Premier League Week Two: Winners and Losers

A look at the winners and losers in the second weekend of Premier League action.

WINNERS

Arsenal

What crisis at Arsenal? Two games and 10 goals have silenced the critics. Next up in the league is the first "Big Four" game of the season, as Arsenal go to Manchester United this weekend.

The only cloud on Arsenal’s performance so far is the lack of goals for forwards. At some point, the defenders will stop scoring two goals a game, and the Arsenal forwards will have to start hitting the net.

Jozy Altidore

The future of the U.S. national team made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Hull. He made an impact on the game, assisting one and almost scoring a goal himself.

Burnley

Six points from two games at home has to be more than the most fanatical Burnley supporter could have hoped for, especially when you consider who they have beaten this week: Manchester United and Everton.

Spurs

Nine points from three games and top of the table, with Birmingham to play at home this weekend. Then come back-to-back games against Manchester United and Chelsea. Those games will tell us more about whether Spurs are really European contenders this season.

Jermaine Defoe

Four goals in three games, to go with the two he scored for England against Holland, give Defoe six goals already this month.

LOSERS

Pompey

The demise of Portsmouth is sad to see. You know things are bad when the Premier League has to agree to cover a transfer deal with Pompey’s television cash if the club fails to pay Lens on time for Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane.

Everton

Two games, two losses, and bottom of the table. Obviously they will not stay there, but David Moyes needs to use the money he got for selling Joleon Lescott and bring in some new players before the end of the month. Otherwise it will be a disappointing season for Everton fans.