Hull City 1-0 Bolton Wanderers

Hull City secured their first three points of the season with a narrow win over Bolton Wanderers at the KC Stadium. Kamel Ghilas combined with fellow new signing Jozy Altidore as Hull finally got back to winning ways at the expense of Bolton. Ghilas fired the decisive goal of a scrappy Barclays Premier League encounter after being set up by Altidore's first touch with 61 minutes gone. Until then Hull had been second best to Bolton, who missed clear-cut chances through Johan Elmander and Kevin Davies.

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Arsenal 4-1 Portsmouth

Abou Diaby netted a brace as Arsenal continued their excellent start to the season with a win over Portsmouth. Arsenal enjoyed a comfortable win against Pompey at the Emirates Stadium to continue their impressive start to the new Barclays Premier League season. Diaby set them on their way with two first-half goals in the space of three minutes. Younes Kaboul pulled one back before the break - but William Gallas and substitute Aaron Ramsey ensured a comfortable finish as the Gunners maintained their 100 per cent Barclays Premier League record.

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Birmingham City 0-0 Stoke City

The spoils were shared at St Andrews as Birmingham City and Stoke City drew in the Barclays Premier League. Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen produced a superb second-half save to deny Birmingham their second home Barclays Premier League win in the space of 72 hours. The former Denmark international kept out a bullet-like header from Blues striker Garry O'Connor at full stretch from a Sebastian Larsson free-kick. It was one of the few moments of excitement but both sides will probably be satisfied with a return of four points from their opening three matches of the campaign.

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Wigan Athletic 0-5 Manchester United

Champions Manchester United bounced back from their midweek defeat with a comprehensive victory. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson had asked his side for goals and they responded in style with five in the second half at the DW Stadium. Wayne Rooney netted twice to take his tally for the club to 101. Dimitar Berbatov scored the second, Michael Owen the fourth and Nani the fifth as United recovered strongly from their shock defeat at Burnley.

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Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn Rovers

Kenwyne Jones scored twice as Sunderland came from behind to beat Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light.The Trinidad and Tobago international levelled 13 minutes before the break after being played in by Steed Malbranque.It had been all Rovers up to that point with Gael Givet firing the visitors ahead with 21 minutes gone after Black Cats old boy El-Hadji Diouf had forced Marton Fulop into a fine save.Sunderland went in front on 54 minutes when Lee Cattermole broke down the left and sent in an inviting cross for Jones to power a header past Paul Robinson.

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Manchester City 1-0 Wolves

Emmanuel Adebayor scored the only goal to give Manchester City victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.The Togo star struck the opening goal at Blackburn Rovers last week and was on target again after 19 minutes when he latched onto Carlos Tevez's astute pass and beat Wayne Hennessey at his near post.It could easily have been more for the Blues too, with Robinho going close on three occasions, although Shay Given was required to make a superb save to deny Matthew Jarvis just before the break and Andy Keogh hit the bar 15 minutes from time.

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Liverpool 4-0 Stoke City

Liverpool bounced back from their opening defeat with a resounding victory at Anfield.

 

Fernando Torres got the Merseysiders off to a flying start with a goal after just four minutes and Glen Johnson marked his home debut by scoring a spectacular second with an overhead kick on the stroke of half-time.

Dirk Kuyt grabbed the third 12 minutes from time and David Ngog rounded off the scoring in the final seconds with a close-range shot.

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REPORT: Wigan Athletic 0-1 Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Wanderers got their first league win of the season with victory at Wigan Athletic.

Striker Andy Keogh's header spoiled Roberto Martinez's 'homecoming' as Wigan manager as Wolves outfought the hosts to win at the DW Stadium.

The Republic of Ireland international glanced a sixth-minute header in off a post, having shot against the same upright moments earlier.

Keogh should also have had a penalty 11 minutes after half-time but was booked for diving after going down under Titus Bramble's challenge.

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REPORT: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea

Chelsea came from behind to win at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland on Tuesday.

Carlo Ancelotti picked up his first Premier League away win as Chelsea were made to come from behind to claim victory.

Despite dominating the first half, the visitors went in at the break trailing to Darren Bent's second goal in as many matches for Sunderland.

But once Michael Ballack had fired them back on level terms within seven minutes of the restart they never looked back.

Frank Lampard handed them the lead from the penalty spot nine minutes later and Deco's sweet 70th-minute strike proved more than enough to see off the Black Cats.

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Pizarro leaves Chelsea

German club Werder Bremen have re-signed striker Claudio Pizarro from Chelsea.

The Peruvian has returned to the Weserstadion after enjoying a successful loan spell there last term.

A statement on Chelsea's official website read: "Claudio Pizarro has signed a permanent deal with Werder Bremen.

"All at the club wish Claudio well for the future."

Pizarro, who also spent two years at Bremen earlier in his career, helped them win the DFB Pokal and reach the final of the UEFA Cup.

Bremen ended in a disappointing 10th place in the league, but Pizarro impressed with 17 goals.

The 30-year-old returned to Stamford Bridge at the end of the campaign, but appeared to have little chance of first-team football with Nicolas Anelka, Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou for competition.

Pizarro joined Chelsea in summer 2007 on a free transfer from Bayern Munich.

He scored on his debut for the Blues, but soon found himself out of the picture as the manager who signed him, Jose Mourinho, left the club, while Anelka was recruited the following January.

Bremen, meanwhile, have been desperate to add to their attacking options, having lost influential Brazilian Diego to Juventus.

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Duff joins Fulham

Fulham have completed the signing of Damien Duff from Newcastle United.

The fee for the Republic of Ireland winger has not been disclosed, but it has been confirmed Duff, 30, has signed for three years.

Duff joined Newcastle from Chelsea during the summer of 2006, and went on to play 86 times, scoring six goals, the last of which came in the opening match of the Championship season at West Bromwich Albion.

"I am happy that my move to Fulham has been completed," said Duff, who made his breakthrough at Blackburn Rovers, on Fulham's official club website.

"Fulham had a fantastic season last year and I know having spoken to the manager that the club's ambitions remain high and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead."

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson added: "I am delighted to add a player of Damien Duff's calibre to our squad, and welcome the further midfield options he provides us with. I have known Damien for over a decade since he broke into the first team at Blackburn when I was manager, so I'm fully aware of his qualities and I am looking forward to working with him again."

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Man U 1-0 Birmingham City HIGHLIGHT

Manchester United 1-0 Birmingham City

Wayne Rooney's 99th goal for Manchester United was enough to get the champions off to a winning start.

Playing in his preferred central role, Rooney tapped home from close range after his initial header had come back off the post after 34 minutes.

But United were made to work hard by a spirited Birmingham side who went close through Christian Benitez who had an angled shot well saved by Ben Foster while Michael Owen was denied by Joe Hart near the end.

Everton 1-6 Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas scored twice as Arsenal comprehensively beat Everton at Goodison Park.

Arsenal got their season off to a great start as they tore poor Everton apart at Goodison Park with a stunning display.

The visitors were three ahead at the break through Denilson - from the edge of the box - and two headed goals from Thomas Vermaelen and William Gallas.

Things got worse for the Toffees in the second period when Fabregas grabbed two for himself to underline an outstanding personal performance.

Eduardo netted the sixth before Louis Saha scored a consolation goal in injury-time for Everton.

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