The FA hailed their new ‘Golden Manchester United goal’ policy this morning after Michael Owen scored four hours into injury time allowing everyone to get back to work on Monday and spare the Old Trafford club an embarrassing home draw.

Man City manager Mark Hughes thought the new system was flawed and ‘extremely f***** annoying’ but United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insisted the laws were beneficial for everyone associated with his club. ‘No one wants to see a draw, and while everyone would probably rather see us lose that just doesn’t sit well with me I’m afraid, and let’s face it, you don’t have Sir in front of your name do you?’

‘This new golden goal things works terrifically well. It saves me having to give a constant ear full to the forth official because I know the game won’t finish until we score. It’s incredibly refreshing.’ Fans have been advised to take at least a week of holiday leave for the Man Utd Chelsea clash with officials saying ‘bring a bed pan, and plenty of tinned food.’

He is also charged, with regards to the same game for celebrating his goals in front of the Arsenal supporters, but not before running the whole length of the pitch. So that’s one of the 3 match bans settled (even though they don’t actually decide until Thursday (today)).

What do you reckon will happen? I think its awful that he’s going to get a 3 match ban. I think its ridiculous. No one can prove whether it was violent conduct or not – no matter how “obvious” people says it looked. At the end of the day – Robin Van Persie almost broke Adebayor’s leg with his two footed lunge, right before the aforementioned “incident” took place. Why should Robin Van Persie not get banned?

Liverpool vs Burnley – Benayoun played an absolutely fantastic game, scoring a brilliant hatrick. Kuyt scored the other Liverpool goal in a 4-0, over the team which downed Manchester United.  Not only did Benayoun score 3, he set up Kuyt’s goal, well, sort of. Blasted a fantastic shot at the keeper, who couldn’t handle it. Being fair to Kuyt, he’s a striker, poaching is a must. If you watch the replays, you’ll see how he anticipated to keeper dropping the shot, and making sure he was the first to get there. Overall, a solid performance from the reds.

Chelsea vs Stoke – Pretty standard match this. Chelsea dominating possession after getting the equalizer. The keeper, keeps it level until the very last minute – and bang, something ticks off in his head and he’ll let a ball fly into the back of his net. One, he really should be saving. I’m not exactly sure where the 5 minutes of extra time came in this match. Well done to Chelsea for sticking at it though. Although, this seems to happen a fair bit with the blues, eh?

Manchester United vs Spurs – THIS game, was one of the best games, I’ve had the pleasure of watching this season. Dream start for Spurs, when Crouchy nodded down the ball, only for Jermaine Defoe to smash it in the back of the net, upside down! (bicycle kick) – After that ball nestled the net, the game was packed full of cation. My favorite moment of this game came at Manchester’s equalizer. I will never forget that footy moment. Let me explain further.

1.) Berbatov seems to dive (SEEMS!) – although the tackle was pretty ridiculous, two footed, from behind.

2.) The commentator decides to mention a certain Cristiano Ronaldo, and how Manchester United would be missing his services at this precise moment.

3.) Gigs steps up – and sends a beauty into the top-right corner – Cudicini seemed to get fairly close, but in reality, it would of had to be a pretty special save!

Thats all for now, take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Wenger also stated that, to play football the way United played against them, was a bigger crime than Eduardo’s diving. Such tactics can ruin the fun of the beautiful game, he believed. The good news for Wenger, was that his two key players, Nicklas Bendtnar and Denilson have successfully signed contracts with Arsenal. The details are not known but it is to be believed that the contracts will keep the two 21 year olds, at Emirates for at least another five years.

There was also sad news from the Manchester City camp, as they lost their best defender on the last day of the summer transfer window. The new summer arrivals forces 29 year old Richard Dunne, an Irish player, to leave the club for Aston Villa.

England were again the top spenders for the 2009 summer transfer window with a total spending of $715.1 million. Spain came second with $676.6 million, of which $355 million were spent by Real Madrid alone.

As much as it sounds to be a scenario on any of the popular Football Manager games, it isn’t. This is exactly what is happening with Manchester City. Over the past month, Manchester City have bought Carlos Tevez, Gareth Barry, Santa Cruz, Adebayor – and a few more “fringe” players too. The problem, with such an assembly of stars is something that has been pointed out time and again – they may not have the desire to play for the team and that they will in many cases be only concerned about their pay packets, bonuses etc.

Many critics have been pointing out the performances of Robinho, who incidentally was the first big name player to be a part of the Man City project, as a case in point. In the past season, his performances away from home were pretty average and his attitude became suspect. His apparent lack of interest seemed to spread across the squad with players like Stephen Ireland and others beginning to look as though they felt they were bigger that the club itself.

What critics haven’t been successful in pointing out is that having such an assembly of players will also have an impact on the club in the long run as many youngsters may not get enough opportunity to showcase their talent and if and when they do, there might be considerable pressure on them to perform or perish getting released out of their contracts or have themselves loaned out to smaller clubs, which in effect might just put an end to their career hopes. Thus, many players may not come through the ranks for Manchester City and they might have to look at buying stars rather than having the pleasure of producing them and nurturing them.

What the money, and thus the desire to see quick results would also mean, is that the club is likely to go through a phase of instability depending upon their performances over the first few weeks of the new season. The manager, Mark Hughes would probably know that his future hangs in the balance and in the event of him not producing the desired results, the owners of the club may not hesitate before sacking him. This kind of instability will do City a lot more harm than good.

But then, as the old adage goes, if you live by the sword, be prepared to die by it.

Subject to a medical, Carlos Tevez of Manchester United (or was he??) has agreed to move down the road, to Manchester City. He has agreed personal terms with the club and is said to have signed a five year contract. His new club are currently pre-seasoning in South Africa and Carlos Tevez will fly out to meet them and join in the fun!

“It is terrific news,” Mark Hughes said. “Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward.”

The Argentinian striker spent the last two years with City’s local rivals Manchester United, where he scored 34 goals in 99 appearances – many of which saw him come off the bench.

“He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goal scorer and someone who will contribute fully to the team ethic,” Hughes added. “He gives us another exciting, attacking dimension.

“I cannot wait to welcome him to City.”

Prior to his stint at United, Tevez made his name during spells with West Ham, Corinthians and Boca Juniors. He has also won over 50 international caps for Argentina.