Monday, August 13, 2007

Richard Jolley at Old Trafford and Pride Park

Manchester United 0 - 0 Reading

And now Sir Alex Ferguson has an indication how Arsene Wenger has felt for much of the past 12 months. United endured the sort of frustrating afternoon that characterised Arsenal's campaign last season as inferior opponents displayed admirable resilience.

Derby County 2 - 2 Portsmouth
Accompanied by the August sun, the start of the season offers a time for unparalleled optimism. Expectations will be exceeded, summer signings will invariably prosper and the new season will offer everything the old one did not.

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