The Meeko - Week 3 - Footbo

I just don't know where to start...

Firstly in terms of football results I didn't see the games last weekend but from what I've read and heard Chelsea boss Scolari seemed short of ideas when his team dropped 2 points to a Spurs side intent on getting themselves off the bottom of the premiership. Could it finally be coming together for Ramos?
I watched the Arsenal game though and we totally destroyed Newcastle, again Almunia didn't have much to do and I really think if Denilson comes of age this season and Diaby keeps fit we might be in with a chance... nice to see Van Persie back to his old self and unfortunately that includes getting injured!
Without Torres and Gerrard, Liverpool look lightweight up front, a lot hinges on Reira's adjustment to the English game and Robbie Keane getting on the scoresheet. United got a good win down at Fratton Park, I can't believe Fletcher scored again! It can't go on... can it? And the sky blues travelled to Sunderland to take 3 points in style. I think Keano will be able to rally the team for next weeks away game at the JJB but I don't give them  much hope coming away from Bruce's improving Wigan side with much.

To carry on the theme of ex-United players, Sparky has landed on his feet at City! What an incredible transfer deadline day saga. Monday 1st September not only saw the Abu-Dhabi United Group buy up Manchester City and state that City boss Mark Hughes had a transfer kitty of over £250 million but they also made a statement that has shocked the Premiership. They signed Robinho for a reputed £32m on a 160,000-a-week deal and released a statement that they would like Cristiano Ronaldo and would pay anything to get him (even up to £132m!!)... What is football in this country coming to?! The lad Robinho barley made 60 starts in 3 years at Los Blancos and only scored something like 14 goals! He plays the same position as the impressive Petrov and I'm sure Mark Hughes wouldn't have had this player on his list! OK, so they wanted to make a statement and let the big 4 know that a new player was in town but this is making a mockery of the beautiful game... its just like their playing Championship Manager! I expect we'll hear a lot more about City this season and no doubt more players will come in... there's talk of the new owners wanting a top 4 finish this season. Can Hughes manage this? And if not, what would happen to him? Is Hughes the sort of manager these rich investors want to see in charge?
Berbatov moved to United <yawn> and was it worth all the bun fights that occurred in the inevitable lead-up to the move? NO!! What a waste of all of our times. I don't think Fergie saved any money in the end. But he has got a creative genius in Dimitar and United now pose the biggest threat I think.
Curbishley has left West Ham... most Hammers fans seem pleased but from what I've heard he's left because he's been undermined and that's a shame, after all they've taken 6 points out of 9 already this season.

Good luck to England next week, let's hope Carragher's comments in his recent biography spark some life into the players. That I think will be the only positive! Can you put bets on whether players will get boo-ed or not, cos I fancy Cara's chances against City next weekend.

PS - I hope Mike Ashley sells up soon!