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Reading vs. Manchester United (Saturday, 17:45)  Reading just missed out on a point at Aston Villa on Tuesday, conceding a late header to lose 1-0. The side created several good chances though, and will be hopeful of taking points off the league leaders in Saturday’s late game: – Kaspar Gorkss has been solid […]
Aston Villa vs. Reading (20:00) A point against Arsenal will have relieved the pressure on boss Paul Lambert to a small extent, but three points will be what Aston Villa fans crave even more- victory against Reading will be a must in this season’s relegation battle: –         Although the team is low down […]
Wigan Athletic vs. Reading (15:00)  The 3-0 defeat at Liverpool last weekend was disheartening for many Wigan Athletic fans. A home game against one of the league’s strugglers will be a good chance to recover though, and the Latics will be well up for this one:  –         Gary Caldwell (one every 10 minutes […]
Reading v Everton, Saturday 15:00  – Reading played out a 0-0 draw with Norwich in their last game, their sixth league draw and the first time they have managed to prevent their opponent’s scoring all season. – Jobi McAnuff has been impressive for Reading so far this season, and has contributed five assists […]
Reading v Norwich, Saturday 15:00 Reading were once again left waiting for the first Premier League win of the campaign as they drew 1-1 with QPR at Loftus Road. Kaspar Gorkss impressive strike gave them an early first-half lead, but the Royals failed to impose any kind of dominance on the rest of the match […]
QPR v Reading, Sunday 13:30 QPR looked like holding Arsenal to a draw in their last league fixture before Mikel Arteta scored a controversial late winner Previously Jamie Mackie and Esteban Grenaro had both missed good opportunities to get on the score sheet Only Sunderland have scored fewer goals than QPR this season, but it’s […]
After going 4-0 down, Arsenal managed to pull off an incredible 7-5 victory over Reading to secure their place in the next round of the Capital One Cup.
Reading v Fulham, Saturday 15:00 Reading lost 1-0 to Liverpool in their last league game, despite Gareth McLeary and Jobi McAnuff both threatening the Liverpool goal McAnuff has four assists so far this season, meaning he has set up half of Reading’s eight goals this season Adrian Mariappa did his best to disrupt Liverpool’s play, […]
Liverpool v Reading 15:00 – Liverpool couldn’t take all three points against North West rivals Stoke in their last game, with Martin Skertl and Raheem Sterling both hitting the post while Steven Gerrard and Daniel Agger both went close – Suarez was again at the centre of the headlines after he had a penalty claim […]
Swansea v Reading, Saturday 15:00 – Swansea’s disappointing run of form continued as they lost 2-0 to Stoke. This was the Swans’ third defeat in a row, a disappointing statistic for Michael Laudrup’s side considering their fine form in the initial forays of the season. Michu had the best chance for the visitors on the day […]
Reading v Newcastle 15:00 – Reading continued to struggle to find their form in the league against West Brom as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Hawthorns. Despite it being a relatively closely contested encounter, with Gareth McCleary and Jobi McAnuff in particular impressing, the Royals could not force their way through a […]
West Brom v Reading 15:00 – West Brom’s fine start to the season was ended in more ways than one against Fulham, as they failed to find the net and had Peter Odemwingie sent off after a reckless challenge. There were some bright spots for the Baggies though, as Romelu Lukaku again acquitted himself well […]
Reading v Tottenham, Sunday 16:00 – Young Spurs midfielder Jake Livermore has been a bright point in an otherwise difficult start to the season for Spurs. Livermore, who earned his first senior call up for England this week, has covered more ground so far this season than any other Spurs player with 19.47 miles. That’s […]
With the annual resumption of Barclays Premier League action on Saturday we are all once again facing a long nine month period of drama, excitement and, depending on which club you follow, agony. Saturday’s big kick off saw the household names of Liverpool and Arsenal begin their respective campaigns in somewhat of a new era […]