Right, here we are with the news and sport. GW5 was a bit interesting... I did end up getting it mixed up with the carimehome cup at times, but it was one of those weeks chez Strange
Newcastle 1-1
Leeds Raphinha scored once but with 5 chances and 3 possible assists, Leeds having 17 good chances overall. Saint-Maximin's run and shot was quite a beauty. I missed seeing it, but 15 saves between the two goalies must have made it quite the highlights reel.
Wolves 0-2 Brentford
Jiminez, Traore and Hwang all trying hard for Wolves, Traore giving the post summat to cry about, but to no avail. Wolves generally poor and not getting any better. Brentford's Toney converted his penalty and had another ruled out. Even with 10 men, Brentford dominated.
Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal starting to climb out of the doompit with Arteta wiping his brow in relief. They took all of the bonus points. Could have been different if VAR had upheld the penalty award.
Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace T
he usual suspects scoring for owners and club, except for Jota missing a sitter. Guaita made 7 saves, which is not bad against the Reds. Palace a bit unlucky not to score as there were chances.
Man City 0-0 Southampton
Disappointing for City though defence still solid. Southampton will be the happier, City aren't gettign into the Champions groove quite yet.
Norwich 1-3 Watford
Glory be, Norwich. 1-1 at half time, then Sarr arrived with 2 to sink the rescue boat. The second was reinstated by VAR after an offside call. Norwich were very lively with the new signings pitching in, but can't finish.
Aston Villa 3-0 Everton
Own goal! Digne helped Villa/Bailrey out with their second after Matty Cash had started it off, and Bailey scored one with his own name on a few minutes later. Subbed on, he picked up an injury later, but not before making the game his.
Brighton 2-1 Leicester
Welbeck instrumental in claiming the 3 points, but Vardy got back on track on his 250th appearance. VAR intervened to give Maupay the pen to convert, again to rule out Lookman's effort for Barnes being offside and yet again for Ndidi's for the same reason. Lots of shots and incidents.
West Ham 1-2 Man Utd
Ronaldo scores (i might have that on autopaste) and Lingard curled a cracker in during the last minute, but WH had scored in the first half following a deflection that no one could do much about. BIG DRAMA in injury time when VAR gave a handball against Shaw. Noble was subbed on just to take the penalty, which was saved. United were denied two penalty shouts involving Ronaldo.
Spurs 0-3 Chelsea
Even more glory be, Spurs. Loris made a good few saves and Spurs had chances, but Chelsea outclassed them in the second half. Was their orange juice really juice? Chelsea now on my list for champions, as they are really powering ahead - Tuchel has refined and redefined them. They just need to do it against someone else's team.
Heads up for the future - Kaide Gordon and Conor Bradley of Liverpool. Both teenagers played a big part in the Cup win on Tuesday. Gordon especially - he shone very brightly for a 16 year old.
The results for us armchair experts are as follows:
In the main league, BB&S continue to win GWs and top the league. All early days yet.
Dead Men Walking are joyfully wearing a stillquiteclean Yellow Jersey
and the Big Shout Out goes to Oliver's army with 81.
Over in the h2h, the league leaders are the same, but IGM go bottom.
with the Crown resting on the bonce of Dynamo Salah.
Handing you over to Steve now, but before that, would just like to take a moment to remember the genius of Jimmy Greaves. RIP, and thank you.