The EPL began at 7.40pm Singapore time today.
Sunderland won a close match 1-0. It was an entertaining match, despite the lack of more goals. I was rooting for Sunderland, because of Roy Keane, and they were deserving winners in the end at the Stadium of Light. Michael Chopra started to justify his 5mil move scoring the match winner deep in injury time and sending Roy Keane (manager), Niall Quinn (chairman) and the home fans into rapturous celebration.
I had caught the game from the 35th minute onwards, and Sunderland looked every bit Premiership quality throughout all areas of the field. They are definitely in their element and based on this game, the signs look seriously promising for them to stay in the Premiership.
There was a moment in the game that impressed me when the Sunderland defence failed to clear their line properly in the 70+ min, but they didn't panic and was composed and confident, unlike most defence of other teams that I have watched. They were also confidently passing the ball around and the right winger, Carlos Edwards, look like a man to watch this season.
Darren Bent was introduced for his debut EPL game for the Spurs since his move from Charlton, in place of Tainio in the 60+ min, meaning Totteham played a 4-3-3 formation. Despite this, because of Zokora, they never threatened the Sunderland goal, who had Premiership debutant, Craig Gordon, in goal. Gordon is a recent record British transfer signing (for a GK @ 9mil) from Hearts of Scotland.
Tottenham played poorly and honestly, I do not know why they chose Zokora to start the game in place of Huddlestone, who volleyed a sumptious strike (that was saved) with his first touch after coming on as a substitute late on in the game.
Martin Jol, manager of the Spurs, seriously need a definite starting XI before tinkering with the formation and players later on in the season. The defence is well-marshalled enough with Anthony Garnder and debutant, Younes Kaboul, in central defence. The offence definitely oozes quality with 5 top strikers, at which time only 2 can play, so I'll probably suggest Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane to continue leading the line. The midfield will be good enough minus Zokora.
Now, for Newcastle and Bolton. I am rooting for Newcastle. Tyneside should be happy Sam Allardyce is their manager. They look like dark horses this season. Allardyce is, of course, facing his old club. I predict a Newcastle win with Alan Smith (sorry you didn't make it Man Utd) probably scoring!
Sunderland won a close match 1-0. It was an entertaining match, despite the lack of more goals. I was rooting for Sunderland, because of Roy Keane, and they were deserving winners in the end at the Stadium of Light. Michael Chopra started to justify his 5mil move scoring the match winner deep in injury time and sending Roy Keane (manager), Niall Quinn (chairman) and the home fans into rapturous celebration.
I had caught the game from the 35th minute onwards, and Sunderland looked every bit Premiership quality throughout all areas of the field. They are definitely in their element and based on this game, the signs look seriously promising for them to stay in the Premiership.
There was a moment in the game that impressed me when the Sunderland defence failed to clear their line properly in the 70+ min, but they didn't panic and was composed and confident, unlike most defence of other teams that I have watched. They were also confidently passing the ball around and the right winger, Carlos Edwards, look like a man to watch this season.
Darren Bent was introduced for his debut EPL game for the Spurs since his move from Charlton, in place of Tainio in the 60+ min, meaning Totteham played a 4-3-3 formation. Despite this, because of Zokora, they never threatened the Sunderland goal, who had Premiership debutant, Craig Gordon, in goal. Gordon is a recent record British transfer signing (for a GK @ 9mil) from Hearts of Scotland.
Tottenham played poorly and honestly, I do not know why they chose Zokora to start the game in place of Huddlestone, who volleyed a sumptious strike (that was saved) with his first touch after coming on as a substitute late on in the game.
Martin Jol, manager of the Spurs, seriously need a definite starting XI before tinkering with the formation and players later on in the season. The defence is well-marshalled enough with Anthony Garnder and debutant, Younes Kaboul, in central defence. The offence definitely oozes quality with 5 top strikers, at which time only 2 can play, so I'll probably suggest Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane to continue leading the line. The midfield will be good enough minus Zokora.
Now, for Newcastle and Bolton. I am rooting for Newcastle. Tyneside should be happy Sam Allardyce is their manager. They look like dark horses this season. Allardyce is, of course, facing his old club. I predict a Newcastle win with Alan Smith (sorry you didn't make it Man Utd) probably scoring!
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