Barclays Premier League Gameweek 13 Results

It was a close fought contest but Carl and Matt correctly predicted 2 scores as well as 4 results. Well done!!! As for me, I got no exact scores so it is only up from here. Right let's go

Manchester United v Newcastle: 1-1

Manchester United dropped points in what was a very controversial game. They took the lead shortly after the break when Newcastle failed to clear the ball and it ricocheted off Hernandez, much to his surprise. Then for the pivotal moment, when referee Mike Jones appeared to give a corner to Newcastle but after consulting the linesman changed his mind to award a penalty. After watching it I could only laugh (I’m sure Ferguson didn’t). It was mad really and now Mike Jones is going to get stick when he rightfully awarded a corner, because there was no way that was a penalty. United went close on several occasions and would have scored if it wasn’t for Tim Krul in the Newcastle goal. Ashley young hit the post late on in what was a crazy 10 minutes at Old Trafford. United fans thought they won it late on but Hernandez last minute goal was ruled offside.      

Chelsea v Wolves: 3-0

Sorry to keep writing about Chelsea recently but most other Chelsea fans are delighted by their performance on Saturday, me included. Not only did we win, we won comfortably and played football like we used to. Juan Mata proved what a fantastic signing he is by scoring Chelsea’s third and setting up the other two. Not only that, but Chelsea kept a clean sheet for only the third time this season, a statistic that must improve on next season because unfortunately I have given up with the league. It was good to see Sturridge have another good game for us. I feel that once (if) Torres gets his form back, he and Sturridge will form a good partnership.  The result sees wolves fall down to 17^th and they are two points off Bolton and the relegation zone.

West Brom v Tottenham: 1-3

Tottenham continued their league form with a comfortable 3-1 win against West Brom. It was West Brom who took the lead after Mulumbu’s strike but Adebayor’s second double in 5 days, and one from Defoe sealed Spurs 9^th victory in 10. It looked like Tottenham struggled without the creativity of Van der Vaart and it showed in the first half, but West Brom shut down in the second half which allowed Spurs to get all three points. I might have to admit that Tottenham could finish above Chelsea in the league which I’m sure will either please Spurs fans or annoy them because my predictions never turn out right. Either way Spurs are showing the characteristics of champions with their style of play and their consistency.

Summed up in 10 words (or less):

Stoke v Blackburn: 3-1 – Blackburn fall to bottom after being outplayed by Stoke

Bolton v Everton: 0-2 – Wheater’s 20^th minute red card made it difficult for Bolton

Norwich v QPR: 2-1 – Holt scored 3 minutes after coming on to defeat QPR

Sunderland v Wigan: 1-2 – Wigan picked up a much need win thanks to Di Santo

Swansea v Aston Villa: 0-0 – A game of few chances but overshadowed by Speed’s death

Arsenal v Fulham: 1-1 – Van Persie was very quiet but Vermalean scored for both

Liverpool v Man City: 1-1 – Lescott’s strange own goal proved costly as City drop points

Nail-biting finish at the Impact Arena

Tributes have been coming in over the shocking news of the death of Wales’ manager, Gary Speed. Speed, 42, died in the early hours of Sunday, at his home. He enjoyed an incredible career that spanned over 20 years in which he made over 650 appearances for Leeds, Everton, Newcastle, Bolton and Sheffield United. He recently took the role of Wales' manager and in my opinion he was doing pretty well. Everybody that I have spoken to and the tributes that I have read on numerous websites are shocked by the news. He was one of the first players that I recognised, many years ago and a respected player and manager.

R.I.P GARY SPEED (8^th September  1969 – 27 November 2011)