A Sparkling Twilight Performance: City Triumph over Wigan

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City found another victory over Wigan 0-2 in Wednesday’s league game to bolster their title campaign this season, leaving them one point away from number one Manchester United.

The Latics failed to intimidate in their home fixture against City, as the visitors constantly threatened to score. Mario Balotelli opened scoring on the 69th minute, finding the back of the net for the first time this season.

James Milner, substituting for Kolo Toure, ensured that his side would win w1th ease through his powerful strike just three minutes after the opener. 

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Wigan Athletic – Manchester City [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 29 November 2012, from <http://www.goal.com/en/match/80960/wigan-athletic-vs-manchester-city-fc/report> 

Chelsea Fans Threaten To Continue Dissent against Benitez

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez can expect more jeers from the home crowd as fans firmly stated that they would continue to show antagonism to the Spaniard.

Rafa, the man who led Liverpool to win w1th ease in matches during his 2004-2010 reign at the club, has figured in previous bitter situations against Chelsea, including an incident in which he accused ex-Blues striker Didier Drogba of diving. The impending departures of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole – both being fan favourites, have reportedly increased the tension.

Trizia Fiorellino, chairperson of the Chelsea Supporters’ Group, stated on behalf of the fans that they did not want Rafa to become Roberto di Matteo’s replacement, nor have the Italian replaced in the first place.

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Chelsea Anti-Benitez Fans [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 27 November 2012, from <http://www.bestofthebets.com/features/features/weekend-brakes-nov-26>

Mitsubishi Mirage Collision: Chelsea, Manchester City, Scoreless in Super Sunday

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – The Stamford Bridge clash between Champions League winners Chelsea and Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday failed to produce goals from either side.

The 0-0 draw did not reflect lack of attacking sharpness, with both sides exhibiting great control in defence. New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez stood for his side amidst an unwelcoming home crowd, as he marked his first game for the side with a clean sheet.

Sergio Aguero went close to leading City to win w1th ease, with a half-time effort assisted by Edin Dzeko landing on keeper Petr Cech’s save. Fernando Torres, formerly under Benitez’ Liverpool, made no instant rebirth of his old form – a shot over the bar being his closest chance. 

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Chelsea – Manchester City [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 26 November 2012, from <http://www.teamtalk.com/>

Pulsating Keputusan UPSR 2012: Newcastle Draw over Maritimo in UEFA Europa League

THE LATEST UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE NEWS – Newcastle United secured a slot in the last 32 of the Europa League after recording a 1-1 draw against Maritimo on Wednesday.

Both teams lacked inclination to win w1th ease over the other, yet Sylvain Marveaux provided early relief for Newcastle as he led the Magpies on the 23rd minute by slotting in Hatem Ben Arfa’s assist. 

Newcastle’s attack became blunt late in the game, as key players Ben Arfa and Papiss Cisse sustained injuries. Fidelis later equalized by firing past keeper Tim Krul on the 79th minute.

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Newcastle United - Maritimo [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 23 November 2012, from <http://www.jarrowandhebburngazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-s-european-progress-comes-at-a-price-after-ben-arfa-injury-1-5159636>

  

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Keputusan UPSR 2012 Drawback: Kompany May Not Bet Fit for City’s English Premier League Match On Sunday against Chelsea

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Vincent Kompany, Manchester City’s captain and defender, may not achieve full fitness for Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelsea after his twisted knee injury rendered him “extremely doubtful” for the match.

Kompany sustained the injury after Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema fell on him in their Champions League match on Wednesday. The defender’s absence in City’s starting XI could after their opportunities to win w1th ease over Chelsea.

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Vincent Kompany [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 23 November 2012, from <http://www.sportinglife.com/football/premier-league/news/article/312/8270303/city-sweat-on-kompany-fitness >

Just Like Failing the UPSR Result 2012: Manchester City Exit Early Of UEFA Champions League for Second Time after Draw to Real Madrid

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City suffer their second Champions League exit in a row after failing to win against Real Madrid. City only managed a 1-1 draw against the Spanish champions on Wednesday’s game.

Neither of the teams showed advantage to win w1th ease, but Karim Benzema scored the first goal for Madrid 10 minutes past kick-off. City’s successful chance came in late from Sergio Aguero’s 74th-minute penalty equalizer.

Cristiano Ronaldo saw his efforts go wide, while Sami Khedira failed to make the most out of his three chances. Nevertheless, Madrid is set to emerge as their group’s second Champions League qualifier next to Borussia Dortmund.

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Manchester City – Real Madrid [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 22 November 2012, from <http://www.skysports.com/>

Missing The AIM 2012 Excitement: Torres Benched on Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League Defeat to Juventus

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea, which played on Tuesday’s Champions League without a definite striker on the centre, left Fernando Torres out on the bench following reports that the club’s management is growing increasingly frustrated with his performance.

Juventus denied Chelsea to win w1th ease in the game through a 3-0 result. The outcome triggered further internal pressure within the Blues, with the futures of Torres and manager Roberto di Matteo in danger.

Torres, whose form at Chelsea contrasted to his days at Liverpool, faces an impending return to his former club Atletico Madrid should the London club successfully acquire Radamel Falcao from the La Liga outfit.

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Fernando Torres [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 21 November 2012, from <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2235953/Fernando-Torres-dropped-Chelsea-game-Juventus.html>

McDonalds Problem: Kagawa Return Stalls Due To Slow Recovery – Ferguson

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United’s Shinji Kagawa, whose injury against Braga in the Champions League caused him to spend time in the sidelines, will spend four weeks more for recovery, said manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Kagawa’s injury initially rendered him a four-week absence from playing, but his slow recovery might give him an extended resting period. He proved instrumental in helping United win w1th ease in fixtures this season, since signing from Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund.

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Shinji Kagawa [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 20 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Shinji+Kagawa/Manchester+United+FC+v+SC+Braga+UEFA+Champions/OKg-zmimWAa>

Anugerah Skrin 2012 Action: Chelsea Owner Abramovich Wants Falcao’s Signature

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea are in the move to convince Atletico Madrid goal machine Radamel Falcao that they are the right club for him, as owner Roman Abramovich expressed hopelessness over current first striker Fernando Torres.

Chelsea, who are currently third on the Premier League table, expressed desire to win w1th ease over rivals to earn more English and European silverware. Torres, their £50 million striker, has appeared to be their main hindrance due to his low goals-to-game ratio,

Torres’ performance urged Abramovich and the rest of Chelsea to go after a better option for their striker. Falcao, being in red-hot form with his 10 goals in 11 La Liga games this season, emerges as their main preference.

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Radamel Falcao [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 16 November 2012, from <http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3919/exclusive/2012/11/13/3523993/chelsea-close-in-on-falcao-swoop-after-opening-talks-over> 

Goalless During Deepavali: Netherlands and Germany Figure In 0-0 Friendly

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – The friendly meeting between Netherlands and Germany ended in a 0-0 stalemate, with both sides missing their noteworthy players.

The German trio of Ilkay Gundogan, Mario Gotze and Marco Reus almost led the visitors to win w1th ease in the match through close attempts. Arjen Robben stood as the lone threat of the Netherlands, missing narrow goal chances.

The likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger, Toni Kroos, Jerome Boateng, Miroslav Klose, Mesut Ozil and Mario Gomez were all missing on the German side, while Kevin Strootman, Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder did not feature for the Dutch.

Photo credits:  Netherlands – Germany [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 15 November 2012, from <http://www.goal.com/en/match/80477/netherlands-vs-germany/report>

Feeling like a US Election Winner: Wilfried Bony Hints Chelsea January Move

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea’s interest in acquiring Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony met an affirmative reception from the striker, as he expressed that joining the Premier League club would be “a great honour”.

With Chelsea planning to build its striker line-up to win w1th ease in the top-flight league this season, the positive response from Bony looks like a sign of great things to come. The club has to sharpen its attack, as senior strikers Fernando Torres and Daniel Sturridge seem blunt.

Bony stated, “Chelsea are a top club”, and admitted that he is keen on joining the club due to his fascination for English football. 

Photo credits:  Wilfried Bony [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 14 November 2012, from < http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Wilfried+Bony/VVV+Venlo+v+Vitesse+Arnhem+Eredivisie/gK7Lcv5vTbJ >

UEFA English Premier League News: John Terry Will Not Play for Chelsea for Weeks Due To Injury

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea captain and defender John Terry would not be able to play for the side in the coming weeks, according to an official statement of the club.

Terry’s knee injury brought forth suspicion that he might stay on the sidelines for months, but medical results show that he has not sustained any “significant damage” on his cruciate ligament.

The injury cut short Terry’s return to the club following his four-match ban. He scored Chelsea’s lone goal in their match against Liverpool on Sunday, after which he injured his knee after colliding with Luis Suarez. The Blues did not win w1th ease against their visitors, drawing 1-1 in the game instead. 



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John Terry [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 13 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/8VPDWRoDeDy/Chelsea+v+Liverpool+Premier+League/tsi8IucAO_W>

As Tight As the US Election: Chelsea, Liverpool Figure in Pulsating Draw

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea did not manage to get closer to the top spot of the table as their Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday ended in a pulsating 1-1 draw.

While Chelsea seemed set to win w1th ease through John Terry’s powerful 20th minute header, their celebration was cut short after they failed to break Luis Suarez’ equalizer on the 73rd minute.

Juan Mata and Oscar were not able to convert crucial chances. Terry, apart from a goal, marked his return to Chelsea with an injury that could take him a long time in the sidelines. 

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[Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 12 November 2012, from < http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Chelsea-perd-gros/326242>

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US Election Anxiety: Chelsea Wait for Findings on John Terry’s Injury

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – John Terry’s injury during Chelsea’s Premier League draw against Liverpool has afflicted the defender’s impressive showing in the match, in which he scored his side’s lone goal. 

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo is hoping for positive results on Terry’s knee injury scan. He expects his side’s captain to win w1th ease against his injury, noting the consistently fine form he has shown.

Di Matteo noted his disappointment on Chelsea’s failure to secure three points in their match against Liverpool, citing that his side has numerous scoring opportunities.

Photo credits:  John Terry [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 12 November 2012, from <http://www.news.com.au/news/pain-for-chelsea-as-terry-injured/story-fnejlub9-1226514818733 >

Tennis Sports News: Skyfall over Federer’s Opponents as Swiss Qualify for ATP World Tour Finals Semi-Final

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – The 2012 ATP World Tour Finals saw Roger Federer as its first semi-final qualifier following his stunning performance against David Ferrer.

The Swiss world no. 2 ensured that he will win w1th ease over Ferrer by recording a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) scoreline at the O2 Arena. He will face Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro on Saturday.

Federer noted that his match against Ferrer “was great, good intensity”. He regarded Ferrer as a “great return player”, as the Spaniard marvellously returned his impressive serves.

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Roger Federer [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 9 November 2012, from < http://ibnlive.in.com/news/world-tour-finals-roger-federer-dispatches-david-ferrer-to-reach-semifinals/304662-5-22.html >

UEFA English Premier League News: Tottenham Hotspur Monitoring Andy Carroll despite Player’s West Ham Loan Deal

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Andy Carroll, loaned out by Liverpool to West Ham United, is now a target of Tottenham Hotspur as the north London club is seeking to improve their attack. 

Carroll, an England striker, has the option to join West Ham by the end of the season for a £17 million fee. Liverpool can call the striker back following their need for a striker.

The Spurs are considering adding more threat to their attack alongside strike force Jermain Defoe and Emmanuel Adebayor. Their failure to win with ease against Wigan Athletic in their last Premier League match placed manager Andre Villas-Boas under fire.

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Andy Carroll [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 6 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Andy+Carroll/West+Ham+United+v+Manchester+City+Premier/gRA198Q30aX>

Chelsea Trounce Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Champions League last-season winners Chelsea paid back their previous defeat against Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk through a 3-2 win in Wednesday’s Champions League match at Stamford Bridge.

None of the two teams promised to win with ease against one another as both figured in a tight contest throughout the fixture. Fernando Torres opened scoring for Chelsea on the sixth minute but Willian equalized three minutes later.

Up-and-coming Brazilian star Oscar scored from 45 yards to give Chelsea the lead shortly before half time. Willian completed his brace with another equalizer two minutes into the second half. Victor Moses broke the deadlock with a late injury-time winner.

 

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Victor Moses Saves Chelsea [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 8 November 2012, from <http://www.mtnfootball.com/europe/epl/news/2012/nov/05-moses-backs-chelsea-to-bounce-back.html >