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Everton 2 - 4 Man Utd
Everton went ahead after 12 minutes, when a Stubbs free kick was deflected in off Michael Carrick. It proved to be the only goal in the first half, providing little indication of what was to follow.
United were in shock when the home side went two up five minutes into the second half. Onlooker, Sir Alex Ferguson looked particularly gloomy. Everton though, were without regular keeper Tim Howard, due to some transfer consideration. In the 61st minute the game was turned on its head, when the less experienced Turner, fumbled the ball to O'Shea, who prodded it home. Suddenly Everton went from looking good to very sloppy. That was compounded by Phil Neville's own goal, in the 68th minute. United were level and Sir Alex looked more relaxed!
The United manager had plenty to smile about, when Wayne Rooney rubbed salt into the wounds of his old club, with a great goal in the 79th minute. The boss was laughing when Eagles scored United's fourth in the 90th minute, and he indulged in a celebratory dance after the final whistle. He was obviously aware that Chelsea had only drawn against Bolton.
At odds of about 25 - 1 on, it is barely possible that United will now be beaten in their quest to reclaim the Premiership title. It certainly seems as though this part of the season's honours is settled!
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
Chelsea Wander At Bolton!
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Chelsea 2 - 2 Bolton
On a jittery day, Bolton went ahead 19 minutes into a game that Chelsea needed to win, to remain in touch with the illustrious Manchester United. Bolton defender Lubomir Michalek received a ball from Andranik, with unwilling assistance from Saloman Kalou, and forced it home. Chelsea responded immediately, but his time Kalou was available to beat Jaaskelainen with a low header, to level the score.
Chelsea piled on the pressure with good efforts from Wright-Phillips, Shevchenko, and Essien, but the Bolton Keeper was having none of it. That was until Kalou headed forcefully towards goal. There was a bit of a goalmouth mix up, and the ball finished up in the back of the net off Jaaskelainen, who was 'credited' with an own goal! So Chelsea were deservedly ahead at the interval, after which Shevchenko was replaced by leading scorer, Drogba.
In the 54th minute Chelsea were subdued, when their defence was penetrated, and Kevin Davies received the ball from a free kick, and beat Petr Cech with a powerful header. Despite the Blues best efforts, they were held by the visitors, and it seems that Manchester United, who were doing the business elsewhere, are now racing certainties to be the new champions!
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Chelsea 2 - 2 Bolton
On a jittery day, Bolton went ahead 19 minutes into a game that Chelsea needed to win, to remain in touch with the illustrious Manchester United. Bolton defender Lubomir Michalek received a ball from Andranik, with unwilling assistance from Saloman Kalou, and forced it home. Chelsea responded immediately, but his time Kalou was available to beat Jaaskelainen with a low header, to level the score.
Chelsea piled on the pressure with good efforts from Wright-Phillips, Shevchenko, and Essien, but the Bolton Keeper was having none of it. That was until Kalou headed forcefully towards goal. There was a bit of a goalmouth mix up, and the ball finished up in the back of the net off Jaaskelainen, who was 'credited' with an own goal! So Chelsea were deservedly ahead at the interval, after which Shevchenko was replaced by leading scorer, Drogba.
In the 54th minute Chelsea were subdued, when their defence was penetrated, and Kevin Davies received the ball from a free kick, and beat Petr Cech with a powerful header. Despite the Blues best efforts, they were held by the visitors, and it seems that Manchester United, who were doing the business elsewhere, are now racing certainties to be the new champions!
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Old King Goal!
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Chelsea 1 - 0 Liverpool
Joe Cole has returned from injury with a vengeance, and won this game for Chelsea with the only goal of the match. Frank Lampard nearly added to the score before, and again after the interval, but was denied by Jose Reina.
Chelsea deserved to win but Steven Gerrard went closest for the opposition, with a superb volley that was saved, equally superbly, by the redoubtable Petr Cech. Jose Mourinho thought Chelsea deserved a penalty When Arbeloa handled, but it seems the ref conspired against him!
The scene is set for a great second half at Anfield next week, which should be nothing if not exciting. With Joe Cole returning to match fitness, Chelsea may have the ammo to shoot Liverpool out! Whether they can do that at Anfield remains to be seen, because the Reds will be at least as eager to make the final.
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Chelsea 1 - 0 Liverpool
Joe Cole has returned from injury with a vengeance, and won this game for Chelsea with the only goal of the match. Frank Lampard nearly added to the score before, and again after the interval, but was denied by Jose Reina.
Chelsea deserved to win but Steven Gerrard went closest for the opposition, with a superb volley that was saved, equally superbly, by the redoubtable Petr Cech. Jose Mourinho thought Chelsea deserved a penalty When Arbeloa handled, but it seems the ref conspired against him!
The scene is set for a great second half at Anfield next week, which should be nothing if not exciting. With Joe Cole returning to match fitness, Chelsea may have the ammo to shoot Liverpool out! Whether they can do that at Anfield remains to be seen, because the Reds will be at least as eager to make the final.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Kaka Spoils The Party!
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Man Utd 3 - 2 AC Milan
Rooney (2) and Ronaldo both scored for United, and it's just a pity that Brazilian superstar, Kaka, had to spoil the party! Nevertheless, it was a great win for the home side with Rooney back in form at exactly the right time.
Ronaldo opened the scoring, after only six minutes, with a powerful header that struck Dido but spun onward into goal. It looked as though United might impose themselves again, as they did against Roma, but the visitors calmed the situation and then retaliated with the brilliant Kaka levelling the score in the 21st minute. He easily went past Wes Brown and Heinze, and beat Van der Sar from a difficult angle. In the 37th minute he was at it again, demonstrating exquisite skill, to beat Evra and Heinze before steering the ball round Van der Sar. The home side must have wondered what had hit them, as they were an away goal adrift at half time, and it could easily have been more.
United did not roll over, and whatever was said in the dressing room at half time, seemed to have done the trick. Carrick went close, and then Scholes spectacularly flicked the ball to Rooney who directed it past Dido into the corner of the net. So United were level on the hour, and it appeared that was the way it would finish. However, two minutes extra time were signalled and Rooney scored again to clinch this first leg.
United will now go to Turin, with a sound opportunity of holding Milan in the second leg, for an all-English final. They continue to have injury problems at the back, but great scoring potential up front with Ronaldo and Rooney, to name but two!
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Man Utd 3 - 2 AC Milan
Rooney (2) and Ronaldo both scored for United, and it's just a pity that Brazilian superstar, Kaka, had to spoil the party! Nevertheless, it was a great win for the home side with Rooney back in form at exactly the right time.
Ronaldo opened the scoring, after only six minutes, with a powerful header that struck Dido but spun onward into goal. It looked as though United might impose themselves again, as they did against Roma, but the visitors calmed the situation and then retaliated with the brilliant Kaka levelling the score in the 21st minute. He easily went past Wes Brown and Heinze, and beat Van der Sar from a difficult angle. In the 37th minute he was at it again, demonstrating exquisite skill, to beat Evra and Heinze before steering the ball round Van der Sar. The home side must have wondered what had hit them, as they were an away goal adrift at half time, and it could easily have been more.
United did not roll over, and whatever was said in the dressing room at half time, seemed to have done the trick. Carrick went close, and then Scholes spectacularly flicked the ball to Rooney who directed it past Dido into the corner of the net. So United were level on the hour, and it appeared that was the way it would finish. However, two minutes extra time were signalled and Rooney scored again to clinch this first leg.
United will now go to Turin, with a sound opportunity of holding Milan in the second leg, for an all-English final. They continue to have injury problems at the back, but great scoring potential up front with Ronaldo and Rooney, to name but two!
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Chelsea Fail To Impress!
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Newcastle 0 - 0 Chelsea
Capable opponents denied Chelsea the opportunity to close the gap at the top of the Premiership. All they needed to do was to beat Newcastle, but they could only draw in a goalless game, which was not good enough if they want to remain champions. However, nobody is suggesting that it is easy to beat Newcastle at home.
The Magpies had the better of the first half, but Chelsea came out more determined after the interval. Kalou fed the ball to Lampard, who blasted over in the 47th minute. Then Wright-Phillips set up Drogba, whose shot was way off target. The attack then switched to the other side, and Dyer was only denied by the classy Petr Cech. Joe Cole, who was substituted for Wright-Phillips in the 55th minute, had his chances including a near miss, when he flicked the ball wide in the dying seconds.
Newcastle played well and there were times in the first half when they made Chelsea look ordinary. A draw was a fair reflection of the state of play, but disappointing for a Chelsea side who were unable to take the opportunity to upstage Manchester United, in the race for the Premiership title.
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Newcastle 0 - 0 Chelsea
Capable opponents denied Chelsea the opportunity to close the gap at the top of the Premiership. All they needed to do was to beat Newcastle, but they could only draw in a goalless game, which was not good enough if they want to remain champions. However, nobody is suggesting that it is easy to beat Newcastle at home.
The Magpies had the better of the first half, but Chelsea came out more determined after the interval. Kalou fed the ball to Lampard, who blasted over in the 47th minute. Then Wright-Phillips set up Drogba, whose shot was way off target. The attack then switched to the other side, and Dyer was only denied by the classy Petr Cech. Joe Cole, who was substituted for Wright-Phillips in the 55th minute, had his chances including a near miss, when he flicked the ball wide in the dying seconds.
Newcastle played well and there were times in the first half when they made Chelsea look ordinary. A draw was a fair reflection of the state of play, but disappointing for a Chelsea side who were unable to take the opportunity to upstage Manchester United, in the race for the Premiership title.
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
It's Tough At The Top
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Man Utd 1 - 1 Middlesbrough
United went ahead when, after only three minutes, Wayne Rooney received a wonderful 30 yard pass from Scholes. The striker took the ball round keeper Mark Schwarzer, and was about to slide it home, when Kieron Richardson nipped in and did it for him. There is little doubt that Wayne would have scored anyway, but he might just agree, better safe than sorry!
After such a great start by the home team, Boro' might have been overwhelmed but they fought back gallantly. Ferdinand experienced a recurrence of a groin injury, but his manager signalled for him to stay on the field. It is reasonable that he should require his moneys worth, from one of his highest paid players, but with hindsight he should have substituted the defender before half time. As it was he was in no position to tackle Mark Viduka, whose superb diving header put his side level, just before the interval.
In the second half both sides had winning chances. Viduka and Boateng could have put Boro' ahead. Solskjaer came on for Alan Smith, and stole the ball from Schwarzer to score a disallowed goal, and was yellow carded for his cheek! Rooney’s late chip didn't quite come off and so the game was drawn, which was a better result for Boro' than for United. They are now only one point ahead of Chelsea, who need to win at Newcastle to keep up the pressure.
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Man Utd 1 - 1 Middlesbrough
United went ahead when, after only three minutes, Wayne Rooney received a wonderful 30 yard pass from Scholes. The striker took the ball round keeper Mark Schwarzer, and was about to slide it home, when Kieron Richardson nipped in and did it for him. There is little doubt that Wayne would have scored anyway, but he might just agree, better safe than sorry!
After such a great start by the home team, Boro' might have been overwhelmed but they fought back gallantly. Ferdinand experienced a recurrence of a groin injury, but his manager signalled for him to stay on the field. It is reasonable that he should require his moneys worth, from one of his highest paid players, but with hindsight he should have substituted the defender before half time. As it was he was in no position to tackle Mark Viduka, whose superb diving header put his side level, just before the interval.
In the second half both sides had winning chances. Viduka and Boateng could have put Boro' ahead. Solskjaer came on for Alan Smith, and stole the ball from Schwarzer to score a disallowed goal, and was yellow carded for his cheek! Rooney’s late chip didn't quite come off and so the game was drawn, which was a better result for Boro' than for United. They are now only one point ahead of Chelsea, who need to win at Newcastle to keep up the pressure.
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Monday, April 16, 2007
Three R’s - United Educate Watford
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Watford 1 - 4 Man Utd
The three R's, Rooney (2), Ronaldo and Richardson all scored for United, whose endeavours this season have been a sports education, for all who love the game of football. They seem to have it all! A top manager, the best players, welded together to perform as the top team at the top club! At least that is how they appear at the moment with only a chasing Chelsea in any position to dethrone them.
When either Rooney or Ronaldo are in form the opposition had better watch out, but when they are in form together, as happened here, it can only result in a goal blitz. Age wise they are only 21 and 22, so they seem set to be in place for a long time, to guarantee their own and their clubs good fortune.
Rooney's 7th minute, critic silencing, first goal stamped United authority over Watford, who were better than the eventual result suggested. In fact Bouazza levelled the score in the 26th minute, and a proper cup-tie was under way. Unfortunately for Watford, Rooney came at them again and set up Ronaldo to tap in the second, two minutes after the equaliser.
After the interval Bouazza had the chance to score again, from an easier opportunity. However, he was off target and a rejuvenated Alan Smith crossed the ball for Rooney to bag his second in the 66th minute. By the time Kieron Richardson knocked in United's fourth, from another Alan Smith delivery, Watford were looking tired. They had tried very hard, but succumbed gallantly to a side that is proving very hard to beat - anywhere!
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Watford 1 - 4 Man Utd
The three R's, Rooney (2), Ronaldo and Richardson all scored for United, whose endeavours this season have been a sports education, for all who love the game of football. They seem to have it all! A top manager, the best players, welded together to perform as the top team at the top club! At least that is how they appear at the moment with only a chasing Chelsea in any position to dethrone them.
When either Rooney or Ronaldo are in form the opposition had better watch out, but when they are in form together, as happened here, it can only result in a goal blitz. Age wise they are only 21 and 22, so they seem set to be in place for a long time, to guarantee their own and their clubs good fortune.
Rooney's 7th minute, critic silencing, first goal stamped United authority over Watford, who were better than the eventual result suggested. In fact Bouazza levelled the score in the 26th minute, and a proper cup-tie was under way. Unfortunately for Watford, Rooney came at them again and set up Ronaldo to tap in the second, two minutes after the equaliser.
After the interval Bouazza had the chance to score again, from an easier opportunity. However, he was off target and a rejuvenated Alan Smith crossed the ball for Rooney to bag his second in the 66th minute. By the time Kieron Richardson knocked in United's fourth, from another Alan Smith delivery, Watford were looking tired. They had tried very hard, but succumbed gallantly to a side that is proving very hard to beat - anywhere!
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Chelsea Win At Old Trafford
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Blackburn 1 - 2 Chelsea
Talk about a thriller in Manila! Chelsea would be just as delighted with this win on unfamiliar territory, as if they had beaten the regular inhabitants of Old Trafford! It turned out to be a hard fought win against spirited opponents.
Lampard, fittingly put his side ahead after 16 minutes. Cech had started the move, finding Drogba with a long goal kick. He passed to Ballack, who found Lampard to drive Chelsea in front. Unfortunately for Blackburn, Petr Cech was again in brilliant form, denying Dunn just before half time, when they could easily have levelled.
Drogba set up, in and out Shevchenko but he missed a sitter. Roberts finally beat the acrobatic Cech in the 68th minute, to level the scores. The keeper had made brilliant saves to keep Chelsea in front, but Blackburn now seemed to be getting the better of them. Chelsea were hanging on and were saved by the bell after 90 minutes.
Chelsea are a team you can never write off. They never give up and the harder it gets the more dangerous they become. Sure enough, in the second period of extra time and against the run of play Ballack scored the winner, to ensure the Blues participation in the FA Cup Final at Wembley, on the 19th May.
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Blackburn 1 - 2 Chelsea
Talk about a thriller in Manila! Chelsea would be just as delighted with this win on unfamiliar territory, as if they had beaten the regular inhabitants of Old Trafford! It turned out to be a hard fought win against spirited opponents.
Lampard, fittingly put his side ahead after 16 minutes. Cech had started the move, finding Drogba with a long goal kick. He passed to Ballack, who found Lampard to drive Chelsea in front. Unfortunately for Blackburn, Petr Cech was again in brilliant form, denying Dunn just before half time, when they could easily have levelled.
Drogba set up, in and out Shevchenko but he missed a sitter. Roberts finally beat the acrobatic Cech in the 68th minute, to level the scores. The keeper had made brilliant saves to keep Chelsea in front, but Blackburn now seemed to be getting the better of them. Chelsea were hanging on and were saved by the bell after 90 minutes.
Chelsea are a team you can never write off. They never give up and the harder it gets the more dangerous they become. Sure enough, in the second period of extra time and against the run of play Ballack scored the winner, to ensure the Blues participation in the FA Cup Final at Wembley, on the 19th May.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Roma Slain by United Gladiators
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Manchester United 7 - 1 Roma (agg 8 – 3)
The proud Romans were slain by Manchester United in the Coliseum at Old Trafford. On a night to remember, United surpassed all expectations, by making a quality Italian club look distinctly ordinary.
In a scintillating spell of about eight minutes, first Carrick, then Smith and Rooney, in quick succession, put their side ahead with three quarters of the game still to play. Ronaldo added to the goal fest just before, and then again just after the interval. Carrick made it six for United, before De Rossi got one back for Roma in the 69th minute. That was cancelled out when Evra scored United’s seventh goal in the 81st minute.
It was an extraordinary team effort by United, who gave a devastating display of skill and power. It would be hard to single out a man of the match, after such an outstanding team performance. Of course it was good that Alan Smith bagged the second goal, after his long absence with a horrid leg injury. Ronaldo was yet again United's tormentor in chief, and must be worth his weight in gold, encrusted with diamonds!
On this particular night there were no lesser lights because the whole team shone so very brightly.
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Manchester United 7 - 1 Roma (agg 8 – 3)
The proud Romans were slain by Manchester United in the Coliseum at Old Trafford. On a night to remember, United surpassed all expectations, by making a quality Italian club look distinctly ordinary.
In a scintillating spell of about eight minutes, first Carrick, then Smith and Rooney, in quick succession, put their side ahead with three quarters of the game still to play. Ronaldo added to the goal fest just before, and then again just after the interval. Carrick made it six for United, before De Rossi got one back for Roma in the 69th minute. That was cancelled out when Evra scored United’s seventh goal in the 81st minute.
It was an extraordinary team effort by United, who gave a devastating display of skill and power. It would be hard to single out a man of the match, after such an outstanding team performance. Of course it was good that Alan Smith bagged the second goal, after his long absence with a horrid leg injury. Ronaldo was yet again United's tormentor in chief, and must be worth his weight in gold, encrusted with diamonds!
On this particular night there were no lesser lights because the whole team shone so very brightly.
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Chelsea Make The Semi Final
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Valencia 1 - 2 Chelsea
Chelsea are through to the semi finals of the Champions League. Michael Essien got the winner in the 90th minute proving once again that Chelsea just never give up.
Valencia had the better of the first half, and Fernando Morientes nearly put them ahead on the half hour, when his powerful shot hit the post. However, he made no mistake two minutes later when he half volleyed a pass from Joaquin, to put his side in front.
Drogba almost levelled, but he is having a bit of a lean spell and Canizares saved his shot. So at the interval, Chelsea were behind and needed the encouragement of their persuasive manager!
Whatever Mourinho said at half time seemed to have done the trick. In the 52nd minute Drogba's shot was diverted to Shevchenko, who neatly pushed it home to level the match. In an all action climax Canizares made a wondrous save to deny Michael Ballack’s header. It seemed almost certain that the game would go to extra time, when the reliable Michael Essien squeezed in the winner.
It seems sure that Chelsea will now play Liverpool in the semi finals. The Merseysiders have a three away goal advantage over PSV Eindhoven, whose cause at Anfield seems insurmountable.
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Valencia 1 - 2 Chelsea
Chelsea are through to the semi finals of the Champions League. Michael Essien got the winner in the 90th minute proving once again that Chelsea just never give up.
Valencia had the better of the first half, and Fernando Morientes nearly put them ahead on the half hour, when his powerful shot hit the post. However, he made no mistake two minutes later when he half volleyed a pass from Joaquin, to put his side in front.
Drogba almost levelled, but he is having a bit of a lean spell and Canizares saved his shot. So at the interval, Chelsea were behind and needed the encouragement of their persuasive manager!
Whatever Mourinho said at half time seemed to have done the trick. In the 52nd minute Drogba's shot was diverted to Shevchenko, who neatly pushed it home to level the match. In an all action climax Canizares made a wondrous save to deny Michael Ballack’s header. It seemed almost certain that the game would go to extra time, when the reliable Michael Essien squeezed in the winner.
It seems sure that Chelsea will now play Liverpool in the semi finals. The Merseysiders have a three away goal advantage over PSV Eindhoven, whose cause at Anfield seems insurmountable.
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Monday, April 09, 2007
Fergie Caught Redknapping!
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Portsmouth 2 - 1 Man Utd
Harry Redknapp's Pompey delivered a blow to United's Premiership ambitions, and helped Chelsea to believe that they can turn the tables at the top! Pompey's defence was brilliant, and Linvoy Primus twice thwarted Wayne Rooney. The England player thought he had been fouled, and vociferously questioned the referee, for not awarding penalties, on both occasions. TV replays showed referee Mark Clattenburg had made the right decisions, and Mr Rooney again demonstrated a need to curb his temper!
Just on the half hour, Van der Sar could only parry a good strike from Benjani, which Matt Taylor forced home. Rio Ferdinand had reacted slowly to the threat, and Pompey were ahead.
After the interval Giggs replaced Richardson, and then Solskjaer replaced Fletcher after 59 minutes. Smith came on for Carrick after 77 minutes, but despite almost continuous attack United were kept at bay, by the in form David James. The same could not be said about Van der Sar at the other end. There was a complete lack of communication between him and Rio Ferdinand whose back pass finished up in the net, for an unlikely own goal.
John O' Shea got a consolation goal for United in the 90th minute but they had lost the plot and surrendered three valuable points. It was a great team effort by the home side, which should ensure an exciting climax as the season draws to a close!
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Portsmouth 2 - 1 Man Utd
Harry Redknapp's Pompey delivered a blow to United's Premiership ambitions, and helped Chelsea to believe that they can turn the tables at the top! Pompey's defence was brilliant, and Linvoy Primus twice thwarted Wayne Rooney. The England player thought he had been fouled, and vociferously questioned the referee, for not awarding penalties, on both occasions. TV replays showed referee Mark Clattenburg had made the right decisions, and Mr Rooney again demonstrated a need to curb his temper!
Just on the half hour, Van der Sar could only parry a good strike from Benjani, which Matt Taylor forced home. Rio Ferdinand had reacted slowly to the threat, and Pompey were ahead.
After the interval Giggs replaced Richardson, and then Solskjaer replaced Fletcher after 59 minutes. Smith came on for Carrick after 77 minutes, but despite almost continuous attack United were kept at bay, by the in form David James. The same could not be said about Van der Sar at the other end. There was a complete lack of communication between him and Rio Ferdinand whose back pass finished up in the net, for an unlikely own goal.
John O' Shea got a consolation goal for United in the 90th minute but they had lost the plot and surrendered three valuable points. It was a great team effort by the home side, which should ensure an exciting climax as the season draws to a close!
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Old Pals Act!
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Chelsea 1 - 0 Tottenham
Portugal's Ricardo Carvalho, intervened in the 52nd minute, to score the only goal of the match, and assist fellow countryman Jose Mourinho, in his quest to remain at the top of the Premiership. Carvalho's strike, from about 35 yards out, easily beat England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to shoot Chelsea ahead. It was to prove even more vital later on, as league leaders Manchester United succumbed to Portsmouth. Mourinho was quick to praise central defender Carvalho, for a fine goal and an unbelievable season.
Tottenham were not underdogs, but they could not beat Petr Cech who once again made a series of fine saves, including good efforts by Mido, Berbatov and Taarabt. The Chelsea keeper has been as good as ever, since sustaining a serious head injury. Wearing his now familiar trade mark helmet, he has been a revelation in frustrating opposition strikers.
Although United remain favourites to win the Premiership, it is possible that their match against Chelsea on the 9th May could decide!
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Chelsea 1 - 0 Tottenham
Portugal's Ricardo Carvalho, intervened in the 52nd minute, to score the only goal of the match, and assist fellow countryman Jose Mourinho, in his quest to remain at the top of the Premiership. Carvalho's strike, from about 35 yards out, easily beat England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to shoot Chelsea ahead. It was to prove even more vital later on, as league leaders Manchester United succumbed to Portsmouth. Mourinho was quick to praise central defender Carvalho, for a fine goal and an unbelievable season.
Tottenham were not underdogs, but they could not beat Petr Cech who once again made a series of fine saves, including good efforts by Mido, Berbatov and Taarabt. The Chelsea keeper has been as good as ever, since sustaining a serious head injury. Wearing his now familiar trade mark helmet, he has been a revelation in frustrating opposition strikers.
Although United remain favourites to win the Premiership, it is possible that their match against Chelsea on the 9th May could decide!
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Sunday, April 01, 2007
England Striker Bags Hat Trick
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Liverpool 4 - 1 Arsenal
Peter Crouch is back with a vengeance, and was the significant difference separating these two teams. He returned with a hat trick, after an enforced absence with a broken nose, clearly demonstrating how useful he could have been if he had been available for England. The national team have had their noses put out of joint by comment on recent performances, and they sorely need a Crouch style recovery to salvage their European aspirations.
This match was a great turnaround for Liverpool, who had previously lost to Arsenal in the league, the FA Cup, and the Carling Cup. It was good that Crouch put on a star performance when the clubs new American owners were present. There was some clever back heeling from Arbeloa and Pennant, to prove that United's Ronaldo is not the only player capable of such trickery. Crouch appreciated their moves, and was available to score his first goal after only four minutes. His second, after 35 minutes, was a well-directed header from Aurilio’s cross.
After the break Agger put the home side three up with Aurilio again the provider. Gallas pulled one back for Arsenal in the 73rd minute, but time was running out! It ran out completely when Crouch got his third, and Liverpool's fourth in the 81st minute.
It was great to see an England player with his scoring boots on. Good for Crouch and good for Liverpool, whose new owners, interviewed afterwards, were plainly delighted with the result.
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Liverpool 4 - 1 Arsenal
Peter Crouch is back with a vengeance, and was the significant difference separating these two teams. He returned with a hat trick, after an enforced absence with a broken nose, clearly demonstrating how useful he could have been if he had been available for England. The national team have had their noses put out of joint by comment on recent performances, and they sorely need a Crouch style recovery to salvage their European aspirations.
This match was a great turnaround for Liverpool, who had previously lost to Arsenal in the league, the FA Cup, and the Carling Cup. It was good that Crouch put on a star performance when the clubs new American owners were present. There was some clever back heeling from Arbeloa and Pennant, to prove that United's Ronaldo is not the only player capable of such trickery. Crouch appreciated their moves, and was available to score his first goal after only four minutes. His second, after 35 minutes, was a well-directed header from Aurilio’s cross.
After the break Agger put the home side three up with Aurilio again the provider. Gallas pulled one back for Arsenal in the 73rd minute, but time was running out! It ran out completely when Crouch got his third, and Liverpool's fourth in the 81st minute.
It was great to see an England player with his scoring boots on. Good for Crouch and good for Liverpool, whose new owners, interviewed afterwards, were plainly delighted with the result.
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Man Utd 4 - 1 Blackburn
Blackburn played well and deserved to be in front at half time, after Derbyshire had scored in the 29th minute.
Brad Friedel defended well in the Blackburn goal, and denied Ronaldo, and Rooney, who is not at his most inspiring at the moment, and must have been frustrated in putting in another goalless performance. It was the ever reliable Paul Scholes, who got United level after 61 minutes, beating Nelson and Warnock, and giving Friedel no chance.
The Scholes goal was all United needed to move up a gear into all out attack. Carrick got a second goal, from a Ronaldo cross after 73 minutes. Park made it three, when Friedel could only parry Ronaldo's free kick, and right at the end, Solskjaer got a fourth.
This was a competent performance, from a team intent upon being league champions - amongst other things!
Chelsea Leave it Late
Watford 0 - 1 Chelsea
This was a game that both sides need to win for contrasting reasons, Watford in their quest to avoid relegation, and Chelsea who dearly want to remain champions. At the end - the very end - it was Chelsea who prevailed, but they had to work hard to secure maximum points.
Watford were not easily overcome, and with a little more determination could even have won it. Kabba should have scored after 50 minutes, but he shot wide. Then, when a goalless draw seemed most likely, Petr Cech denied Damien Francis.
Ninety minutes were up, but with the game swinging into extra time, Shevchenko seized the initiative. He produced a great cross that Kalou headed home for a last ditch winner. So Chelsea still have an outside chance of thwarting United's ambitions. The odds are getting longer, but they won't give up!
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Man Utd 4 - 1 Blackburn
Blackburn played well and deserved to be in front at half time, after Derbyshire had scored in the 29th minute.
Brad Friedel defended well in the Blackburn goal, and denied Ronaldo, and Rooney, who is not at his most inspiring at the moment, and must have been frustrated in putting in another goalless performance. It was the ever reliable Paul Scholes, who got United level after 61 minutes, beating Nelson and Warnock, and giving Friedel no chance.
The Scholes goal was all United needed to move up a gear into all out attack. Carrick got a second goal, from a Ronaldo cross after 73 minutes. Park made it three, when Friedel could only parry Ronaldo's free kick, and right at the end, Solskjaer got a fourth.
This was a competent performance, from a team intent upon being league champions - amongst other things!
Chelsea Leave it Late
Watford 0 - 1 Chelsea
This was a game that both sides need to win for contrasting reasons, Watford in their quest to avoid relegation, and Chelsea who dearly want to remain champions. At the end - the very end - it was Chelsea who prevailed, but they had to work hard to secure maximum points.
Watford were not easily overcome, and with a little more determination could even have won it. Kabba should have scored after 50 minutes, but he shot wide. Then, when a goalless draw seemed most likely, Petr Cech denied Damien Francis.
Ninety minutes were up, but with the game swinging into extra time, Shevchenko seized the initiative. He produced a great cross that Kalou headed home for a last ditch winner. So Chelsea still have an outside chance of thwarting United's ambitions. The odds are getting longer, but they won't give up!
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