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The Arsenal summer transfer rumours have started already!
2012-05-11 09:42:00 The Premier League season is not quite over and yet the Arsenal transfer rumours have started already. Of course 95% of the stuff we hear or read about will be totally wrong or completely made up but football fans crave new signings and sometimes the transfer rumours are more fun than the football itself. (Read More...)
The Arsenal summer transfer rumours have started already!
2012-05-11 09:42:00 The Premier League season is not quite over and yet the Arsenal transfer rumours have started already. Of course 95% of the stuff we hear or read about will be totally wrong or completely made up but football fans crave new signings and sometimes the transfer rumours are more fun than the football itself. (Read More...)
Barca -0 , Chelsea - 1
2012-04-18 22:51:00 A brilliant counter attacking goal at the very end of the first half is standing strong between Barcelona and the Champions League final in Munich after Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge tonight. It was kind of a harsh and unlucky night with players wasting gilt edged chances, hitting the post on a couple of occasion and on all other occasion the Chelsea defense standing strong. For Chelsea this would feel like a revnge for the exit at Barca in 2009, but for Barca we still have a chance to go through provided we lift our games at Camp Nou next Tuesday. It was that kind of a day where you see Cesc Fabregas missing two chances, Sanchez another and hitting the bar once and on the very end of the night we struck the post from a Pedro shot. Guardiola srarted with Puyol and Mascherano in the centre of defense with Alves and Adriano playing the full back roles respectively. The rest of the line-up was as expected. Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets fromed the midfield. Sanchez, Mess...
Barca vs Chelsea Champions League Semi-Final 1st Leg Preview
2012-04-17 13:00:00 It's been three years since Barca has last met Chelsea in the Champions League. On that rather controversial night, FC Barcelona secured their first Champions League final birth under Guardiola courtesy of a sensational strike from Andres Iniesta, the Ghost face in the very dying moments of the match. Since then we have made three semi-finals, winning lst season, losing out to Inter in the season before and getting ready to face Chelsea tomorrow this season. But inspite of all these success, it is fair to say that the ghost of Stamford Bridge has always cast a shadow on this wonderful team's achievements; atleast from the perspective of people who does not like Barca and their style of play. Mourinho definitely tops that list and he reiterated that with a rather spooky comments following his team's exit at the hand of the Blaugrana. So it is natural to see both set of fans building this Semi-Final tie as the ultimate oppurtunity to rectify the injustice done to them . chelsea fan...
FC Barcelona to face Chelsea as expected in Champions League Semi-Final
2012-04-05 07:24:00 When the draw was made last month in Lyon, everyone expected a Barca vs Chelsea match up in the semi-final. Now with both the teams winning their respective Quarter Final ties, that expectation has turned into reality. In normal circumstances players try to underplay past issues, results and other facts into the build up to one of the most important matches of the season. But it looks like the wounds of that dramatic night at Stamford Bridge which was turned on it's head by a Iniesta screamer is yet to be healed for many Chelsea players. I have always maintained that we were pretty lucky to have not conceded atleast two penalties that night. I have heard many of fellow cules arguing that Henry should have had a penalty in the first leg. There is some merit in the argument but as the saying goes "Two wrongs don't make a right", that argument can only be used for the sense of arguing. Chelsea were hard done by refereeing decisions that night and it is normal that their fans and play...
APOEL vs Real Madrid 27 March, 2012 Champions League Highlights
2012-03-28 08:42:00 Champions League 2012 Highlights: APOEL vs Real Madri 0-3 Video Highlights on 27 March, 2012. Reported that there are up to three of goal from the players of the Real Madrida team. Thanks to the style of goals from Real Madrid’s players are Kaka and Karim Benzema who make more fun to this match. Especially for Karim Benzema that he is who make up to two goal before the end of the match. APOEL vs Real Madrid Highlights APOEL vs Real Madrid starting lineup Goalkeeper: Dionisis Chiotis Defender: Paulo Jorge, Jose Marcelo Oliveira, Savvas Poursaitidis, Boaventura, Nuno Morais Midfielder: Konstantinos Charalambides, Ivan Trickovski, Hélio Pinto, Nektarios Alexandrou Striker: Ailton, Real Madrid vs APOEL starting lineup Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas Defender: Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Fabio Coentrao, Arbeloa Midfielder: Nuri Sahin, Sami Khedira, Mesut Özil, Cristiano Ronaldo Striker: Karim Benzema, Gonzalo HiguaÃn APOEL vs Real Madrid time of goals: 74′ APOEL 0-1 Real Madrid by Karim Benz...
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Benfica vs Chelsea 0-1 Champions League 2012 Highlights Video
2012-03-28 07:04:00 Champions League 2012: Benfica vs Chelsea 0-1 Video Highlights on 27 March, 2012. Reported that there is just one of goal from the players of the Benfica team. Thanks to the style of goals from Benfica’s players is Salomon Kalou who make more fun to this match. Especially he was make goal within a few 10 minutes before the end of the match. Benfica vs Chelsea starting lineup Goalkeeper: Artur Defender: Emerson, Luisao, Maximiliano Pereira, Jardel Nivaldo Vieira Midfielder: Javi GarcÃa, Bruno César, P. Aimar, Osvaldo Nicolás Fabián Gaitán, Axel Witsel Striker: Oscar Cardozo Chelsea vs Benfica starting lineup Goalkeeper: Petr Cech Defender: Ashley Cole, David Luiz, Paulo Ferreira, John Terry Midfielder: Ramires, John Obi Mikel, Raúl Meireles Striker: Fernando Torres, Juan Mata, Salomon Kalou Benfica vs Chelsea Highlights Benfica 0-1 Chelsea time of goals: 75′ Benfica goal by Salomon Kalou Picture Highlights
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FC Barcelona to meet AC Milan in UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals
2012-03-16 13:07:00 FC Barcelona will meet AC MIlan in the 2011-12 Champions League Quarter Final. The first leg of the tie will be held on the 28th of March at San Siro and the return leg will be held at Camp Nou on 3rd of April. It is second time Barcelona is drawn to meet the defending Serie A Champions. We have already met in the group stages this year, with we winning one match and drawing the other. For me, this is one tie I wanted to avoid as there is too much coincidence between Inter scenario a season ago. The best part of the draw is that we will play the second leg at home. But remembering that night in San Siro against inter, it now becomes paramount to play our heart out at San Siro this time around. Among the other draws, Real Madrid is the one who got one of the easiest draws. Our arch-rivals will play APOEL with the first leg taking place in Cyprus. The other Quarter Finals are Benfica vs Chelsea and Marseille vs Bayern Munich.Not only the draws of Quarter Finals were made today at Nyon...
Champions League 2011-12 Last 16 Decided
2011-12-08 08:53:00 With the completion of the last of Group matches yesterday, we now clearly know the clubs which will go to the next stage of 2011-2012 Champions League Tournament. Bayern Munich, Napoli, Inter Milan, CSKA Moscow, Benfica, FC Basel, Real Madrid, Lyon, Chelsea bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal, Marseille, Apoel Nicosia, Zenit St Petersburg, Barcelona and AC Milan are the ones qualified for the knock out stage of 2011-12 Champions League. Last night was quite disastrous for the two clubs from the city of Manchester. Despite winning 2-0 against Bayern Munich at home, the cash rich Manchester City found themselves going out of Champiosn league as Napoli won at Villareal. But the shocking result of the night was Manchester United going out losing to FC Basel. Italy with three teams lead the country wide representation in knock out stage. Spain, England, Germany, France and Russia all have two clubs representing them, Portugal, Switzerland and Cyprus has one each. The last time Manchester United g...
Highlights: Trabzonspor vs CSKA Moscow (0-0), Champions League 2011-11-02
2011-11-03 13:31:00 If you are looking for the match of Trabzonspor vs CSKA Moscow highlights, then checkout this video that is a the best bits on the match of Trabzonspor vs CSKA Moscow on 2011-11-02, in Champions League. And as we know Trabzonspor has 0 and CSKA Moscow has 0. We’re hope you enjoy this highlights and notices you to follow the Champions-League here.
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Highlights: Ajax vs Dinamo Zagreb (4-0), Champions League 2011-11-02
2011-11-03 13:23:00 If you are looking for the match of Ajax vs Dinamo Zagreb highlights, then checkout this video that is a the best bits on the match of Ajax vs Dinamo Zagreb on 2011-11-02, in Champions League. And as we know Ajax has 4 and Dinamo Zagreb has 0. We’re hope you enjoy this highlights and notices you to follow the Champions League here.
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Priyanka & SRK at Champions League Twenty20
2011-10-11 06:03:00 Priyanka Chopra & Shah Rukh Khan at Champions League Twenty20 Finals Priyanka & SRK at Champions League Twenty20
Champions League Betting: Bayern v Man City
2011-09-25 10:15:00 Bukomir's Predictions27 September, 2011Allianz-ArenaBayern vs Man Cityko 19:45 BSTThe new kinds on the block are messing with the in form, four time European champion - it should be a 100 % entertainment on Tuesday night and I will add some more by placing a small bet on the game.Last gameBayern easily took all the points at home against another Champions League competitor - Bayer Leverkusen (3:0). City beat Everton 2:0 and are still unbeaten in England.My thoughtsTop placed Bayern is welcoming the new boys Man City in a clash that should answer some questions in this Group A. The home side is flying on the wings of 9 wins in a row in all competitions while also managed to keep clean sheets in all of them. Bayern beat Villarreal 2:0 in the opening fixture and another win on Tuesday night will leave them at the top of the group. The pressure is clearly on visitors side and that can reflect in open game with lots of chances in front of Joe Hart. Bayern will surely score a goal here ...
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UEFA Champions League Betting - To Qualify Market
2011-08-03 09:36:00 Bukomir's Predictions3 August, 2010Stadion PasienkySlovan v Apoelko 19:45 GMTI had a wining shot at UEFA Champions League qualifications yesterday and it tastes good. Another betting pick loaded today with a huge possible return for your stake. Ready? Go.Last gameSlovan held Apoel in the first leg for a goalless draw, which gives the team a clear advantage at home. As both domestic championships are in a very early phase or even not started yet, I won't take the local results in consideration.My thoughtsI know 0:0 can be a tricky first leg result but in that case it means to me Slovan had the job almost done and now just need to perform at their usual best in front of the fans. Apoel have lost their chance at home and it will be a mountain to climb to produce any shocking result here - Slovan have the experience and the home ground on their side. I am a bit concerned about the odds that all of the bookies put on the game today - not a clear favorite on paper, but that only makes t...
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UEFA Champions League Betting - Goals Market
2011-08-02 09:00:00 Bukomir's Predictions2 August, 2010Tallaght StadiumShamrock v Copenhagenko 19:45 GMTWith the new England Premier League season knocking on the door, I have decided to warm up a bit and have a shot on UEFA Champions League qualifications betting.Surprise in Dublin, anyone?Last gameThis is the return leg and Copenhagen have a slightly 1:0 advantage after the first 90 minutes.Shamrock last domestic game with Bray was postponed and the team had plenty of time to focus on this one in what can be a huge history breakthrough. Copenhagen took easily 2:0 their last match from the Superliga.My thoughtsI believe the game is coming too early for Copenhagen as they still are in the same beginning of the local championship and are in obvious lack of games and practice. The first leg proved that and Shamrock are coming home with their hopes alive, which guarantees an inspiring performance and battle for every inch of the pitch, at least. The home team is currently sitting 3rd in Ireland and demon...
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Man United On Their Way To Wembley
2011-05-04 22:39:00 Manchester United took a two goal lead against Schalke into the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at Old Trafford. United will now play Barcelona in the Champions Leagie Final after beating Schalke 4-1 at Old Trafford (6-1 on aggregate). Man United starting XI- Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Smalling, Evans, O'Shea, Gibson, Scholes, Anderson, Valencia, Berbatov, Nani. Subs: Kuszczak, Evra, Owen, Giggs, Hernandez, Vidic, Fletcher. Jefferson Farfan had Schalke's first shot at goal but his low effort fell just wide of the post. Some brilliant work by Dimitar Berbatov almost created an opening for United, but he was unable to get the ball to a team-mate. Man United took a 1-0 lead on the night (3-0 on aggregate) in the 26th minute. Darron Gibson put Antonio Valencia through on goal and the winger slotted the ball past Schalke keeper Manuel Neuer. Man United doubled their lead five minutes later after a bad mistake from Neuer. Gibson's low shot slipped through the ke...
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Champions League Preview : Man United v Schalke
2011-05-03 18:25:00 Wednesday night Manchester United hope to book their place in the Champions League final at Wembley. United go into the second leg against Schalke at Old Trafford with a 2-0 aggregate lead. Team News Manchester United- Wayne Rooney missed Tuesday's training session because he has been suffering with a tight hamstring. Man United will assess his injury before the game. Fabio Da Silva also missed the training session. Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that Darren Fletcher will feature tomorrow. Fletcher made his return from illness for Man United's reserves last Thursday, playing the first 45 minutes. Man United squad: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Lindegaard, Rafael, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Evans, Brown, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Anderson, Carrick, Fletcher, Gibson, Park, Giggs, Nani, Obertan, Rooney, Berbatov, Owen and Hernandez. Schalke- Schalke are hoping that Benedikt Howedes has recovered from a strained stomach muscle. Klass-Jan Huntelaar could return from injury. H...
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Man United Have The Advantage After Win In Germany
2011-04-26 22:33:00 Manchester United have a two goal advantage going into second leg against Schalke next week after beating the German side 2-0. Man United starting XI: Van Der Sar, Fabio Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Rooney and Hernandez. Subs: Kuszczak, Anderson, Smalling, Nani, Scholes, Rafael Da Silva, Evans. Schalke had a very early opportunity, but Alexander Baumjohann fired his shot straight at Edwin Van Der Sar. Minutes later a right footed shot by Wayne Rooney caused problems for Manuel Neuer after taking a deflection, but the keeper flicked the ball away for a corner. Not long after Neuer was called into action again, Ji-Sung Park cut in from the left, his shot was saved and the ball rebounded to Javier Hernandez but the Mexican was ruled offside. That was immediately followed by another chance for United, Antonio Valencia's cross found Hernandez, who brought out another save from Neuer. Then it was Schalke who came close to opening up the scorin...
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Champions League Preview: FC Schalke 04 v Manchester United
2011-04-25 16:56:00 After a 1-0 win against Everton at the weekend in the Premier League, Man United now turn their attention to the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final match against FC Schalke 04. Schalke have won every single one of their home games in the Champions League this season. Man United haven't conceded a goal away from home in this season's Champions League, winning four out of the five away games and drawing only one. Team News Klass-Jan Huntelaar, Peer Kluge, Christian Pander, Mario Gavranovic, Christoph Moritz and Tim Hoogland are all out injured for Schalke. Benedikt Howedes is rated as doubtful. Man United are without Dimitar Berbatov, who didn't travel due to a groin strain. Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick and Ji-Sung Park were rested for the game against Everton, they are expected to return to the side. United squad: Edwin Van Der Sar, Tomasz Kuszczak; Patrice Evra, Wes Brown, Chris Smalling, Rio Ferdinand, John O'Shea, Jonny Evans, Nemanja Vid...
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Man United Through To The Semi's
2011-04-12 22:36:00 Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League after beating Chelsea at Old Trafford this evening. Teams: Man United starting XI- Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Park, Giggs, Hernandez and Rooney. Subs- Kuszczak, Brown, Berbatov, Smalling, Scholes, Valencia and Gibson. Chelsea starting XI- Cech, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Anelka, Torres and Malouda. Subs- Turnbull, Benayoun, Drogba, Mikel, Zhirkov, Ferreira and Kalou. The Game: Man United got off to the better start. Luis Nani was fouled by Branislav Ivanovic but the resulting free-kick was poor, then Wayne Rooney volleyed the ball from 35 yards out but was caught by Petr Cech. Chelsea's first opportunity fell to Fernando Torres, who got onto the end of a cross by Nicolas Anelka and his header fell wide of the post. That was followed by two great chances for the away side. Anelka had a strike fall just wide of the post, then Frank Lampar...
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Man United Through To The Semi's
2011-04-12 22:36:00 Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League after beating Chelsea at Old Trafford this evening. Teams: Man United starting XI- Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Park, Giggs, Hernandez and Rooney. Subs- Kuszczak, Brown, Berbatov, Smalling, Scholes, Valencia and Gibson. Chelsea starting XI- Cech, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Anelka, Torres and Malouda. Subs- Turnbull, Benayoun, Drogba, Mikel, Zhirkov, Ferreira and Kalou. The Game: Man United got off to the better start. Luis Nani was fouled by Branislav Ivanovic but the resulting free-kick was poor, then Wayne Rooney volleyed the ball from 35 yards out but was caught by Petr Cech. Chelsea's first opportunity fell to Fernando Torres, who got onto the end of a cross by Nicolas Anelka and his header fell wide of the post. That was followed by two great chances for the away side. Anelka had a strike fall just wide of the post, then Frank Lampar...
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Champions League: Man United v Chelsea Preview
2011-04-11 18:36:00 Tomorrow night Manchester United take on Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Chelsea go into the second leg 1-0 down after Man United beat them at Stamford Bridge last Wednesday. Team News Man United: Rafael Da Silva is the only doubt for Man United ahead of the game. Darren Fletcher is out of the game, he has been suffering from a virus. The last time Fletcher played was when he came on as a substitute against Liverpool on he 6th March. Wayne Rooney missed United's 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday due to suspension but he can play for United in the Champions League. Also back for United is Rio Ferdinand, who also missed the win because he has been suffering from a calf injury. Chelsea: Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has a fully fit squad to pick from. Yossi Benayoun and Alex both returned from injury at the weekend. Jose Boswinga has recovered from the illness that ruled him out at the weekend. Most Recent Meeting The two clubs pl...
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Champions League: Man United v Chelsea Preview
2011-04-11 18:36:00 Tomorrow night Manchester United take on Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Chelsea go into the second leg 1-0 down after Man United beat them at Stamford Bridge last Wednesday. Team News Man United: Rafael Da Silva is the only doubt for Man United ahead of the game. Darren Fletcher is out of the game, he has been suffering from a virus. The last time Fletcher played was when he came on as a substitute against Liverpool on he 6th March. Wayne Rooney missed United's 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday due to suspension but he can play for United in the Champions League. Also back for United is Rio Ferdinand, who also missed the win because he has been suffering from a calf injury. Chelsea: Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has a fully fit squad to pick from. Yossi Benayoun and Alex both returned from injury at the weekend. Jose Boswinga has recovered from the illness that ruled him out at the weekend. Most Recent Meeting The two clubs pl...
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Advantage United
2011-04-06 22:38:00 Manchester United will go into the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea next Tuesday with a 1-0 lead. Man United starting XI- Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Hernandez, Rooney. Subs: Kuszczak, Berbatov, Smalling, Nani, Scholes, Evans, Gibson. Chelsea nearly had an early goal with a chance for Fernando Torres who nearly got on the end of a cross in by Jose Bosingwa but he was just beaten to the ball by Rio Ferdinand. That was followed by a late challenge by Michael Essien on Wayne Rooney. No yellow card was shown but Rooney was able to continue. Park had shot from the edge of the box was deflected behind for a corner, the resulting corner was rolled to Rooney by Ryan Giggs but Chelsea cleared before the ball got to Rooney. Chelsea did have their own chances, one of which was a shot from Didier Drogba, which was tipped over by Edwin Van Der Sar. Man United took the lead in the 24th minute. A b...
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Advantage United
2011-04-06 22:38:00 Manchester United will go into the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea next Tuesday with a 1-0 lead. Man United starting XI- Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Hernandez, Rooney. Subs: Kuszczak, Berbatov, Smalling, Nani, Scholes, Evans, Gibson. Chelsea nearly had an early goal with a chance for Fernando Torres who nearly got on the end of a cross in by Jose Bosingwa but he was just beaten to the ball by Rio Ferdinand. That was followed by a late challenge by Michael Essien on Wayne Rooney. No yellow card was shown but Rooney was able to continue. Park had shot from the edge of the box was deflected behind for a corner, the resulting corner was rolled to Rooney by Ryan Giggs but Chelsea cleared before the ball got to Rooney. Chelsea did have their own chances, one of which was a shot from Didier Drogba, which was tipped over by Edwin Van Der Sar. Man United took the lead in the 24th minute. A b...
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Champions League: Chelsea v Man United Preview
2011-04-05 18:52:00 Tomorrow night, Manchester United and Chelsea will face each other in the Champions League. Man United and Chelsea have played each other in Europe was in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final. After a 1-1 draw, the match went to penalties, which Man United won 6-5. Man United are 11 points ahead of the London side in the Premier League and Chelsea are out of the FA Cup so this could be their last chance of silverware this season. Team News Chelsea: Centre-back David Luiz is cup-tied so he wont play a part. Yossi Benayoun and Alex both trained on Tuesday but manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that they are unlikely to play. Man United: Rio Ferdinand could return from a calf injury after training all week but Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure whether he will be available for tomorrow or not. Both Jonny Evans and Rafael Da Silva are available to play. Wes Brown and John O'Shea have both returned to training. Most Recent Meeting Man United and Chelsea met in the Premier League on...
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Champions League: Chelsea v Man United Preview
2011-04-05 18:52:00 Tomorrow night, Manchester United and Chelsea will face each other in the Champions League. Man United and Chelsea have played each other in Europe was in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final. After a 1-1 draw, the match went to penalties, which Man United won 6-5. Man United are 11 points ahead of the London side in the Premier League and Chelsea are out of the FA Cup so this could be their last chance of silverware this season. Team News Chelsea: Centre-back David Luiz is cup-tied so he wont play a part. Yossi Benayoun and Alex both trained on Tuesday but manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that they are unlikely to play. Man United: Rio Ferdinand could return from a calf injury after training all week but Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure whether he will be available for tomorrow or not. Both Jonny Evans and Rafael Da Silva are available to play. Wes Brown and John O'Shea have both returned to training. Most Recent Meeting Man United and Chelsea met in the Premier League on...
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Stalemate At The Velodrome
2011-02-23 23:35:00 Manchester United have resumed their Champions League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Marseille in the Stade Velodrome. Man United squad: Starting line-up: Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Smalling, Vidic, Evra, Fletcher, Gibson, Carrick, Nani, Rooney and Berbatov. Bench- Kuszczak, Rafael, Brown, Fabio, Scholes, Obertan and Hernandez The Game: Manchester United got off to a positive start with a few efforts on goal and pressurising the Marseille defence but the longer the first half went on, the fewer chances there were. The first opportunity of the game fell to United; a free-kick taken by Luis Nani, which struck the wall but rebounded straight into the path of Darren Fletcher, his shot tested Marseille keeper Steve Mandanda but he managed to gather the ball second time round. Marseille's best chance of the first half came in the 40th minute. A corner taken by Andre Ayew nearly went in but Edwin Van Der Sar got across to the near post to claim the ball. The first chance of ...
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Marseille v Man United Preview
2011-02-22 15:46:00 Manchester United's Champions League campaign resumes tomorrow with a final 16 first leg match against Marseille at the Stade Velodrome. Team News The Man United squad flew out to France today, absentees were Rio Ferdinand, Michael Owen, Ryan Giggs, Ji-Sung Park, Anderson, Jonny Evans and Antonio Valencia. Youngsters Ryan Tunnicliffe and Josh King both travelled. Squad: Van Der Sar, Kuszczak, Lindegaard, Vidic, Smalling, O'Shea, Evra, Brown, Rafael, Fabio, Scholes, Nani, Gibson, Carrick, Fletcher, Obertan, Tunnicliffe, Bebe, Rooney, Berbatov, Hernandez and King. Marseille will be without Andre-Pierre Gignac who picked up a groin injury during a 2-1 win over St Etienne at the weekend. Loic Remy and Brandao also picked up an injury during the win but Marseille are confident that they will both recover in time. Matthieu Valbuena may return from injury, he has been suffering from a knee problem and has returned to training but the game may come too early for him. Group Stage...
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Rooney: Barca Are The Team To Beat
2011-01-20 20:08:00 Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has said that Spanish side Barcelona are the team to beat in this years Champions League. Both teams are through to the final 16 of the competition. Man United will play Marseille and Barcelona face Arsenal. Barcelona finished top of their group with four wins and two draws. They scored 14 goals and only conceded three. Man United also finished top of their group with four wins and two draws but only seven and let in one goal. Rooney told the official Champions League magazine: "They [Barcelona] are the team to beat". "They are a fantastic team and people will remember what this Barcelona side have done for a long time to come, like the great Real Madrid and Manchester United teams. "Their football is brilliant to watch and they win games playing that way, which is the main thing. "Barcelona stand out for me. You can safely say if you beat Barcelona you have a good chance of winning the competition." The last time Man United played Barcel...
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Man United To Face Marseille In The Champions League
2010-12-17 15:44:00 After qualifying top of their group, Manchester United were guaranteed a slightly easier draw than the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, who they could have drawn if they finished second. Earlier on today Man United were drawn against French side Marseille in the next stage of the Champions League. Marseille were in Group F along with Chelsea, who Man United play on Sunday. The two games between those two sides saw Chelsea win 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and Marseille win 1-0 at their ground the Stade Velodrome. Man United currently have an unbeaten record in this years Champions League after four wins and two draws in the group stage. United conceded only one goal, scoring seven in the process. Marseille also won four times in the group stage but have lost twice. The French side scored 12, conceding only three goals. In the other final 16 ties, Arsenal will play Barcelona, Tottenham have AC Milan, Chelsea face Copenhagen. Lyon were drawn against Real Madrid, Valencia pla...
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Champions League Last 16 Draw
2010-12-17 12:36:00 AS Roma - Shakhtar Donetsk AC Milan - Tottenham Hotspur Valencia CF - Schalke 04 Internazionale - Bayern München Olympique Lyon - Real Madrid Arsenal - FC Barcelona Olympique Marseille -... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Man United Top Group C After 1-1 Draw
2010-12-07 23:04:00 Manchester United will avoid teams such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich after topping Group C with a 1-1 draw against Valencia. Sir Alex Ferguson fielded a fairly strong side with the main surprise being Ben Amos in goal with Tomasz Kuszczak on the bench. United got off to a good start, Anderson was dominating the game and Dimitar Berbatov should have bagged himself a hat-trick. Anderson could have had himself a couple but his shooting was very much off target. Valencia?s goal came in the 32nd minute after Michael Carrick lost possession, the move ended in Pablo Hernandez firing past Amos. United?s best chance of the first half came from a curling strike from Wayne Rooney, which hit the bar, Luis Nani dragged the rebound wide. After a frustrating first half, the second half didn?t start much better with Rio Ferdinand having to be replaced by Chris Smalling after picking up an injury only five minutes in. United thought they had equalised after Berbatov scored...
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Champions League Preview: Manchester United v Valencia
2010-12-06 16:52:00 Tuesday night both Manchester United and Valencia will battle it out for top spot in their final match of the Champions League group stage. All United need out of tomorrow?s game is a point. Barcelona and Real Madrid have already secured top spot in their respective groups, that?s exactly what United will be looking to do. Man United beat Valencia 1-0 at the Estadi de Mestalla back in September after Javier Hernandez scored with five minutes remaining. United are yet to concede a goal in this years Champions League, scoring six in the process. Valencia have scored 14 goals, conceding just three. The Man United players have had a rest after the Premier League game against Blackpool at the weekend was postponed due to severe snow. Valencia were in action over the weekend, they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid. Michael Owen returned to training last week but Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that he will not be involved. Sir Alex will make many changes to the side who lost 4-0 to West Ham ...
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Late Penalty Secures Qualification
2010-11-24 23:47:00 Wayne Rooney stepped up and scored a late penalty for Man United, which guaranteed progression to the last 16 of the Champions League. Manchester United had most of the possession throughout the game but found it incredibly difficult to break down the Rangers defence. It was a very negative performance from the home side, who kept most men behind the ball for most of the game. United should have been awarded a stonewall penalty only minutes in after Dimitar Berbatov was brought down in the area by Steven Davis. Somehow both the referee and extra official missed it. Minutes later, Berbatov should have put United ahead but his header from Fabio da Silva?s cross didn?t have enough power on it to beat Allan McGregor in the Rangers goal. The home sides first chance came 15 minutes in from a free-kick but Kenny Millers header fell wide of Edwin Van Der Sar?s post. The closest either side came to scoring in the first half came just before half time, another great cross by Fabio was h...
By: United Devils
Rangers v Manchester United Preview
2010-11-24 08:30:00 This evening Manchester United play Rangers at Ibrox in the Champions League Group Stage, United only need a point to qualify for the next stage. The game at Old Trafford between the two teams in September finished 0-0 but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Antonio Valencia. Man United sit top of the Group C table on 10 points, Valencia have seven. Rangers are two points behind them on five and Bursaspor are yet to pick up any. To prevent United from qualifying, the Scottish side will have to do what no side have done yet in this year?s competition, score against United. Man United will be without first choice central defenders Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, who are both being rested, which should mean starts for Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling. Darren Fletcher will also be missing after picking up an injury. Darron Gibson and Gary Neville missed Tuesday?s training session. Ryan Giggs and Anderson could both return after recovering from recent injuries. Man United Squad...
By: United Devils
Man United On The Brink Of Qualification
2010-11-03 07:37:00 Manchester United only need one more point to qualify for the next round of the UEFA Champions League, after beating Bursapor 3-0 last night. With two games remaining (away to Rangers and at home to Valencia) one point is needed to progress to the final 16. The main talking point of a fairly dull first half was the injury to Luis Nani. The winger picked up a slight groin injury, but it?s not to believed to be serious. It was Dimitar Berbatov who had the first few opportunities for United, unfortunately for the Bulgarian he was unable to get the ball past Bursaspor keeper Dimitar Ivankov. Paul Scholes had the ball past Ivankov not long before half time, the goal was ruled out after Scholes was penalised for handball. Darren Fletcher gave United the lead only minutes into the second half. After a brilliant pass from Michael Carrick, Fletcher?s strike went into the bottom left corner of the goal. After going 1-0 down Bursaspor went looking for an equaliser, both Ivan Ergic and...
By: United Devils
Bursaspor v Manchester United Preview
2010-11-02 07:16:00 Manchester United have travelled to Turkey to play Turkish Champions Bursaspor in the Champions League tonight. Bursaspor have lost every match of the group stage so far, the last being a 1-0 loss to Man United at Old Trafford. Man United are yet to lose a game this season, in all competitions. A win tomorrow will take them to 10 points, which would leave them onto the verge of qualification. Bursaspor may have struggled in Europe this season but in the league, it is a different story. They currently sit at the top of the league after a 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce at the Bursa Ataturk Stadium on Friday. Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen and Antonio Valencia are all missing due to injury. Darron Gibson, Anderson, Federico Macheda and Darron Gibson all didn?t travel due to injury, nor did Rio Ferdinand, who is being rested. The 20-man Man United squad is: Van der Sar, Amos, Kuszczak; Evra, Brown, Vidic, Smalling, Rafael, Fabio, O'Shea; Eikrem, Scholes, Obertan, Bebe, Fletcher,...
By: United Devils
Comfortable But Uneventful Win For United
2010-10-20 23:25:00 Luis Nani?s sixth minute goal was enough to pick up a vital three points in their Champions League match against Bursaspor. All the talk ahead of the game was about Man United?s wantaway striker Wayne Rooney. There was no Rooney but the crowd showed their support for the manager with a cheer as he walked out for the game. The fans also made their feelings clear to the striker with one banner saying- 'Colleen forgave you, Wayne, we won't?. There were five changes to the side that started against West Brom with Tomasz Kuszczak, Chris Smalling, Darren Fletcher, Ji-Sung Park and Federico Macheda all coming into the team. Patrice Evra, Nemanja Vidic, Rafael da Silva, Michael Carrick, Anderson and Nani all kept their places. Six minutes in Nani?s stunning strike from outside the penalty area was enough for a comfortable win. After taking an early lead it looked like Bursaspor could be on the end of a thrashing but there wasn?t much else worth talking about. The positives were a cl...
By: United Devils
Manchester United v Bursaspor Preview
2010-10-19 21:18:00 Ahead of the Champions League game against Bursaspor tomorrow evening, the massive news concerning Wayne Rooney is dominating the headlines. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Rooney is adamant that he wants to leave the club. Sir Alex said: ?His [Rooney?s] agent has intimated he won?t sign a contract and wants away. It?s a shock?. You can find the full interview with MUTV by clicking here. Man United go into the game off the back of yet another draw in the Premier League after going 2-0 up, they conceded two goals against West Brom. Bersaspor were also held to a 2-2 draw after they played Karabukspor last Friday, but unlike United, they are top of their league table. Rooney will not play a part in tomorrow?s game after being stretchered out of training with an ankle injury. Michael Owen has a slight groin injury and will also be out along with Jonny Evans, who has a hip injury and Ryan Giggs, who picked up a hamstring injury against West Brom at the weekend. Man...
By: United Devils
Subs Combine To Snatch Late Win
2010-09-30 00:27:00 Substitute Javier Hernandez scored the only goal of the game against Valencia in the 85th minute to snatch three points and take Man United top of the Group C Champions League table, level on points with Rangers. Sir Alex Ferguson was without the injured Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. Rio Ferdinand partnered Nemanja Vidic in the heart of defence for the first time this season. The starting XI was- Edwin Van Der Sar, Rafael da Silva, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher, Anderson, Luis Nani, Ji-Sung Park and Dimitar Berbatov. United's first opportunity fell to Berbatov, whose effort from outside the penalty area fell just wide of the goal. Valencia started to pile on the pressure on United's defence, with three good chances, the best falling to Roberto Soldado, who had an open goal to aim for but headed over the bar. Berbatov brought out the first save of the game from either goalkeeper 56 minutes in, he saw his strike deflec...
By: United Devils
Valencia v Man United Preview
2010-09-28 17:36:00 Tomorrow evening Group C favourites Manchester United and Valencia CF will clash in Estadi de Mestalla. Valencia started off their Champions League campaign with a convincing 4-0 win away to Bursaspor, Man United started theirs with a 0-0 draw at home to Rangers. After dropping two points at home to Rangers, United will be looking to pick up all three away from home. So far this season, in all competitions, Man United have played 4 away games, winning just one and drawing the other three. Valencia may have lost two of their biggest names in David Villa and David Silva during the summer but they?ve had a great start to the season. With five games played and 13 points picked up in the Spanish Primera Division, they currently sit at the top of the table, just ahead of Villarreal, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Team news for the home side is that Juan Mata is an injury doubt after he missed training with an ankle knock. Alejandro Dominguez was substituted at the weekend, picking up a s...
By: United Devils
Rubin Kazan vs Barca Champions League Preview
2010-09-27 18:24:00 The name Rubin Kazan does not invoke happy memories for Barca fans. Last season, they were the one of the few teams who managed to gain an upperhand against us. Even against Inter we had a record of two wins, 1 defeat and a draw. Rubin Kazan visited Camp Nou shocking us all with a victory, and the return visit to Russia ended with a goalless draw. That draw did raised doubts about our qualification chances. In the end Barca came out of the group on top is a totally different matter. Lionel Messi who was in doubt for this clash has got the all clear from the medical team. He has been included in the squad but is definite to start the match only from the substitute bench. It would be better if he does not play in this match. Guardiola would be pretty much happy with the effort put by his team at Athletic Bilbao. This is the third extremely difficult away visit we are making within the last two weeks. First it was to Atletico Madrid, then it was to Bilbao and we all hope this vist also...
La jornada de la Champions League, septiembre 15 2010
2010-09-16 02:14:00 Imagenes de la jornada de la Champions League.
Frustrating Performance Overshadowed By Injury To Valencia
2010-09-15 00:02:00 A disappointing draw with Scottish Champions Rangers has been overshadowed by an awful injury picked up by Antonio Valencia. Sir Alex Ferguson has said that it looks like Valencia has suffered both a dislocation and a fracture. Sir Alex made 10 changes to the team who started against Everton at the weekend. Tomasz Kuszczak, Wes Brown, Rio Ferdinand, Chris Smalling, Fabio da Silva, Ji-Sung Park, Darron Gibson, Antonio Valencia, Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney were all brought in. Darren Fletcher was the only player to keep his place. The visiting were happy to continue with the tactics they used which got them to the 2008 Uefa Cup final- ?parking the bus? in front of the goal. With a huge Premier League game against Liverpool at the weekend, the team selection was a gamble but the players should have had enough to score against an average side. There were very little chances for either side throughout the game, the first of which fell in the 11th minute to Hernandez, whose hea...
By: United Devils
Champions League Preview : MSK Zilina v Chelsea
2010-09-14 11:25:00 THU 16-Sep 02:40 MSK Silina vs. Chelsea LIVE at ESPN Channel 812 (MALAYSIA) Blues Trio:Cole rested,Lampard out and John Terry fit for CL clash Chelsea will be without Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole for their Champions League opener tomorrow night.The Blues take on MSK Zilina in their first group stage match but will do so without their star midfielder and left-back. Lampard is not back from a hernia operation whilst Cole will be rested according to manager Carlo Ancelotti."Lampard will not be available and Ashley will also stay at home. He played two games with the national team and again on Saturday. There is no problem, but it is better for him to rest,? the Italian confirmed. Meanwhile,Chelsea have been boosted by return of Chelsea captain,John Terry.He was fit enough to prepare with the first team today at Chelsea's Cobham training complex, having sustained bruised ribs in the 3-1 victory at Upton Park, and should start against Zilina, the Slovakian champion...
By: Chelsea Fever
Manchester United v Rangers Preview
2010-09-14 09:00:00 Tonight Manchester United will kick-off their UEFA Champions League campaign against Scottish champions Rangers at Old Trafford. Man United and Rangers met back in the 2003 group stage of the Champions League, United won 1-0 at Ibrox and 3-0 at Old Trafford. After a very disappointing end to the Premier League game against Fulham on Saturday, Sir Alex Ferguson will want the players to respond positively. Rangers on the other hand beat Hamilton Academical FC 2-1, scoring in the 90th minute. The Scottish side crashed out of last season?s Champions League group stage after only managing to pick up two points, both of which came on their travels. They drew against VfB Stuttgart and FC Unirea Urziceni. Man United made it to the quarter-finals where they were knocked out on the away goals by Bayern Munich. The first leg at the Allianz Arena finished 2-1 to Bayern, the second leg at Old Trafford finished 3-2 to Man United. After being left out at the weekend, striker Wayne Rooney is e...
By: United Devils
Chelsea - Champions League Draw!
2010-08-26 22:21:00 Champions League: Chelsea drawn against France Champions,Marseille, Russian outfit Spartak Moscow and Slovakian minnows MSK Zilina The Blues, who are still looking for their first Champions League triumph, will have been delighted to have avoided Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid and are sure to be pleased with the Group F line-up.Hence,there is no re-union with former Chelsea Boss. Marseille, who lifted the trophy in 1993, are the current French champions, but lost leading scorer Mamadou Niang to Fenerbahce over the summer.Although they were in the third tier of seeds, Spartak Moscow could prove to be Chelsea's toughest opponents in Group F. Return: Chelsea played the 2007/2008 European Champions League final at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow The Blues have unhappy memories of the Luzhniki Stadium having lost the 2008 final to Manchester United there, and will face a difficult return when they travel to face Spartak Moscow, who recently signed A...
By: Chelsea Fever
Man United Draw Valencia, Rangers and Bursaspor
2010-08-26 21:01:00 The UEFA Champions League group stage draw was made in Monaco earlier on today. Manchester United will face Valencia, Rangers and Bursaspor in the group stage of the Champions League. Sir Alex Ferguson will return to Rangers, the club he played for, for two years. Man United and Rangers were drawn together in the 2003-04 group stages of the Champions League with United winning 3-0 at Old Trafford and Rangers winning 1-0 at Ibrox. United will start off their Champions League campaign with a home match against Rangers on the 14th September, that?s followed by an away match against Valencia on the 29th September. Turkish Champions Bursaspor will visit Old Trafford on the 20th October. United will travel to Glasgow on the 24th November, the final group game will be played at home on the 7th December against Valencia. Here are all the Champions League groups: Group A Inter Milan, Werder Bremen, Tottenham Hotspur and FC Twente Group B Lyon, Benfica, Schalke and Hapoel Tel Aviv Grou...
By: United Devils
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