Archives for April, 2008
The Premier League title race was blown wide open by Chelsea who mustered a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester United. All is not lost yet but there is already a palpable shift in power.
Liverpool were given a taste of their own medicine as they ended the Champions League semi-final first leg with a vexing 1-1 draw against Chelsea due to an own goal by John Arne Riise.
The petty bickering between Hicks and Gillett, both owning 50-50 share in Liverpool, is a timebomb. Both are businessmen, but their styles are as different as chalk and cheese.
It is hardly a surprise that Liverpool had another enthralling European night with a 4-2 victory over Arsenal. For the third time in four seasons, the Reds reached the Champions League semi-finals.
Portsmouth have been toiling away, achieving a lofty sixth position in the Premier League table, and now they have a chance to win some silverware after getting into the FA Cup Final.
Manchester United are in such devastating form, it is hard to believe their trophy cabinet will be empty this season, especially with Ronaldo and Rooney's impeccable teamwork.
Rafael Benitez dismissed claims that Liverpool will be scared of facing Arsenal, insisting his squad have earned the right to be respected on the European stage.
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