Good run continues as top four stay firm

A furstrated looking Moyes during the clash with Southampton

Van Persie clashing with Jay Rodriguez

Manchester United's poor start to the season continues as they suffered another huge setback at the hands of Southampton on October 19 2013, drawing the match 1-1. David Moyes has voiced to his squad that they need to buck up as soon as possible if they were to be serious contenders for the title this season. The defending champions have now only won 3 games since the start of the season, drawn 2 and lost 3. This is so not Manchester United, regardless that they usually spell a slow start to the season, but this time around, the slow spell to the season seems to march on even longer, leaving them 8 points adrift of table toppers, Arsenal. It looks like Alex Ferguson's departure is proving to be a massive blow for the red devils and being under Moyes, nothing seems to go right for the devils at the moment. Robin Van Persie, have been on the dark shades since the season started, barely could even see him shining like a star like how he used to shine, since his transfer from Arsenal, scored the opening goal but with a last minute winner by Adam Lallana saw United's early goal cancelled out and the joy was short-lived. Moyes tactics at the moment proves to be a big question mark as questions are being raised against his tactics in terms of playing the right players at the right time of the game. Nemanja Vidic, one of the powerhouse defender, is slowly slacking off in recent games, and not as rockful as he used to be in the United's defense. One thing that needs to be clearly notified here is that, Manchester United's form have been in jeopardy lately and totally inconsistent, of course undeniably. Meanwhile, at the Emirates, Arsenal march on with their impressive start to the season with a easy 4-1 win against Norwich City. Goals from Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere and the double from the on form Mesut Ozil was enough to see off an arguably poor Norwich defence. Arsenal manager have been ordered by the club owners to start to deliver the trophies since good players are now on target, and Arsenal are indeed posting a huge threat to all the teams and looking to be a serious title contenders this year. Arsenal have gone 7 years without a trophy, and it is a rare phenomena witnessing such a prestigious club being trophy-less for years. It's time Wenger deliver the silverware's with the German "wizard" Mesut Ozil on a cracking form for the gunners, not only assisting but also scoring goals magnificently. If Arsenal were to march on with their current outstanding form towards the end of the season, don't be surprised folks with the Gunners finally becoming English Champions again just like old times. Olivier Giroud have been raising to the occasion lately and he has been in a good form for the Gunners, and if he keeps up his form, he may turn to be a huge demand for other teams in the future. Now we shall fly to Merseyside, where Liverpool continues their good form too, regardless of the draw they suffered against the Magpies, Newcastle United during the weekend, on October 19 2013. Winning 5 games, drawing 2 and losing 1 is pretty impressive for how Liverpool's performances have been in the past few seasons. They are now third in the table, level on points with Chelsea, who leapfrogged the Reds on goal difference after their 4-1 win against Cardiff City. Liverpool are now 2 points adrift of Arsenal, and the two will clash in the upcoming Premier League matches, and that will definitely prove to be the turning point of who has the upper-hand against each other. Liverpool's Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge are proving to be the most deadliest combination ever in the Premier League thus far as they combine and play 1 touch passes extremely mind-blowing. Steven Gerrard marked his 100th Premier League goal with a penalty. The penalty was awarded after Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa brought down Luis Suarez inside the penalty box with rash tackle on the Uruguayan. Liverpool then needed another equalizing goal from Daniel Sturridge to cancel out Paul Dummett's lead for the Magpies. Chelsea, on the other hand, enjoyed a 4-1 victory against Cardiff City. Goals from Samuel Eto' who finally scores his first goal for the blues, Oscar and the double from Hazard was enough to kill of newly promoted side Cardiff City. Mourinho is finally feeling a sense of the old Chelsea he once managed, after witnessing his side thrashed Cardiff 4-1 with a good string of performances. At the eastlands, Manchester City finally won their first away game of the campaign with a 1-3 victory against West Ham United. Sergio Aguero scored a brace while David Silva netted the other goal, and a goal for West Ham by Ricardo Vaz Te. At the moment, Southampton are looking strong as well, as they are sitting 6th in the table, just behind Spurs that won 0-2 against Aston Villa on Monday morning. The Premier League looks to continue interestingly from now on.

Daniel Sturridge slotting in the equalizer

Hazard celebrates his goal

Kieran Gibbs in action

Young talents looming largely

Young talents in the football are growing wide lately. In the latest World Cup qualifying matches, that saw England ease their way through to the World Cup campaign next year in Brazil, the likes of Andros Townsend rise to the occasion to prove the world that he is a threat to be reckoned by all the other opposition teams. Andros Townsend represented England for the under-16, 17, 19, 21 and now the Spurs under-rated midfielder has found his way through to the senior squad. Andros Townsend was given his senior international debut against Serbia & Montengero on Saturday morning, 12th October 2013 and he gave one helluva string of awesome performances against the Serbians and definitely did impress the England manager, Roy Hodgson. He played on the right flanks with Gerrard playing a deep cental role and Lampard on the left side. Townsend started his debut match brightly and went on to score a goal indeed in the second half, to pile pressure on the Serbians, in match that saw England bagged 4-1 over the Serbians. Townsend has often been moving around clubs on loan and now he's back in Spurs, and with his outstanding performances against the Serbians, Andres Villas Boas would definitely want to keep him in the fray of the Spurs line up. On the other hand, the rising star, Daniel Sturridge has been in fine form after a string of wonderful performances for Liverpool in the league, and he is now proving to be a massive threat in England too. During his days in Chelsea, he has often been benched and not the preferred forward over the likes of Drogba, Shevchenko those days. Since his transfer to Liverpool earlier this year from Chelsea,, Sturridge has been on fire for the Reds scoring six goals in the past seven games, and more to come from the England forward. His partnership with Luis Suarez, who is back from the 10 match suspension for biting Chelsea's Ivanovic is absolutely staggering and it is proving to be the best strike force in the Premier League thus far. Phileppe Coutiho has been sidelined for a shoulder injury, and will be out till the end of November, and his return will be extremely massive as Liverpool will have the strong strike force in the Premier League. The Reds are now in for the kill and to seal the Premier League title since 1990. Another under-rated youngster, Stephan El Shaarawy, aged 20 is an italian professional footballer, who plays for Italian side AC Milan. Shaarawy started his footballing career with Genoa and was then signed by AC Milan after a successful loan spell at Padova. Shaarawy has also played for the Italy under 17, 19, 21 and now the boy is playing at senior level with all the big guns, the likes of Andre Pirlo, Gianlugi Buffon, Totti and so on. Shaarawy is also one good example of a young prospect that has always been under-rated, and one good thing about this lad, is that he rejected offers from many big clubs, just to stay with AC Milan. He claims he wants to be AC Milan legend and going up the hall of fame, with the likes of Paulo Maldini, Gattuso, Seedorf and the list goes on. Expect more this youngster as he has more to provide for country and club.