Second Week Conclusions in the Premiership

Man Utd Kick it into Gear: In a repeat of last season’s slow start, Fergie and the boys sow seeds of doubt with their first couple of performances and then rediscover the form that makes them title favorites.

Portsmouth are in freefall: With zero points from three games and takeover talk paralyzing Paul Hart’s transfer dealings, even this early in the season Pompey fans look to be facing a relegation dogfight.

The Romario and Stoichkov of Sunderland: A brace from Kenwyne Jones against Blackburn on Saturday suggests that he and Darren Bent could form one of the most exciting partnerships in football this season.

The Best Defence in Manchester: After their second clean sheet of the season (against Wolves), and with Jolean Lescott allegedly on the way, Man City‘s defence might not be the achilles’ heel many predicted it to be.

Gunners Beware: Despite authoring another thrashing – against lowly opposition, mind you – the Gunners show that defending set-pieces could again be their downfall.

Altidore and Ghilas to the Rescue: With every bookie in town backing Hull for the drop, the loan signing of Jozy Altidore might just save Phil Brown’s job. The American came off the bench against Bolton and made an immediate impact by supplying the ball for strike partner and fellow new signing Kamel Ghilas to smash in to the net for all three points.

In Kamel Ghilas, Hull fans have a new terrace favorite

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