Finally, some much needed Soccer Updates

Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Yesterday, Arsenal had a very big match in which they prevailed against a very strong Chelsea side. Thirty minutes into the game, Arsenal defender Djourou gave up an unfortunate own goal. Arsenal would continue to fight, but they were unable to capitalize on any of their remaining opportunities as they ended the first half.
However, in the second half, Arsenal came out much stronger and more determined than Scolari's home side. It took only fourteen minutes for Arsenal's Van Persie to find the back of the net. Although counted as a goal, Van Persie was actually offside. Three minutes later, Van Persie would strike again. This time, it would be done with style. Arsenal would continue to hold on to the lead as the whistle was blown to end the game. For Arsenal, they can be very happy, but the same came not be said for Chelsea.
In fact, prior to the game, Ballack said that 4th place Arsenal would not be an easy side to defeat. Looks like Chelsea needs to head back to the drawing board and figure things out before their next game against Bolton on Saturday.

Manchester United
Man U's next game will be in Carling Cup competition against a very weak Blackburn side which should be no trouble for the Devils. They follow up the Wednesday game with Sunderland in premier league action on Saturday. Man U should walk away with three points in both matches thus, keeping them in good standings.

Leading in goals
Nicolas Anelka 12
Cristiano Ronaldo 8
Robinho 8
Amr Zaki 8
Jermain Defoe 7

Standings (points as of today)
Liverpool 34
Chelsea 33
Man Utd 28
Arsenal 26
Aston Villa 25
Hull 23
Everton 22
Portsmouth 22
Bolton 20
Fulham 19
Wigan 19
Middlesbrough 19
West Ham 18
Stoke 18
Man City 17
Tottenham 15
Newcastle 15
Sunderland 15
Blackburn 13
West Brom 11

*teams in bold have only played 14 games

source: ESPNsoccernet