Watch: Arsenal 1 - 0 Manchester United

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Arsenal defeated Manchester United through an Aaron Ramsey goal in a very disappointing game for United in which their troubled away form came back to haunt them. The players didn't seem up for the fight at a sunny Emirates stadium, and Arsenal dominated from the start of play.

 The Gunners were restricted to only a few goalscoring opportunities, with a Vidic handball being missed by both the linesman and referee in the first half. United had a few penalty claims themselves, with Michael Owen clearly being brought down late on when he was clean through, but the Emirates was a penalty free-zone.

 However, Arsenal did not need a penalty to claim the win, as Robin van Persie set up Arsenal's Welsh midfielder who had come in to replace an injured Cesc Fabregas. Arsenal were able to hold on to the lead which they grabbed in the 56th minute, but in truth, United never really offered too much in the attack.

It was not a classic game between the two, but in terms of the title race, it has quite large consequences to United if they fail to beat Chelsea in their next Premier League game. Chelsea could overtake United with a win, and this performance will not have Chelsea afraid of a visit to Old Trafford, especially as United have the added distraction of a Champions League semi final second leg.

All in all, Arsenal deserved the win due to their dominance, without being troubled by an non-threatening attack. United didn't use their wings as much or as well as they could have, with Nani unable to have an effect on the game - unlike previous visits to Arsenal. As a result, the deliveries into the box were either poor, or few, so Rooney and Chicharito couldn't make much of an impact. Chicharito thrives on his delivery, but in it's absence, there was no hope for him among some big defenders.

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Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Highlights Video - 30 April 2011

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In the Premier League match we will have Chelsea who will be hosting Tottenham Hotspurs in the League match on Saturday 30th April 2011 and you an always tune in here to get the live updates as well as match result and Highlights which will be placed here shortly after the match. Both of these teams will be going into this match on the back of a good wins and they are persuing their aspirations. Chelsea who are chasing Manchester United in the league will be hoping to get all three points in this league so that they can reduce the gap at the top of the table.

One other hand spurs who are struggling to keep up with manhester City who are running away with the top 4 finish while Tottenham are 4 points behind them and it will be almost impossible to catch City if spurs cant get anything from this match. Tottenham have played 33 matches so far and have 55 points while Man City have 59 points to their name it will be interesting to see how this match goes about.

Chelsea will be desperate to get all three points in this match and they will be hoping that Arsenal can get 3 points against United on Sunday, which would put them in great position in the league to catch United in the last few matches. Title race is not over yet although United have the upper hand.

Match Result and Goals Video
[ Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham ]
19' [0 - 1] R.G.C. Sandro
45' [1 - 1] F. Lampard

Video: Sandro Goal, Lampard & Kalou "Goals"

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Chelsea grabbed two quite controversial goals to overcome Tottenham in Saturday's late kick-off to draw closer to League leaders Manchester United. After an absolute cracker of a goal from Tottenham's Sandro halfway through the first half, Chelsea were left on the back-foot, but when Frank Lampard took a speculative shot near the end of the half, the controversy began. 

The incompetent Spurs goalkeeper, Gomes, who is no stranger to terrible mistakes, allowed the ball to spill from his grasp, through his legs and so close to crossing the line that the linesman thought it did. Replay's showed that the ball hadn't completely crossed the line and the wrong decision was made, with calls for goal line technology being raised loudly by pundits, footballers and fans once again. 

1-1 was a result that Manchester United fans would have taken as they prepare for the game against Arsenal tomorrow, but in the 89th minute, that result became impossible. It shouldn't have been however, with Salomon Kalou's goal being showed as offside. More than a little bit of fortune has helped Chelsea overcome Tottenham, and Spurs will be feeling very low now that their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League are all but dead. 

This result makes Manchester United and Arsenal's game tomorrow all the more important, with United now needing a win to prevent a loss to Chelsea in the next game meaning a possible loss of first place.

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Sir Alex Has Confidence in His Winning Team

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Manchester United may not have the cutting edge of previous title and double winning sides, but they possess the one thing that really matters, and the one thing that is so rare and therefore valuable to a trophy challenging side; the ability to dig out a win when the opposite looks inevitable. It is a trait that Sir Alex Ferguson has pumping through his veins and has clearly rubbed off on his side as they sit six points clear at the top of the League and in the Champions League semi-final.

Sir Alex was speaking this week-end of the final few fixtures this season which include games against the two title challengers, Arsenal and Chelsea. He was frustrated that people who talk of the two games against Arsenal and Chelsea suggest that United will lose them, or at least drop points. This may be the likely possibility in at least one of the fixtures as the side may be suffering from fatigue as they battle on both the European and domestic fronts, but Sir Alex remains defiant:

"The thing that puzzles me is that people keep saying we still have to play Arsenal and Chelsea and they talk about these games as if we are going to lose them."

"Why can't we win these games? Why can't we go to the Emirates Stadium and win, as we have done previously? I told the players to forget about all that nonsense and just win their games."

United are favourites for the League, as they have been for a few months now, but with the recent slip-ups of Arsenal, it is generally thought that United will have the trophy in their hands sooner rather than later. If they win both games against Arsenal and Chelsea, they will have their 19th title, overtaking Liverpool's record, as Sir Alex Ferguson finally completes his promise to knock Liverpool off their perch. How has he done it? How has the greatest manager of his generation, and possibly ever, been able to guide this team to close success? A winning mentality, great character, and a fierce fight until the end:

"There is that winning attitude about them. We will keep our heads down and not get carried away. There are only four games left and the way they are going about their business and the effort they have shown, it gives them an outstanding chance of being champions. You can test people's character but they keep coming through. 

"We had some great openings and could have had this match finished by half-time but it is in the traditions of Manchester United that we don't do that. We always wait until the very end and keep everyone high on the edge of their seats but we get there."

United will face Schalke 04 on Tuesday, a match which the German side will be underdogs, a position that so far in the European campaign, they have thrived on. It will be a tough test for Sir Alex's side, who will come up against a player who is a European legend, and a player that United held talks to sign last summer. 


Former Real Madrid striker Raul had attracted Ferguson, and he said that although United were looking for young players, Raul is still a top striker, and could make it at United. However, with the strikers already at United, including Rooney, Berbatov, Owen and the then newly acquired Javier Hernandez, Sir Alex decided to pass up the opportunity to sign the Spaniard:

"You can make exceptions for certain players, because experience is so valuable. We thought the same when we signed Michael Owen, who has been a terrific professional for us, and bringing in Raúl would have been similar to when we managed to get Henrik Larsson for a short time a few years ago. 

"It was obvious his time at Real Madrid had come to an end, and he certainly wasn't too old to be effective, as he has been showing in Germany. We spoke to his agent about a possible move but we already had Javier Hernández by then and, with Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen available, we thought we could afford to let the chance pass."

 "If we hadn't had Michael at the club at the time I might well have signed him." 

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Wenger is Too Stubborn for His Own Good

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What did we learn from Arsenal's draw against Liverpool? No much more than we have seen already from Arsenal and Arsene Wenger. Despite having some fantastic attacking talent in Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and Jack Wilshere - two of which are in the team of the year, they ran out of ideas in the final third, and few clear cut chances were created for a goal scoring opportunity. The best came late on to Robin van Persie, who was thwarted by Liverpool's reliable goalkeeper, Reina - another troubling position that Wenger has been slow to deal with.

We all love Arsenal's play - so many mention it, so many praise their style, so many applaud the passing of the ball and the quick attacking play, but it often gets Arsenal nowhere. In other words, it isn't as effective as Wenger believes it to be. Arsenal must invest in a clinical striker, one that will settle down well in England quickly, and one that is not prone to injuries. Manchester United found one for £6 million in Javier Hernandez, so Wenger doesn't need to break the bank. A free transfer for Chamakh hasn't worked, van Persie has suffered persistent injuries, and Bendtner shows up when he wants to, but blows his own trumpet as loud as anything.

When the whole squad is fit, Arsenal can form a brilliant team, a side which would give any team a real go, and often come out on top. The problem - the problem that Wenger is ignorant to - is that at some point, players will have injuries. In Arsenal's case, a lot of injuries, and with top players out for a long time such as Thomas Vermaelen, as well as injuries which costs players months out like Djourou, van Persie, Szczesny and so on, they are often left with a weak, untested team, playing against a largely fit, capable side. The strength in depth is not there.

Look at Manchester United. Vidic and Ferdinand are the starting centre backs, but if one of them is to suffer an injury, there are plenty of players available to step in. There is Wes Brown - not the greatest, but strong and experienced and ready to step in, Chris Smalling, not the most experienced, but certainly proving capable and reliable, and Jonny Evans, again, not the greatest, but certainly able against tough opposition.

On the other hand, Arsenal had Vermaelen out for the whole season, and were left with only three first team central defenders, two of which are in their debut season; Koscielny and Squillaci - and the latter has not settled in England very well at all and therefore not having the trust from the rest of the team. Then when Djourou suffered a dislocated shoulder - more woe, more problems, and a far weaker back line.

His reluctance to spend has been both praised and criticized by Arsenal fans, but it has cost Arsenal trophies this season. Again. A side with a solid back line, with at least three injury free, top class central defenders, a clinical striker, and a midfield who knew when to pull the trigger, would not have lost the Carling Cup Final to Birmingham City. 

Wenger sticks to what he believes in. He is strong minded, and, because of this, is often delusional - for example not accepting that the penalty Eboue conceded against Liverpool was a foul or worthy of a penalty kick. He will not spend money, which has, and will continue to cost Arsenal trophies. It is good that he is passionate and believes clearly about what he wants, but a man once said "never let your persistence and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance." 

Wenger must improve his squad this summer, he must not be afraid to dip into the transfer window to add to his team, and with the new billionaire majority shareholder, he surely now has no excuses. He doesn't need to spend the amount Manchester City or Chelsea have, but he needs to spend enough to buy decent back-up for his team. 

Wenger needs his, and Arsenal's priorities sorted. Does he want a trophy at Arsenal or not? Because if he does, he must listen to the concerns of fans, and spend some money or face having to change his whole team set-up. Arsenal will fall behind the pack next season otherwise.

West Bromwich 1-3 Chelsea Highlights Video - 16 April 2011

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In the next match of the premier League we will have West brom taking on Chelsea in what will be a huge match to be played on 16th April 2011. Chelsea have had a poor season of their standards, the season which starting very well for them turned into nightmare as the mid of the season came when Chelsea struggled big time and went on to go 8 matches without a win and that was they time when they not only surrender the lead at the top of the table but also got themselve knoked out of the other competitions.

Even with the big signing of Fernando Torres in the winter break could not help them get back to winning ways, infect the $50 Millions signing has yet to opne his account in temrs of goals from chelsea and it has been more than 3 months since he joined them. His form is big concern but what is interesting is the performences of Anelka and Drogba both of them started the season in prime form but all of a sudden they lost their touch which resulted chelsea getting off track and now no where near what they wanted to achieve or they should have achieved.

From now to the end of the season they have some big games and this is one to look forward to as they will be looking to end the season on a high although some of their big players do not look motivated enough.

West Bromwich Albion vs Chelsea:
Date: 16 April 2011 - Time: 15:00 GMT

Match Result and Highlights
[ West Brom 1-3 Chelsea ]
17' [1 - 0] P. Odemwingie
22' [1 - 1] D. Drogba
26' [1 - 2] S. Kalou
45' [1 - 3] F. Lampard

Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea 2nd Leg Highlights Video

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In the next match of the Champions League we will have Chelsea in the Champions League in what will be a huge match in the league and it will be interesting to see how they go about this match as Chelsea are coming into this match on the back of a defeat against Manchester United in the previous match and it will be interesting to see how they go about this match as they will have to win the match by difference of 2 goals as United have already scored the away goal and it will be mighty difficult for them to go out there and score against Manchester United in what will be a huge match.

Manchester United on the other hand will be looking to use the form and the home support to make it to yet another Semi Final in the Champions League and they are fast becoming new AC milan who are there and there about every year. If United win they will most likely be facing FC Schalke and have a wonderfull oppertunity as they can beat them and get to the final against either Barcelona or Real Madrid in the Final at Emirates.

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Match Result and Goals Video
[ Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea ]
43' [1 - 0] J. Hernandez
73' [1 - 1] D. Drogba
77' [2 - 1] J. Park

Watch: Manchester United 2 - 1 Chelsea

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Manchester United pushed aside Chelsea in their Champions League second leg clash with a 2 - 1 win on the night. Chelsea disappointed on the night, while United excelled in front of a delighted Old Trafford crowd.

Chicharito and Ji Sung Park goals were enough to see off Chelsea as their disgruntled and clearly crushed owner Roman Abramovich watched on with a silent, inner anger as he once again saw his dream of Chelsea lifting the Champions League trophy drift passed. United were just too much, and after Ramieres' sending off, a one man disadvantage gave Chelsea little chance despite getting a goal through Drogba to give them hope.

Fernando Torres started, and, as is becoming routine, he misfired, prompting his substitution at half time. United grabbed their first just before the end of the first half, to double their aggregate lead and set them on their way. Sir Alex Ferguson had made it clear that United wanted to win on the night, and Chicharito's goal through an accurate, low cross from an evergreen Ryan Giggs saw Old Trafford erupt and Ferguson's plans develop.

Chelsea often dominated in the possession stakes and managed more chances in the first half, but they had to wait until the 77th minute for their first goal of he tie. Drogba fired low into the goal past Edwin van der sar and he wheeled away in celebration, temporarily silencing the home crowd. Chelsea were back into the game and into the tie, but they still needed another goal.

Less than a minute late, United streamed down the field, and after a delightful chip over the blue defence to Park, the South Korean finished by smashing the ball into the opposite corner. It was the ultimate response. The response of Champions. European Champions? Possibly. United will be waiting for either Schalke or Inter.

Rooney had an absolute blinder of a game, his passes and his touches were outstanding, and his deep role suited him perfectly, looking more and more like a younger attacking Paul Scholes. Ryan Giggs also played brilliantly, assisting both goals while being assured and calm as always. Michael Carrick continued his form from the first leg, and John O'Shea's clever through ball for Giggs in the build up for the first goal was outstanding.

Watch: Rooney Goal v Chelsea

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Wayne Rooney added to his hat-trick against West Ham on the week-end with another vital goal in Manchester United's vital Champions League tie with Chelsea. 


It was a brilliantly worked goal with Michael Carrick launching a wonderful cross field pass to Giggs on the left who took a perfect touch, went round his man, and squared it to the awaiting Rooney who placed it onto the post to bounce back into the gaping net.


United then held on, threatening on the counter attack - especially on the wings, occupied in the end by all three of Giggs, Valencia and Nani after Rafael's second half substitution. United were lucky to get away a late penalty call when Evra brought down Rameires in the box, but Torres' desperation to appease the fans saw him dive twice in the box - receiving a booking as a result.


United take a vital lead into the the second leg, and hold that away goal too. And with all the talk about Rooney before the game, after scoring yet another goal, a clear smile was visible on his face - he was happy. It's looking good for both United and Rooney, but this tie is still very much in he balance.

Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United Highlights 6 April 2011 Champions League

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A huge match in the Champions League as we have two of the finals in the 2008 Champions League final going head to head in the quarter Final tie where first leg will be played at the Chelsea home ground at Stamford Bridge and it will be interesting to see how they go about this match. Chelsea are playing some really good football of late and they are back in the form and with Fernando Torres in the squad they will surely pose a threat to United goal like Torres always is a pain in United's back four.

While We have united who should be full of confidence after their match against West ham on the weekend, when they prove yet another time this season that they can bounce back from any situation and win the match, like they were losing 2-0 against West Ham and managed to get back to winning ways after Wayne Rooney scored a stunning Hattrick in the match and they won the game by 4-0.

This is the match where Chelsea supporters are asking for the revenge against United for the defeat the suffer in Moscow and Chelsea keep petr Cech has came out and said that Chelsea did not actully lose that match. But for the matter of fact they are playing at home and will be looking to keep the clean sheet and get somthing to defend to for the return leg as United will be very hard to beat at Old Trafford.

Match Result and Goals Video
[ Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United ]
24' [0 - 1] W. Rooney

Pic & Video: Michael Essien Tackle on Jermaine Pennant

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Michael Essien had already received a red card prior to this horrendous tackle on Jermaine Pennant against Stoke City on Saturday. After seeing this evidence, it should have been another red to add to the statistics, but instead of that, the Chelsea midfielder went unpunished - not even a yellow card.

Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney has been banned for two games by the FA for swearing into a television camera after completing a fantastic hat-trick and stunning comeback for Manchester United. His outburst will see him miss the Manchester derby, and the Premier League game against Fulham as United fight to stay above Arsenal in the title race.

It seems that the FA have punished a player by punishing the club he plays for rather than punishing the player. The banning of Rooney could possibly have an adverse effect on United's FA Cup challenge as well as their title challenge with Arsenal. The banning of Rooney for swearing - which, lets face it, happens every week and done so by every player on the pitch is nothing when a tackle such as the above is committed - something that can break a players leg and wreck a career. 

Rooney's reputation has been damaged even more by this incident and his frustration has been added to by a two match ban, but Jermaine Pennant's career could have been deeply effected, yet there was no punishment but a free-kick. 

A Champions Performance - A Vital Win

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Wayne Rooney's swearing fit of joy/relief after he completed his unpredictable hat-trick pretty much summed up the feelings of the majority of Manchester United fans. This was a man who knew he hadn't played as well as he could have in the first half, and the pressure had been building. He had started ahead of the Premier League's top scorer, who sat on the bench with his new short hair cut, waiting to come on - a call many United fans were asking for. But he proved everyone wrong with that third goal which hauled United over the line ahead of an irritatingly hard to get past West Ham side.

United dominated the play, but after two very avoidable penalties were conceded and scored by Mark Noble, it was an uphill battle at the ground where a second string United team had conceded four in a Carling Cup encounter with Avram Grants side. Sir Alex was frustrated by the situation they were in; "Being two goals down was a travesty in terms of possession and chances created." 


So, sitting up in the stands, watching his players from above, the veteran United manager was in the perfect position to decide what to change - and big decisions were needed. The big substitution at half time was taking the perpetrator for the first penalty, Patrice Evra off, and throwing on the baby face Javier Hernandez, a young man with a growing goalscoring reputation.


It paid off, and in the 64th minute, a free kick was won. Now since Beckham and Ronaldo left United, there  has been a distinct lack of goals from free-kicks, especially at vital times. As Rooney stepped up, many I'm sure were expecting it to pathetically rebound off the wall, but this was not the case. Instead, Rooney scored 
the first of his three goals, and United were suddenly back in the game.


An Antonio Valencia cross was brought down superbly by Rooney and he took a touch to smash it into the bottom left hand corner of the West Ham net in a delightful finish. United weren't going to stop there however, oh no. Typically, United would go for the win, and, with all of the momentum of a quick fire double from an inspired Wayne Rooney, they were in the driving seat, with no chance of hitting the breaks.


When the little Brazilian Fabio worked his way into the box and was closed down by Upson, it looked like any chance was gone, but a clever little flick which hit the defenders arm prompted Lee Mason to point to the spot, for Rooney to step up and place into the corner. It also prompted Rooney to confront his critics with his potty mouth in front of the camera, in the midst of being mobbed by his United team mates. 


The win was there for the taking, but United were not safe yet, and United fans would have been thinking back to the early stages of the season when late goals were all that seemed to be occurring. Nevertheless, a nicely played counter attack saw Rooney roll it to Ryan Giggs, who never seemed to stop after being moved to left back at half time, and the Welshman crossed it across the ground for his little Mexican team mate to do what he does best from a few yards out.


Sir Alex Ferguson reacted to moving eight points clear of Arsenal in the table:

"We played like champions today, we kept our heads up and didn't lose faith in our ability.

"It's never easy coming here. They are fighting relegation but we had to do our thing.

"We dominated that second half and it was a real championship performance.

"Arsenal have a game in hand. It could go to goal difference but I somehow don't think so."

Berbatov came on and played brilliantly. His touch is, as ever, exquisite, and his hold up play is superb. It was a small cameo that may push him into contention for starting the Champions League game against Chelsea, but in Ferguson's mood of playing Rooney and Chicharito may over rule again. That is the beauty of it though, because the bench is so strong - Nani, Michael Owen, Chicharito and Rooney started on the bench - showing the strength in depth at United.


It was a a Champions performance, and a performance that has stepped United closer to holding aloft that Premier League trophy, ahead of Arsenal who drew at the Emirates against Blackburn.

Stoke City 1-1 Chelsea Highlights Video - 2 April 2011

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Chelsea who are back in the title challenge although with a outside chance to go out there and win the league for the 2nd successive year, this week they will be taking on Stoke City in what will be a very important and difficult match for them playing away from home on the saturday afternoon on 2nd April 2011. Chelsea have got back some of their lost form and now playing at top of their game although their 50 Million worth of new signing Fernando Torres yet to open his account for them in the league or Champions League.

While we have Chelsea going all out for the title now and competing against United and Arsenal who are running away with the title challenge at the moment, Stoke City on the other hand have been very good unit specialy playing at home and with all the support they have they tend to prove a very difficult opposition against teams like Chelsea and other big four.

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Stoke City vs Chelsea Premier League:
Date: 2 April 2011 - Time: 15:00 GMT

Match Result and Goals Video
[ Stoke City 1-1 Chelsea ]
8' [1 - 0] J. Walters
33' [1 - 1] D. Drogba

Is £25 million Young the Best Man for United?

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As a child, Ashley Young was a devoted Arsenal fan. That isn't the best introduction considering United's fierce rivalry with the Gunners, but don't worry, "They're just another team" now according to the 25 year old who has been recently linked to a big money move away from Aston Villa to clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool. 

Since joining Aston Villa in 2007, he has always been an attacking threat that is a nuisance for defenders to deal with. In his second season at Villa, Young managed 17 assists and nine goals, as well as every wingers' ambition - to leave the defenders dizzy. However, despite winning Player of the month twice in 2008, many performances have been shaky and ineffective. His pace and dribbling abilities are obviously his strong points, but his strength and sometimes effort have let him down. 

His recent performances for England have propelled him to a higher level however, and his impressive two games against Wales and Ghana have certainly changed my mind about him. In both international games he looked very bright, and one of England's main threats as he thrived in the 4-3-3 formation - being given a more free and roaming role against Ghana in the absence of Rooney.

His club may not be having the best time this season; currently wavering in the midst of a relegation battle which, considering the players they have, is hard to believe, but he has impressed. 8 goals, 8 assists and attempting a total of 64 shots is ambitious and not bad going, and he has the spark to be a great winger.

But is he good enough, do they need him and will he fit into the Manchester United side?

First of all, at that price, it's a no go. A £25 million transfer fee and apparently, £100,000 a week wages is way too much for a player who rarely shines against top opposition. Yes, he can perform well against sides with poor defences - four goals against Blackburn and one each against Bolton and Wigan this season. He did score 1 each against against United and Chelsea, but from the penalty spot. Whether he has turned a corner whilst in an England shirt remains to be seen, but when United play in Europe, all of the players have to perform to progress.

I don't think Nani will leave this summer, but if he does - which has been rumoured, Young wouldn't be a bad replacement. He hasn't had as good a season as Nani - who has been exceptional, but under Ferguson, he may be able to improve to United's level. Ryan Giggs has extended his contract at United for another year, but if Young were to arrive before the Welshman's departure, he could only benefit from a man who ruled the wings for about 20 years. 

Pace, dribbling ability and superb crossing were exactly what Giggs possessed in his early to late twenties, but as Young is used more of a central threat and further up the pitch, he may become a better player. Even if Sir Alex has been given £100 million, the price is still a stumbling block as well as the proposed wages. The money, I believe should be used for a Paul Scholes replacement primarily, and then after that, perhaps a winger. A player like Wesley Sneijder should be priority.   

Chicharito on The "Monster" Rooney & Tevez Comparison

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Javier Hernandez is living the dream. Playing regularly for Manchester United, scoring vital goals, getting on with your business and playing with some great players. Yet from all of his quotes and interviews, he seems so down to earth and grounded. The 22 year-old Mexican has been in sensational form in his first season in England, scoring a brilliant total of 16 goals so far and starting a very promising partnership with Wayne Rooney - pushing the Leagues top scorer, Dimitar Berbatov on the bench in the process.

'Chicharito', as he is known, spoke of Wayne Rooney, comparisons to the former United striker and current City player Carlos Tevez, and what his secret to success on the field is:

"Playing with Wayne is a dream. He's a monster to be alongside and I never believed I would get so many games and goals during my first season at United."

“'The Little Tevez'? I'm really proud that people are comparing me to him but I am Chicharito and am living my dreams at the moment.” 

 “I am very happy because I know there is much more to come. My secret is to study opposition defenders and work out their weak points."

 "I try to outwit them with my speed and anticipation in the area. So my goals are not down to luck."

Hernandez was bought by Sir Alex Ferguson for £6 million this summer and is probably the buy of the season. When you consider Chelsea's splurge of money on Torres and Manchester City's £30 buy of Edin Dzeko, Chicharito looks such a great buy for the club.

His impressive performances in last years World Cup saw him score a few vital goals including one against France and one against Argentina, and the former Guadalajara player believes that the physical aspect of the game in better in England:

“Perhaps the better physical preparation here in England is the key to my performances. This aspect of the game is better than in South America and I have profited.” 

Now Hernandez will be hoping United can push on after the international break and go on to cement their place at the top of the Premier League, and progress against City and Chelsea in the FA Cup and Champions League respectively.

Does Being Captain Mean Anything?

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Much has been made of John Terry being reinstated as England captain. Perhaps too much. The main issue is that Fabio Capello has gone back on his decision to take the armband off of Terry for his inexplicable off field behaviour with a team mates girlfriend. It was a big call back when all was revealed about Terry's private life, and to go back on such a big ruling shows signs of weakness. It undermines Capello's tough, no nonsense approach to coaching. That argument is understandable, but in today's modern age of football, the question is; does being captain mean anything, or is it simply a symbol?

Lets get this straight. The ideal captain should have outstanding qualities that other players in the team do not possess; they should be a natural winner, they should be a beacon of inspiration, a passionate, brave, respectable person - someone who will take responsibility for their mistakes, wear their heart on their sleeve and be able to make massive sacrifices for the good of the team. They also need the have great footballing ability in their position. It looks a big ask. It also looks as if the England team have a good few players who have those qualities - or does it?

When David Beckham gave up the England captaincy, which he held for many years, with great integrity and heart, told of the honour it was to wear the armband for his country. He said that he had "lived the dream", and was the "greatest honour of his career" to captain his country. This is a man who absolutely lives for football, and loves his country. He led by example, on and off the field. In the main, he conducted himself in admirable principle and honesty. It obviously meant a lot to him.

When Ferdinand was made captain after Terry's removal from the 'position', he too gave the impression of being ready to live the dream that all youngsters have; to lead their country onto a football pitch to fight to win.  He said:

“I like the responsibility. Every youngster grows up wanting to be captain of their club or the team they lead out. This is England and there is no higher accolade than leading out your country.

That may be, but he added to the end of this passionate show of ambition:

"But it won’t mean as much if we don’t win anything."

What have England won in the last 45 years or so? Nothing. So does that mean every captain before him and ahead of him have failed in their main aim? Yes it does. Interestingly, the Manchester United defender continued:


“I have always said if there is something that needs to be said in the changing-room then I will speak my mind whether I am captain or not.

Why shouldn't it be like this for every player? Every player wants to win, every player wants to be the match winner for their country, and every player wants to do their country proud. They should all stand up and act as captains, rather than quietly listen to their manager off he pitch and then watch their captain motivate them on it. When you are playing for your country, that very fact is surely the only motivation you need?

Every player should give 100% to the team whether they are captain or not. That is why I believe the captaincy is just a symbol - a symbol that has recently caused much needless controversy in the England camp. It isn't as if we are short of controversy and trouble in this country as it is.

It seems to me that the only official roles of a captain are: to participate in the coin toss prior to kick off and penalty shoot out (the latter of which England are not very good at) and being the first player to hold aloft a trophy at the award-giving ceremony. That hasn't happened for a while either.

So whether John Terry is captain or not is not the issue. The issue is the chemistry of the team and the willingness of them to play together to work together and to win together. The armband is only a symbol to show the rest of the players who to turn to when they are in trouble. I say fine, keep that, but do not rely on that, and work yourself with all of the passion, inspiration, bravery, responsibility and ability that a captain should show. A team of leaders is better than just one.

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Barclays Premier League Football Team
Full name : Chelsea Football Club.
Nickname(s) : The Pensioners, The Blues.
Founded : 10 March 1905.
Ground : Stamford Bridge (Capacity: 41,841).
Owner : Roman Abramovich.
Chairman : Bruce Buckr.
Manager : Carlo Ancelotti.
League : Barclays Premier League.
Website : www.chelseafc.com.
Jersey : Chelsea Jersey 2010-2011.

Player : (First-Team Squad)

1. Petr Cech
2. Branislav Ivanovic
3. Ashley Cole
4. Marinho David Luiz
5. Michael Essien
6. Ramires
7. Frank Lampard
8. Fernando Torres
9. Yossi Benayoun
10. Didier Drogba
11. Mikel
12. Florent Malouda
13. Jose Bosingwa
14. Yury Zhirkov
15. Paulo Ferreira
16. Salomon Kalou
17. Ross Turnbull
18. John Terry
19. Alex
20. Ryan Bertrand
21. Nicolas Anelka
22. Henrique Hilario
23. Sam Hutchinson
24. Fabio Borini
25. Joshua McEachran
26. Billy Clifford
27. Daniel Philliskirk
28. Jan Sebeck
29. Jacopo Sala
30. Nathaniel Chalobah
31. Carl Magnay
32. Adam Phillip

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Chelsea 2-0 Man City Highlights Video - 20 March 2011

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In the next match of the Premier League will have Chelsea hosting manchester City side in the league match in what will be a huge match for them. City need to qualify for the Champions League next season but they will have to keep winning to make sure they are in the European Premier competition after all the money they have spent in past couple of years. If they dont make it there it will be nothing short of a disaster.

Chelsea on the other hand will have to cope with United in The Champions League quarter Finals while they yet to play them at Old Trafford in the league which makes it 3 matches against them in a months time. While City have some big matches of their own to content with and going into the business period of the league it will be interesting to see how they go about this time. Chelsea are back in form in the league and the Champions League but their only concern is the goal scroring form of their 50 million striker Fernando Torres who has not scored a single goal sice joining them.

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Match Result and Highlights
[ Chelsea 2-0 Manchester City ]
79' [1 - 0] D. Luiz
90' [2 - 0] Ramires

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Stadium Stamford Bridge Chelsea FC

Stamford Bridge of Chelsea FC Stadium

Stamford Bridge view sky

Location : Fulham, Road,Fulham,London,England.
Capacity : 42,050 seated.

Owner : Chelsea Pitch Owners plc.
Operator : Chelsea F.C.

Architect : Archibald Leitch (1887).
Opened : 28 April 1877.
Renovated : 1904–1905.
Surface : Grass.
Field dimensions : 103 x 67 m.
Tenants : Chelsea FC (1905–present), London Monarchs (1997).

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Carlo Ancelotti Profile
Name : Carlo Ancelotti.
Place/Date of birth : Italy, 10 June 1959.
Height : 1.80 m.
Player Career Position : Midfielder.
Current Club : Chelsea (Manager).

Player Career :
Club Team
1976–1979 : Parma.
1979–1987 : Roma.
1987–1992 : Milan.
National team
1980 : Italy U-21.
1981–1991 : Italy.

Manager Career :
1995–1996 : Reggiana.
1996–1998 : Parma
1999–2001 : Juventus
2001–2009 : Milan
2009– ...  : Chelsea

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