Tough test for Wigan

The only side in the Premier League to keep its 100 per cent record so far are Chelsea. They have maximum points from six outings.

The Londoners' record: Home vs Hull 2-1 (Drogba 2); Away vs Sunderland 3-1 (Ballack, Lampard pen, Deco); Away vs Fulham 2-0 (Drogba, Anelka); Home vs Burnley 3-0 (Anelka, Ballack, A. Cole); Away vs Stoke 2-1 (Drogba, Malouda); Home vs Tottenham 3-0 (A. Cole, Ballack, Drogba).

This afternoon, the Blues will be on their travels to play Wigan at the DW Stadium.

This will be the Latics' third consecutive league clash against a side from London. After they beat West Ham 1-0 at home, last Saturday Wigan lost 4-0 at Arsenal.

Wigan have now been in the Premier League for the last four seasons and lost all their home matches against Chelsea, making today's match another tough test for Roberto Martinez's lads.

2005-06 - 0-1 (Crespo).

2006-07 - 2-3 (Heskey 2 - Lampard, Kalou, Robben).

2007-08 - 0-2 (Lampard, Belletti).

2008-09 - 0-1 (Deco).

Last week, United won a dramatic Manchester derby by the odd goal in seven at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson confirmed what a sly fox he is when effecting a substituion on 93 minutes to give United that crucial extra minute of added time.

His gamble paid off and match-winner Michael Owen was over the moon that he had finally contributed towards his new team, and Ferguson, in particular.

Today, the Red Devils travel to Stoke City.

Spanish forward Fernando Torres produced one of his best displays since he arrived at Anfield two years ago, with two fine goals at West Ham in Liverpool's 3-2 win.

Liverpool play home to Hull City this afternoon. The Tigers are second from bottom with four points. Although the Reds gained all the points at Upton Park, their defence was rather shaky and Rafa Benitez must find the right central defenders to bring more stability into his team.

On Monday, Manchester City will be keen to return to winning form after the derby upset. They play West Ham at home.

City felt hard done when they came back to equalise on three occasions against United but lost the match in the sixth minute of injury time.

Stuttering Rovers

At Ewood Park, stuttering Blackburn Rovers cross swords with Aston Villa.

Blackburn have only chalked up four points so far and look forward to improve.

Yet, they face an uphill struggle against Aston Villa, having won four straight league games. The Villans, along with Chelsea, are the best defensive sides, having conceding only three goals.

For the first time this season, Tottenham suffered back-to-back defeats, when going down to Man. United and Chelsea, after they had won their first five matches.

Tottenham's Ledley King is back on the sidelines. The unfortunate defender has knee problems that have prevented him from playing two games in quick succession.

Harry Redknapp is also without Jonathan Woodgate at the back, but Michael Dawson will return.

Today, Spurs combat Burnley at White Hart Lane.

Arsenal will be involved in their first London derby of the season as they take on Fulham at Craven Cottage. Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen, the only pre-season capture by Arsenal, is set to become one of Arsene Wenger's long list of shrewd buys.

Vermaelen has netted three goals from his position and will be in search of more against a Fulham rearguard that conceded more than a goal in every league match played so far.

After giving Hull a hiding in a 4-1 triumph at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland found the going tough on their travels as Burnley put three goals past them.

Tomorrow, the Black Cats host newcomers Wolves after the Midlanders registered their first win at Molineux, 2-1 against Fulham.

Manager Mick McCarthy claimed that it was hard work that saw them register their first win at home. Kevin Doyle, who used to pile them in for Reading, has also broken his goal barrier with his first netting against Fulham.