The Barclays Premier League has seen a recent rise in Spanish players, especially during the summer transfer market. Here we provide a round-up of their performances over the weekend. Of all of the Spaniards who played on Saturday and Sunday, the one who made the most headlines was someone not even selected on the bench. Juan Mata found himself out of Chelsea's squad for their game against Fulham which has caused quite an uproar. The diminutive playmaker has all the attributes which has helped Chelsea to two European titles but is being frozen out by Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge. … [Read more...]
Mourinho exit rumours put Chelsea’s Roman on red alert
José Mourinho could well have reached the end of his tenure at Real Madrid, considered by many as the world’s biggest club, with his third exit at the semi-final stage of the Champions League against Borussia Dotmund on Tuesday. The dream of winning la Décima, the tenth, European Cup will have to wait another year, but the weight of expectation would appear to have buckled the back of the self proclaimed "special one". … [Read more...]
Blackpool v Chelsea Preview
Blackpool will be looking for a result to help their Premier League survival bid as they take on current title holders Chelsea at Bloomfield Road this evening. The last time these two sides met in September Chelsea were resounding 4-0 winners at Stamford Bridge but the Seasiders can still remain optimisitc having claimed notable victories over other Premier League titans including Liverpool and Spurs. Ian Holloway's men will have to make do without the services of Charlie Adam and DJ Campbell (both suspended) whilst new Brazilian defender David Luiz looks unlikely to make an appearance … [Read more...]
Liverpool 3-1 Manchester United
Dirk Kuyt was the hero for Liverpool as he bagged a stunning hat-trick in a momentus 3-1 victory over Manchester United at Anfield today. United suffered their third defeat of the season and with less than ten games still to play, the title race has well and truely been blown wide open. In a game between two fierce rivals, Liverpool made their presence known from the very start and in the 34th minute they were rewarded for their persistence when new signing Luis Suarez glided past three United defenders and tee'd up Kuyt to score into an empty net. United midfielder Nani produced some … [Read more...]
Bolton Wanderers 3-2 Aston Villa
A late Ivan Klasnic goal sealed victory in a thrilling encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa at the Reebok Stadium this afternoon. The visitors Villa originally took the lead when £24 million-rated striker Darren Bent was put through on goal by Ashley Young and the centre forward made no mistake with the finish when he poked home his third Villa goal of the season past the reach of Jussi Jaaskelainen. It was ex-Villa defender Gary Cahill who came back to haunt his side however when he headed an equaliser right on the stroke of half-time against his old club to put Bolton … [Read more...]
Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland
Arsenal were held at home to a frustrating goal-less draw against Sunderland this afternoon and missed the chance to close the gap to just one point behind league leaders Manchester United. Despite a countless number of chances in front of goal the Gunners were unable to take advantage and net a winner thanks to Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet who pulled off a myriad of classy saves this afternoon to keep the Arsenal attackers at bay. The Belgian shot-stopper denied the home side's best chance of the game late on when Samir Nasri curled in a pin-point free-kick that looked goal-bound only … [Read more...]
Blackpool 3-1 Tottenham
Blackpool ran out shock 3-0 victors over Tottenham Hotspur this evening thanks to goals from Charlie Adam, DJ Campbell and Brett Omerod. After their fine display in Milan last weekend Tottenham Hotspur struggled to replicate their European triumphs on the Premier League stage as hosts Blackpool put in an assured display in front of their home crowd at Bloomfield Road this evening. Blackpool were strong from the outset and highly-sought after midfielder Charlie Adam was the man to give his side the lead as he calmy converted a Blackpool penalty following a clumsy Sebastien Bassong … [Read more...]
Black Country Derby Ends All-Square
A late Carlos Vela goal rescued a point for West Brom in the Black Country Derby this afternoon after a stunning Jamie O'Hara strike put the visitors Wolves ahead in the first-half. The match started brightly and neither side held back as Wolves and West Brom both had chances early on. It was ex-Spurs midfielder O'Hara who broke the dead-lock however after Nenad Milijas laid off an inviting ball which was struck superbly from 30 yards out beyond the reach of Baggies keeper Boaz Myhill. Both sides continued to press deep into injury time of the first period but despite a tight first half … [Read more...]
Bolton 2-0 Everton Report And Highlights
New striker Daniel Sturridge was on target yet again for his new club as his goal helped Bolton Wanderers to a 2-0 home win over Everton this afternoon. The Cottagers took an early-lead through centre back Gary Cahill as he ran clear get on the end of Stuart Holden's free-kick from the left. Everton almost had an immediate response however after Tim Cahill should have levelled the tie after failing to make contact from an impressive Leighton Baines cross. But it was man of the moment Sturridge who netted his third goal in three games by poking home from close-range following a Bolton … [Read more...]
Newcastle Produce Comeback Of The Season In 4-4 Thriller Against Arsenal
To anyone that feels like giving up on their team when they look totally dead and buried with seemingly no way back, Newcastle United today showed us in spectacular fashion that when there's a will there's always a way. Newcastle United and Arsenal unarguably contested the game of the season so far in an eight goal thriller which eventually ended 4-4 at St James' Park this afternoon. The visitors Arsenal had a dream start after goals in the first and third minutes from Theo Walcott and Johan Djourou gave Newcastle United a mountain to climb so early on. The Gunners continued to pile on the … [Read more...]