11 goals at Fratton Park, and zilch at Stamford Bridge...

..just a red card and broken cheekbone is all Chelsea can boast at the end of another disappointing league performance. John Terry is now a doubt for England's remaining Euro 2008 qualifiers after suffering a depressed fracture to a cheekbone. The news got worse for Chelsea as Didier Drogba was sent off, and Chelsea could not muster enough to beat a well organized Fulham side, who will also be disappointed that they didn't put away one of the chances they created. Avram Grant has some work to do ahead of the midweek trip to Valencia in the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Portsmouth and Reading shared 11 goals at Fratton Park, Pompey winning 7-4, in a game where every attack seemed to result in a goal. There was also some good saves from both keepers, plus Nicky Shorey missed a penalty for Reading, so a real end to end game.

Man Utd and Arsenal both won one nil away from home to keep up their impressive starts to the season. United are still not looking fluent, but they keep grinding out results, whilst Arsenal keep playing attractive football. The key for them will be if they can keep up the impressive results when their performance is not so impressive!

At the bottom of the league, the first relegation battle between Derby and Bolton ended one all, which really doesn't do either side any good. Both teams need to pick up some points quickly, or they will become adrift at the foot of the table, although the pressure at both clubs is extremely different. Derby aren't expected by manny to survive, or pick up many points this season, whilst Bolton have high expectations following several impressive seasons, and some big name players, like Anelka, Diouf, Campo and Nolan. Sammy Lee has some work to do, or he could be out of a job quicker than Iain Dowie last season, but not quite as fast as Les Reed!

Already the table is shaping up, with Man City doing well early on, and it will be interesting to see if they can maintain their position in the top 6. Let's hope we get some interesting games, suprising results, and a close run battle, at the top and bottom of the league this season. Bring it on!