Random Thought: Why does Robin van Persie opt to wearing the Adidas Adipower over the Predator LZ?

Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal Highlights (Video)

Goals:

Robin Van Persie (3') – MUFC 1-0 Arsenal

Patrice Evra (67') – MUFC 2-1 Arsenal

Santi Cazorla (90' + 5') – MUFC 2-1 Arsenal

Chelsea vs Manchester United XI (EPL & Capital One Cup Matches)

EPL Returns/Gameweek 1: Game of the Week

EPL Week 1: Game of The Week (With Video Highlights)

The EPL is back and so are Twil and I and we will start TFIU back up again. We wanted to kick off our first post of the season with our pick fr the game of the week. After Sunday, it really seemed like it was going to go to the match between Manchester City and Southampton, but Monday's match changed that up. Everton hosted Manchester United at Goodison Park in a cracking match where the action was in constant motion from goal to goal. The first half ended as a 0-0 draw but only took Fellaini 12 minutes in the second half to convert the cross from a corner. The Belgian had been fantastic the entire match along with team mates Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar who, if not for David De Gea, would have all scored a nice set of opening week goals. The young Spaniard made up for United's sloppy defense, though conceding a goal. Valencia & Carrick were two midfielders that teamed up with Vidic and Evra to complete United's back four, so this is where the problems started. United/s attacking half got close a few times but couldn't break through Everton's on form defense. Phil Jagielka was easily the best defender on the pitch and New signing Shinji Kagawa helped orchestrate the midfield but it wasn't enough. The other big signing, Robin van Persie, started on the bench. He subbed on for Danny Welbeck with 22 minuted left on the clock. He still seemed like a very new signing which is why he didn't start. He still hadn't fell into the motion of United. United start off the season with zero points and Everton start with a well deserved 3 points.

North London Derby: Arsenal save top performance for Tottenham

Today, February 26, 2012, was a great day in football history as some of the most remarkable events happened. We will provide full coverage on everything but for now let’s start off with Arsenal’s 5-2 win over rivals and third place Tottenham. Arsenal’sperformance has been questionable this season and if it didn’t change, many believed it would lead to the
departure of the clubs top striker and captain, Robin Van Persie. The Gunners looked like a completely different squad today.

FA Cup/EPL Title Race

Stoke City and Bolton met today for the second semi final of the FA Cup. Stoke scored three goals in the first 30 minutes. They were dominating the match and this only continued into the second half, where Jonathan Walters got a double. Stoke city completely shut out Bolton with the final result being 5-0. It will be interesting to see how Stoke does in the final against Manchester City. Manchester is eager to a new trophy and they are the big guns in this final, but they cannot under estimate Stoke, of it will be a replay of the Carling Cup final, Arsenal v Birmingham City. Arsenal was looking to update their trophy cabinet after six years, but fell 1-2. Manchester City and Stoke meet at Wembley on May 14th.

Etherington celebrates scoring Stoke's first goal. Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto

Carling Cup: Arsenal’s trophy cabinet still dusty

Photo Courtesy: Football Rascal Blog

Arsenal haven’t won a major trophy in the past six years, and yesterday they had a chance, but nothing changed. After making it to the Carling Cup final, they fell to Brimingham City. They obviously went into the final as favorites and had their head held high after defeating Barcelona 2-1 after going down a goal.