Good weekend
Everton A 3-0 win over their city rivals to round off an excellent start to the season.
Ashley Cole He must be relieved to be getting on with playing football again after the circus of the last few months.
Middlesbrough The latest team to take advantage of Arsenal’s poor start as they sneaked a point from the Emirates.
Bad weekend
Jimmy Bullard A promising start to his Fulham career has been halted by a sickening knee dislocation, which will keep him out for at least two months.
Newcastle The Magpies defensive frailties were apparent yet again as they threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 1-2 at home to Fulham.
Liverpool fans Losing any derby game is bad for supporters’ pride, but to lose it so emphatically is disastrous. A round of applause for any Liverpool fans who dared to leave the house yesterday!
[Rob Parker]