Berbatov finally seems to be coming out of his self imposed shell - I think it was clear to everyone that if he doesn't shine this season then he has no future in the club...you can tell in his expressions when he misses a chance especially in front of the OT crowd how it bugs him.

After watching Barca and Real's opening La Liga games, I'll be the first to admit that Barca remain the team to beat in all competitions for the 3rd season running...their football is what every team and coach aspires to play.

The interesting thing about the Inter Auxerre game is that we're sure we'll see Oliech in the game - he plays full 90 minutes, as for Mariga, unless Rafa decides to do him a favour to play a few minutes against his fellow countryman,we can only keep our fingers crossed for him.

CL draw...contrary to earlier fears Arsenal were not paired with Real. But in the carling cup Arsenal were handed Spurs! That will be interesting.

The Aston villa v Everton game was breathless. Good end to end stuff! Was game of the week for me.

What a goal!!! I'm a big fan of Berbatov. Critics have be so hard on him and everyone acts surprised that SAF has never considered selling him. There was even talk of him being sold at a knock off price this summer. Ooh how I wish he will shine even more to shut all the critics up! The dude has talent and class. All that has been lacking is aggressiveness and hunger. Put that into the mix and we have a contender for top honours!

Jose with his super-paid players drew the first game.

Benitez with three-cup winning heroes drew the first game. After ahving lost to Athletico in some other cup.

Mancini with his super paid players lost their third game.

Between Mancini and Benitez who will shown the door first? Me thinks Rafa.

The strike was superb...but me thinks that Berbatov while being a class act doesnt still have the Rooney killer instinct. That will be his long term undoing.

Next up for man-u is Everton. With Moyes having come out of a defeat at Aston villa and wanting to correct their poor start to the season...expect a tougher game than the open game West Ham played.

Bolton will visit the gunners...and Arsenal will have to take another battering. Same medicine different doctors.

Chelsea visit west ham...to continue where Man-u left. Another 6-0.

Liverpool visit Birmingham. And try for another lucky escape.

The transfer window just ended and no new goalkeeper for Arsenal. Almunia will be in goal for another season!

I didn't know the mercurial Paul Scholes was left out of the WC squad by Capello.

Paul scholes retired from international football in 2004.

Smano Klaus has moved to Schalke....

The transfer window has closed, Wenger hasn't signed a new keeper as promised....i'm disappointed but that won't stop Arsenal from winning trophies this season. Alumina is not the best keeper in EPL but just look at the following stats from last season

Chelsea….Goals scored 103, Goals against 32
Man Utd… Goals scored 86, Goals against 28
Arsenal…. Goals scored 83, Goals against 41
Spurs…. Goals scored 67, Goals against 41
Man City... Goals scored 73, Goals against 45
Fulham… Goals scored 39, Goals against 46

The only problem i have with Almunia is that he does not produce world class saves in big matches...otherwise he's just as clumsy as everyone else. Defenders are the players who are supposed to protect the keeper that's why i'm relieved we've gotten rid of Silvestre, Gallas & Campbell.

My sentiments exactly. Capello actually had Scholes called up but he [Scholes] refused - because it was a day to the announcement of the squad - too late - and capello had him called by someone else instead of doing it himself.

Let us not demonstrate our ignorance in public!!