Archive for December, 2012
Serie A Transfer Rumors: Didier Drogba On the Verge of Italy Move
AC Milan Last year, Adriano Galliani’s attempt to sign Carlos Tevez was swept away with a firm “No” from owner Silvio Berlusconi, who would have had to accept Alexander Pato’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain to fund the move. This year it will not be the same story. The injury-prone Brazilian striker is on the verge [...]
Manchester United Transfer Rumors: Red Devils Keen on Dortmund’s Robert Lewandowski and more
Manchester United have plenty of attacking options, but Sir Alex Ferguson is in search of more in the coming winter transfer window. Cristiano Ronaldo may return to Old Trafford after his recent refusal to extend his contract at Real Madrid. adding even more attacking talent to the side that is leading the league by seven points [...]
EPL: Harry Redknapp and QPR Appear Increasingly Troubled After Liverpool Loss
Few Premier League teams have put in a first-half display as abject and listless as the one Queens Park Rangers did against Liverpool in their 3-0 loss on Sunday. That they did not concede more after going down by that scoreline within half hour was something of a small miracle, based on the way they [...]
Theo Walcott: Outlining the Arsenal Forward’s Options Ahead of January Transfer Window
In the wake of his hat-trick mauling of Newcastle United over the weekend, the question of where Theo Walcott will find himself plying his trade by the end of January has become more pertinent than ever. Recent weeks have seen the Arsenal attacker get a greater opportunity of playing in a central attacking role than [...]
Everton vs. Chelsea Reaction: Injury Problems Finally Come Back to Haunt Toffees in Blues Loss
After only one minute played in their home fixture against a resurgent Chelsea under Rafael Benitez, it all seemed like good news for Everton. Following a headed effort from Victor Anichebe that struck the post, midfielder Steven Pienaar fired in the rebound and the Toffees found themselves 1-0 up and quickly in control of the [...]
EPL: Tactical Analysis of Chelsea’s 2-1 Comeback Win over Everton
On Sunday afternoon, Chelsea registered their third successive league win after coming back from a goal down to defeat Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park. The hosts dominated the first quarter of an hour, with Steven Pienaar netting just after 63 seconds and Nikica Jelavic striking the woodwork with a sublime free-kick minutes later. The Blues, [...]
Everton v Chelsea: All the Goals and Best Pictures from Goodison Park
Frank Lampard set aside all thoughts about his future on Sunday as he scored twice to secure Chelsea another three points in their quest for the top of the Premier League table. Despite escaping Goodison with a victory, Everton scored just one minute into the match when Steven Pienaar converted a goal-mouth scuffle that Chelsea [...]
EPL Matchday 20: Post-Action Injury Report
As the final Premier League matches came to an end this weekend, it marked another great year in one of the world’s most exciting leagues. The close of 2012 marks the halfway point of the season and every team has faced the adversity of injuries thus far — some worse than others. For many players, [...]
Stadium Experiences: Azadi Stadium - The Lions Den
As an Iranian-American born and raised in the United States, I have managed to hold on to a few deeply rooted Iranian cultural traits, most notably, my love for Iranian Football. Some would call me crazy for flying to Tehran from Washington, DC for only three days to watch Iran play Korea in a crucial [...]
Fabulous Frankie: Lampard’s Brace Steers Chelsea to Victory Over Everton
Over the past few weeks, uncertainty over the future of Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has hung over Stamford Bridge. The 34-year-old midfielder has openly pledged to want to serve his remaining years as part of the organization, but with Chelsea’s insistence on not offering more than one-year deals to player’s over the age of 30, [...]
Chelsea Transfer News: Is Ashley Cole Set to Leave Stamford Bridge?
According to Mirror Football, Ashley Cole could be set to leave Chelsea in the summer with a potential list of suitors that includes Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester City, and Manchester United. Cole’s contract is set to expire by the end of the season and wishes to have his contract extended for more than the one [...]
Arsenal v Newcastle United: The Goals and Best Pictures From The Emirates
It was goals galore on Saturday evening at The Emirates as Arsenal hosted Newcastle in a 10 goal thriller. Theo Walcott once again starred for Arsenal, scoring his second hat-trick in under three months for the Gunners, while Olivier Giroud came off the bench to provide a brace that helped secure three more vital points [...]
Lionel Messi finishes 2012 strong with 91 goals: Is he the best of all time?
On December 22, 2012 Lionel Messi concluded the calendar soccer year, by scoring his 91st goal in a 3-1 win, against Valladolid. Messi, who had broken GERD Muller’s forty year record of 85 goals in a calendar soccer year, continued to keep on scoring and writing his name into the soccer record book. Scoring with [...]
Everton vs Chelsea: 4 Players to Watch at Goodison Park
Two well established squads in Chelsea and Everton clash this weekend at Goodison Park. Chelsea and Everton both have experienced exceptional form as of late with Chelsea reaching 3rd place in the Premier League (10-5-3) on 35 points, 11 behind leaders Manchester United. Everton sit only 2 points behind the Blues, in 5th place (8-9-6) [...]
Tottenham prove fighting spirit with fightback victory over Sunderland
Andre Villas’ Spurs came from a goal down to win 2-1 in the lunchtime kick off, halting the Sunderland resurgence, and capping off a superb December for the away side. The first half was dominated by AVB’s men, with Gareth Bale heading wide and Emanuel Adebayor hitting the bar soon after. Spurs found goals a [...]
Arsenal vs. Newcastle United: Tactical Analysis of 10 goal Emirates Thriller
In what turned out to be one of the most enthralling matches of this season’s Barclays Premier League, Arsenal thrashed Newcastle United 7-3, courtesy of a stunning hattrick from contract rebel Theo Walcott and strikes from Olivier Giroud, Lukas Podolski and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Although the Magpies did come back thrice from a goal down, the [...]
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