Tottenham and Chelsea continue strongly, Everton still struggles

Tonight's games gave us one surprise and that can be counted either as riser team Burnley's strong play or Everton's continueing struggle to perform. Burnley took another one goal victory against a team considered much stonger at their homefield. Elliott scored Burnley's goal at the 34th minute of the match. And just like in the game against ManU opponent couldn't score even from penalty kick as Saha kicked the penalty wide. Way to go Burnley.

Tottenham took third victory of the season and climbed to number one spot in Premier league table. Team was already behind one goal as West Ham's striker Cole scored a goal in the beginning of the first half. But it was goals by Defoe and Lennon which carried the team into another win.

Chelsea played against Fulham and gave the home team no chance what so ever. Chelsea's striker pair Drogba and Anelka both scored one and gave one assist as Chelsea took second win of the season with score 0-2. And with many high class players even in reserve it seems even injuries couldn't stop this train from heading towards their ultimate goal of the season, the championship.

English Premier League results 23.8.2009

West Ham - Tottenham 1-2
Burnley - Everton 1-0
Fulham - Chelsea 0-2

Fulham vs Chelsea highlights

Game preview Sunderland vs Chelsea

Both teams opened the season with a win, Sunderland over Bolton and Chelsea over Hull. Chelsea's Drogba scored twice and seems to be in good form. Sunderland's new signing Bent also started the season with a goal, but scoring against Chelsea might be a more difficult task.

Tip from Chelsea's squad to this game is Salomon Kalou, Kalou didn't start the opening game but had two great goal opportunities in the last 20 minutes he played. Kalou should be in the opening squad in this match and I consider him as the "black horse" who could earn decent points. Also Lampard wasn't in the top of his game against Hull but should do better now.

Chelsea is a clear favourite to win the match and Sunderland is just going to try and keep the game in 0-0 as long as they can.

Prediction:

Chelsea wins with two goals, so 0-2 or 1-3

Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1 Fixtures

Chelsea v Hull City
Aston Villa v Wigan
Blackburn v Man City
Bolton v Sunderland
Portsmouth v Fulham
Stoke City v Burnley
Wolves v West Ham
Everton v Arsenal
Man Utd v Birmingham
Tottenham v Liverpool

It's going to be tough opening for some teams. But for example Chelsea and ManU are clear favourites. I'm also waiting big things from Manchester City and they should win Blackburn by a wide margin. New teams Burnley, Wolverhampton and Birmingham are going to have a lot to show, so there might surprises. Especially Wolves are going to be tough to beat at their home field. More detailed previews from interesting games coming little later.