It was a weekend of extraordinary upsets in the Premier League as Manchester City excelled in the stumbles of their rivals in the first weekend since December 2008 where each of the traditional ‘big four’ teams failed to win.

Newcastle United face a minor goalkeeping crisis after first choice Steve Harper was ruled out for 12 weeks following shoulder surgery.

Chelsea’s winning roll must end sometime, which is why footballtournaments4u.com is backing a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday as this week’s betting tip of the weekend.

Manchester City put their title credentials on show as they dominated Liverpool in a comfortable 3-0 win at Eastlands on Monday night.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes new signing James Milner will become an even better player at Eastlands.

England returned to winning ways after coming from a goal down to defeat Hungary 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley.

The hosts fell a goal down through a Phil Jagielka own-goal in the second-half, but a one-man show from Steven Gerrard spared England’s blushes as a quickfire brace from the stand-in captain secured the win.

Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, is keeping his cards close to his chest as his side prepare for a struggle against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.

Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez, says that now he has all of his key players fit, he hopes this will be enough for the club to secure fourth place.

Manchester City manager, Roberto Mancini, has praised striker, Carlos Tevez, after the club’s 3-0 win over Wigan Athletic.

Manchester City manager, Roberto Mancini, has been forced to issue an apology to boss of Everton, David Moyes, after starting a struggle during a match.