Lively starts for Maltese trio

Three sides share top spot in the nascent Maltese Premier League with Sliema Wanderers FC, Floriana FC and Marsaxlokk FC all winning their opening two games.

Canny coach
Sliema, again under the clever guidance of coach Ray 'Zazu' Farrugia, have still to concede a goal. Two 3-0 victories against Msida St Joseph FC and Hamrun Spartans FC have lifted the Wanderers to the top of the table. However, despite a major reshuffle since the end of last season, Brian Talbot's champions Marsaxlokk are also on maximum points after two matches. They won 3-1 against Pietà Hotspurs FC and then got exactly the same result against Msida.

Prolific scorer
Christian Caruana has already scored three goals for Floriana, who kicked off their campaign with a rousing 3-2 derby triumph at arch-rivals and title favourites Valletta FC. Floriana followed that up with a 1-0 success against Hibernians FC. The latter are reflecting on a dismal start having opened with a 1-1 draw against Birkirkara FC.