Fernando Torres was at his prime at Liverpool but ever since his move to Chelsea, over a year ago, the Spaniard is at loss for goals. The downward spiral was evident when West Ham owners showed interest in signing the Spanish star, on loan, during the January 2012 Transfer window. At present, in 34 Premier League appearances, he has managed a meager 3 goals. His dry spell continued in the [...]
Media reports have suggested that Drogba had led the half-time team talk in the match against Everton which Chelsea eventually lost 2-0. Chelsea’s manager, Andre Villas-Boas has described it to be the worst performance of the season and when asked about the support of his players, the manager retorted - “They don’t have to back my project, only the owner needs to back my project.” After another disappointing [...]
The match looked like it was headed for a draw until the former Blues’ full-back Glen Johnson mastered an 87th minute winner. Liverpool took the lead through Maxi in the 33rd minute after the visitors started off brightly. Chelsea tried their best but luck did not seem to favour them as Drogba came close to netting a free-kick. However, after Daniel Sturridge came on as a subsitute post half-time, he [...]
The Prenier League champions are facing a downward spiral. The Blues were comfortably beaten by Arsenal, 1-3. Arsenal’s Alex Song, Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott scored the goals for the Gunners. Carlo Ancelotti’s team have managed just six points from the last 24! Branislav Ivanovic pulled one back for the visitors but to no avail. “We have matured, I have said that many times. Let’s hope it strengthens our belief for [...]
According to Reuters – Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov told reporters to stop voting for him after being named Bulgaria’s Footballer of the Year for a seventh time on Monday. “I prefer to see some of the younger lads winning the award,” the 29-year-old said after coming top in the poll of sports journalists. “Please, don’t vote for me anymore.” Bulgaria’s all-time leading scorer, with 48 goals, quit the Balkan [...]
The former Blackburn manager was let go because apparently his vision did not fit in with that of new owners. The Indian owners believe the club should be fourth or fifth in the Premier League.
Manchester United knocked Arsenal off the top of the table with a 1-0 win. Ji Sung Park must be feeling on cloud 9 right now as he helped The Red Devils secure a win over rivals, the Gunners.
In a recent interview, Manchester United’s Patrice Evra had a few words to describe Arsenal. However, Arsene Wenger did not react to the insults. This war of words comes right before the clubs match up on Monday at Old Trafford. Evra called Arsenal a ‘training centre’ and a club in ‘crisis’ in an interview with television channel Canal+. Wenger had an opportunity to counter the spew of words but decided [...]
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole should be fit and available for selection for Sunday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur. The former Chelsea playmaker has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Reds’ 1-0 win at Bolton Wanderers. Cole has missed the club’s last four Barclays Premier League matches, including Saturday’s 3-0 win against former club West Ham United. With Steven Gerrard and Lucas currently unavailable, the return of Cole from [...]
Carlos Tevez showed his old manager Mark Hughes no mercy at Craven Cottage as Manchester City romped to a victory that saw them close to within three points of the Barclays Premier League summit. Twelve months ago Hughes was the man profiting from the South American’s prowess in front of goal. Now it is Roberto Mancini hailing two goals and a man-of-the-match display from the inspirational South American. Indeed, as [...]
