Premier League, Week 5: Manchester United Win, Arsenal Draw City

Jermaine Defore continued his hot start to the Premier League season as Tottenham fought back in the second half to defeat QPR 2-1 at White Hart Lane. Defoe’s goal, along with an unfortunate own gaol by Alejandro Faurlín was enough for Spurs to overcome a 1-0 first half deficit.

Norwich fought hard and had several chances to equalize but they were simply unable to unlock the Newcastle defense and goalkeeper Steven Harper.

Despite that, Scholes introduction immediately proved it’s value as United looked a different team from the first half, putting the Liverpool defence under some sustained pressure. They did not have to wait long for the equaliser, after some sustained build-up resulted in Rafael drifting inside and curling a superb shot around Pepe Reina and into the far post from a difficult angle, no less than the Brazilian deserved after a fine and disciplined performance.

Arsenal hot off to a slow start in the Premier League, but have looked like a serious attacking force in recent matches. They don’t have to compete for a Premier League title for their season to be considered a success, but they might be able to set their aims higher than third place if they can pull off a big win on Sunday at Eastlands against Manchester City.

Match Date/Time: Saturday, 4:00 p.m. local, 11:00 a.m. ET

Wigan fired themselves back into the match late through Arouna Kone, whose hard work and solid play throughout the match was rewarded with a goal on a corner kick. While the home side pushed forward for an equalizer, they never came close, and Fulham held on for the victory.

Clyne hauled Southampton into the lead five minutes later, turning in from near the penalty spot following a mess in the Villa box, and Puncheon made the points safe when he drifted into the area and was for some reason allowed to drive towards Guzan’s near post and shoot. Further gloss was added when Emmanuel Mayuka earned a penalty one on one against the goalkeeper, and Lambert stepped up to complete his brace.

Everton gave Swansea their first home defeat of the season with a comprehensive victory in South Wales as they emphasised their greater quality.

Everton were now looking to extend their advantage, and after Mirallas rattled the crossbar, Fellaini eventually provided the third, charging into the box to head home Leighton Baines’ cross.

Can there be a “Super Sunday” in September? Probably not, seeing as there are eight months left in the season, but that is the beauty of betting -- every day is as important as the next because money (and degenerate gambling) does not discriminate on the basis of date.

Manchester United pick ‘em (-115) at Liverpool

The fact that many of the questions surrounding the Hillsborough Disaster have been put to rest is an undeniably positive thing, but attention-obsessed pundits will somehow try to craft narratives out of this weekend’s biggest match and a small minority of people will likely fall right into their trap and ugh, you guys, I just wanna watch some guys kick a ball towards a net and stuff.

Liberty Stadium; Saturday, 12:45 GMT/7:45 AM ET