Match Day One Thoughts

Match Day one in the Barclay's premier league has come and gone, and here's some quick thoughts from the bearded one:

• Not Missing a Beat: Top Three teams all win impressively with new managers
• Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea all came into this season with new managers, and all three teams impressed in their debuts.  Man City arguably looked the strongest, but all three teams are poised to fight for the top spot in the league.
• No Bale? No Problem
• Tottenham actually won a game without Gareth Bale.  Granted it was 1-0 verse one of the premier league new boys.  However, they showed signs of a promising offesne even without the Welsh Wizard.
• I might be wrong about Everton...
• Everton did not look strong in a 2-2 draw against Norwich City.  But credit the Canaries for tying the game back up after losing the lead in the second half.  Draws are acceptable on the road, but if I'm gonna be right about Everton, they gotta steal some road wins.
• Arsenal and Arsene are in trouble
• Arsenal did not look strong at all, losing 3-1 at the Emirates to Aston Villa.  It's one game, but if Wegner doesn't open up the books, the fans will mutiny and I suspect some of the players will question the direction of the club.  Their matches against Fenerbache and Fulham are going to be very important as the transfer deadline looms closer.
• Speaking of transfer windows...
• They need to close the window before the season starts.  Managers are calling for it and it's not fair to players.  Players whose futures are in doubt are "injured" or not featured because they are "unsettled" by looming moves.  Who cares if they sit for preseason but managers shouldn't be forced to sit key players in important league games because the window doesn't close for two weeks.

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