Van Persie accuses Adebayor
Robin van Persie has accused Emmanuel Adebayor of a 'mindless and malicious' stamp on him during Manchester City's 4-2 win over Arsenal. Adebayor caught Van Persie in the face with his boot during the second half of the game and the Dutch striker is unhappy with his former team-mate..

Robinho blow for City
Manchester City forward Robinho has been ruled out for up to four weeks after suffering a stress fracture to his ankle. Robinho picked up the injury on international duty with Brazil, and City were initially hopeful the problem was not serious.

Brilliant Benayoun blasts Burnley
A Yossi Benayoun hat-trick allowed Liverpool to demonstrate that they have learnt lessons from last season with a 4-0 victory over Burnley at Anfield.

Benitez learns lessons - Anfield boss praises hat-trick hero Benayoun
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admits his side used the disappointing experiences of last season as guidance in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Burnley. Yossi Benayoun hit a hat-trick, with a Dirk Kuyt goal sandwiched in between, to wrap up a comfortable win against the newly-promoted Clarets on their first league visit to Anfield in 33 years.

Redknapp staying upbeat
Harry Redknapp refused to get too downhearted following Tottenham's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United. Spurs had won their opening four Premier League games and made the perfect start against reigning champions Manchester United as Jermain Defoe scored inside the first minute.

Last-gasp Blues stun Stoke
Florent Malouda struck deep into injury time as Chelsea maintained their 100 per cent record with a 2-1 victory at Stoke City. The Potters took the lead after 32 minutes of a hard-fought encounter when an unmarked Abdoulaye Faye headed Glenn Whelan's cross past an indecisive Petr Cech