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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Brace Eliminates Tottenham

January 28, 2008 – 6:11 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace helped Manchester United to a 3-1 victory against 10-man Tottenham in an entertaining FA Cup fourth round tie at Old Trafford on Sunday. With Manchester City bidding farewell after losing 2-1 to Sheffield United, six Premier League teams (a record low) remain among the 16 that go into the fifth-round draw.
The game [...]

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Tottenham Destroy Arsenal 5-1

January 23, 2008 – 10:05 am

Tottenham eliminated their mental block against Arsenal and booked a place in the Carling Cup final with a 5-1 rout on Tuesday. It was a miserable 21 matches for Spurs since they last experienced the sweet taste of victory over the Gunners, but nine years of anguish and self-doubt were swept away in style at [...]

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Manchester United Welcome Trio Back

January 19, 2008 – 4:46 pm

According to Manchester United’s assistant manager Carlos Queiroz, their ebullient midfielder Paul Scholes could make a return in the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on January 27.
Scholes has been out of action for three months since undergoing a knee operation for an injury sustained in training.
Queiroz said: “We are waiting [...]

By Amano | Also posted in Manchester United, Premier League | Comments (0)

Third Time Coming for Kevin Keegan

January 17, 2008 – 6:20 pm

What a shocker! I did a double take when I read the news – Kevin Keegan has returned to Newcastle as manager on a three-and-a-half year contract. The man revered as ‘King Kev’ is back – his third coming actually. I am sure the rest of the footballing world is filled with a deep sense [...]

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Liverpool Can Look Up to Arsenal For Success

January 8, 2008 – 7:55 am

The FA Cup Third Round is over. Premier League clubs were reminded that playing in their lucrative league doesnâ€™t give them a divine right to qualify in the FA Cup – they have to earn their stripes. So far, the Big Four are in the clear, save for Liverpool who need to go through a [...]

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FA Cup Upsets For Premier League Clubs

January 6, 2008 – 9:38 am

The giant-killers are back in action and this is what makes the FA Cup extravaganza so enticing for soccer fans the world over – record books are shredded and the underdogs triumph over the Goliaths.
Without exception, the FA Cup Third Round saw several casualties. Everton FC was the latest club to suffer an ignominious elimination [...]