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...]
Denmark 1-2 England: Report And Highlights
England won a tightly-fought contest in Copenhagen after coming from behind thanks to goals in either half from Darren Bent and Ashley Young. Fabio Capello's men vindicated their last 4-1 defeat over Denmark back in 2005 with a confident display and 2-1 victory in front of their travelling fans at the Parken Stadion tonight. It wasn't all plain sailing for England however as the Danes took a shock lead inside the first 10 minutes after Liverpool defender Daniel Affer beat John Terry to a dangerous in-swinging cross and headed home to make it 1-0 to the home side. The lead didn't last long … [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...]
Real Madrid Have It All To Do In La Liga Title Race After Osasuna Defeat
The dejected look on Cristiano Ronaldo's face at the final whistle of his Real Madrid side's 1-0 crushing defeat over minnows Osasuna last Sunday told you all you need to know about their waning La Liga title hopes as they slipped 7 points behind fierce rivals Barcelona - sitting comfortably in first place in the La Liga table. Jose Mourinho's side looked average through-out and despite the occasional bit of magic from new German addition Mesut Ozil - the only Madrid player to come out with any credit from the game, Madrid struggled to impose themselves on the match. The loss will come as even … [Read more...]
Real Madrid 3-1 Athletico Madrid Highlights
It was Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid that came out on top this evening in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey Quarter final against local rivals Athletico Madrid. After a lively start it was the visitors Athletico who took a shock lead and silenced the Bernanbau home fans after a Diego Forlan strike early on. However it wasn't long before Real struck level thanks to a Sergio Ramos bullet header and goals were added by Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil to secure the victory. After tonight's disappointing defeat Athletico Madrid's hopes of reaching the next round lie severely in the … [Read more...]
Poor Start For Kenny Dalgish As Liverpool Suffer Defeat At Blackpool
Kenny Dalglish or 'King Kenny' as he's affectionately known on Merseyside had a less than pleasing start as his side threw away a one goal lead to lose 2-1 away at Bloomfield Road. Fernando Torres blasted in a driven shot to give Liverpool a dream start to the game but Ian Holloway's men were resilient and level ten minutes later thanks to Gary Taylor-Fletcher. Striker DJ Campbell netted the deserved winner in the second half after an extended spell of pressure. Final Score - Blackpool 2-1 Liverpool. See the highlights here! … [Read more...]
Barcelona Dominate In 5-1 La Liga Victory Over Local Rivals Espanyol
Barcelona have had a tremendous start to their La Liga campaign this year. Having lost just once, they top the La Liga table by 5 points and have enjoyed a fantastic victory over Castilian enemies Real Madrid along the way. Though no matter how impressive they have been this year, few still would have expected them to overcome fierce local rivals Espanyol the way they did on Saturday evening in an emphatic 5-1 away victory. Despite goals from Xavi, Pedro and David Villa it was Lionel Messi who once again stole the show as he ripped through the Espanyol defence with devestating effect. … [Read more...]
Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Blackburn Rovers Highlights
Bolton Wanderers got back to winning ways after their defeat to Manchester City today as they were narrow 2-1 victors at home to Blackburn Rovers. Substitute Fabrice Muamba made an instant impact after coming on as he fired the hosts into the lead in the second half. However it seemed Blackburn had snatched a point late on at the Reebok Stadium through a El-Hadji Diouf. But Despite being down to 10 men after losing midfielder Mark Davies to a sending-off, Bolton hit back immediately and Stuart Holden provided the late winning goal for Owen Coyle's side. … [Read more...]
Wolves 1-0 Birmingham City Highlights
Wolverhampton Wanderers grabbed a much-needed three points this afternoon with a 1-0 home victory over West Midlands rivals Birmingham City. Stephen Hunt was the hero Sunday afternoon as his calm first-half strike gave his side a throughly deserved victory. … [Read more...]
Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea Highlights
The spoils were shared this afternoon in this highly-anticipated clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Spurs enjoyed a dream start when Roman Pavlyuchenko put his side ahead thanks to some clever play from Jermain Defoe. However substitute Didier Drogba managed to pull the visitors level in the second half when Spurs keeper Gomes was unable to keep out his venemous shot. Carlo Ancelotti's men almost won the game right at the end but Didier Drogba was unable to convert a late Chelsea penalty. Final Score Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Chelsea. … [Read more...]