Donovan bags first Premiership goal…………

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Everton’s on loan Landon Donovan bagged his first Premier League goal against struggling Sunderland. Donovan went 76 minutes in the win and was praised by Everton manager David Moyes. Now what I loved about the goal was the curling run Donovan made in towards the top of the box to pick up a knock down. His finish was calm and placed amongst bewildered Black Cats.
After debuting under difficult conditions at Arsenal and again performing well against Manchester City it seems the best is yet to come for Donovan. Scoring a few goals will make Donovan more legit in the eyes of many.
Those who said he would not survive in England might just not have a clue how talented and and intelligent Donovan is as a soccer player. His ability to adapt in England has been impressive and one has to think this Donovan goal is somewhat symbolic of shaking off his detractors who have questioned his ability to play in Europe.
Great news for Donovan and U.S. soccer fans to see a home-grown talent performing well. Should Donovan stay in England?

Manchester United defeated rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford with an injury time goal from Wayne Rooney 3-1 . The Rooney goal proved the difference as United advances to the Carling Cup final where they will play Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate. Carlos Tevez scored the lone goal in a match that had everyone in the city of Manchester captivated.