BPL : 11 Aug 2007

Finally it started, now called BPL rather than EPL. Little people were there to watch the match at CV or at least to support Spurs !

Sunderland v Spurs
Boring, dull, lack-lustre, lethargic. Spurs players didn't seem interest to get anything out of the match. A win is expected after big spendings.

The only new signing that made the start was Kaboul, he didn't impress, abit like "Rio" at times. But defence was still able to keep out a similar poor display by Sunderland.

Best chance fell to Berbatov who managed to hook the ball over Sunderland new $9 million pounds keeper but fail to take a shot at the open goal. Introduction of Bent as Spurs looked for a win with a 3 prong attack did not improve. The rest is non-mention till Sunderland scored on 93:03. Luck played a factor, it was evidently shown here.

West Ham v Manchester City
We chose to watch this over Bolton v Newcastle. Wanted to see how Thaksin/Eriksson's united nation team fare. If they can maintain how they played today for periods of time throughout, a top 6 finish is possible. West ham was overwhelmed though at home. Petrov, Elano, Bianchi and Hamman was stringing nice passes and creating chances. Their work rate was really high. If Spurs wanting to win that game was rated 6/10, this city team will be at least 9/10.

Bellamy was a passer-by. Zamora missed a chance. Sub Ashton's best chance flew just over the bar. They lost their way and ideas in the 2nd half. Geovanni added a second late after a impressive run by Onouha.

Villa v Liverpool
A contender for freekick of the century win the game for liverpool. Gerrard's gem curler right after Barry score from the spot for Villa after their relentless search for a equalizer. Young was a threat but Carew and Petrov has yet proved their worth. Reo-coker looked good in midfield.

Liverpool couldn't find the goal, not till Laursen put into his own net after deflecting Kyut's pull back. Torres looked good with some shots on goal and touches. Chelsea next sunday will be a early cruncher.