Ljungberg makes his MLS debutSource: Seattle Sports Online
After recovering from hip surgery, Sounders FC designated player Freddie Ljungberg made his MLS debut Saturday night.
West Ham owner on brink of selling upSource: Independent.co.uk
West Ham United could finally be put up for sale by its beleaguered owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson after the Icelandic billionaire ordered an immediate review of all his assets following the crisis that has decimated his country's economy.
Delightful Deco fires Chelsea to winSource:
Deco continued his fine start to life in the Barclays Premier League, scoring his second goal in as many games to help Chelsea beat Wigan 1-0 at the JJB Stadium.
Chelsea to be presented with fake Premiership trophySource: china.goal.com
But only if Man Utd slip up against Wigan on Sunday.
I assumed they'd have the real trophy in a helicopter, which might have to track back and forth at speed, between London and Wigan, depending on evolving scorelines at both Stamford Bridge and the JJB Stadium.

The criticism of Arsene Wenger has gone too far. It's about time this nonsense stopped.
Take this snippet from Kevin McCarra in the Guardian implying that Wenger is obstinate to the point of deafness or even stupidity:
Spurs 0 PSV 1: Match ReportSource: Planet Spurs
A report of Tottenham Hotspur's first leg UEFA Cup defeat to PSV Eindhoven at White Hart Lane.
Jefferson Farfan got the only goal of the game for PSV making the most of Gilberto's poor decision making in what prooved to be a debut to forget for the Spurs left back.
Everton Linked With Lorik CanaSource: Goal.com
Reports in French and English newspapers suggest Everton manager David Moyes is weighing up a move for talented Marseille's Albanian midfielder Lorik Cana.

I really am sick of hearing about why Manchester United will win the league because they "have more strength in depth" than Arsenal. Just what does this mean really? That the Manchester United players can each benchpress 300 lb at the depth of the ocean floor?
Blatter hostile to Premier League's overseas planSource: BBC News
The president of football's world governing body Fifa has told the BBC that plans by the Premier League to host games abroad will never happen.
Sepp Blatter also warned that the proposal could harm England's attempt to host the 2018 World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur 1 Manchester United 1Source: Planet Spurs
Full match report and summary of this weekends fixture which saw Tottenham Hotspur hold reigning Premiership champions Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane.
(From a spurs fans point of view)
Etherington happy to keep the faith at West Ham Source: the Mail online
West Ham winger Matthew Etherington said he signed a new four-year deal with the club to repay their faith in him.
He said: "There have been a lot of ups and downs for me personally but the club has stood by me. I'll always be grateful for that.

So, we're exactly half-way through the Premier League season, and it has been a tight and thoroughly exciting affair.

Myles Palmer has this take on United and Arsenal in the Premiership title race. What I like about Mr. Palmer is how bold he usually is with his predictions. What I am amazed at however is how often he is wrong.
Manager Mourinho leaves ChelseaSource: BBC News
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has sensationally left Stamford Bridge, according to BBC Radio 5live football correspondent Jonathan Legard.

Ten-man Arsenal defeat Portsmouth. Aston Villa deny Chelsea points. Blackburn get by Manchester City.
Sunday Sept. 2, 2007
Becks seeks home loanSource: express.co.uk
DAVID Beckham is considering putting his American dream on hold in a desperate bid to save his England career.
He is seeking crisis talks with bosses of LA Galaxy to discuss a possible return to England on loan in January.

Liverpool decimated Derby to go top of the table. Tottenham blew a two goal lead and settled for a draw. Manchester United defeated Roy Keane's Sunderland.
Saturday Sept.