The pessimist in me picked Arsenal to beat Manchester United 2-1. I am fan of Man U and if I pick them to win they will lose. This goes ditto for my Philadelphia Eagles. I expect the worst and hope for the best. 

Go figure I had the right scored just for the wrong team. That’s just me. I always have a sense of impending doom for the teams I like.

Manchester United picked up a badly needed three points. The Red Devils squeaked by Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford yesterday.

I was right about one thing. This was race horse style futebol.  Both teams raced up and down the pitch. The Gunners and the Red Devils both had numerous scoring opportunities however more often than not misfired.

The Gunners drew first blood. Arshavin dribbled right then left and launched a rocket from 25 yards that blew up keeper Ben Foster in the 40^th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead over Manchester United.

When leading at halftime Arsenal has not lost a match in sixty-eight tries. This was about to change.

The Gunners were in control of the match. Manchester United came out in the second half like a house on fire. The Red Devils kept up the offensive pressure. The Gunners found the answer again and again. The Gunners had a great scoring opportunity. Robin Van Persie fired a point blank shot on goal. Red Devil keeper Ben Foster’s kick save in the 48^th was the match saver. That’s the hockey announcer in me.

If Van Persie had scored, Manchester United would have been dust. You could have stuck a fork in Red Devils.

Presto magic Wayne Rooney had a great dribble drive into the box. Gunners keeper Manuel Almunia had to challenge Rooney. Almunia clearly clipped Rooney and a PK was awarded. It was a good call. Rooney calmly teed up the PK. He stared down Almunia. Almunia dove left and Rooney fired mid shelf right to even this baby up at one all.

The all hell broke loose in the 64^th minute. Ryan Giggs free kick from 45 yards out was fired into the box. A Bonehead play occurred. Gunners Abou Diaby well placed header beat his own keeper to give the Red Devils the 2-1 lead. And this my friends was the old ball game.

Arsenal almost found the equalizer in the 95^th minute however the Gunners were offside.  Van Persie goal didn’t count.

Can you say Thank you.

Yes, Arsenal played a great match. The Red Devils played well too. This style of futebol I like. It is in your face futebol. Lets attack and attack and may the best team win.       

Tottenham kept their perfect start of the season in tack. The Hotspurs scored in the dying moments of the match against Birmingham to escape with a 2-1 win. Aaron Lennon weaved his way free for the match winner in the 90^th minute.

Chelsea stomped Burnley 3-0. Goals by Anelka, Ballack, and Cole propelled the Blue to the win.

Liverpool fell behind 2-1 to Bolton however goals by Torres and Gerrard coupled by a red card issued to the Wanderers Sean Davis led to the Reds 3-2 victory. This was a must win for Liverpool. Three loses in their first four matches would have left the Reds in dire straights.

Stoke City got by Sunderland 2-1.

Wolverhampton and Hull City tied at one a piece.

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