Match Reports: August 2009 Archives

John Pantsil's own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor secured Aston Villa a comfortable 2-0 win against Fulham at Villa Park.

Former Wigan defender Leighton Baines struck from the penalty spot to hand Everton the win against his old club at Goodison Park.

Emmanuel Adebayor's third goal of the season lifted Manchester City into the top four as Portsmouth lost their fourth straight game.

Manchester United fought back from a goal down to take all the points as Arsene Wenger was left annoyed by several key decisions.

Liverpool edged past 10-man Bolton courtesy of a late strike from talisman Steven Gerard, after coming from behind twice.

Aaron Lennon scored in stoppage time to clinch the points for Spurs against Birmingham and maintain Tottenham's 100% record.

Dave Kitson's first-half goal was enough to give Stoke City a 1-0 win against Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.

Wolves came from behind to draw with Hull and claim their first home point of the season after an entertaining clash at Molineux.

Blackburn battled hard for their first point of the campaign as they held headline-making West Ham to a goalless draw at Ewood Park.

Goals from Nicolas Anelka, Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole saw Chelsea cruise to victory against Premiership new boys Burnley.

Aston Villa secured their first points of the season with a 3-1 victory at Anfield against a Liverpool side lacking in creativity.

Goals in each half from Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka sealed a comfortable and deserved 2-0 win for Chelsea at Fulham.

Burnley continued their good run in the Premiership with a 1-0 victory over Everton at Turf Moor.

Carlton Cole went from hero to villain as Tottenham came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 and go top of the Premier League.

Manchester United scored five goals in a dominant second-half display to thrash an unlucky Wigan side.

Birmingham and Stoke share the points at St Andrews after 90 minutes of sub-standard football.

Kenwyne Jones bagged a brace as Sunderland came from behind to take the points with a 2-1 win over Blackburn at the Stadium of Light.

Man City claimed their first home win of the season thanks to Emmanuel Adebayor but were given a scare by newly-promoted Wolves.

An inspirational Kamel Ghilas strike in the second half sunk Bolton in a tight encounter at the KC Stadium.

Abou Diaby's brace helped Arsenal seal a 4-1 win over Portsmouth at the Emirates to continue their flying start to the season.

Glenn Johnson scored his first goal for Liverpool as the Reds hammered Stoke 4-0 at Anfield.

James McFadden scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time to hand Birmingham a deserved win in a scrappy encounter at St Andrews.

Jermain Defoe scored a stunning hat-trick as Spurs outclassed Hull at the KC Stadium to make a perfect start to their season.

Robbie Blake and Brian Jensen were the heroes for Burnley as the home side secured all three points against champions Manchester United

Wolves secured their first three points of the new campaign thanks to a solitary goal from Andy Keogh at the DW Stadium.

Chelsea produced a clinical second half display to come from behind and defeat Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.

Goals from Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Sebastien Bassong gave Tottenham all three points as Liverpool taste defeat in the opening weekend.

Wayne Rooney gave Man Utd a winning start to the season with the only goal in a 1-0 win over promoted Birmingham at Old Trafford.

A solid defensive performance from Wigan combined with an effective attacking display ensured a surprise opening day win at Villa Park.

West Ham took three points from Molineux with Mark Noble and Mathew Upson netting for the Hammers.

Darren Bent's early debut goal secured Sunderland a 1-0 win in their Premier League curtain-raiser at Bolton.

A debut goal from Emmanuel Adebayor set City on their way but they were made to work hard for their opening day victory.

Stoke eased to a two-goal victory over newly promoted Burnley, who offered little resistance at the Britannia Stadium.

Bobby Zamora proved to be a pain in the backside for Portsmouth as his goal gives Fulham a winning start to the season.

Didier Drogba's late goal gave Chelsea a winning start against a Hull side unlucky not to claim a draw at Stamford Bridge.

John Pantsil's own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor secured Aston Villa a comfortable 2-0 win against Fulham at Villa Park.

Former Wigan defender Leighton Baines struck from the penalty spot to hand Everton the win against his old club at Goodison Park.

Emmanuel Adebayor's third goal of the season lifted Manchester City into the top four as Portsmouth lost their fourth straight game.

Manchester United fought back from a goal down to take all the points as Arsene Wenger was left annoyed by several key decisions.

Liverpool edged past 10-man Bolton courtesy of a late strike from talisman Steven Gerard, after coming from behind twice.

Aaron Lennon scored in stoppage time to clinch the points for Spurs against Birmingham and maintain Tottenham's 100% record.

Dave Kitson's first-half goal was enough to give Stoke City a 1-0 win against Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.

Wolves came from behind to draw with Hull and claim their first home point of the season after an entertaining clash at Molineux.

Blackburn battled hard for their first point of the campaign as they held headline-making West Ham to a goalless draw at Ewood Park.

Goals from Nicolas Anelka, Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole saw Chelsea cruise to victory against Premiership new boys Burnley.

Aston Villa secured their first points of the season with a 3-1 victory at Anfield against a Liverpool side lacking in creativity.

Goals in each half from Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka sealed a comfortable and deserved 2-0 win for Chelsea at Fulham.

Burnley continued their good run in the Premiership with a 1-0 victory over Everton at Turf Moor.

Carlton Cole went from hero to villain as Tottenham came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 and go top of the Premier League.

Manchester United scored five goals in a dominant second-half display to thrash an unlucky Wigan side.

Birmingham and Stoke share the points at St Andrews after 90 minutes of sub-standard football.

Kenwyne Jones bagged a brace as Sunderland came from behind to take the points with a 2-1 win over Blackburn at the Stadium of Light.

Man City claimed their first home win of the season thanks to Emmanuel Adebayor but were given a scare by newly-promoted Wolves.

An inspirational Kamel Ghilas strike in the second half sunk Bolton in a tight encounter at the KC Stadium.

Abou Diaby's brace helped Arsenal seal a 4-1 win over Portsmouth at the Emirates to continue their flying start to the season.

Glenn Johnson scored his first goal for Liverpool as the Reds hammered Stoke 4-0 at Anfield.

James McFadden scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time to hand Birmingham a deserved win in a scrappy encounter at St Andrews.

Jermain Defoe scored a stunning hat-trick as Spurs outclassed Hull at the KC Stadium to make a perfect start to their season.

Robbie Blake and Brian Jensen were the heroes for Burnley as the home side secured all three points against champions Manchester United

Wolves secured their first three points of the new campaign thanks to a solitary goal from Andy Keogh at the DW Stadium.