The intial Reactions

Over the weekend, we saw surprises a plenty but we are getting a clearer indication of the top teams and the bottom few..

Bolton and Portsmouth look way weaker. I was disappointed to hear that one of Portsmouth's main defenders was going to Division 4 just so as to pocket 60 grande a week. I was also very puzzled by the fact that they have signed no replacement and not even a proper manager. Bolton seem to have a problem in the striker department with Johann Elmander prolli leaving his finishing boots behind in Toulouse..

United managed to outclass Wigan by 5. A fair indication? I don think so but Luis Nani has stepped up with 2 assists and 1 goal in 3 games. Anderson on the other hand has been getting more flak with his lack of focus in games and costing us the Burnley game midweek.

Burnley's Turf Moor has become a fortress of somesorts. By some magical spell penalties just don go in there. Everton felt it this time and I am sure many more will feel the same in the coming weeks.

Liverpool without Xabi Alonso means Gerrard plays centre Midfield. The last seasons he played there (All except last season) they won squat. He needs discipline and brains to make the correct runs and position himself well even when attacking to be ready when there are counters. Lucas is utter nonsense at the moment joining the growing list of players like Babel,Alonso,Aurelio and many more who have come with a lot of potential but end up playing best in the substitutes bench. I say sack Rafael Benitez...

Arsenal may have beaten Portsmouth but I am not convinced. Portsmouth are rubbish and if Diaby scores 2 goals in a game.. You know something is really wrong. That said losing Toure and Adebayor has made this team stronger. Gallas scoring in every game so far this season and Eduardo looking good..

Lastly, Chelsea are my pick for the best team this season so far. Defensively sound and looking good in attacking options but will it last? I guess that will be Ancelotti's true test because traditionally Chelsea always start very well.