Transfer deadline day

There was a frantic rush to sigh players last night. The big signings where definitely Robinho's move to AC Milan and Sunderland's club record signing Asamoah Gyan. Robinho suprised me the most. Not the move, I thought he would go but only on a season long loan. I was not expecting him to join on a permanent basis. Sunderland acted faster than the big teams to break the club record signing fee for the second time in three years by signing Gyan for £13M. Gyan will probably replace Cambell who has ruptured his knee ligaments and is out for at least six months. Other deals that were done last night included Stoke. They got both Gudgjohnson on a season long loan and Marc Wilson for how long I do not know. There were question marks about Carlton Cole and if he would be moving to Anfield but when Babel said he wasn't joining West Ham the move stalled and never went through. Birmingham to were busy. Bringing in ex Arsenal midfielder Hleb on a season long loan from Barcelona. And Martin Jiranek for an undisclosed fee. Overal a pretty busy last few hours of the transfer window some big money being thrown around but mostly loan deals being made.

Sundays action

Sunday saw Bolton host Birmingham and that for me was the game of the day. The talking points were the red card and how Birmingham couldn't hold on to a 2 goal lead against 10 men. First the red card. What was the goalie thinking he has made a challenge, you have the ball don't square up to him let alone hit him. You can't have any arguments about it he has to go. Now, Birmingham have 35 minutes to defend a 2 goal lead against ten men. In the premier league you have to win from that position. They give away 2 fouls and its level. For me that is not good enough for a team who finished in the top half last season. Next Villa Everton. Villa took the lead with a class goal by Luke Young. And that is how it stayed. Everton had their chances to level but Villa had chances as well. So Everton can't say they were the better team because they weren't. If you go a goal down you need to score one or you lose, they didn't score so they lost. Liverpool beat W.B.A 1-0. I think Liverpool need to score more goals against those sort of opponents if they want to get back into the champions league. Sunderland answered their critics by narrowly beating Man City 1-0. For me it was a penalty but that isn't the point. The point is City had tons of chances to score and as I say you can't win if you don't score. City have got lots of talent but its scattered over the starting XI and the bench. I predict a lot of players leaving City in January.

Belguim grand prix

I don't just talk about football I also comment on the F1. Mark Webber had pole position with Lewis Hamilton in 2nd. Jenson Button was in 5th with Sebastian Vettel in 4th. I've said these names because they are the main championship contenders well, there is Alonso so he was in 10th. The start saw Webber stall so Hamilton jumped into the lead. Kubica, who was 3rd on the grid, took 2nd and Button took 2 places up to 3rd. A few laps in and the first rain shower came but, it didn't last long so the leaders decided not to switch to intermediates and just servived on sliks. Webber, who was down in 7th after his stall, was climbing fast and was now 5th behind his teammate Vettel. It stayed like this for a while then an incident occurred. Vettel tried to pass Button on a straight. He lost the back end when he was getting into position for the pass and when he corrected it slammed into the side of Button forcing Button to retire and nocking his front wing off forcing him to pit and that put him 20th and ruined his chance of points. Webber was now in 3rd and soon caught up with Kubica. With ten laps to go it started to rain and Hamilton almost crashed because of it. He came into the corner to fast and ran into the gravel trap just managing to keep it out of the barrier and managed not to get stuck in the gravel so came out in 1st but his lead was cut from 10 seconds to about 2 seconds. The front runnerstried to stay out on sliks but it was to wet and they had to come in for inters. Some of the back markers put on full wets but there was no standing water so ended up destroying their tyres. What had sparked the back markers to change to wets was Alonso spinning into the barrier but it wasn't anything to do with him not being on wets he just ran to far over the cirb and lost it. The last laps of the race were nail biting but Lewis hang on for the win with Webber in 2nd, a bit of a let off if after his stall at the start if you ask me, and Kubica in 3rd. After this race the top 6 of the championship table looks like this.

1st Hamilton 182 points

2nd Webber 179 points

3rd Vettel 151 points

4th Button 147 points

5th Alonso 141 points

6th Massa 109 points

A question from Chris

OK Chris, I think we will both agree Everton haven't made the best start to the new season. They should of beaten wolves in my opinion and lost to Blackburn. Villa to haven't done very well either. No one would have thought they would lose 6-0 at Newcastle but they won their opening game so it isn't all that bad. You are away from home which doesn't help. It is however a good time to be playing Villa so don't right of another Villa collapse. I rate your chances pretty high but only if your stars turn up.

saturdays action

Saturday did throw up one big upset and if you don't know what it was you don't know much about the beautiful game. It happened at White Hart Lane. Wigan beat Spurs 1-0 and they deserved it. They were much the better team for me and created two chances just before the goal that really should have been put away. They do need to score more though because Spurs had a spell just before the final whistle to level it and if it wasn't for Al Habsi, the new goalkeeper who was drafted in to replace Kirkland after he conceded 10 goals in 2 games, they would of most likely lost there lead. I rate Al Habsi highly after that performance and for Wigan's sake hope he can keep it up. At the start of the season I thought Wigan would be straight down but if they can beat sides from the big 4 they might have a shout of staying up. On to the other games and I'm going to start with my team Arsenal. I thought we did extremely well to get all 3 points because they attacked us from the air all day. Every time they got a free-kick or a throw near the box up came the centre backs and in it went. I would like to highlight Walcott again. He scored another great goal and is really starting to come into his own. If he keeps on scoring and playing as well as he did that England place is in the bag. Next on to Blackpool who played their first game a Bloomfield Road in the premier league and it was not a bad start. A 2 all draw with Fulham is just as good as Man Utd managed against them. But it could have been sweeter they switched of before the end letting Etuhu score the leveler. If they want to stay up they have to hold on to leads at home whatever the opposition. Chelsea v Stoke wasn't as straight forward as I thought it would be. Lampard missed an early chance to give Chelsea the lead from the spot. And at 1-0 to the London club Stoke hit the bar so it could have been different but when Chelsea got the second it was all over. Man Utd beat West Ham comfortably 3-0. The good news for England fans is Rooney has ended his long goal drought. The last game was Wolves v Newcastle and it was 1-1 so not as good as I said but, the game had another story. The battle between Barton and Henry. Henry kept on putting late challenges on Barton and for me was lucky to stay on the pitch. At the end of the game Barton had a word with Mick Mcarthy probebly about the challenges from Henry. In his interview Mcarthy said the talk was nothing and that Henry had not targeted Barton. Maybe that is true but the game is over now so no point living in the past.

My view on the weekends action

Blackburn v Arsenal

I would think Arsenal straight away but when you look at the two teams you could say Blackburn might be in with a shout. My first reason for that is the completion of the signing Benjani. Arsenal haven't got the most solid back line so any new striker might cause us a problem. On the up side for Arsenal, Denilson is back from an abdominal injury, Konscielny is back from his ban, we have got a new defender called Squillaci so hopefully he will be good. Arsenal for me but don't be afraid to go Blackburn cause there could be an upset in the wings.

Blackpool v Fulham

I will say Fulham becuse of the way they played against Man Utd. It was incredible if they play like that against Blackpool they should win. But just because Blackpool lost 6-0 to Arsenal doesn't mean they might not do better against smaller opposition. They did beat Wigan 4-0.

Chelsea v Stoke City

I've got one word for you, Chelsea

Tottenham v Wigan

I would go for Spurs. You could argue they might be tired after their mid weak tie with Young Boys but Wigan for me just aren't a force to be reckoned with.

Wolves v Newcastle

Both teams have got off to pretty decent starts so watch out for goals. Carrol looks good and so does Nolan but for Wolves their whole team looks good. So I predict a good game. Newcastle have also got new signing Tiote to strengthen their midfield.

Man Utd v West Ham

Man Utd have proved they can score goals this season but they have failed to put Fulham away when they had the chance last weekend. So my advice to West Ham would be sit back and try to keep the deficit as small as possible and nick a goal on the break. They haven't had a very good start so a good result here could raise confidence to a new high.

Now on to Sunday

Bolton v Birmingham

Bolton have made a good start to the season as have Birmingham. They both have 4 points so both are yet to lose a game. If football was played on paper it would be a draw but football isn't played on paper is it.

Liverpool v W.B.A

Liverpool have had their fair share of criticism over the last few weeks but I think they will win this one because W.B.A just don't look strong enough even after a 1-0 win over Sunderland. I feel Liverpool will win this one on team size more than anything else.

Sunderland v Man City

Last week I said Sunderland would hold out against W.B.A but they couldn't. They couldn't even score one themselves so ended up losing the game. City look great and tore Liverpool to bits last weekend so should have no trouble dismantling a dodgy Sunderland defence.

Aston Villa v Everton

I was shocked when Villa lost against Newcastle I thought they would cope without Milner but I guess I was wrong. They are up against a Everton side who are making their usual start to the season. Slowly but surely.

Sundays action

Now its time to talk about Sunday first Newcastle's shock win over Aston Villa. Who would of predicted a 3rd 6-0 win of the weekend. Carrol scored the second of the weekends hat-tricks. I thought Villa would at least get a point but to lose by that many was amazing. On to Man Utd and they should of been 3-1 up and home and dry but Nani fluffed the penalty which shouldn't of been a penalty in the first place so Hangeland ,who had just given Utd the lead with an own goal, scored a great header with one minute to go but then they did have to hold out against a barrage of Utd attacks cause 4 minutes were added on. Well done Newcastle and Fulham.

Saturday's action

Right, day one is finished of this weekend and I was right about Arsenal,Chelsea and Tottenham. You can decide if I was right about Everton. I said they wouldn't turn it around but they did draw so I guess thats not all bad.As for Birmingham Blackburn, it was 2-1 and Blackburn had a penalty saved so not as many goals as I predicted but you could say the penalty incident made up for that. I was wrong about W.B.A and was suprised when they beat Sunderland. Bolton got a good win at West ham I thought that would be a no brainer but I guess I was wrong. Lets move on to the talking points and where else to start then Theo Wallcott's hat-trick. He played amazingly and fully deserverd the hat-trick. Chamakh could of had a hat-trick of his own but only converted one of about four chances. I feel sorry for Blackpool as they beat Wigan 4-0 on the opening day and it was harsh that their second game was at the Emirates. I mean Arsenal aren't going to be battling for relegation while Wigan are so beating Wigan 4-0 is saying you intend to stay up this season. Also two away games three points who knows they might make their home a fortress like Stoke did and stay up on home form. I think Chelsea have clearly said we want to win this league 12 goals in to games makes that pretty clear. Wigan will struggle this season they can't pick up points at home. The next big talking point was definitely Stoke's disallowed goal against Spurs. To me it looked over the line and it just increases the argument for goaline technology or at least the extra officials on the goaline. That is all the major talking points of Saturdays action hope you liked it.

My sisters fantasy football form

Know I do fantasy football with my dad. We have a league with 34 teams in it. Now my sister made a team so she could join in but she doesn't really like football like we do she doesn't even know her login so she can't change her team. Anyway, she has Walcott in her team and he scored a hat-trick against Blackpool so now she has got more points then me! I would love it if you could comment on players I should buy to get my place back.

My view on the weekends action

ARSENAL V BLACKPOOL

Let me start by talking about Blackpool. They have got a tough trip to Arsenal this weekend and personally I think they are gonna get beat badly. Yes I know they beat Wigan 4-0 but i think we can beat them especially seeing that Fabregas will be back in action with hopefully Van persie too.

BIRMINGHAM V BLACKBURN

I think this will be a good game. Both teams have got off to a good starts Birmingham have shown they won't give up by coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Sunderland. Yes Sunderland had 10 men but they still had to score twice in 45 minutes. Blackburn have shown they can beat teams that are supposedly better then them with a 1-0 win over Everton.

EVERTON V WOLVES

Don't expect Everton to turn it around just because its Wolves. May I remind you Wolves won their opening game away to Stoke a place I concider hard to play at. But they have home advantage but if Wolves play well and stay diciplined they could snatch a late winner on the break.My prediction a pretty even fair draw.

STOKE CITY V TOTTENHAM

As much as I hate to say it but Spurs will probebly win this clash. I know I just said stoke was a hard place to go but they look good they were much the better team against Man City and deserved to win. From a Stoke point of view, they will have to hope Rory Delap has has throwing hands on.

W.B.A V SUNDERLAND

Sunderland all the way for me. I just don't think W.B.A have the fire power to beat a rather big Sunderland backline. I think Sunderland win.

WEST HAM V BOLTON

I think I am right in saying based on last season draw all the way. They both fought for survival they both couldn't win for the life of them.So I think West ham v Bolton draw.

WIGAN V CHELSEA

I think I can safely say Chelsea have marked their intent to retain the title this season.So Wigan should be easy after a 6-0 win over W.B.A and Wigan's confidence might be down after losing

4-0 to favourites to go down Blackpool.I don't think anyone will argue Chelsea are favourites but anything can happen in football.

Moving on to Sunday 2 games to talk about, first

NEWCASTLE V ASTON VILLA

Villa now without James Milner, I think not sure if that deal has gone through but I think it has because Ireland has joined Villa.Newcastle have got a chance in my eyes because they are at home and for me have got a good side. Villa will no doubt miss Milner but I don't think it will have much of an effect on their team spirit on the pitch. When Barry left they kept on playing and did very well.Could be a draw but if anyones going to edge it I'd say Villa.

FULHAM V MAN UTD

Now I know Fulham have a great record against Man utd at Craven cottage but I still favour utd to win. Every time Fulham have beaten Man u it has been when they have been going through a rough patch either with injury or suspension. At the moment they are on a high so I think they will win.

And finally on to Mondays game

MAN CITY V LIVERPOOL

Don't expect a goal fest just because its to big teams I think this will be a stalemate or 1-1 draw max.I don't really know what to say about this game apart from it might get boring.I say draw.

So that is my view on the weekends action and my prediction for the results.

TRIP TO THE DARK SIDE

Hi my name is Sonny I am an Arsenal fan and for my first post i would like to talk about William Gallas's move to Spurs. What I know is that he has had a medical test today and will join on a free transfer. Personally I think he should go back to france and see out his last few seasons captaining lyon or someone. I mean how old is he now 34?He hasn't got long left so why go to Spurs and have to fight for a place in the first XI.I think he might end up like Henry second choice for a few seasons then its of to america where only washed up stars go [excluding David Beckam,I met him and he is just so nice I can't say bad things about him] .If he plays at the north London derby he will get a hot reception from the Arsenal fans.This is what I think of Gallas's trip to the dark side.