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Month: March 2013

STATS: Baines’ crossing for Everton vs Etherington’s dribbling for Stoke

Everton v Stoke 17:30   – A brilliant all-round Everton performance saw them record a 2-0 victory over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at Goodison Park.   – Left-back Leighton Baines has remained superb this season for David Moyes’ side in both defence and attack. Not only has he managed to rack up 156 […]

STATS: Cuellar’s tackles for Sunderland vs Ferdinand’s defensive contributions for Manchester United

Sunderland v Manchester Utd 12:45   – Craig Gardner’s penalty earned a 1-1 draw for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light last time out, leaving them just above the relegation fight.   – Sunderland have just been dealt an unfortunate blow after they found out that star striker Steven Fletcher will now not be fit […]

STATS: Gervinho’s goal rate for Arsenal vs Shorey’s crossing for Reading

Arsenal v Reading 15:00   – Arsenal return from the international break having last played in the Premier League against Swansea, coming away with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Nacho Monreal and Gervinho   – Gervinho may have had a hard time from sections of the Arsenal fans this season, but he has […]

STATS: Schneiderlin’s tackles for Southampton vs Lampard’s goal rate for Chelsea

Southampton v Chelsea 15:00   – Southampton are now 8 points clear of the relegation zone with 8 games to go in the Premier League after beating Liverpool 3-1 in their last outing.   – Morgan Schneiderlin, Rickie Lambert and Jay Rodriguez were all on target, while Southampton fans have received another boost since with […]

STATS: Davies’ tackles for Swansea vs Walker’s crossing for Tottenham Hotspur

Swansea v Tottenham 15:00   – Swansea fell to a 0-2 defeat at home to Arsenal last time out, despite their creating several chances but failing to capitalize.   – Ashley Williams continues to be a pillar of strength for Michael Laudrup’s side this season. Swansea’s defensive juggernaut once again tops the EA SPORTS Player […]

STATS: Toure’s passing for Manchester City vs Coloccini’s defensive work for Newcastle

Man City v Newcastle 15:00   – Manchester City all but lost their chance to retain the Premier League title when they lost 2-0 to 10 man Everton in their last Premier League outing.   – Newcastle will be wary of Manchester City’s strikers, but should be alert to goal threats from all over the […]

STATS: McCarthy’s passing for Wigan vs Bassong’s interceptions for Norwich

Wigan v Norwich 15:00   – Wigan claimed a 2-1 victory over Newcastle last time out, a last minute Arouna Kone bagging the Lactics a vital three points given their current predicament at the foot of the Premier League.   – Roberto Martinez will be looking for much greater defensive consistency from Franco Di Santo […]

STATS: Nolan’s shooting for West Ham vs McAuley’s interceptions for West Brom

West Ham v West Brom 15:00   – West Ham are six points clear of the relegation zone after suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea in their last game.   – West Ham captain Kevin Nolan has led by example throughout the season, scoring six goals and boasting the best shots on […]

Liverpool Legend? Already gone but never forgotten

They grew up together, they played together, they won together, and they lost together. Now, quite fittingly, Jamie Carragher and Michael Owen bow out together. Room-mates for years and best friends off the pitch, within six weeks of one another, they have both announced that they are to retire at the end of the season. […]

PICTURE: Former Chelsea player’s t-shirt message for his son… now on trial

After winning the FA Cup with Chelsea in 2000, George Weah revealed a message on his t-shirt for his newborn son which said “Believe in God Timothy”. 13 years later, Timothy Weah is now on trial at Chelsea. “He is talented,” Weah told talkSPORT. “We just wanted to give him the opportunity and we also […]

The Champions League is a monster, but at least it’s not predictable

Here’s a statement of the obvious: this has not been a vintage year for English clubs in the Champions League. There doesn’t need to be any greater conclusion attached to that observation, it just so happens that this year the English clubs haven’t been up to scratch. And, it’s appropriate they didn’t get far, for […]

Chelsea keeping Lampard – for sentiment and success

“Sign him up”. It’s chanted at practically every game now that Chelsea play in. No, it isn’t about the ‘Interim One’, Frank Lampard is nearing the end of his contract and it will mark the end of a twelve year marriage that has seen him become one of the greatest footballers at Chelsea Football Club. […]

Germany, Spain and the Champions League Quarter-Finals

Tickets to the Champions League final can be purchased through UEFA’s website, or from designated resellers. These football tickets will be extremely expensive, but seeing the very best compete for Europe’s ultimate prize is worth the money. This season’s competition is proving to be hugely exciting, particularly with the top two in Germany and Spain […]

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