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Manchester United captain buoyant in title hunt

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:29:00 +0000

Manchester United hold the destiny of the Premier League title in their own hands, according to Gary Neville.

The United captain has seen his side go unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games and they now sit only two points behind Chelsea at the top of the table.

Neville claims the outcome of the title could be decided on April 3rd - when the West London side have to visit Old Trafford.

United's rich vein of form in recent weeks was exemplified by their 5-0 thrashing of Portsmouth at the weekend, a game in which star striker Wayne Rooney grabbed his 23rd goal of an impressive campaign to date.

Neville claims the form of the England striker could be integral in helping United become the first team in history to win four titles in a row.

Speaking about the battle with Chelsea, he said: "It is in our hands now and it has not been like that for a while. Chelsea have to come here - and that is where we want to be. We want to win our home games."

"I hope Wayne continues like this until the end of the season because we are going to need him. The most important thing is he is scoring vital goals," he added.

Another player who has been instrumental in United's success is Portuguese winger Nani, who Sir Alex Ferguson has called on to continue on his fine displays of recent weeks to help his side win the title this season.

Currently, the Premier League odds make Chelsea favourites for the title, but that could quickly change if results go United's way.

Ferdinand's appeal comes back to haunt him

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:58:00 +0000

Rio Ferdinand has been handed a four-match ban from the FA after failing to win his appeal against a violent conduct charge. The lengthy ban is a combination of a punishment for this violent conduct and the result of launching an appeal viewed by the FA as having no chance of being successful.

The violent conduct charge is understandable and conventional; he was found guilty of striking Craig Fagan during Manchester United’s clash against Hull. Steve Bennett, the referee at the time, did not have a clear view of the incident and so failed to take action during the game. However, he has since stated that Ferdinand would have been sent off if match officials had observed the incident. The charge for launching a frivolous appeal, described in an FA statement as worthy of "an additional one-match ban upon the statutory three-match ban awarded for violent conduct" is slightly more obscure.

It is thought that the club were aware of the risk of launching an appeal against the charge, with officials advised that it could be viewed as a waste of time by the top dogs at the FA but it does leave clubs and players in something of a quandary. Where is the line between a legitimate appeal and a frivolous one? Where can the FA draw the line between their own opinion on a particular incident and that of those involved?

Ferdinand will now miss this weekend’s crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and he will also have to be ruled out of matches against Portsmouth, Aston Villa, and Everton in a stretch that could represent a crucial period in United's quest to retain their Premier League crown - the sports betting odds suggest they have a reasonable chance of finishing as champions.

However, Ferdinand should be back for the Carling Cup final against Aston Villa.

United are seen as a good Carling Cup bet by many pundits as they are favourites to lift the trophy.

Sir Alex: I can't leave Rooney out

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:59:00 +0000

Wayne Rooney is the main man who can fire Manchester United to glory in the Premier League title race, according to his manager.

Sir Alex Ferguson saw his forward score all four goals in United's 4-0 win over Hull at the weekend to take his tally for the season to 19.

That victory saw United move to the top of Premier League as their rivals were all involved in FA Cup action, so the Red Devils currently sit two points ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea.

However, Chelsea have two games in hand on their Premier League title rival while Arsenal have one.

Rooney is now on course to beat his record haul of 23 goals in one season for United and Ferguson said after the Hull game the 24-year-old's goals were a "highlight" for him.

"He has been wanting to develop himself as a scorer and there were some terrific finishes today," said the Scotsman.

"He has always been a main player for us, from the moment he came to the club. He never gets left out."

Ferguson was recently dealt a blow as utility player John O'Shea has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

The Irish defender will be out with a leg problem and is due to miss vital games as an injury-hit United battle for glory both in the Premier League and the Champions League.

Indeed, United's stricken back line could have a negative impact on their Premier League title odds.

Kaeding can handle the pressure

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:26:00 +0000

You would think it was an easy job - watch the ball, kick the ball in the right direction and make sure it goes through those posts about 40 yards away from you.

You would think it was an even easier job if you were rated as one of the best, if not the best, kicker in the NFL, but what a bad day it proved for Nate Kaeding in the AFC Divisional playoff clash with the New York Jets.

In his six seasons in the league, Kaeding had established himself as the most accurate kicker around, never hitting less than 80 per cent of his field goals and only twice missing an extra point in 305 attempts.

So what occurred at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday was so far out of character it has to be put on one side and forgotten about despite its importance to a franchise that was looking for a 12th straight win and hoping to be one more good performance away from the Super Bowl.

But unlike Nick Folk over in Dallas, don't expect the Chargers to go out and fire Kaeding on the back of one bad day at the office. Coach Norv Turner said he should not feel like the whole defeat was on his shoulders.

Two key interceptions at the wrong time, and a set of stupid penalties helped the Jets defy the half-time betting odds and mount a comeback.

However, because the failings of a kicker are all the easier to see Kaeding will probably head into 2010/11 hearing it from the fans.

But he knows what is coming and is the type of character who can overcome a little negativity, telling the Chargers website: "The other side of it definitely beats this side of it but like I said if you play this game and you can only accept when things go well, then you're in the wrong business.

"Especially in my position because you're going to miss some and unfortunately some days like this will come and my really bad days have been untimely ones. It's tough to deal with but you have got to deal with it, it's part of the deal."

Kaeding now has to focus on getting his head straight for the 2010/11 season.

Meanwhile, the NLF betting markets make the Jets rank outsiders to win this year's Super Bowl.

Adams shock stuns reeling Bears

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:09:00 +0000

The 2010 offseason was always going to be tough for the Chicago Bears in the wake of their failure to make the playoffs this season, but things got a whole lot harder last weekend with the sad death of defensive end Gaines Adams.

Adams was only 26 when he passed away because of a cardiac arrest, caused by an enlarged heart.

Although he only played ten times for the Bears after a trade over from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the side were counting on an improvement in his play next season to solve their problems in the front four. These troubles could be compounded by the loss of free agent Adewale Ogunleye.

Adams was picked fourth in the 2007 NFL draft and led all rookies with six sacks in his opening season, but he struggled to have the same impact in the two seasons after that and cost the Bears only a middling second round pick midway through the season.

The news of Adams' death came at the end of a week in which the Bears had missed out on two of their main targets for the roles as coordinator on both sides of the ball.

First came the news that Jeremy Bates had decided to follow Southern Cal coach Pete Carroll to Seattle and become his offensive coordinator - Bates had been the number one target for the Bears because of his work with Jay Cutler when the pair were both in Denver.

There was another rejection when Perry Fewell, who had been in the running for the head coaching vacancy in Buffalo, opted for a defensive coordinator's role with the New York Giants.

It's likely that next season's NFL betting will reflect the problems the Bears are now facing.

Now coach Lovie Smith, a set of players lacking true star potential, and fans in need of a long run into the playoffs will have to hope the franchise's luck returns soon or it could be a long season in 2010 for the Windy City's finest.

However, it is unlikely American Football betting experts will be tipping the Bears to go on to great things in 2010/11.

United rue missed opportunity

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:17:00 +0000

Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has declared his side knows what they need to do to win the Premier League this season and are disappointed only to have managed a draw against Birmingham City.

The Polish goalkeeper lined up in the United first team at St Andrews in a game he said was "the coldest of my life", with an own goal by Blues defender Scott Danns required to draw the match after Cameron Jerome had put the home side ahead before half-time.

United were left to rue the fact that Darren Fletcher was sent off by referee Mark Clattenburg, but Kuszczak told MUTV the side consider the result as two points lost after they dominated large periods of the match. United are now one point behind Premier League leaders Chelsea having played one game more. However, it would be unwise to rule out United as potential Premier League champions just yet.

He said Birmingham were "lucky to get the goal" but then worked hard and defended well to make it difficult for United to get back into the match.

It was a shame not to keep a clean sheet and the side were not satisfied with the result, he added.

"We know what we have to do to keep up our challenge for the title and we want to win every match, no matter who we play. If we lose some points we are disappointed," said Kuszczak.

United are currently having to do without key defender Nemanja Vidic in their Premier League title bid as the Serbian has tweaked a nerve in his leg, he missed the last two games and will be out for the next match against Burnley.

La Liga: Barcelona - Villarreal goals

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:56:00 +0000

Barcelona 1 - 1 Villarreal
1 – 0

1 – 1

Ferguson sees two-way title battle

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:51:00 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson has identified Chelsea as the real danger to the chances of Manchester United recording a fourth straight Premier League title. United currently sit two points behind their West London rivals after an impressive win over Wigan. This season has seen the Premier League become more competitive then ever; United have suffered five defeats, Chelsea have gone seven games without a win and the other two traditional big four teams Arsenal and Liverpool have had up-and-down seasons to date. Sir Alex has said that even before the season, he identified Chelsea as their prime candidates to threaten United's recent dominance at the top of the Premier League and what he has seen to date has done nothing to change his mind. "Nobody has had a consistent run really and although it is not looking like it at the moment, history tells you that two teams break away at the end," said Ferguson. "Chelsea are the big danger because they too have great experience." United have given their Dutch goalkeeper a period of indefinite compassionate leave as his wife suffered a brain haemorrhage just before Christmas. The absence of the experienced man sees Tomasz Kuszczak and Ben Foster left to battle to keep net in United's upcoming games that could shape their Premier League title aspirations.[...]

EPL 2009-10: Hull City - Manutd goals

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:52:00 +0000

Hull City 1-3 Manchester United

0-1 - Rooney

1 – 1 - Fagan

1 – 2 - Dawson (o.g)

1 – 3 - Berbatov

La Liga : Real Madrid - Real Zaragoza goals

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:46:00 +0000

Real Madrid 5-0 Real Zaragoza1-0 2-03-04-05-06-0[...]

Vidic concentrating on United's title bid

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:36:00 +0000

Manchester United's Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic is concentrating on helping his side win the title rather than next summer's World Cup. The towering centre half is expected to line up for his country in their games at the World Cup, where they will play in a group with Germany, Ghana and Australia, having missed the 2006 tournament due to injury. Vidic is not planning on looking that far ahead and wants to concentrate all his hard work on helping Manchester United win another English Premier League title. A disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa at the weekend meant they missed an opportunity to draw level with Premier League leaders Chelsea after they drew 3-3 with Everton earlier in the day. That means United still sit three points behind their West London rivals and will be looking to get their title ambitions back on track against Wolves on Tuesday night. "There is still so much time to the World Cup so for now I am concentrating on the big matches I have with Manchester United," said Vidic. United veterans Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes are being offered new contracts at Old Trafford and the defender added that he thought the duo were playing well and remain a key part of the side. Sir Alex Ferguson said his side were unlucky in the Villa game but remains confident United can still mount a serious title challenge as other teams at the top will all drop points before the end of the season.[...]

EPL 2009-10: Liverpool - Arsenal goals

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:08:00 +0000

La Liga : Valencia - Real Madrid goals

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:34:00 +0000

Real Madrid negotiated a tricky tie at the Mestalla with ease as they put three past Valencia to come out on top. The whites would be feeling much better with this win as its the first time they had beaten a good team this season.

Valencia 2-3 Real Madrid



0-1 - Higuain


1-1 - Villa



1-2 - Higuain





2-2 - Joaquin





2-3 - Garay

EPL 2009-10 : Manutd - Aston Villa goals

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:36:00 +0000

Manchester United take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford knowing that a win for them would put them level on points with Chelsea, who had earlier drawn their game against Everton.

Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa
0-1 - Agbonlahor - Watch

(goals to be posted as they are scored)

EPL: Chelsea - Everton goals

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Chelsea 3-3 Everton
0-1 - Cech (o.g) - Watch
1-1 - Drogba - Watch
2-1 - Anelka - Watch
2-2 - Yakubu - Watch
3-2 - Drogba - Watch
3-3 - Saha - Watch

La Liga : Real Madrid - Almeria goals

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Real Madrid taken on Almeria at the Bernebeu after a disappointing El Clasico at the Camp Nou. The whites would be looking to getting back on winning streak and hope that Cristiano Ronaldo gets into scoring form.Real Madrid 4-2 Almeria1-0 - Ramos1-1 - Soriano1-2 - Uche2-2 - Higuain3-2 - Benzema4-2 - RonaldoRonaldo - Red CardEnjoy...[...]

Jimmy Bullard : Goal celebration against Manchester City

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:02:00 +0000

Jimmy Bullard celebrated his penalty in a very special way. It was in this fixture last year that Hull boss Phil Brown asked his players to remain in the ground during the half time after a horrible show. And Bullard brought that scene back this year with his celebration.

Check it out...

EPL: Man City - Chelsea goals

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:48:00 +0000

Manchester City face another test in the form of Chelsea as they try and prove themselves as a force in English footballManchester City 2-1 Chelsea0-1 - Adebayor (o.g) - Watch1-1 - Adebayor - Watch2-1 - Tevez - WatchFirst half - DownloadSecond Half - DownloadFull match - Mediafire (download)Lampard Penalty Miss0-1 - Adebayor (o.g)1-1 - Adebayor2-1 - TevezEnjoy...[...]

Scores Live

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:19:00 +0000

EPL: West Ham - Manutd goals

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:55:00 +0000

Manchester United produced a masterly away performance at Upton Park and sent a clear signal to the rest of the teams. It was a good day for the defending champions as Rooney kept his scoring run going and so did Valencia. Academy player Gibson also got into the act by scoring a cracking second goal.West Ham United 0-4 Manchester United0-1 - Scholes - Link1 - Link20-2 - Gibson - Link1 - Link20-3 - Valencia - Link1 - Link20-4 - Rooney - Link1 - Link2First Half - Highlights (Download)Second Half - Highlights (Download)credits: neilMatch Highlights - WatchFull Match (MOTD h/ls) - Mediafire (download)Watch it here0-1 - Scholes0-2 - Gibson0-3 - Valencia0-4 - RooneyEnjoy.....[...]

Rooney lavishes praise on team mates

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:18:00 +0000

Antonio Valencia and Ryan Giggs are playing pivotal roles in helping Manchester United win another Premier League title, according to Wayne Rooney. The England striker spoke to MUTV after his side’s 4-1 win over Portsmouth on Saturday, a game in which Rooney grabbed himself a hat-trick, but it was the performance of 36-year-old Giggs which stole the headlines. Rooney described his team mate as “amazing” and said it was a privilege to play with Giggs, who has played over 550 times for United and won 11 top division titles during his career. "He plays more like a 26-year-old; he's up and down, he's everywhere. It's great for him to get his 100th Premier League goal. I didn't know (about the record) until after the game, but I'm delighted for him,” said Rooney. The forward was also quick to praise the contribution which summer signing Valencia has made since arriving from Wigan. He described the Ecuadorian international as a big, strong and quick player who is looking a real threat as United seek glory in both the Premier League and Champions League. Manchester United are currently sat second in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Chelsea, and travel to East London for a game against West Ham next weekend. Before that, they have a home Carling Cup quarter-final tie against Tottenham on Tuesday night.[...]

El Clasico 2009-10 : Barcelona - Real Madrid goals

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:41:00 +0000

El Clasico is back and it promises to be better than before with both teams loaded with star names. And this year promises to be even more exciting with the caliber of players coming into both the teams. Can't wait for the action to begin.

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Watch it live on Net - Link1 - Link2 - Link3 - Link4 - Link5 - Link6 - Perfect Link

Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid
1-0 - Ibrahimovic - watch

(goals to be posted as they are scored)

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EPL: Arsenal - Chelsea goals

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:38:00 +0000

League leaders Chelsea visit Emirates after knowing that their lead at the top has been cut back to 3 points. Arsenal have been playing some stunning football this season but there are injury concerns for the hosts. This London derby is too close to call.

For Live Scores - Livescore

Arsenal 0-3 Chelsea
0-1 - Drogba - Watch
0-2 - Vermalen (o.g) - Watch
0-3 - Drogba - Watch


enjoy..

EPL: Everton - Liverpool goals

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:35:00 +0000

Everton take on Liverpool in the first Merseyside derby of this season. Both the teams are struggling for form and hence would treat this fixture even more importantly. Liverpool are under huge pressure after crashing out of the champions league and would be looking to get their season started.

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Everton 0-2 Liverpool
0-1 - Yobo (o.g) - Watch
0-2 - Kuyt - Watch

Match highlights - Watch

Enjoy...

EPL: Aston Villa - Tottenham Hotspurs goals

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham Hotspurs
1- 0 - Agbonlahor - Watch
1-1 - M.Dawson - Watch

Enjoy.....

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