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It’s no secret, Italian football is regaining the days of its former glory. Without attempting to sound too hipster, but I told anyone who would listen for the past 24months and now it is apparent for all to see. Not many could have foreseen the spectacular demise of Italian domestic football, the national team was […]
Manchester City were lucky to finish today’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea with eleven men after Sergio Aguero was guilty of an awful two footed stamp on David Luiz. With ten minutes remaining, a freekick was awarded to Chelsea for a cynical foul by Aguero which was then followed by the stamp. It is possible […]
During Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Stoke City the home fans were caught on camera making the gesture of aeroplane wings to mock the Munich Air Disaster. This was followed by audible chants also mocking the disaster. During the 15th minute Stoke fans held a minute’s applause for 14-year-old Kameron Bourne who was found dead […]
Stoke v Manchester United, 14:05 – A second half Michael Kightly goal was not enough to prevent Stoke falling to another disappointing defeat, 1-3 at the hands of Aston Villa last weekend. – Stoke have been enduring a hard run of form at late and the champions-elect will no doubt be testing their […]
Newcastle v Sunderland, 12:00 – A dramatic stoppage-time strike from Papiss Cisse clinch an important 1-0 win for Newcastle at home to Fulham last weekend and ease the relegation fears previously surrounding the club. – Jonas Gutierrez has established himself as a cult hero amongst the Toon Army thanks to his lung-busting efforts […]
Millwall fans fought each other and the police in their club’s 2-0 defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Southampton v West Ham, 15:00 – Southampton all but ensured their survival in the top flight with a fine 0-2 win over Reading last weekend. – It is little wonder Southampton are flying high at this point in the season when you consider the solid defensive foundations that have seen them concede just […]
Reading v Liverpool, 15:00 – Reading’s hopes of avoiding the drop as they fell to a 0-2 defeat at home to new manager Nigel Adkins’ old side Southampton. – Captain Jobi McAnuff may well be the man Nigel Adkins’ side turns to help them get something out an uphill task this weekend. McAnuff […]
Fernando Torres has now scored 20 goals for Chelsea this season, a goal tally that betters the likes of Wayne Rooney (16), Carlos Tevez (16), Olivier Giroud (16), Sergio Aguero (14), Dimitar Berbatov (13) and Eden Dzeko (13), yet he is still widely regarded as a flop after the ÂŁ50m Roman Abramovich forked out for […]
Arsenal v Norwich, 15:00 – Tomas Rosicky grabbed both goals as Arsenal held on with ten men to beat West Brom 1-2 at The Hawthorns last weekend. – Santi Cazorla is not only Arsenal’s most efficient passer of the ball, he’s also their most consistent threat on goal. He sits joint third on […]
Everton v QPR, 15:00 – A late Tottenham goal forced a 2-2 draw and denied Everton all three points in a pulsating encounter at White Hart Lane last weekend. – Phil Jagielka’s goal last weekend was a deserved reward for the consistent level of performances he’s been turning in as the season approaches […]
Aston Vila v Fulham, 15:00 – A contender for goal of the season from Matthew Lowton helped Aston Villa to a 1-3 win over Stoke as Paul Lambert’s side strode towards a desperately needed three points last weekend. – Matthew Lowton’s wondergoal last weekend certainly showcased his ability in the attacking third but […]
Having no fit or available strikers has been a problem for United’s U21s for much of 2013. With either Powell orJanuzaj have to fill in there’s been no natural focal point and when attacking, it’s not been uncommon for a move to break down or for players to get into good positions to cross only to discover there’s no one […]
BBC have revealed that Wigan Athletic have sold just two thirds of their ticket allocation for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final with Millwall. An indicator that modern day football is beyond the affordable for the average fan, perhaps, or maybe a result of the Lancashire club being predominantly a Rugby town. Still, with a population of […]
Lucas Leiva yesterday signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club past 2015, which was when his current deal was set to expire. What is interesting is that Lucas has played just 40 league games since signing his last contract with the club, thanks to knee and thigh injuries. Lucas was unpopular […]
It was Tuesday the 19th of October 2010 when I was sat in the college library revising for my A2 exams when a mate of mine, an Arsenal fan, text me and asked whether I’d heard the big football news of the day. “What are you on about?” I asked. “Wayne Rooney. Fergie just said that he’s leaving you […]
Spanish newspaper Marca are today reporting that Atletico Madrid striker, Radamel Falcao, is set to join Manchester United this summer. Apparently United are keen to include Javier Hernandez in the deal whilst Atletico are looking for cash only, which would favourite the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, both of whom he has been linked […]
Top 10 Total Shots 1. Papiss Cisse – 8 2. Michu – 7 3. Robin van Persie – 5 4. Luis Suarez – 5 5. Clint Dempsey – 5 6. Luke Moore – 5 7. Gylfi Sigurdsson – 4 8. Jordi Gomez – 4 9. Robert Snodgrass – 4 10. Chris Brunt – 4 Top […]
Man Utd v Man City 20:00 – Manchester United remain 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League coming into this game after beating Sunderland 1-0, Titus Bramble turning a Robin van Persie shot into his own goal. – Manchester City look like they may be finding form too late after beating Newcastle 4-0 in their last […]