Can every game in the Barclay’s premier league be a spectacle? Should there be close score lines every week? The recent article in the Daily Mail suggests that it should be. The article commented on Arsenal’s 4-0 victory against Wigan and how the game lacked the x-factor that is missing in the Premier League.
Yes, Wigan were out played and do not have the major signings like Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool but Wigan are a transitioning team. They have lost a number of key players to their side including the manager and they are in the process of re-building under new Wigan manager Roberto Martinez. It was not too long ago that Wigan outplayed Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the Premier League. Wigan this season are expected to struggle in a number of games and under perform plus over achieve while they work out a playing system that suits the players.
There are number of times when major games like Arsenal v Man Utd lack the x factor but you have to appreciate that there are number of factors that come into play which can affect the game as whole including nerves, being over whelmed in the occasion and respect for the opposition. It is unrealistic to expect every game to be champagne football week in a week out. What you should expect is the unpredictability of a season and though it is too early to judge we are seeing results go against the norm far this season with a number of up sets like wolves beating Fulham on the weekend.
We can not wait for the action this weekend and if you do not like the game then switch it off and play some sport.
