A Transfer, 2 Thrasings, and 5 Draws

The opening weekend of the EPL was one of a transfer, 2 thrasings and 5 draws. Cesc Fabergas returned home to Barca, Man City beat Swansea 4 nil, QPR lost to Bolton 4 nil at home, and Sunderland, Liverpool, Chelsea, Stoke, Newcastle, Arsenal, Fulham, Ashton Villa, Wigan and Norwich all drew their games.

Just as I predicted last week, if not this year but next, Fabergas would return to Catalan. He made that return yesterday, as he agreed to a 5 year deal with the Spanish giants. Some may say that he will now sit the bench, and that will certainly be prospect for debate, but with the aquisition of the 25 year old midfielder, Barca have surely assured themselves a treble. Even if Xavi or Inestia get injured, they have a first rate replacement just waiting to get onto the pitch for the club he grew up in.

Speaking of transfers, Man City have surely provided themselves with a franchise player in Sergio Augero. In his 30 minute debut, he scored twice, and provided a beatuiful assist to top it all off. Manchester City have surely proved their tenacity for scoring, winning by a 4-0 margin. Newly promoted QPR also got whipped at home, against Bolton. 2 own goals did not brighten the day for Neil Warnock. They play Everton next week, but the first game against a championship contender comes in week 6, where they play Chelsea, and then Tottenham and Man City. They will be fighting to stay up the whole time.

Man U won their game, but lost 3 defenders, including captain Rio Ferdinand. David De Gae didn't have a good debut, and it was on his mistake that West Brom even scored. But, the rule of thumb says never to contradict Sir Alex, so I won't, but I will end on this. The transfer market is a double edged sword. You can win for little, or lose big. The best way to go is to use as little as possible.