Week 2 : English Premier League Review, Fun Facts, Highlights and Transfer Rumours

Week two kicked off with the Tyne-Wear derby where Newcastle united upset there local rivals Sunderland with a fabulous set piece from Ryan Taylor who curled the ball in the top right corner which left Mignolet helpless in the 1-0 defeat.  Arsenals performance didn't change as they still struggle with there main playmaker Fabregas leaving to sign with FC Barcelona as they dumped to a two nil defeat to there long time rivals liverpool. Swansea City and Wigan Athletic game provided little attack , which was proven with zero goals between both teams.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City continued with there winning start with both winning comprehensively seeing them both equal first. Aston Villa and Chelsea were also on the winning sheet as they aim to show other teams that they are the real deal this campaign and that outgoing transfers and new managers will not have a slow and long impact as expected.
The most hyped game of the week between Manchester United and Tottenham provided entertainment to the 75,000 Old Trafford faithful who saw there team triumph in a 3 -0 victory where Rooney, Wellbeck and Anderson are now beginning to form a goal tally for the season. Manchester United are the best team in the EPL at home and didn't look like they were in trouble at any point, especially when arguebly Tottenham's best player Luka Modric didnt play as he aims to leave the club to sign with South London Rivals Chelsea

Highlights - Week 2 

Fun Facts :  Newcastle has not won a trophy since the 1969 Fairs Cup Final. Rooney at the Age of 24 has recently had a hair transplant.


Transfer Rumours: Luka Modric is aiming to force his way to Chelsea alongside Juan Mata.  Manchester City tycoons have not thought about stopping their spending anytime soon with a bid for Samir Nasri likely to be accepted by Arsenal. Bolton aim to tie up three players this week Ngog for 4 mill alongside Shaun Wright Phillips for 2 mill as well as Boyata.  Wolves will offer Jimmy Bullard a contract after Hull City sacked after in the pre season because of his antics.

Here We Go - The Season Begins

Its that time of the year again, where millions of people unite together to watch The World Game, also known as Football. As usual the Premier League started off with controversy in the Newcastle Arsenal Game, where bad boy Joey once again caused controversy in the scoreless game.

Week One and already the prominent group known as the 'Top 4' Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have already dropped points, with 2 games ending in a scoreless draw and Liverpool failing to contain there lead against Sunderland AFC. 

Queens Park Rangers, Norwich City were two teams who were promoted in this years EPL 11/12 season. They continued the trend from recent years where promoted teams struggled in the more intense and physical premier league. QPR lost convincingly to Bolton, whilst Norwich drew to relegation favourites Wigan Athletic. 

The London riots in North london seem to be ongoing still, therefore has the Tottenham Swansea game was postponed. Its a shame that politics can at times affect football, but this is not new as many hooligans have tried to ruin the number one played game in South America , Australasia and Europe. 

The 'World Game' Blog will be here weekly previewing and analysing all the latest football games and results; as well as aiming to answer all your questions and suggestions.


Highlights - Week 1

Fun Facts: Samuel Eto'o is the highest paid player, estimated to be on $500,000 AUD a week. Even though Kevin Prince Boateng and George Boateng are brothers they both respectively represent different countries.


Transfer Rumours: Everton are on high alert after $7mill defender Liam Ridgwell efforts to sign with West Ham broke down. Marseille coach Desailly claims Arsenal are looking to have Lucho Gonzalez on  loan. Tottenham are chasing $9mill superstar Hugo Rodallega and are the front runners as Wigan manager Martinez knows his playmaker is keen to move to a bigger club.