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That Was a Goal: The Premier League Weekend in Five Goals

By Chris Ryan at
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The story of the Premier League this weekend, told in five goals. Get some.

Adel Taarabt

QPR got its much-needed first win of the season on Saturday against Fulham. They owe the three points, largely, to the performance of Moroccan attacking midfielder Adel Taarabt. After the match, new-ish QPR manager Harry Redknapp — the man charged with saving QPR from being relegated — called the Taarabt a "top, top player." He also called him a "fruitcake," and compared him to Paolo Di Canio.

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