There was a serious Europe hangover for Premier League teams last week. Manchester United and Chelsea crashed out of the FA Cup and Arsenal could only manage a draw against Wigan in the Premier League. Only Liverpool bucked the trend and peaked at the right time, notching six wins on the trot.
For Arsenal, there is […]
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Jose Mourinho, unemployed since leaving Stamford Bridge, barged into our consciousness on Friday when he remarked that he is keen to “kill” his old club if he meets them in next season’s Champions League.
Apparently, he was still on speaking terms with Roman Abramovich and Peter Kenyon, dispelling rumors of a fallout since he was given […]
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February 29, 2008 – 11:23 pm
After the disappointment of the Carling Cup loss, Chelsea have to pick themselves up against West Ham on Saturday. On paper, pocketing three points is a breeze, considering Chelsea’s impeccable track record against the Hammers since 2003.
Yet, the ebb in confidence has cast doubts about a win and Grant is now a hot favorite to […]
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February 26, 2008 – 7:47 am
Is Jonathan Woodgate the answer to Tottenham’s leaky defense? There are some snickers which accompany this question but in the heady hour of triumph, Woodgate can do no wrong, after his precious extra-time winner stripped Chelsea of the Carling Cup trophy.
I will say it is luck as the usually reliable Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech messed […]
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February 19, 2008 – 6:15 am
I do not know if Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant ever see eye to eye on team issues but one thing is for sure, both are loathe to see Frank Lampard leave Chelsea. Indeed, the Blues will be keen to get this midfield dynamo to sign an extension to his contract.
Grant rubbished talks of Lampard […]
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February 1, 2008 – 7:17 am
Fabio Capello named a 30-man England squad - his first for next week’s friendly against Switzerland but David Beckham, the media’s obsession, was a notable absence. Golden Balls has since returned to USA to begin pre-season training with LA Galaxy.
Beckham spoke earlier about the significance of the century cap: “To play for my country is […]
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January 30, 2008 – 8:02 am
Paul Scholes will play an instrumental role for Manchester United as they aim to repeat their treble achievement of 1999. Out for three months following a knee operation, his return is good news as the final stretch of the race is what differentiates the champions from the pretenders.
After making a substitute appearance in last week […]
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January 21, 2008 – 10:23 am
Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has expressed an ambition to play for Barcelona next season, mainly due to the prospect of partnering Samuel Eto’o. The deal nearly materialize during Mourinho’s reign but it collapsed as relationship between him and his boss, Abramovich was severely strained and the latter was not supportive of him in the […]
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