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The first legs of all the last 16 matches in the Champions League have now been played and we are starting to get a clearer idea of which teams might well be heading for glory in Lisbon in May. It proved to be a surprisingly fruitful round of games for the away teams with six […]
âThe Chihauhausâ of this seasonâs horse-themed title race according to Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool have exceeded everyoneâs expectations this season and now find themselves at the end of their five year period in the doldrums, competing at the business end of the Premier League table once again. But are they really title contenders? Rodgers himself doesnât […]
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Zlatan Ibrahimovic gets a lot of people talking. Whether it is for his off the pitch antics or his creativity in front of goal, it’s hard to find a footballer capable of still dividing so many opinions. âOverratedâ, ânever turns up when neededâ or âcockyâ […]
In 2007, a Tottenham Hotspur fan ran on to the pitch at full time and swung a punch at Frank Lampard, but missed. The Chelsea star has told FourFourTwo magazine how he might have reacted differently if the fan had made contact. “The way he threw the punch I donât think it would have done […]
The first trophy of the football season will be decided at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Man City play Sunderland in the League Cup Final. Itâs always a memorable occasion as the two sets of fans descend on Wembley for the big match and although Man City will start the game as overwhelming favourites, […]
Roberto Mancini will play against Chelsea in the Champions League this week with his new side Galatasaray. Bobby Manc, as he was referred to by Manchester City supporters, often used to don their colours on the touchline. However, it turns out he did exactly the same at Inter Milan before joining the blues, and has […]
Liverpool vs Swansea 13:30 Liverpool will be hoping to rediscover their attacking rhythm after losing 2 -1 to Arsenal in The FA Cup. Despite a surge in the second half which saw Gerrard confidently send Fabianski the wrong way from the penalty spot and a contentious penalty decision go against Liverpool, Arsenal managed to hold […]
Newcastle vs Aston Villa 13:30 It was an afternoon to forget for Newcastle fans last time out in the league as they were on the end of a comprehensive 0-4 defeat at the hands of Tottenham, including a brace by the once again impressive Emmanuel Adebayor. Mathieu Debuchy had yet another fine game last time […]
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United 17:30 Crystal Palaceâs fixture against Everton was one of the games postponed in the last round of Premier League fixtures, due to atrocious weather conditions. An extra weekâs rest may benefit Tony Pulisâ men, as they play host to the Champions. One player who the Eagles will be looking to […]
Arsenal vs Sunderland 15:00 Arsenal played out a goalless draw with Manchester Utd at the Emirates last time out in the league as they missed the chance to go back to the summit of the table. Only a point stands between the Gunners and Chelsea though so Arsene Wenger will be hoping his side can […]
Chelsea vs Everton 12:45 After a disappointing draw away to West Brom in the league and defeat in The FA cup to Manchester City, Chelsea will be looking forward to putting their title hopes back on track when they host Everton. Despite the poor result, The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index shows Chelsea dominated possession […]
Manchester City vs Stoke 15:00 Manchester Cityâs last league fixture was scheduled to be against Sunderland but this game was postponed amid safety concerns due to high winds in the North West. City will be looking to keep pace with league leaders Chelsea this weekend as former manager Mark Hughes returns to the Etihad. City […]
West Ham vs Southampton 15:00 Late goals from James Collins and Mohamed Diame, complemented by another fine display between the sticks by Adrian, helped West Ham to a 2-0 win over Norwich last time out. Despite now sitting in 10th place, the Hammers cannot afford to let their focus slip from the task in hand […]
West Brom vs Fulham 15:00 A late equalizer from Victor Anichebe ensured that Chelsea left The Hawthorns with only a point in the last round of Premier League fixtures. The Baggies host Fulham with manager Pepe Mel still looking to register his first win as West Brom manager. Saido Berahino swung in the cross from […]
Cardiff vs Hull 15:00 A last-minute âWonder Saveâ from âkeeper David Marshall saved Cardiff from defeat in their goalless home draw with Aston Villa. Theyâll be desperate to take all three points against fellow strugglers Hull. Marshallâs last-minute save topped-off an overall exceptional performance, the sort of which we have been seeing regularly from Cardiffâs […]
On February 4th, a new game for mobile phones was released by Cancer Research UK. The name of the game is Play to Cure: Genes in Space and the release represents a giant leap in both gaming and scientific research. Together with the Helping Hands charitable division of The Rational Group, parent company of famed […]
VIDEO: Arsenal keeper with insulting gesture after red card
With the news that Manchester United and Wayne Rooney are set to agree terms on a bumper new five and a half year contract worth a staggering ÂŁ300,000 per week and the club captaincy from next season, letâs take a look and see if this deal really makes sense. Wayne Rooney is an enigma, or […]
Juan Mata has revealed in an interview with Canal+ that Jose Mourinho advised him that joining Manchester United was the right move for him. “We spoke and he [Mourinho] said that he thought this was a good option for me, and I told him I thought this was a good option for me. We didnât […]
Ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League game against Manchester City, Gerard Pique has spoken to the press upon his return to Manchester, the city he lived in for three years when playing for United. Pique has revealed that Arsenal approached him first in 2004 but he made the decision to join United after former manager, Sir […]