A superb late goal from Fernando Torres gave Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
It was one bright moment in an ordinary game and, after their Euro 2008 triumph, it was fittingly an all-Spanish affair.
The goal was created by a player that boss Rafa Benitez wants to sell, but that Liverpool fans want to stay - Xabi Alonso, who turned in a man-of-the-match performance despite only playing the second half. Read the rest of this entry »
SAMIR Nasri ensured Arsenal made a successful, if unconvincing, start to the new campaign as his debut goal secured a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.
The French playmaker, who signed from Marseille last month, took just four minutes to open his account for Arsene Wenger’s side as he converted Denilson’s pass from close range.
But Arsenal failed to build on that flying start and Albion, making their return to the Premier League after winning promotion last season, might have caused their illustrious opponents significant embarrassment had they applied a finish to some promising possession. Read the rest of this entry »
PELE today joined in the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga debate by insisting the Portugal international should see out his contract with Manchester United.
And the Brazil legend also suggested that Sepp Blatter’s view that there is ‘modern slavery’ in the game was wide of the mark. Read the rest of this entry »
ARSENAL’s new signing Samir Nasri feels he has all the qualities to fit right in with club’s culture of ‘amazing football’.
The Gunners finally completed what has been a protracted pursuit of the attack-minded midfielder from Marseille on what they describe as a ‘long-term contract’ for an undisclosed fee on Friday.
The move could now pave the way for unsettled Belarus winger Alexander Hleb to join Barcelona. Read the rest of this entry »
ENGLAND international Peter Crouch has completed his £11 million move to Portsmouth from Liverpool.
Crouch underwent a medical on Friday morning and signed a four-year contract before he was officially unveiled at a press conference.
The England striker scored 19 goals in 39 matches in his first spell at Portsmouth in the 2001/02 season before moving on to Aston Villa and then Southampton. Read the rest of this entry »
MANCHESTER United star, Cristiano Ronaldo has backed FIFA president, Sepp Blatter’s condemnation of ‘modern slavery’ in the modern game.
“I agree with the comments of the president of FIFA. What he said is right,” he said.
“At the moment there is no agreement with Real Madrid. We have to wait for the next few days to see, but I do not know where I will begin next season.” Read the rest of this entry »
PRESIDEN Persekutuan Bola Sepak Antarabangsa (FIFA), Sepp Blatter terjebak dalam kontroversi apabila menggesa Manchester United agar tidak melayan Cristiano Ronaldo seperti “hamba zaman moden”.
Kenyataan Blatter hadir susulan keengganan kelab Liga Perdana England itu merelakan ayam tambatannya berpindah ke Real Madrid sekalipun Ronaldo pernah menyuarakan hasrat untuk menyarung jersi pasukan gergasi Sepanyol berkenaan.
Blatter turut menggesa United merelakan pemain Portugal itu berpindah ke Real Madrid jika dia berhasrat berbuat demikian. Read the rest of this entry »
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Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-1 to pull level at the top of the Premier League on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of snatching the title from United’s grasp.
Two goals from Michael Ballack kept alive Chelsea’s title hopes as they overcame Manchester United 2-1 in a pulsating clash at Stamford Bridge. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carlos Tevez’s late strike at Blackburn Rovers means Manchester United retain the destiny of the Premier League title. The Argentine striker’s late strike after a Brad Friedel masterclass at Ewood Park levelled a Santa Cruz goal that looked to have given Chelsea control.
United are now three points clear of Chelsea and they visit Stamford Bridge next Saturday and can afford defeat should they win their other two matches.
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Arsenal turned back the clock to cruise past relegation battlers Reading at Emirates Stadium 2-0 and keep alive their hopes of finishing as runners-up in the Barclays Premier League.
The Gunners’ dreams of the title and European glory have evaporated in recent weeks, but they dominated from kick-off, with recalled Theo Walcott producing another impressive display.
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Fulham’s survival hopes were virtually finished off by a 2-0 defeat via Jermaine Pennant’s and Peter Crouch’s goals as Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez again sent out a virtual reserve side at Craven Cottage. Read the rest of this entry »
