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  • Chelsea 1-0 Stoke: Drogba scores, Fuller sent-of Chelsea won the full amount when dealing with Stoke City. Roberto Di Matteo's troops won 1-0 through Didier Drogba scored a single.

    Playing at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (10/03/2012) night, the Blues who controlled the game a lot to create chances in the first round. But until the end of the first half both teams unable to score a goal.

    In the 25th minute, Stoke was reduced to 10 men after Ricardo Fuller sent off after stepping on Ivanovic.

    Drogba Chelsea finally a decisive victory over the tally on 68 minutes. Utilizing breakthrough bait Juan Mata, Drogba took his team ahead 1-0. Till the long whistle sounded, the score did not change for the host advantage.

    This victory still puts Chelsea in fifth with 49 points. Stoke while stuck in 10 to 36 points.




    The game


    The host immediately opened up opportunities in four minutes. However, Branislav Ivanovic headed corner kick Frank Lampard welcomes still hovering over the crossbar Stoke.

    Five minutes later Gary Cahill's turn to threaten the Stoke goal. Bringing the ball from midfield, Cahill saw a gap in the Stoke defense and kick from outside the penalty box. But his shot can still be ignored by Asmir Begovic.

    Stoke in the 17th minute had the opportunity through Jonathan Walters. After that fell through John Terry, Walters fired a shot that was successfully blocked by Cahill. His attempts to once again pass the ball rebound is still sideways to the left of goalkeeper Petr Cech.

    Entering the 25th minute, Stoke were reduced to 10 players. Ricardo Fuller sent off after stepping on Ivanovic.

    Superior number of players, Chelsea continued to press. Raul Meireles a kick from outside the box was wide on the right side of goal Begovic.

    John Terry! Header utilizing a corner kick hit the crossbar Lampard still Stoke.

    Cooperation and Lampard in the 35th minute Ivanovic Stoke threaten the goal. But Ivanovic's header was too weak and capable arrested Begovic.

    Chelsea attack that has not been able to constantly change the score. Ivanovic is a hard kick in the penalty box on 41 minutes still hit the crossbar. A minute later Lampard shot from outside the box is still able to arrest Bergovic.

    Into the second half, Chelsea pressed. A hard kick from outside the penalty area Lampard on 49 minutes was still able to be secured Bergovic.

    Chelsea in the 58th minute effort by David Luiz is also still not produce a goal. Horizontal shot was too weak and can be secured Bergovic. Two minutes later John Terry a hard kick from outside the box was wide on the right side of goal Bergovic.

    Didier Drogba almost brought Chelsea ahead on 66 minutes. But his free-kick was still able to be driven by Bergovic and only corner kick.

    Two minutes later Drogba brought Chelsea. As bait breakthrough Juan Mata, Drogba managed to fool Bergovic and sent the ball into the empty goal. Stoke 0 Chelsea 1.

    Stoke try to squeeze in 74 minutes. But Walters shot from inside the box is still not meeting targets.

    Four minutes later, Andy Wilkinson who saw Cech out of position trying to free kick from midfield. But the ball was wide right-sided thin Cech's goal.

    Stoke counter-attack in 83 minutes have not been able to bring a balancing goals. Cameron Jerome kick from the right side is still not meeting targets.

    Eye Chelsea almost doubled their advantage. But his free-kick was the goalpost. Rebound the ball fell to the foot of David Luiz try forwarded to Daniel Sturridge. But both have first caught offside.

    Till the long whistle sounded, the score was 1-0 to Chelsea remained unchanged.

    Teams Line-up:

    Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic (David Luiz 46 '), Cahill, Terry, Cole; Mikel (Sturridge 67'), Meireles (Mata 37 '); Ramires, Lampard, Kalou; Drogba

    Stoke: Begovic; Wilkinson, Shawcross, Huth, Wilson (Upson 51 '); Shotton, Whitehead, Diao (Palacios 50'), Walters; Jones, Fuller

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  • Sunderland 1-0 Liverpool: Bendtner scores Sunderland a 1-0 victory when the host Liverpool at the Stadium of Light. The only goal of The Black Cats in the game was created by Nicklas Bendtner.

    In a match that took place Saturday (03.10.2012), Liverpool have never won in the last three games in the Premier League appears dominant from the first round begins. Soccernet record, they won control of the ball by 60%.

    Liverpool had four shots during the first half, but only two were right on target. In contrast, Sunderland have three, but only one status on target.

    Sunderland get a chance in the ninth minute through John O'Shea. But the former Manchester United defender's header was still soar above the goal guarded by Jose Reina.

    Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt had a chance over in the 30th minute. However, the Dutchman's header was headed right to catch goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. The Reds continued to press Sunderland afterwards.

    In the 32nd minute, Charlie Adam off the left foot shot from outside the box. The result? The ball was bounced over the crossbar.

    Sunderland finally took the lead early in the second half, precisely in the 56th minute. Goal was started by Jack Colback bait to Fraizer Campbell. However, Campbell still kick the goalposts.

    The ball then fell at the feet of Nicklas Bendtner. Denmark striker then threw the ball to the goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Sunderland 1-0.


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  • Tottenham 1-3 Manchester United: Young double, Rooney header
    Manchester United continued to stick to Manchester City's top standings, with a capital of a 3-1 victory in a visit to the headquarters of Tottenham Hotspur.

    At White Hart Lane on Sunday (03/04/2012), MU is actually often dominated by the Spurs in control of the ball managed to hit the goal by Wayne Rooney ahead of the first half.

    In the middle of the second half, when the Spurs players are also diligent to spread threats, Manchester United managed to steal it back slit, and adding a pair of goals by Ashley Young.

    Spurs scored consolation goal in the 87th minute through Jermain Defoe a few minutes before coming on for Louis Saha.

    With the addition of three points, the 'Red Devils' has now won 64 points from 27 games result, closed to within two points of the City who topped the standings with 66 points.

    While for the Spurs, the defeat has not disrupt their position at number three. But The Lily Whites are now just four points ahead of Arsenal, who occupy the fourth position.


    The game

    MU recorded a chance on six minutes. From outside the penalty box to kick off Welbeck though the ball was bounced off the mark.

    Spurs returned several minutes later with Saha kick. The ball is still not meeting targets.

    At nine minutes, Lennon tried to penetrate the MU defense through penetration into the middle. But the business eventually intercepted Lennon Evans.

    Saha returned to threaten Chelsea's goal in minute 16. This time it leads right to kick the ball into the goal despite De Gea successfully tame it.

    De Gea tested again in 19 minutes. Adebayor penetration ending with a kick into the bottom corner of the goal, but De Gea still had brushed it off.

    Spurs got a free kick on 29 minutes just outside the penalty box but the ball just kick Younes Kaboul corner.

    In the 36th minute, Rooney just flick towards goal despite Spurs Friedel can be secured without difficulty. Opportunity born from a corner kick.

    A minute later, Spurs Chelsea goalkeeper but the referee annulled a goal because the ball has touched a judge Adebayor kick Saha, right in front of goal.

    Manchester United had the lead just before the break. From the corner, a ball thrown forward Ashley Young's goal to then be greeted Rooney with his head.

    Six minutes into the second half, Jake Livermore kick towards goal after a previous MU changes its direction over the other players. But De Gea could swiftly brushed off the ball.

    Chelsea's goal continued to threatened the Spurs players, one of them when Ferdinand repulsed the dangerous ball into the front of the goalkeeper De Gea on 56 minutes.

    A minute later, the Spurs get a free kick not far from Manchester United penalty area. Assou-Ekotto got up and took the free kick, sending the ball just hit the crossbar MU.

    Under pressure, the United doubled the lead on 60 minutes, preceded the crisis in the face of the Spurs goal. Nani feedback from the left side of the Spurs players try to be driven, but eventually moved the ball wildly and was greeted with a volley Young.

    Nine minutes later, Young scored his second goal. Evra ran on the left and then pass the ball to Young. Moment the ball, Young then is apt to kick the Spurs goalkeeper Friedel unstoppably.

    Three minutes from time, Jermain Defoe coming on as a substitute scored after Ryan Giggs error in passing the ball. Spurs 1, Manchester 3.


    Teams Line-up:


    Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, King, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon (Rose 85 '), Livermore, Sandro (Kranjcar 80'), Modric, Adebayor, Saha (Defoe 80 ').

    Man Utd: De Gea, Jones, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra, Nani (Park 80 '), Carrick, Scholes (Giggs 61'), Young, Rooney, Welbeck.


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  • Fulham 5-0 Wolves: Pogrebnyak hat-trick, Dempsey fouble Fulham leapt up into the top half of the Premier League table with a 5-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage.
    Pavel Pogrebnyak continued his excellent start to his career in English football by scoring a first-half brace for the Whites before Clint Dempsey added a third 10 minutes after the break.

    Pogrebnyak then struck just past the hour mark to register a perfect hat-trick, scoring one each with his left foot, right foot and head.

    Dempsey then added another seven minutes from time to round off a miserable afternoon for Wolves, who allowed their hosts 18 shots on target.

    The win carries Fulham up from 13th to eighth in the table, while the heavy defeat sees Wolves drop into the bottom three, below Blackburn Rovers on goal difference.



    The Whites completed a run of three straight league wins for the first time since May 2008, and Martin Jol's side have now won six and lost just one of their last eight games at Craven Cottage.

    The early loss of Wolves midfielder Karl Henry to injury only aided the flow of play in an open encounter.

    John Arne Riise's low strike was saved well by Wayne Hennessey before Damien Duff fired a crisp strike just wide. Richard Stearman then headed wide from a Jamie O'Hara free-kick before Wolves team-mate Christoph Berra had a diving header blocked.

    With 36 minutes played, Pogrebnyak continued his scoring run since his January arrival at Fulham with his third goal for the club. The big Russian striker was allowed far too much space at a corner by Ronald Zubar and he headed past Hennessey from close range.

    Pogrebnyak then made it two just before the break after Kevin Foley's suicidal pass across the pitch was intercepted. Andy Johnson motored down the right before crossing, and Pogrebnyak finished with aplomb at the near post.

    Wolves looked in no better shape as they emerged from the break. Soon after the restart Hennessey's clumsy spill after clattering his own defender led to Johnson flashing the ball across the six-yard box, before a terrible mix-up in the area allowed Johnson to tee up Dempsey, who could only trickle a tame effort on goal.

    Dempsey, who scored the winner for USA in their friendly with Italy in midweek, did not have to wait much longer for his goal, however. Danny Murphy picked out his run with a weighted through ball and the American took it around Hennessey before finishing for his eighth goal in his last nine games.

    Wolves' misery was compounded when Pogrebnyak struck to claim the match ball. Johnson's low shot was saved by Hennessey, but the Russian was there to send home the rebound.

    Pogrebnyak had not scored from open play for parent club Stuttgart at all during the first half of the season, but he has now scored with each of his five shots on target in the Premier League since making his loan move.

    Dempsey took his tally for the season to 18 in the final 10 minutes. Mahamadou Diarra, making his debut off the bench for Fulham, laid the ball into Dempsey's path and the American surged into the box before dispatching an emphatic finish inside the near post. Fulham strung together 22 passes in the move which led to that goal, although one of them was a handball from Pogrebnyak.

    Nevertheless, the Russian left the field to a standing ovation when he was substituted five minutes from time.

    Source: Eurosport


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  • Westbrom 1-0 Chelsea: McAulley scores Chelsea was unable to repeat the success in the previous game when Bolton Wanderers beat. A visit to the headquarters of West Bromwich Albion, the Blues defeated by a score of 0-1 thin.

    Chelsea host West Brom at The Hawthrons, Saturday (3/3/2012). The game runs quite exciting with each team's incentive to attack.

    However, until more than 80 minutes of the game is still in balance. Before Gareth McAulley break the deadlock by scoring the winning goal on 82 minutes West Bromwich.

    With these results extend Chelsea's winless record in his last six games with one win over Bolton. 'The Blue' did not budge in fifth standings with 46 points, three points adrift of Arsenal who are in it.

    It was a frantic West Brom, who picked three numbers to make them up to ninth with a collection of 35 points.



    The game
    West Brom got the first chance of the free-kick from Frank Lampard offense to Jerome Thomas in a dangerous position on the right side.

    Jonas Olsson sepakannnya appears as executor and that led to the goal could be blocked by Didier Drogba.

    Back pressure mounted by the host team. James Morrison to weave in the penalty box and forced Petr Cech saves laborious.

    Chelsea's turn to attack. Daniel Sturridge to cross off yet ripe to Juan Mata kick the Spanish players soar.

    Drogba's eyes pass to the right side, but from a narrow angle, stitches can be broken so that only the corner.

    Lampard moving nicely in the box, the ball is secured Odemwingie kick was met by Gary Cahill in the spot kick but Morrison is able to block with his head.

    Chelsea had two opportunities in the adjacent through Michael Essien and Daniel Sturridge. But until the first half ended, the score was still 0-0 draw.

    More exciting game in the second half with attacking each other. Chelsea almost made a mistake with a header by David Luiz risk to Ashley Cole in which Odemwingie was waiting for the ball. But Luiz then managed to win the struggle for the ball to secure the area of ​​defense.

    Brunt! Foster met with the throw away Odemwingie to be transferred to Mulumbu. Brunt's cross to see that doing hard shot a considerable distance a thin spread.

    Finally broke the deadlock. West Brom now lead 1-0 after Gareth McAulley goalkeeper Cech from close range.

    Cech actually had brushed it off, but the ball fell to Keith Andrews who could freely cross off and fell to Liam Ridgewell. He leveled off and on McAulley kick into the goal before Chelsea.

    Four minutes of added time. Chelsea got two chances through Frank Lampard and Juan Mata, but still failed to bear fruit.

    Until the game ends, Chelsea could not score a reply and West Bromwich are entitled to a 1-0 victory.

    Teams Line-up:

    West Brom: Ben Foster, Jonas Olsson, Gareth McAuley, Liam Ridgwell, Steven Reid (Gabriel Tamas 57 '), Keith Andrews, Youssuf Malumbu, James Marrison, Jerome Thomas (Chris Brunt 64'), Peter Odemwingie, Marc-Antoine Fortune ( Shane Long 84 ')

    Chelsea: Petr Cech, David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic (Raul Meireles 84 '), Michael Essien (Fernando Torres 76'), Frank Lampard, Ramires, Juan Mata, Didier Drogba, Daniel Sturridge (Florent Malouda 63 ' )


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  • Manchester City 2-0 Bolton: Balotelli scores
    Manchester City solidify its position at the top of the Premier League. The results obtained setela The Citizens outperformed Bolton Wanderers by a score of 2-0.

    Playing in front of his own supporters, Etihad Stadium, Saturday (03/03/2012) night, City appear dominant and have plenty of opportunities to make goals. At the end of the game, Roberto Mancini protégé eventually won by two goals.

    The first goal came from Rafn Steinsson suicide, after he turned the ball with a head kick Gael Clichy in the first round. While Mario Balotelli scored the second goal in the second half.

    Three points from this victory made City establish a position at the top of the standings with 66 points, five ahead of Manchester United at the bottom. The Red Devils will compete Sunday night Playing the Tottenham Hotspur.



    The game

    In the first three minutes of the game City have had three pelung make a goal. Sami Nasri's first chance when his shot went throw the bait Pablo Zabaleta still blocked by defenders.

    Less than a minute later kick Arsenal goalkeeper Adam Bogdan managed to deceive, even though the ball did not get the goal because it hit the pole. Nasri did rebound effort failed because Bogdan could reach the ball which led to the post.

    Balotelli again wasted a chance to make a goal when in position at the far post unguarded thin sontekannya misses the mark.

    City recently opened the scoring in minute 24. Long-range shot that Clichy is released into the net after hitting his head Steinsson. This goal is considered as an own goal.

    Bolton was not without opportunities. Nigel Reo-Coker action several times to make the hassles City rearguard, while kicking Ryo Miyaichi Joe Hart easily be muted.

    In the second half dominance City still has not been broken. One of the early opportunities that are currently owned by Kolo Toure after kicking cooperating one-two with Nasri is still not on target.

    New in the 69th minute City could increase the benefits through Balotelli. Adam Johnson is a great role in the occurrence of this goal, after he had passed the jaws of two Bolton defenders.

    Wedged in position, Johnson was able to let go of the bait with his heel. Arsenal then struck the ball and so the second goal.

    Teams Line-up:


    City: Joe Hart, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Gal Clichy, Pablo Zabaleta ('20 Kolo Toure), Gareth Barry, David Pizarro ('62 Dzeko), Yaya Tour, Samir Nasri (Milner '85), Adam Johnson , Mario Balotelli

    Bolton Wanderers: Adam Bogdan, Zat Knight, David Wheater, Samuel Ricketts, Gretar Rafn Steinsson, Nigel Reo-Coker, Tim Ream, Darren Pratley ('87 Muamba), Ryo Miyaichi, Mark Davies, David Ngog

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  • Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal: Van Persie superb-double
    Robin van Persie once again be the champions Arsenal star. He scored two goals against Liverpool who led the Gunners a 2-1 win in a match at Anfield on Saturday (3/3/2012) .

    In front of his own supporters, Liverpool look impressive at all the 2 x 45 minutes of the game and so the parties appear to dominate. Although many have a chance, protégé Kenny Dalglish could only scored one goal, and even then through suicide Laurent Koscielny on 23 minutes.

    Inability to exploit opportunities must have paid handsomely for it uprooted goalkeeper Pepe Reina Robin van Persie on 33 minutes. It seems to be to finish the game with each can be a point, Van Persie was able to break down Liverpool for the second wicket in 92 minutes. Score 2-1 to the Gunners last until the fight was over.

    The defeat was a setback for the 'The Red' because they were new last week won the League Cup, in addition to complicate efforts to achieve a top-four Champions League next season's quota. Liverpool are now in a position to survive the standings with seven points, 39.

    While for Arsenal, three points from this match to make them have 49 points. 'Gunner' four points behind Tottenham Hotspur on it, which will compete Sunday (03/04/2012) tomorrow against Manchester United.


    The game

    Impressive play throughout the first half, Liverpool actually threatened first in eight minutes. Made it into the penalty box, The Walcott fired a shot from a narrow angle and Pepe Reina managed to stop the ball as he fell.

    In the 18th minute to gift Liverpool a penalty following a violation of Wojciech Szczesny committed against Luis Suarez, although replays showed there was no concussion occurs between the two.

    Forward as an executor, Dirk Kuyt fired a shot toward the left that reads very well by Szczesny. Mental balls into a field trial in-a rebound Kuyt, this time to the right. But Szczesny re-create the glorious rescue the skin round the block.

    Liverpool finally opened the scoring in minute 23. Which make the Reds the lead just the Laurent Koscielny Arsenal players after one anticipates a pass from the right side and it turned into his own net.

    In 25 minutes the host had two consecutive occasions added advantage. Henderson denied by Szczesny low shot with his fingertips, the ball that led to the immediate left side of Suarez struck with a hard kick but the ball hit the pole.

    33 minutes into the match when Arsenal equalized. Bacary Sagna cross from the right side off and managed headlong to perfection by Van Persie from the face of goal, after he escaped from custody Jamie Carragher.

    Before the break Liverpool had the chance to add goals. The first of the actions of individuals Suarez past three Arsenal players but denied kicking terarahnya Szczesny, while in the period of injury time Kuyt flick just hit the goalpost.

    At the beginning of the second half Liverpool still more dominant. They were immediately stung when Suarez kick from a narrow angle just outside of the target goal nets.

    Another chance for the Reds came in the 70th minute when Martin Kelly, who was standing in front of goal failed to grab a cross came disposed Kuyt. Two minutes later turn threatened the Liverpool goal, but a goal nevertheless occur because Reina Walcott managed to kick the ball with his foot.

    In 92 minutes, from a total of eight minutes of injury time period given the referee, the public silence Anfield. Why is the goal that made Van Persie.

    Escaped the offside trap, the ball Van Persie who came to her stomach with the left foot volley kick. The skin round the pole leads to the near post and Reina could not be driven. Arsenal winning 2-1 behind.

    Teams Line-up:


    Liverpool: Reina, Skrtel, Carragher, Enrique, Kelly, Adam, Spearing (90 +4 Carroll), Henderson, Downing ('88 Bellamy), Kuyt, Surez

    Arsenal: Szczesny, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs, Sagna, Arteta (Arteta '53) ('81 Oxlade Chamberlain), Song, Benayoun (Gervinho '74), Walcott, Van Persie, Rosicky

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  • Norwich 1-2 Manchester United: Scholes header, Giggs late-strike
    Manchester United reap the full points at the headquarters of Norwich with a score of 2-1. Victory of the 'Red Devils' Ryan Giggs goal ensured the minutes of injury time.

    Giggs scored the winner from the at Carrow Road on Sunday (26/02/2012), making the game-900 to the 'Welsh Wizard' for Manchester United, with whom he please register in this fight, so the more special.

    Previous MU quickly lead to a goal by Paul Scholes in the beginning of the first half. In the second half Norwich then evened the score through Grant Holt, until Giggs sealed the victory MU.

    These results make the achievement points, to 61 MU and is two points ahead of Manchester City who topped the standings with 63 points.


    The game

    At minute five, Giggs made it into the penalty box and successfully meet a cross from the right. But the ball was still rising.

    Manchester United the lead on seven minutes. Nani from right to cross off that leads to the front of goal. Paul Scholes who was waiting in front of goal with the ball sniper.

    Hernandez let the bait to Welbeck in the penalty box on 16 minutes. Welbeck welcome to flick though Ruddy managed to ward off the ball. Crucial because it leads to rescue the ball right into the top right corner Ruddy.

    Pressure of Norwich came in 21 minutes. A ball thrown into the penalty area, but can be driven direct defense in MU. Corner for Norwich and not producing anything.

    Golden opportunity to Norwich on 28 minutes. Pilkington got a gap on Manchester United's defense and pass to the face of goal. He kicked, although De Gea rescue nicely with his feet.

    De Gea again shows mastery in under the crossbar on 34 minutes. Holt headed the bait in front of the net silane Pilkington had he secured a reflex catch.

    Johnson fired shots at 58 minutes of speculation. The ball was wide away from Chelsea's goal. A minute later, Surman is in the penalty box to get up and kicked the ball directly facing the Carrick although the round leather.

    Opportunities for MU in 64 minutes. Welbeck managed to meet the ball and buoyed to outwit Ruddy who ran from the nest. The skin round towards the empty goal but still able to pursue and then defender intercepted Norwich, Whitbread.

    Giggs almost added advantage MU in 72 minutes. Jones sent a cross into the penalty area and Giggs greeted him with a flick directed though the ball was hit the crossbar.

    De Gea to the rescue again on 83 minutes, after kicking the ball hard Wilbraham dismissed. But a moment later De Gea not move at Holt in action in the penalty box MU. He received the ball in the penalty box MU, spinning, and then sent the ball to the goalkeeper De Gea to make the score was 1-1.

    In the minutes of injury time, Manchester United regained the lead. Ashley Young sent a cross to the front of the goal and the ball then leads to the far post where there is a direct Giggs pass into the goal. Score was now 2-1.

    Teams Line-up:


    Norwich City: Ruddy, Drury, Johnson (Bennett 63 '), Whitbread, Holt, Jackson (Hoolahan 46'), Surman, Pilkington (Wilbraham 70 '), Fox, Ward, Naughton.

    Manchester United: De Gea, Evra, Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs (Smalling 93 '), Nani, Welbeck, Hernandez (Young 63').

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  • Manchester City 3-0 Blackburn: Balotelli, Aguero, Dzeko score
    Manchester City remain firmly on top of the Premier League standings, having managed a 3-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League match on Saturday (02/25/2012). Three hosts scored the winning goal Mario Balotelli, Sergio Aguero, and Edin Dzeko.

    An additional three points to make "The Citizen" collect 63 points. They are five points clear of Manchester United who will compete against Norwich City on Saturday (2/25/2012). Meanwhile, Blackburn failed to get out of the relegation zone with 21 points.

    Playing in front of his own supporters, City appear to attack since the early minutes. The first round has been running for one minute, Balotelli has been threatened for the visitors. Starting from a collaboration with David Silva, Adam Johnson to cross into the penalty box which immediately struck by Balotelli. Unfortunately, his hard shot can be anticipated well by goalkeeper Paul Robinson.


    In the mid-first round, "The Citizen" Blackburn continued to imprison more play defense. Combination of Silva and Johnson on the left side several times troublesome Blackburn defense. At minute 21, Silva was about to change the score. However, Robinson again managed to break the opponent's threats.

    Blackburn then tried to get out of pressure. However, it is actually utilized City to break the deadlock scoring. Starting from behind the attacks, Balotelli is able to maximize bait Aleksandar Kolarov for Robinson thrilling goal in the 29th minute.

    Until well into the final minute, the City created a number of opportunities. However, these efforts failed to convert chances into goals thanks to Robinson's performances under the rule of "The Rovers".

    In the second half, City increased his lead to 2-0 through striker Sergio Aguero in the 52nd minute. This time, Robinson, who performed brilliantly in the first round, must be resigned to being broken thanks to anticipate mistakes Johnson's cross. Without mercy, which saw the hole, Aguero grabbed a loose ball with his hard shot that makes the ball go into the Blackburn goal.

    Superior quality of the player, the City looks so comfortable playing rhythm games in Blackburn defense. The combination Kolarov, Johnnson, Silva and Balotelli many times to make Steve Kean's farm team overwhelmed.

    At the 80th minute, Edin Dzeko is only one minute coming on for Arsenal, finally able to establish a 3-0 City victory. Kolarov cross he was able to get even with a header that hard menghujam Robinson into the net.

    Teams Line-up:

    Manchester City: Joe Hart, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Aleksandar Kolarov, Pablo Zabaleta, Touré Yaya (James Milner 86), Nigel De Jong, David Silva, Adam Johnson (David Pizarro 71), Mario Balotelli (Edin Dzeko 79), Sergio Agüero.

    Blackburn Rovers: Paul Robinson, Grant Hanley, Scott Dann, Martin Olsson, Bradley Orr, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Mauro Formica (Ruben Rochina 70), Radosav Petrovic (Steven Nzonzi 70), Marcus Olsson, David Hoilett, Yakubu Aiyegbeni.

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  • Westbrom 4-0 Sunderland: Odemwingie double, Morrison, Andrew great-finish
    Peter Odemwingie inspired West Bromwich Albion to a 4-0 Premier League win over in-form Sunderland with two goals at The Hawthorns.
    The Nigerian struck early in each half, with James Morrison and Keith Andrews also on target as the Baggies cantered to just their third home win of the season.

    Andrews was handed his full West Brom debut, stepping in for the injured Paul Scharner as Roy Hodgson made one change from the side which thrashed Wolves 5-1. Martin O'Neill's Sunderland were unchanged from the team which beat Arsenal 2-0 in the FA Cup last weekend, with Stephane Sessegnon again ploughing a lone furrow up front.

    West Brom were quick out of the blocks and took the lead after just three minutes. Youssouf Mulumbu delivered a right-footed cross into the area and Odemwingie escaped the attentions of Kieran Richardson to head past Simon Mignolet. It was a fine finish from the Nigerian who displayed all the confidence of a man boosted by a hat-trick against Wolves in his previous match.



    West Brom continued to look far the more threatening team, but Jack Colback wasted a golden chance to restore parity for the Black Cats when he failed to make proper contact with an inswinging Phil Bardsley cross.

    Morrison then forced a diving save from Mignolet after unleashing a fierce left-footed effort from the edge of the area.

    West Brom were utterly dominant and scored a deserved second before half-time. The impressive Jerome Thomas hung up a cross to the back post where Morrison was on hand to produce a downward header that gave Mignolet no chance.

    Marc-Antoine Fortune, who has produced several strong performances since being recalled to the Baggies side by Hodgson, almost made it 3-0 before the break but his close-range effort was deflected wide by Richardson.

    O'Neill responded to his side's dire first-half display by replacing Colback and Richardson with Fraizer Campbell and Nicklas Bendtner at the break.

    But within three minutes of the restart the Black Cats fell further behind as Odemwingie swept home a cross from Fortune.

    The Frenchman's cut-back was actually intended for Morrison but instead found the Nigerian inside the area and he made it five goals in his last two games.

    Thomas then curled a sumptuous effort against the bar as West Brom threatened to run riot.

    Sunderland were brighter in an open second-half and Lee Cattermole fired a presentable chance over the bar after beating two West Brom defenders.

    Gardner let fly with a stinging effort that Foster managed to beat away as Sunderland looked for a consolation goal.

    West Brom were still threatening and Mulumbu played in Thomas whose shot was blocked by Mignolet. Fortune then saw his follow-up effort cleared off the line.

    Michael Turner headed a free-kick just wide from close-range, the ball coming to him quickly, giving him little time to direct his header.

    Andrews completed the scoring in injury time with a goal on his full debut. The former Blackburn midfielder fired home after good play down the left from Morrison and a cut-back from substitute Graham Dorrans.

    This was a rude awakening for a below par Sunderland side who have been one of the form teams in 2012 under the stewardship of O'Neill.
    Source: Eurosport


    TEAM LINE-UP:

    WEST BROMWICH ALBION: Foster; Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Odemwingie, Mulumbu, Morrison, Andrews, Thomas; Fortune. Subs: Fulop, Cox, Long, Dorrans, Tchoyi, Shorey, Dawson.
    SUNDERLAND: Mignolet; Bardsley, Richardson, Turner, O'Shea, Larsson, McClean, Cattermole, Colback, Gardner, Sessegnon. Subs: Bridge, Campbell, Kilgallon, Meyler, Kyrgiakos, Bendtner, Westwood.

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  • Newcastle 2-2 Wolves: Cisse, Guitterzz superb-strike
    Newcastle United failed to get closer to the last four after being arrested Wolverhampton. Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion 4-0 win over Sunderland large.

    In the action on Sports Direct Arena on Saturday (02/26/2012), Newcastle first two-goal lead in the first half lasted 20 minutes.

    In the sixth minute goal by Papis Demba Cisse and continued in the 18th minute through Jonas Gutierrez. But the Wolves got up in the second half and equalized through Matt Jarvis and Kevin Doyle 50 minutes on 66 minutes.

    With the addition of one point, the Magpies held at number 6 with 43 ​​points from 26 matches. Then the Wolves are still at number 16 with 22 points.

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  • Chelsea 3-0 Bolton: Luiz,Drogba,Lampard scores
    Chelsea finally able to complete the thirst victory in four league games before. Against Bolton Wanderers, the Blues won three goals without reply.

    In the action at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (25/02/2012), Chelsea produced a third goal in the second half of David Luiz, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard.

    With this victory 'The Blue' strip up one to fourth with 46 points from 26 matches, shifting the position of the new Arsenal match against Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow.

    Full points is also a victory for Chelsea satisfying thirst and relieve a little pressure on Andre Villas-Boas who in the previous five games in all competitions, never took his team win.

    Meanwhile, Bolton dropped to No. 19 with 20 points.


    The game

    Three minutes before Strurridge already threatened the Bolton goal. Unfortunately his shot from outside the box is still too weak and could be arrested Bogdan.

    Sturridge again gave a threat to Bolton in the 28th minute when he was free on the left side of the opponent's defense. Kicked the ball hard to the far post but Bogdan still be dismissed.

    A minute before the break Bolton get his first chance. Sanli Tuncay on the left side to give feedback to Ryo Miyaichi pull on the near post, but the Japanese footballer's kick was floated over the bar.

    Two minutes after the restart, Chelsea managed to lead through goals Luiz. Got the ball in the penalty box, Luiz outwit Bolton defender before unleashing a curling shot into the left corner of Bogdan.

    On 54 minutes Miyaichi saves from being broken, after Drogba headed the ball on the goal line.

    An hour game walk through Drogba Chelsea doubled their advantage. Korner greeted Lampard Drogba's header before goalkeeper Bogdan.

    On 62 minutes Chelsea almost made his third goal of Bogdan assume no hard shot brushed off Michael Essien. Lampard struck the ball rebound is still too weak and can be secured by Bogdan.

    Lampard! At the 78th minute he forced Bogdan picked up the ball from the net for the third time. Eye Crossing from the right wing and Lampard split the Bolton defense at the far post to grab the ball by kicking volleyball and GOL!

    The lineup

    Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Sturridge (Kalou 82 '), Drogba (Torres 76'), Eye

    Bolton: Bogdan, Steinsson, Wheater, Ream, Ricketts, Reo-Coker, Muamba, Tuncay (Eagles 74 '), Pratley, Miyaichi, Ngog (Sordell 68')


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  • Tottenham 5-0 Newcstle: Saha double, Kranjcar ,Adebayor score
    Tottenham Hotspur appear bright when facing Newcastle United in the Premier League continued. The Lilywhites won five goals without reply.

    In the action at White Hart Lane on Saturday (11/02/2012), the Spurs had a 4-0 lead in the first round by two goals from Louis Saha, Benoit Assou Ekotto and Niko Kranjcar. One other goal Emmanuel Adebayor generated in the second round.

    With these three points, the Spurs cemented its position in third place standings with 53 points from 25 matches. Five points with Manchester United at the top. While Newcastle stuck in sixth with 42 points.


    The game

    Just four minutes walk game winning goal by Spurs have Assou-Ekotto. Bait one-two defense splitting Adebayor Bale and Newcastle, the last name to send feedback to the far post and Ekotto easily struck the ball into the goal.

    In less than two minutes later Spurs doubled the score after crossing Adebayor Saha achieved success through a hard kick that can not be met Tim Krul.

    In the 20th minute Spurs the lead with three goals. Ekotto gave the ball to Luka Modric who ran on the left side and feed to Adebayor. Then handed the ball to Saha who immediately shot into the goal.

    Newcastle had a chance of dropping out in 25 minutes. Demba Ba is still a free kick wide on the left of goalkeeper Brad Friedel.

    Kranjcar! At the 34th minute and scored the Spurs' fourth craze. Adebayor shot the ball and the rebound was ignored Krul grasp Adebayor who then handed to Kranjcar. Krosia midfielder was then kicked the ball toward the goal and scored.

    In the second half Spurs began to relax the pressure and just added another goal on 65 minutes through Adebayor. Ekotto started crossing to the far post who headed Saha into the face of goal and went on to kick Adebayor first time.

    The game was ending with a score of 5-0.

    Team lineup:

    TOTTENHAM: Friedel; Walker, Dawson, King (Nelsen 74 '), Assou-Ekotto; Kranjcar, Modric, Parker, Bale (Lennon 68'); Adebayor, Saha (Defoe 68 ')

    NEWCASTLE: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon; Obertan (Ferguson 45 '), Guthrie (Lovenkrands 86'), Perch, Gutierrez; Ba, Cisse (Gosling 68 ')


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  • Everton 2-0 Chelsea: Pienaar, Stracqualursi great-finish
    Chelsea more scattered away from competition to the title this season, having defeated the Blues 0-2 in the trip to Everton cage.

    In the action at Goodison Park on Saturday (11/02/2012), Steven Pienaar scored first in the 5th minute. Produced one other goal in the 70th minute Dennis Stracqualursi.

    Chelsea's defeat to-6 this season makes them stuck at number four with 43 points. The number of points they are the same as Arsenal win 2-1 over Sunderland, but the superior goal difference.

    Meanwhile, the Toffees at number 10 with 33 points from 25 matches.


    The game

    Only five minutes walk game, Pienaar took advantage of the Chelsea defense. South African players easily broke through the penalty box and fired a hard kick to the corner of the goal Petr Cech.

    At the 18th minute Chelsea nearly conceded again when Cech made a blunder. Cech imperfections in the ball to sweep the ball fell at the feet of Landon Donovan, but unfortunately his shot wide on the right side of Cech's goal.

    At the 26th minute Juan Mata movement on the right side of Chelsea attack ends with a horizontal crossing. Ball towards the penalty box and Daniel Sturridge grabbed it but the ball was floated over the bar.

    Three minutes later Chelsea threatened again. Eyes on the right side sends the ball to Frank Lampard and Lampard still sideways kick.

    Until halftime score remained 1-0 to Everton.

    Everton doubled the lead in the 70th minute after Stracqualursi Donovan's cross with a kerasa kick towards goal. Cech was trying to ward off the ball but failed and lodged in his net.

    At minute 82 of a crossing into the penalty box and grabbed Romelu Lukaku. But Howard deftly catch the ball.

    Game ended with a score of 2-0 to win the host,

    The lineup

    Everton: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Gibson, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill, Stracqualursi

    Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Luiz, Ivanovic, Cole, Meireles, Essien, Lampard, Sturridge, Torres, Mata

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  • Sunderland 1-2 Arsenal: Ramsey, Henry great-finish
    Arsenal return to continue the positive trend in the Premier League. Entertained Sunderland, the Gunners can win with the score 2-1 through goals from substitute Aaron Ramsey and Thierry Henry.

    In the match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday (02/11/2012), both teams playing equally strong in the first round. Score 0-0 to close the first half of the match.

    Gol James McClean able to bring Sunderland went ahead. Ramsey and Henry before finally determining the Arsenal victory.

    With this result, Arsenal Newcastle United's temporary move from fifth place standings. Collect 43 points, Robin Van Persie one point ahead of the Magpies a new play to-25 weeks Premier League against Tottenham a few moments.

    Meanwhile Sunderland ranking dropped to No. 9 with 33 points.


    The game

    In the ninth minute Arsenal get the first opportunity. Robin Van Persie's kick can still be captured to perfection by Simon Mignolet.

    Sunderland next four minutes behind the threats. No luck, the opportunity was widened on Fraizer Campbell left Arsenal.

    The 30th minute Theo Walcott's turn to threaten the goal of The Black Cats, but his shot was failing to meet targets.

    Until the first half ended two timtak able to score goals. A score draw was to survive until halftime.

    The second round of five minutes, Sunderland had the opportunity. Have not been successful goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, John O'Shea shot attempt over the crossbar.

    Minute-62, Szczesny made glorious rescue. Craig Gardner hard kick from outside the box can still be her tepis.

    Two minutes later Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny back to secure. Gardner again who managed to kick him secure.

    Szczesny's goal finally collapse in the 70th minute. James McClean yan gmampu stole the ball from Per Mertesacker who fell while running due to injury, calmly able to conquer Szczesny. The hosts were leading 1-0.

    Five minutes later, Arsenal can score a goal back. Ramsey kick from outside the box with a smooth entry into the host's goal. Score became 1-1.

    Henry! Andrei Arshavin maximize feedback header put Arsenal finished the game with a 2-1 victory.

    Teams

    Sunderland: Simon Mignolet, John O'Shea, Michael Turner, Kieran Richardson, Phillip Bardsley, Jack Colback, Craig Gardner, James McClean, Sebastian Larsson, Fraizer Campbell (Don Ji-Won 87), Stephane Sessegnon

    Arsenal: Wojciech Szczesny, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker (Aaron Ramsey 72), Thomas Vermaelen, Bacary Sagna, Mikel Arteta, Alex Song, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Thierry Henry 66), Theo Walcott (Andrei Arshavin 87), Robin Van Persie, Tomas Rosicky


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  • Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool: Suarez refuses hand-shake, Rooney double Manchester United go top while the English Premier League Manchester City move, capitalized, 2-1 victory over Liverpool.

    A match that took place at Old Trafford on Saturday (02/11/2012), preceded by Luis Suarez incident refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra.

    Having completed the first half both teams with a score of 0-0, a further incident reportedly happened in the hall to the locker room.

    When the game is running again in the second half, Wayne Rooney quickly made a pair of goals to make MU a 2-0 lead. About nine minutes before the game finished, make goals entertainment Suarez Liverpool.

    With the result, while the MU for the right to sit atop the standings with 58 points from 25 matches result, shifting the City which now has 57 points from 24 matches.



    The game

    At nine minutes, Liverpool recorded a chance. Glen Johnson had the ball and had fired shots at him while not well targeted.

    Manchester United returned to the minute 19. Valencia in collaboration with Liverpool's Rafael in the penalty box, the ball then kicked Rafael Reina still spry despite the Welbeck has been shadowing him.

    Nice attack from Manchester United on 30 minutes ended with a shot from close range header Scholes, Giggs welcomes cross from the left. Reina was less slick brushed off the ball with a reflex.

    Re-attack from Chelsea in the 35th minute. Giggs gave the ball to Valencia on the right who continue to cross to the far post. Evra greeted with a header while the ball was bounced over the crossbar.

    Liverpool's turn to attack in 41 minutes. Gerrard fired remotely nan hard, but the ball hit the United players and soar far above the goal and just a corner kick.

    At the beginning of the second half, Manchester United the lead. From the corner, a ball thrown Giggs for later thin the Liverpool player's head. The ball then leads to the far post and was greeted with a hard kick Rooney.

    Only a few minutes, precisely at 49 minutes, Chelsea doubled their advantage. Of errors Spearing, controlled the ball with Valencia Manchester United player then gives feedback breakthrough for Rooney. Faced with Reina, Rooney scored his second goal in the match.

    Rooney on 60 minutes almost resemble a hat-trick. But the ball in front of goal kick was wide to the right, with Welbeck also failed to continue.

    Liverpool thins out in 81 minutes. From the free kick, the ball is directed far ahead Chelsea's goal. Ball of Ferdinand failed to react quickly and was immediately sent Suarez ball into the goal.

    De Gea rescue nicely done on the minutes of injury time. Johnson fired hard rains leading long distance to the goal MU and De Gea react with brushed it off.


    Teams Line-up:


    Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Rooney, Welbeck.

    LIVERPOOL: Reina, Enrique, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Spearing (Carroll 61 '), Gerrard, Henderson, Downing (Bellamy 61'), Kuyt (Adam 75 '), Suarez.

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  • Liverpool 0-0 Totenham Highlights
    Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have to be willing to share one point in the Premier League. They both could not score and ended the match with a 0-0 draw.

    In a match at Anfield on Monday (06/02/2012), relying on a trio of Dirk Kuyt Liverpool, Andy Carroll, and Craig Bellamy up front. Meanwhile, the Spurs appeared without Aaron Lennon, Rafael van der Vaart, and manager Harry Redknapp.

    In the first half, both teams look carefully enough and did not create many chances. Until halftime, the score is still glasses.

    Luis Suarez entered in the second half to increase the power on for the home team. However, the presence of Uruguay striker was also unable to break the deadlock until the long whistle sounded.

    A draw is not changing the position of the two teams in the standings. Liverpool is ranked seventh with 39 points from 24 matches, while the Spurs in third place with 50 points.


    The game

    The home team had a penalty claim in the fifth minute when Andy Carroll Michael Dawson was dropped. However, referee Michael Oliver did not grant it.

    The first clear chance came in the minute-32 for the Spurs. However, Niko Kranjcar kick from outside the box can be secured easily by Pepe Reina.

    A minute later, Liverpool almost shot lead through Jay Spearing. Bad luck for Spearing, the ball is still thin.

    The home team get the opportunity again in the final minutes of the first half. But, kick Glen Johnson could still be blocked by Brad Friedel with his legs.

    Until halftime, the score still 0-0.

    At the 59th minute, Martin Kelly tested Friedel with a shot distance away. Friedel readily anticipate the arrival of the ball and dropping it off yourself.

    Friedel re-secure the goal of the invasion of the hosts in the 67th minute. This time, he caught the ball with a deft header from a corner of Carroll result.

    Five minutes later, Spurs spread threats through the action of Gareth Bale. However, Bale shot from outside the box was wide.

    Carroll wasted the chance that he gets a few moments later. Mature getting feedback from Kelly, his shot from inside the penalty box even soar.

    Entering the 85th minute, Spurs get the best opportunities. Bale, who escaped the offside trap faced with Reina, but the solution can still be defeated by the Spanish goalkeeper.

    Two minutes later, Suarez effort also was fruitless. His header from close range was not too difficult for Friedel.

    Until the end of the game, no goals are created.

    Team Line-up:

    Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Kelly, Agger, Skrtel, Spearing, Kuyt (Suarez 66 '), Gerrard, Adam, Carroll, Bellamy (Downing 73')

    Tottenham: Friedel; Walker, Dawson, King, Assou-Ekotto; Livermore, Parker; Kranjcar (Rose 88 '), Modric, Bale; Adebayor (Saha 71')

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  • Chelsea 3-3 Manchester United: Rooney double, Chicharito header, De Gea superb-save
    Manchester United managed to force a draw at home to Chelsea. After a lag of up to three goals, MU is able to hold the Blues with a final score of 3-3.

    In the match at Stamford Bridge ended Sunday (02/05/2012), Gary Cahill made his debut with the position of the injured John Terry.

    Chelsea ahead in the 36th minute own goal by Jonny Evans ended until halftime. At the beginning of the second half, Chelsea's success increased his lead through Juan Mata and David Luiz 46 minutes five minutes later.

    Wayne Rooney's two penalties in minutes 58 and 69 MU revive hope. Javier Hernandez before finally equalized in the 84th minute to force the match ended in a draw.

    Gained one point does not change the position of the two clubs in the standings board. Chelsea remain in fourth with 43 results 24 times the value of play, while Manchester United in second place with a value of 55, two points adrift of Manchester City at the top.


    The game

    At the beginning of the game, Gary Cahill dropped Danny Welbeck on the edge of the penalty box. However, the referee considers it not a violation. Manchester United were not awarded a penalty.

    After escaped the offside trap, Wayne Rooney to send feedback to Welbeck in the penalty box. However, Branislav Ivanovic managed to cut it to force a corner kick.

    Goal! Chelsea now lead 1-0 in 36 minutes. Goal was initiated from the puncture Daniel Sturridge. Sodoran ball from a narrow angle to try to anticipate the ball, but David De Gea Evans instead of the chest and into his own net.

    MU got a chance now. Hard kick Ashley Young goalkeeper Petr Cech could be anticipated. The keeper returned to the rescue of the ball joint partnership with Rooney Welbeck.

    Towards the end of the first half, Manchester United returned to the pressure by launching a flat hard kick Rooney. Cech tipped the ball and just end up with a corner kick.

    Chelsea kicked off early in the second half. In minute 46, the home team successfully extended the score to 2-0. Fernando Torres of the cross, which was guarded eyes tight kick off the nest in the top goalkeeper David De Gea guarded.

    Just a four minute, Chelsea's goal re-broken. David Luiz's header the ball free kick and Ferdinand Eyes of a body inside. 3 Chelsea, Manchester United 0.

    Manchester United finally be able to reduce the score to 1-3. Rooney execute a penalty after Patrice Evra violation of Sturridge.

    Rooney again diluting the position to be 2-3 again through the white point due to contact between Ivanovic with Welbeck. England striker netted the right of goalkeeper Petr Cech while moving in the opposite direction.

    Chelsea threatened again. Michael Essien hard kick from the center of the box can be pushed over by De Gea. Torres throw away the chance to score a goal. He menggocek ball too long before the box can be secured at MU defender.

    Goal! The match 3-3 thanks to Hernandez is now balanced. After the kick the ball tipped Rooney, Ryan Giggs who controlled the ball off the bait into the middle of the box. The ball then gored by the Mexican striker.

    Violations led to Paul Scholes to Luiz tendagan free for Chelsea. The eyes of a hard kick into the left corner of the goal, but De Gea successfully dismissed.

    Brilliant rescue took place De Gea before the last minute. Cahill had brushed hard kick to force a corner kick.

    The match was disbanded, Chelsea and Manchester United share a score of 3-3.


    Teams Line-up:

    Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, David Luis, Cahill, Bosingwa, Meireles, Essien, Malouda, Sturridge (Romeu 70 '), Torres, Mata

    Man United: Ge Gea, Rafael (Scholes 64 '), Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Young (Hernandez 52'), Rooney, Welbeck (Park 84 ')

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  • Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa: Ba, Keane score, Cisse superb-strike
    Papiss Demba Cisse had a dream debut as his goal gave Newcastle United a 2-1 win at home to Aston Villa, putting his side fifth in the Premier League.
    Cisse, signed from Freiburg in January but unavailable until now because of the African Cup of Nations, rifled in an expert half-volley with 18 minutes left to add to Senegal team-mate Demba Ba’s opener, which had been cancelled out by Robbie Keane's 150th goal in English football.

    The result sees Toon move above Arsenal into fifth, behind Chellsea only on goal difference: Alan Pardew's men will hope that Manchester United get a positive result at Stamford Bridge as the Magpies chase an unlikely Champions League place.

    An entertaining game was marred by apparently serious injuries to Newcastle pair Leon Best and Ryan Taylor.


    Both incidents yielded positive notes for Toon though as Best’s 13-minute withdrawal saw new signing Cisse make his hotly-anticipated debut, while Taylor’s brave intervention resulted in the opening goal.

    That strike - Ba’s 16th in the Premier League this season - came about when Davide Santon’s cross was only half-cleared by the erratic Richard Dunne: the loose ball fell invitingly for Taylor, who flew into a blood-and-thunder 50-50 with Stephen Warnock, flicking it inside for Ba to rifle in the finish from close range.

    It came at a cost as Taylor was hauled off on a stretcher, his right knee heavily strapped having been caught by Warnock, but Newcastle later said it was likely to be heavy bruising.

    Until that point Villa had been the better side as Darren Bent’s clever runs off the last man caused problems, but Tim Krul was twice on hand to save well from the England striker.

    But if the Magpies scored somewhat against the run of play, so did Villa: after their goal Toon had chances through Cisse and Ba, the former denied by Alan Hutton’s block while the latter flicked a clever finish just over.

    So it was karma that, five minutes into injury time, Keane was rewarded for his fine touches and movement with a close-range volleyed finish after former Magpie Charles N’Zogbia silenced the boo-boys with a fine run and cross from the left. It was the Irishman's 150th goal in England and his third in four league matches since joining Villa on loan from LA Galaxy.

    The second half started scrappily, though. Villa were forced to withdraw their main ball-playing midfielder Stephen Ireland, but that suited the naturally more direct hosts, who - led by the all-action Danny Guthrie - went close through Cisse and Obertan, who headed over and had a shot blocked respectively.

    Cisse really should have buried that free header from Santon’s excellent cross, but he made up for it in style with a debut goal on 72 minutes.

    Jonas Gutierrez’s centre was missed by Dunne, who yet again kicked air rather embarrassingly: he could not have accounted for what followed though, as Cisse controlled expertly before rifling a left-foot half-volley into the top corner from the edge of the box.

    It was the dream debut the home fans had been urging since they cheered his entrance, and the goal boosted his confidence further: he was denied a second half-volleyed goal by Carlos Cuellar’s block.

    Villa rallied late on as Krul was forced to bat away Ciaran Clark’s long-range strike, while Clark’s replacement Gary Gardner should have done better than fire well wide when Stiliyan Petrov put him in.

    Gardner, recalled from his loan at Coventry City, was having a real impact with his runs from deep, denied a goal when his close-range header from Barry Bannan’s cross was somehow kept out by Krul despite a deflection off Mike Williamson.

    But Ton stayed calm, defending in numbers and running the ball into the corners as they held on for yet another win at home to boost their run for European football next season.
    Source: Eurosport

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  • Manchester City 3-0 Fulham: Aguerro penalty, Dzeko scores
    Manchester City finished the game with Fulham with a convincing victory; 3-0. The result leaves away from the pursuit of The Citizens of Manchester United.

    In a match that took place at Etihad Stadium on Saturday (02/05/2012) , the City is performing with Edin Dzeko and menduetkan Aguero in attack ahead when Adam Johnson puncture of the right side of fruit violation in the penalty box.

    In reruns, Johnson seemed the foot collided with the foot Chris Baird. Referee Mike Dean pointed to the spot immediately and Aguero advanced to the executioner.

    Aguero kick leading to the upper right corner next to Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer can be driven without. Score changed to 1-0.

    The position grew to the host when the game entered the 30th minute. A cross from the left side, was received by Johnson who then proceeded to forward feedback to the Fulham goal.


    Unfortunately for Fulham, bait is released by Baird and Johnson instead of turning the ball into his own net. City a 2-0 lead until the first half finished.

    Fulham tried to get up early in the second half. They began to dare to launch an attack to the defense of City. At the 64th minute, Baird kicks off flat to the host's goal, but Joe Hart deftly managed to block it.

    However, the City proves that they do not want to leave Fulham up. At minute 72, they increase the advantage to 3-0.

    Aguero started the goal was by an attack from the left side. He outwit some Fulham defender, before finally giving the ball to Dzeko. Attackers numbered 10 was also direct the ball into the Fulham goal. The Cottagers have now a high mountain to climb.

    In the end, Fulham could not climb the mountain. City ended the match with a 3-0 victory. The results were enough to stay away from Manchester United while.

    City is now firmly at the top with a value of 57 or three points ahead of the 'Red Devils'. These conditions will inevitably have an obligation to make MU win over Chelsea.

    Meanwhile, Fulham remain in the order of 14 with a collection of 27. Clint Dempsey et al. just seven points from the relegation zone.

    Teams Line-up:


    Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Savic, Lescott, Kolarov, Nasri (Milner '55), Barry, Silva, Johnson (Pizarro 90), Aguero (De Jong '80), Dzeko.

    Fulham: Schwarzer, Kelly, Hangeland, Senderos (Riise '73), Baird, Davies, Murphy, Etuhu (Ruiz '68), Duff, Dembele (Gecov '85), Dempsey.

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