This week in Euro-soccer

In a week packed full of action from around the continent, Europe was a veritable feeding frenzy for the soccer-starved. One of the Milan teams toppling the other, Chelsea going top in England, and match Day 2 from the Champions League's commencement are among the feast this week. Chelsea is top of the Premiership this week after an easy 2-0 victory over Stoke City. Chelsea's class was too much for the Stoke side, and early on, City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen did well to keep out a tirade of shots. The breakthrough came in the 36th minute after an emphatic finish from newly signed Portuguese fullback Jose Bosingwa. Chelsea continued to pressure Stoke in the second half, and Bosingwa, who was signed for his offensive capabilities, was the architect of the Blue's second goal - his deflected cross finding Nicolas Anelka, who... [read full story]