Post-Match Analysis: Gameweek 1

Gameweek 1 has ended with a lot of excitements. While all the games were ended with victors produced, it was indeed quite surprising that most of the visiting teams won. Now lets see the results:

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Results My Prediction

Chelsea 2-1 Hull City Correct winner

Aston Villa 0-2 Wigan Incorrect

Blackburn 0-2 Man City Correct winner

Bolton 0-1 Sunderland Incorrect

Portsmouth 0-1 Fulham Correct

Stoke City 2-0 Burnley Correct winner

Wolves 0-2 West Ham Correct winner

Everton 1-6 Arsenal Correct winner

Man Utd 1-0 Birmingham Correct winner

Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool Incorrect

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TEAMS OF THE WEEK

Arsenal

You couldn't guess it don't you? While everyone was worried about Arsenal's weakened squad this season, they proved that the public's speculation are wrong by a sensational win against Everton. Can you even believe that they start their season with a convincing goals galore? Not to mention that their opponent was Everton who is renowned for their great defense. A very good job by the Gunners.

Hull City

Phil Brown might gave an unhappy experience to the public, but definitely not his team. What a hard game he had gave to Chelsea, not to mention it was at Stamford Bridge. Oh well, if not for Drogba's flukeful last minute goal, the Blue Lions had already sunk by the Tigers on their very first league game under Carlo Ancelotti.

BAD TEAMS OF THE WEEK

Chelsea

In contrast to Hull, Chelsea's performance was bad yesterday. Again the problem they were exposed to since last season had shown again - their failure to break the deadlock against stubborn defenses, especially at home.

Aston Villa

How pathetic they were in this game. Well, Martin O'Neill bears most of the responsibility anyway - to sell off the playmaker and yet failed to replace him. Yes, you know who the playmaker is. With no dictator of the ball on the field like Barry and an agressive defender like Laursen, I don't see any bright future for the club, at least for this year.

Everton

What a heavy loss they suffered yesterday. 6 goals conceded in just one game. Just as what I expected, Lescott is fooling himself for wanting a move to the richest club in EPL. Everton will have a bigger trouble of losing Jagielka than Lescott, and this is proven in their clash against Arsenal.

Liverpool

Alonso's effect is injuring them. An ultimately awful first half display by them. Babel was going nowhere with his disappointing performance. Another long wait for their title drought I suggest.

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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Fabregas (22 points)

Oh my goodness, the captain is back on fire again - 2 goals and 2 assists. It's fair enough to say that he demolished Everton with his superb form, while his teammates had set a good opening for him. Definitely a big selection headache for fantasy players, but do feel lucky as he won't be available for GW2 - worry about it later.

Shawcross (15 points)

He did it again, with much grace. Based on last season's statistics, whenever Shawcross scored a goal, he'll get 3 bonus points most of the time, and so did him yesterday. Another great job done by him - considering he's only £4.5m. One of my most precious lad in my team.

Noble (14 points)

This was indeed out of my expectations. A guy who scored less than 3 figures last season score double figures on his first league game? Pretty surprised for me. Still, with only £6.0m, if he can continue the form, grab him.

BAD PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Lampard (2 points)

He disappointed me, heavily. I expect him to shine playing with one of the relegation candidates, but what has he done? No goals and assists: acceptable. Mere number of shots: frustrating. Simply the worst player one gameweek 1 when compared to his skyhigh price.

Babel (2 points)

Rafa gave him the chance to start for Liverpool, and he totally screwed it. Numerous chicken runs added with bad connection with teammates made him look nothing but an idiot on the pitch.

SPARKLING PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

1. Vermaelen - He scored the first goal on his debut as a defender. Great lad to be watched.
2. Upson - He looks promising with a goal and a clean sheet.
3. Wright-Phillips - 2 assists from him. A great performance.
4. Glen Johnson - A couple of great runs by him. The best player of Liverpool at the moment.

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LEADERBOARD OF THE SEASON/GAMEWEEK

1. Fabregas (22)
2. Shawcross (15)
3. Noble (14)
4. Drogba, Upson (12)