February, 2013

Blackburn shock Arsenal, as Oldham snatch late equaliser against Everton

Yesterday’s fifth round FA Cup games produced one big shock and one relative surprise result. Championship side Blackburn produced the big shock of the day winning 1-0 at Premier League Arsenal. Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny parried [...]

Will Roberto Mancini soon be leaving Manchester City?

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is under-pressure after his team fell 12 points behind arch-rivals Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title. City’s mega-rich owners are now unhappy with the team’s performance. FA [...]

Mixed night for English clubs in Europa League

The British clubs in last night’s Europa League experienced mixed fortunes in their first leg games. Liverpool were defeated 2-0 in Russia against Zenit St. Petersburg, Chelsea won 1-0 at Czech side Sparta Prague, Newcastle drew [...]

Two draws in the Champions League knockout stages

The first legs of last night’s Champions League knockout ties turned out to be entertaining affairs. In Madrid Real and Manchester United drew 1-1, while in Donetsk Shakhtar and Dortmund drew 2-2. Spanish giants Real Madrid’s [...]

Juventus and PSG claim vital Champions League victories

In last night’s Champions League games there were away victories for PSG and Juventus. Italian champions Juventus won 3-0 at Celtic Park against Celtic. The Old Lady took the lead after just three minutes. Defender Efe [...]

Liverpool’s progress once again stalls against West Brom

West Brom defeated Liverpool 2-0 through late goals from Gareth McAuley and Romelu Lukaku last night in the Premier League to go above the Reds in the table. Liverpool looked lacklustre and their profligacy in front [...]

Manchester United and Aston Villa claim crucial victories

In yesterday’s Premier League games there were crucial victories for Manchester United and Aston Villa. In the early kick-off Aston Villa claimed a 2-1 victory over West Ham at Villa Park. The game was a very [...]

Southampton shock City, as Chelsea hammer Wigan

Southampton claimed a memorable 3-1 victory over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at St. Marys yesterday. The Saints took the lead with just five minutes on the clock, Jason Puncheon scoring from a rebound after [...]

United host Everton, as West Ham visit Villa

Sunday is an important day at both ends of the Premier League table. In the early kick-off struggling Aston Villa host West Ham at Villa Park and later on league leaders Manchester United face Everton at [...]

Tottenham host Newcastle, as City visit Southampton

This weekend’s Premier League games kick-off at White Hart Lane, where Tottenham host Newcastle. The game is a big one at both ends of the table. The home side are looking to move closer to third [...]