Sunday, August 17, 2008

EPL Week 1

And the Premier League has started.

Arsenal capped off a lacklustre performance, riddled with chances, with a goal from debutant Samir Nasri at the 4th minute, leaving newly promoted West Brom goalless at the end of 90 minutes.

Bolton on the other hand gave an outstanding performance against Stoke. Steinsson, Davies, and Fuller sealed the victory for Gary Megson's side. Fuller grabbed a late consolation though, but it did nothing to affect the game's result.

Everton's first game as hosts ended in a dramatic conclusion after Blackburn salvaged an injury time goal. Dunn gave the visitors the lead at the 22nd minute, but Everton's Arteta found the equalizer at the 46th. The home side looked to have found inspiration in Yakubu's goal, but Roque Santa Cruz, however, equalized again after 2 minutes. It wasn't until the last minutes when Oojier grabbed a final goal for the visitors, and securing the 3 points.

In a shocking turn of events, first timers Hull (who have never played in the top flight before) came from behind and stunned Fulham, 2-1. Sol Ki-Hyeon gave the away side the lead at the 8th minutes, but Geovanni and Nolan goals sealed the deal for the home side.

Middlesborough hosted a scrappy game against Tottenham, with Mido leading his club against his former team. Goals from him and Wheater gave Boro a well-deserved win, marred only by an own goal at the 91st.

Last game of the night, West Ham hosted Wigan. Dean Ashton dominated the first few minutes, scoring a brace in a matter of 7 minutes. Wigan failed to come back after Zaki's 47th minute goal, and in the end, it was a winning start for Fabio Capello's season.

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