Five Things Learnt from Premier League
SillySeason highlight Five Things from this weekend’s action
It was another weekend of surprising football in the top flight.
Here are five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend.
1. A draw at Everton was not enough to save Brendan Rodgers from the sack!
Everton and Liverpool fought out a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in what proved to be Brendan Rodgers’s final game in charge of Liverpool.
It was a sad way for Rogers to leave Liverpool, but was ultimately necessary.
It was very disappointing to see the Liverpool faithful calling for the managers head after today’s result, they have been no worse then Chelsea who are admirably sticking by their gaffer.
I sympathise with Rogers. It’s not his fault Liverpool cannot attract the highest calibre of players never mind keep them.
Maybe the club needs to have a soul search and ask the question, are we setting the bar to hight? Can we be considered a big club any longer?
When you fail to win your domestic league in 25 years, you would have to conclude that you aren’t.
2. Arsenal have the quality to win the Premier League… But do they lack the belief?
Arsenal stunned Manchester United with three goals in the opening 20 minutes as the Gunners moved up to second in the Premier League table.
There is no denying that Arsenal have the quality in their side to win the Premier League title but do they have the belief to do it?
While Arsenal have certainly sured up at the back over the past coupe of seasons, their is no denying that this side is prone to the occasional mistake which is a re-occuring theme with The Gunners and has been the difference between the title and fourth spot.
Again, this team is as inconsistent as the weather and if they are to take advantage of their quality, you would have to say that Arsene Wenger needs to bend his tactics further or step aside for a new manager with fresh ideas…. Brendon Rogers is available I hear? Sorry, I couldn’t resist!
3. Manchester City are on the verge of being the best team in Europe… They have to show it on the big stage!
Sergio Aguero scored five goals in the space of 20 minutes as Manchester City demolished Newcastle to return to the top of the Premier League table.
The blue side of Manchester showed their true quality against a poor Newcastle side. They were ruthless and dominating.
Manchester City have had a very indifferent start to their campaign this season with a couple of less then convincing performances, but they absolutely blew Newcastle away and if they can develop some sort of consistency and perform on the big stages, then they could certainly go on to be one of the best teams in Europe without a doubt.
Money may not buy Chelsea John Stones but it certainly appears to have taken City to the next level.
Whether or not you agree with the £200m spent by City, they are a force to be reckoned with.
4. Chelsea will stick with Mourinho no matter what!
Chelsea’s terrible start to the season continued as Southampton came from behind to record a stunning victory at Stamford Bridge.
Despite the poorest start to a season in his career, Chelsea seem very reluctant to part company with the self proclaimed ‘special one.’
Jose Mourinho has no intention of standing down from his role and Chelsea captain John Terry has backed that decision by stating Mourinho is still “the best manager” and that he retains the backing of the Chelsea players.
It would appear that Chelsea are stuck with the charismatic Portuguese, for better or for worse!
5. The draw at West Ham was a step to far for Dick Advocaat!
A disappointing draw against West Ham was the final straw for Dick Advocaat who resigned shortly after.
He guided them to safety and was due to leave the club in the summer, only to sign a new one-year contract.
Advocaat leaves Sunderland after failing to win a single game in the Premier League this season.
The 68-year-old Dutchman was appointed in March, when the Black Cats were one point above the relegation zone.
Advocaat said: “I have made the decision to go after only eight games as I felt it was important to give everyone time to turn things around.”
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short said: “I am truly saddened by Dick’s decision, but I respect him for his honesty.