Another Eventful Week in the EPL

It's been an eventful week in the English Premiership.

On Sunday, Sir Alex Ferguson's rejuvenated Manchester United "welcomed" reigning champions Chelsea to Old Trafford. To the delight of the packed crowd, the Red Devils struck first when Louis Saha collected Wayne Rooney's sliderule pass and curled an exquisite shot past Carlo Cudicini.

Chelsea are made of stern stuff these days, though. Wisely altering their narrow first half formation, coach Jose Mourinho introduced Arjen Robben on the flank. In so doing, "the special one" transformed the game. Midway through the second half, Ricardo Carvalho's towering header gave them a well-earned point and they remain dangerously poised three points behind United.

Off the field, the action has been equally absorbing. Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy was cleared of assaulting two women in Cardiff. "It's fantastic — a big relief," said the 27-year-old Wales international, who is rarely far from the headlines.

Elsewhere, ex-Premiership star Ronnie Wallwork was stabbed seven times in an altercation outside a Manchester nightclub. The former Manchester United and West Brom player is recovering well.

Finally, to the transfer news. Manchester United have signed Henrick Larsson on a two-month loan starting in January. The ex-Barcelona star, who is currently playing for Swedish side Helsingborg, will return to Sweden in time for the re-start of their league after the winter break.

Freddie Adu, the teenage soccer prodigy who signed a $1m endorsement deal with Nike at age 14, is also linked with a move to United. The 17-year-old is currently on a two-week trial with the club, although laws do not permit a formal move until he turns 18. Chelsea are also interested.

This weekend sees a major London derby, with Arsenal playing Tottenham at Emirates stadium. The Gunners, who lost to Bolton on Wednesday night, will be without Thierry Henry as they try to salvage their ailing campaign.

Catch the game at 7.45 AM eastern time on FOX Soccer.