Arsenal lose top spot after shock loss to Hull City

September 28, 2008

Soccer players Football playersPremier League newcomers Hull City have prevented Arsenal from going back to the top of the ladder after a surprise win at Arsenal’s home ground. Liverpool and Chelsea had taken top spot earlier in the day after both had 2-0 wins against Everton and Stoke City.

Arsenal playing the late game would have gone to the top of the ladder with a win over Hull City who are playing in the Premier League for the first time. The result brought an end to Arsenal’s unbeaten run of 17 months at home. Hull City is now just one point behind Arsenal on the Premier League ladder with 11 points from 6 matches.

Arsenal took the lead in the 50th minute thanks to an own goal by Hull City. Geovanni levelled the scores with a spectacular effort on the 61 minute mark. The winning goal came just five minutes later when Daniel Cousin’s headed home.

For a full Arsenal - Hull City match report visit the Premier League website.

In the 208th Merseyside derby it was the men in red who got over the men in blue. Liverpool’s Fernando Torres struck twice to give his team a 2-0 victory.

For a full Liverpool - Everton match report visit the Premier League website.

Chelsea went top of the English premier league table after they defeated Stoke City 2-0. Chelsea are level on points with Liverpool, both teams have 14 points. Chelsea are ahead on goal difference. The win came thanks to the first goal in Chelsea colours for Jose Bosingwa and a goal setup by Bosingwa that was scored by Nicolas Anelka.

For a full Chelsea - Stoke City match report visit the Premier League website.

After a poor start to the season Manchester United have edged closer to the top of the Premier League after a 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers. The first goal was scored for Man Utd from the penalty spot when Cristiano Ronaldo beat the keeper on the 60 minute mark. Wayne Rooney who came on as a substitute scored six minutes after joining the game. His goal was scored at the 77 minute mark of the match.

For a full Man Utd - Stoke City match report visite the Premier League website.

Written by rob · Filed Under English Premier League 

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