Barca show Jose who’s the Real deal November 29, 2010 –BARCELONA produced an astonishing display of attacking football to batter Real Madrid 5-0 at the Camo Nou and hand Jose Mourinho his heaviest ever defeat as a manager. The Spanish heavyweights came into this Clasico fixture both unbeaten and with Real leading their great rivals by a solitary point. But Barca had something to prove, [...]
Hammers can end Untied’s unbeaten run, says Tomkins November 29, 2010 WEST HAM UTD v/s MANCHESTER UTD WEST HAM defender James Tomkins believes his side can cause a major Carling Cup upset against Manchester United tonight. The Hammers are still propping up the Premier League table, despite Saturday’s 3-1 home win over Wigan and must overcome the league leaders, who are unbeaten in all competitions this season, if they [...]
Carlo calls on stars as Blues lose top spot November 28, 2010 NEWCASTLE (1) v/s CHELSEA (1) CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to fast-track John Terry and Frank Lampard back into action after seeing his side lose top spot in the Premier League for the first time since April. The Blues’ dire run of league form continued yesterday at Newcastle, where they needed a Salomon Kalou [...]
Wenger: It’s easier to sort home form November 28, 2010 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger believes his side’s patchy home form won’t be a barrier to them challenging for the Premier League title. The Gunners moved to the top of the table, albeit for just a few hours, on Saturday following another impressive win on the road, this time 4-2 at Aston Villa. Arsenal have amassed 17 [...]
United to host Liverpool in heavyweight third round tie November 28, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED will host Liverpool in the glamour third round tie of this season’s FA Cup. The Premier League leaders take on the seven-times winners in the only all Premier League tie of the round. Meanwhile, United’s splinter club, FC United of Manchester, will face last season’s beaten finalists Portsmouth if they win their replay at home to [...]
Returning Rooney ends Rangers hopes November 24, 2010 RANGERS(0) vs MANCHESTER UTD(1) STRIKER Wayne Rooney celebrated his return to the Manchester United starting line-up by converting the late penalty which ended Rangers’ hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League. United now need just a point at home to Valencia in a fortnight’s time to ensure top spot in Group C, while [...]
Fabregas faces race to be fit in time for United title showdown November 23, 2010 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas is set to miss up to three weeks after suffering yet another hamstring strain. The Spain international was plagued by a similar injury last season and has already missed a month of the current campaign having returned late to his club following his World Cup exploits in South Africa. The 23-year-old [...]
Chelsea deny Carlo resignation claims November 21, 2010 CHELSEA were last night forced to publicly deny that manager Carlo Ancelotti had sensationally quit the club, following a day of intense speculation over the Italian’s future. Suggestions surfaced that Ancelotti had become disenchanted with life at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea’s dramatic recent slump continued with a shock 1-0 defeat at Birmingham on Saturday. As [...]
Pedersen double leaves Rovers chiefs cock-a-hoop November 21, 2010 BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce toasted his team’s first victory in front of their new Indian owners. Officials from Venkateshwara Hatcheries watched on as goals in each half from midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen helped Rovers beat Aston Villa 2-0 in the Premier League. “Now they have seen us win for the first time,” said Allardyce. “Hopefully, [...]
Harry will spend again to boost title challenge November 21, 2010 TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp will spend again in January in order to boost his side’s title challenge. As revealed by City A.M. 10 days ago, the former Portsmouth manager has been given the green light to dip into the record £120m revenues the club generated last year. Saturday’s dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal in the north [...]