I don't know this for a fact, but this may be the first time in a long time all three promoted teams in the Premiership came away with maximum points on the same day.
Queen park Rangers, Norwich City and Swansea all recorded hard earned victories at the expense of 'veteran' Premiership teams.
QPR playing with new club signings Joey Barton and Shaun Wright Philips pulled off a very impressive victory away at Wolverhampton Wanderers Molineux Stadium. Goals from Joey Barton, Faurlin and DJ Campbell capped a very good outing for the Premier League debutants. What was most impressive was QPR's dominating performance - 59% possession; 12 shots on goal vs. 6 shots by the home side; 8 corner kicks vs. 4 kicks by Wolves.
Norwich City also recorded an away victory at the Reebok Stadium, ensuring that Owen Coyle's 'bad weather' continued (refer to previous post - WANDERERS STRUCK BY MANCHESTER BOLT). Norwich City Canaries emerged 2-1 winners with persistent pressure in the first half of a very balanced match. While pundits may argue that a first half stoppage time red card shown to Ivan Klasnic contributed to handing Norwich their first victory in the Premiership, the Canaries deserved to take maximum points.
Swansea's frustrations at not getting their first goal at the Emirates Stadium last week, was quickly erased with an emphatic 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Interestingly, while Swansea had the majority of ball possession (56%), it was West Brom who dominated in pressure and shots on goal. Swansea will take scoring their first three Premiership goals and three points over being the better side on the day.
All three clubs have contributed this week to what makes the English Premier League the most competitive and exciting league in the world.
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