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London clubs preview: January 15-16

Jan 15, 2011 No Comments

The first clash between Manchester United and Tottenham at Old Trafford was marked by controversy, with Nani’s disputed goad infuriating Harry Redknapp. This Sunday they have the chance to solve their differences on the pitch, as United travel southwards, to face the up-and-coming Spurs at White Hart Lane. A day earlier, Chelsea and Fulham come [...]

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West Ham host Arsenal in a do-or-die match

Jan 15, 2011 1 Comment

It will be a battle of quality versus morale, as the Gunners make the trip to East London this Saturday. The Carling Cup semi-finals certainly did not lack drama, with the top-league’s disappointment, West Ham, gaining the advantage for a League Cup Final spot after 30 years, while Arsenal was humiliated against an inferior opponent, yet [...]

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Who is better? Wayne Rooney vs Carlos Tevez

Jan 13, 2011 1 Comment

It’s a debate that will literally split Manchester in half, who is better between Rooney and Tevez?  Before we go on, I will declare my allegiance, I am a City fan but like to think I am sensible enough to have a reasoned debate on the relative merits of both players. Goalscoring Winner: Carlos Tevez [...]

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Carling Cup Semifinals: First leg

Jan 11, 2011 No Comments

The last round before the 2011 Carling Cup Final is just around the corner, as in the 10th of January, Arsenal, Ipswich, West Ham and Birmingham clash in the first leg of this season’s semi-finals. For all four of them, this tournament is an opportunity to save a seemingly lost season and a potential success [...]

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FA Cup Third Round Preview

Jan 06, 2011 No Comments

The Premier League will come to a halt this weekend, as it is time for its clubs to enter this season’s FA Cup. Starting from Arsenal’s clash with Leeds on Saturday, it is expected to be a weekend of drama, as a single game will decide their fate in the competition. Time to have a [...]

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Arsenal vs Manchester City – preview and expected starting line-ups

Jan 05, 2011 No Comments

Arsenal host Manchester City tonight in a clash that will tell us a lot about the title aspirations of both sides.  City lost the reverse fixture 3-0 at home, but that match was arguably ruined by the early sending off of the inexperienced reserve Dedryck Boyata.  Since then City have gone on a very decent [...]

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City agree Dzeko fee – but how will he fit in with Tevez, Balotelli, Adebayor and the rest?

Jan 04, 2011 3 Comments

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini today confirmed that the club have agreed a fee with Wolfsburg for Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko.  The fee is believed to be in the region of £27m, with City’s fee and wage package blowing other clubs such as Juventus out of the water. Dzeko has been in great form for [...]

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Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview

Dec 26, 2010 No Comments

In the most lucrative fixture of the four-day Christmas Premier League special, the top two London clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea, clash at Emirates Stadium, with the prize being the first place of the table. Both teams have failed to show consistency, as the Gunners fluctuate between triumphs and disappointments, while the Blues have managed to [...]

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London clubs preview: December 26-29

Dec 26, 2010 No Comments

With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to embrace the festive period in the traditional British way. A large family meal, opening of the presents and of course four days of non-stop Premier League action. It was about time, many would say, as last week’s matchday was disrupted by the heavy snow, which paralysed much of [...]

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Manchester City vs Everton – Tevez to make starting lineup

Dec 20, 2010 No Comments

After the Premier League schedule was decimated by the apocalyptic English weather this weekend, football fans across the country will be praying that tonight’s fixture between Manchester City and Everton goes ahead to get their fix of top flight football. Everton will be asking Santa for a few more points in the second half of [...]

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Europa League draw review

Dec 20, 2010 No Comments

Our Europa League representatives, Manchester City and Liverpool were lucky at the Europa League draw, and the road to the last-16, and from there to the quarter-finals, is now wide open. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same for Rangers’ draw, as the Scottish champions have to exceed all expectations, in order to share the same [...]

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