Saturday Wrap Up

A quick review of other games that happened today:

LIverpool 6-1 Hull City

My favorite striker who refuses to perform when I watch his games, Fernando Torres, stuck true to form today, scoring a hat-trick in 35 minutes (12', 28', 47') to open the scoring against a powerless Hull City. Following him was Steven Gerrard (61'), and finally Ryan Babel, netting two for himself (88, 90'). This is Liverpool's 4th straight win. They're currently sitting comfortably in 3rd place behind Manchester Utd (1st) and Chelsea FC.

Wigan 3-1 Chelsea

This was a big upset for the Blues. They had a 100% win record going into this game, and they also gave Wigan it's first win EVER over a Big Four team. Titus Bramble of Wigan scored first, 16 minutes in, and it took Chelsea until 2 minutes into the 2nd half with a goal from Didier Drogba to level. Then came the death sentence: in the 52nd minute Chelsea goalie Petr Cech was handed a straight red card when he tripped striker Hugo Rodallega in the box. Second-string goalie Henrique Hilario entered the field for Cech and Flourent Malouda came off the field as the man down. Hilario allowed both the ensuing penalty from Rodallega and one more in the 90th from Paul Scharner. Chelsea are now in 2nd place behind Man Utd.

Tottenham 5-0 Burnley

Robbie Keane scored 4 times, the first and then the last three (18', 74', 77', 87'). His rampage was broken up by Jermaine Defoe, who scored in the 33rd minute. Tottenham is currently 4th in the standings.

Manchester Utd 2-0 Stoke City

Veteran Utd. man Ryan Giggs is being dubbed the hero of his game. He came on as a sub in the 57th minute for a lackluster Nani and 5 minutes later handed out an assist to Dimitar Berbatov. which is only his second goal of the season. So much for being worth the money shelled out for him. Utd., as usual, are at the top of the standings.

Atletico Madrid 2-2 Valencia

Atletico Madrid needs to get it together. Last season they were top contenders for the top 4 spots in La Liga, and they've done a complete 180 since then. They're sitting in the relegation zone right now, 3 spots up from last place. They've only accumulated 3 points in 5 games, and have yet to win one. With talent like Kun Aguero, Diego Forlan, and Maxi Rodruigez, this should not be happening. Their trainer needs to go, or rethink his tactics. Kun Aguero scored first in the 7th minute before Pablo leveled for Valencia in the 25th. David Villa (love him!) pulled Valencia ahead two minutes later. A very late strike (90th minute) saved Atletico and salvaged them at least one point from the encounter.