Seeing as I'm still relatively new to the EPL, this is really only my 2nd year seriously following it, I must say, I'm enjoying this season. No team has truly come out and run away with it yet, which makes for many more exciting matches and there have been a lot of surprises (Villa, Everton, Bolton), some slow starts (Liverpool seems like it's stuck between two gears) and some REAL disappointment, (Spurs anyone?). Chelsea does look like the team to beat, but it's still early and there's time for other squads to elevate their play.

One question though:

I'm still a little in the dark about all these 'Cups' that the teams are playing for outside of the Champions league and obviously the Premiership. For instance, what's the Carling Cup?

As a Yank with only a few matches broadcasting live to my home, I'm doing my best but it seems like every time I finally get a grasp on all the elements, something new pops up.

Take care all.