has been undermined by a series of explosions managers.

"It was disappointing to attend various incidents publicly criticize referees managers recently," said FA director of governance Jonathan Hall.

"The FA will seek to meet with the LMA and managers regarding compliance program as soon as possible and offer a new opportunity to raise concerns."

The FA says its Compliance activities aims to "fight against the unacceptable behavior in our game at all levels - on the ground and the margin."

The latest incident where a manager strongly criticized official match took place on Sunday when Newcastle interim boss Joe Kinnear Martin Atkinson marked a "referee Mickey Mouse" after the 2-1 defeat of Fulham.

The FA is Kinnear consideration of the committee and he could face a charge of misconduct by its actions, similar to that received by Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Manchester United boss was charged after remonstrating with referee Mike Dean at the end of his side winning 4-3 against Hull on 1 November.

The Scot has been given until 19 November meeting.

LMA Chief Executive Richard Bevan attended a meeting of 35 managers at the Arena Coventry Rioch on Monday - and later suggested that better teamwork and communication campaign will help the compliance to succeed.

"The intention is there to support (Professional Game Match Officials Limited CEO) Keith Hackett to try to create a better teamwork," he said.

"It is about creating an environment in which compliance campaign can really flourish."

However, nobody from PGMOL - the arbitrator Executive Board - attended the meeting in Coventry.

And it is understood that the LMA is a representative, probably a former player or manager, the board of directors of PGMOL.

Hall added that managers should be more understanding of match officials but sympathised when decisions go against their team.

"We accept that it can be very frustrating for managers when a wrong decision, but the referee does so deliberately, as players and managers are not deliberately make mistakes," he said.

"It is easy to support staff when a decision goes your way, the real test is the ability to show understanding when a call goes against you.

"There are already various official channels for managers to communicate their views on Arbitration on the Performances and managers are actively encouraged to use these channels rather than criticizing the referees through the media."

Some managers have questioned the respect agenda, including Charlton boss Alan Pardew, but he insists Hall had a positive impact and made a difference at the grassroots level.

"There were some positive signs at the top end of The Game, especially the decline in cases, players harassing the referees," said Hall.

"In addition, it should also be noted that there was only a small number of managers in the league who have chosen to publicly criticize officials on the ground or through the media.

"There was real progress at the grassroots level.

"We will not give up him and continue to strive for improvement at all levels of The Game."
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( 10 November 2008 )

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Hughes safe in job, say Man City
Khaldoon Al Mubarak was President reports claimed Manchester City are set to replace manager Mark Hughes as a "waste".

"We on the board of directors have the utmost respect for Mark," Al Mubarak told the club's official website. "I am personally committed to him."

The 2-1 defeat at home to Tottenham on Sunday means Hughes team have now lost their last three top-flight matches.

But Al Mubarak said the money will be available for players in January.

Hughes and Al Mubarak held talks before the match Sunday to discuss long-term plans for the club, the manager should fly to Abu Dhabi to discuss its list of targets at least eleven before the January transfer window .

Al Mubarak said: "Fortunately, I do not read newspapers say that Mark is under pressure but I find it unbelievable.

"I am told that there are reports that we are associated with two different coaches and we are about to sign. It is rubbish.

"This is a winning team through a learning curve now.

"As January is going to be an interesting opportunity for Mark to improve the team, this is an exciting dynasty we build and we are only in the first two months.

"I think people will see when we have a good foundation in place in the team, we have a good coach and we are improving in terms of players. We hope that the results will come."

Hughes, who took over from Sven-Göran Eriksson at Eastland during the summer, saw his team include four wins and seven defeats in the Premier League this season, despite the £ 32.5m signing of Brazilian superstar Robinho.

The club of poor form has prompted speculation that the new owners of Abu Dhabi, United Group, which are supported by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and pushed to its spending power to the top flight, may lose patience with the team's inability to find consistency on the ground.

The group bought the City UK Sports Investments Ltd, which was headed by former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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( 10 November 2008 )

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Tottenham's Giovani faces surgery
Tottenham Mexico international forward Giovani dos Santos is to undergo an exploratory operation after his ankle injury right training.

The 19 years old, who joined Spurs from Barcelona during the summer on a five-year deal, surgery will be Tuesday.

"We hope that the results will be positive so that I can return as soon as possible," said manager Harry Redknapp.

"I have not had the chance to work with him again. Everyone says he has a real talent and his record suggests that if. "

Giovani, who has four caps for Mexico, made 28 appearances for Barcelona last season before his transfer to Tottenham.

So far, he has played nine times for Spurs but has yet to score.
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( 10 November 2008 )

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Southgate hands Wheater challenge
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has challenged to defend David Wheater to fight for his place after missing Sunday 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, 21, was still present in the Premier League before the trip to Villa Park and Southgate urged Redcar-born stopper to rebound.

He told BBC Tees: "I hope he will respond the right way, I went out last year and was much better.

"It's a great young player and we want to keep improving it."

Meanwhile, a product of the club academy Prolific operation, signed professional terms at the Riverside in 2004 but rose to a place as a first team regular in the Boro side last season.

Sunday's victory came courtesy of striker Tuncay Sanli, which a pair of raptor to take correspondence for the season with three goals, just five short of his total for the whole of last term.

Southgate and was full of praise for the Turkish international.
"He has such an enthusiastic player, he just run anything through for us," he said.

"His finishes are good, irony of two slip-ups on their part and I was there to finish.

"We have responded to many questions today."
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( 10 November 2008 )

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FA BARCLAYCARD PREMIERSHIP - Round Eleven : Who’s hot and who’s not ??

Hot team
Arsenal get the award this week. After three disappointing performances and results from Manchester United is about the last team you want to come to visit. Everyone (including me) was somewhat critical of Arsene Wenger in recent days and almost everyone has an opinion on why Arsenal are simply not good enough.

Wenger and his players answered all the critics emphatically with a fantastic 2-1 victory. They gave metaphorical two fingers to pay tribute to many of us. Hopefully Arsenal can maintain this level of performance because of a good team playing the type of football they play can only be good for The Game.

No hot team
Toulouse have not won in five games and their spectacular collapse on Saturday puts them well under that price. However, Sunderland have only one victory in eight games and their 2-1 defeat at home to Portsmouth on Saturday left at the bottom of their relegation scrap.

Roy Keane has spent a lot of money and players that I have put in place did not really hit it off. He needs to turn things around quickly or it could be a very difficult season for the side of the Stadium of Light.

Hot guard
For the second consecutive week the prize is awarded to Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. It produces a beautiful performance of his team 1-0 at Hull surprise package.

He made several saves breath and take a final earned three valuable points for his team. At the end of The Game, most players have at their Bolton goalkeeper to thank and congratulate. That says it all.

No hot goaltender
Once again this week, there was not really poor goalkeeping performance in the Premier League. I have no reason to take the award away from last week's winner, Scott Carson at West Brom. He did nothing wrong in their 3-0 defeat at Liverpool but he did let in three and he still has to pay for this objective of Croatia to Wembley!

Totally unfair, but I must give it to someone!

Hot defend
It has been the subject of much criticism and abuse in the past two years, but defend Portsmouth Sol Campbell is always a class act.

The former England center half, thirty-four years, is a key player in Portsmouth and outside lose Cisse in early The Game at Sunderland on Saturday, I put in another faultless performance.

Not to defend hot
West Ham looked assured of three points Saturday during their 1-0 against Everton with only seven minutes. Then a remarkable Everton scored three goals in four minutes. A close look shows that these goals West Ham central defense James Collins fell asleep for two goals and I will not be happy when he sees replays of the goals. Neither Gianfranco Zola.

Hot Midfielder
Not much doubt about what price this week he goes to Arsenal Samir Nasri. He did not put the fire in the world since his arrival at the club and has not really settled as the club would have liked.

However, it is clearly a decent player and his two goals against Manchester United has lifted its rule of the Arsenal faithful to new heights. As its objectives, death and the pace of work have been phenomenal. I certainly arrive at the Emirates.

No hot Midfielder
Steve Sidwell has not had much chance to prove himself or Chelsea to Aston Villa. It is a hard working and talented player, but its terrible 88th minute that passes back Middlesbrough gave an unlikely 2-1 victory at Villa Park means that I must take the prize this week.

Hot Striker
A few candidates for this award as usual. Robbie Keane Band to prepare for Liverpool, Andy Johnson continued his scoring form at Fulham, Louis Saha announced his arrival at Everton with a pair and the much criticized Darren Bent continued his new lease of life under Harry Redknapp in Tottenham.

Despite all these worthy candidates, I give the award to Nicolas Anelka, an attacker who I have always criticized. His two goals for Chelsea in Blackburn took his team to lead the pack and took personal correspondence to increase, the best start in the league.

Striker not hot
Wigan by Amr Zaki began the season in exceptional form and waiting for everyone to be one of the Premier League the most signatures during the summer.

He recently lost his form early in the season and Wigan have slipped down the table. I had a glorious chance on Saturday headed in the dreadful 0-0 draw with Stoke but missed the target by a very long way.

I have no doubt that Zaki will again be good but for the moment, I spent from hot to not.
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Fa Barclaycard Premiership Result Update

English Premiership Result.

09 November 2008

Arsenal 2 - 1 Manchester United

Wigan Athletic 0 - 0 Stoke City

Hull City 0 - 1 Bolton W.

Sunderland 1 - 2 Portsmouth

West Ham U. 1 - 3 Everton

Liverpool 3 - 0 West Bromwich A.

Blackburn R. 0 - 2 Chelsea

Aston Villa 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

Manchester C. 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur

Fulham 2 - 1 Newcastle

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