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...]
Bolton v Aston Villa Preview
It's Coyle v Houllier as Bolton Wanderers take on Aston Villa at the Reebok Stadium this afternoon. With just a third of the season left to contest both sides will be looking for a valuable three points for different reasons. Villa who have massively underachieved this campaign, will welcome a win to help put to bed any danger of an unexpected relegation fight whilst Bolton who sit in 7th place in the Premier League have European football well and truely in their sights. Both Bolton and Villa will have an array of attacking talent on display this afternoon with in-form striker Daniel … [Read more...]
Fabian Delph Seals New Villa Contract
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2015. Delph, 21 arrived at Villa Park in 2009 after a string of impressive performances for Leeds United but has found his chances more limited having recently being hampered by a long-term knee injury that kept him out of action for eight months. He has recently returned to the Fray following his rehabillition and recently came off the bench to replace defender Nathan Baker at left-back in Villa's emphatic 4-1 win over Blackburn and … [Read more...]
Man City v Aston Villa FA Cup Preview
Gerard Houllier is hoping to banish memories of what he has called 'the worst moment' in his career with an FA Cup victory over Manchester City this evening. Villa and City have met twice already this season and when the sides clashed at Eastlands in December Gerard Houllier's men were thumped 4-0 in a game the Frenchman has described as an all time career low. USA international Michael Bradley looks set to make his first start for the club whilst midfielder Barry Bannan has also been rewarded with a place next to him in central midfield after his exceptional performance in a Villa shirt in … [Read more...]
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
Chelsea kept their domestic season alive thanks to a second-half comeback against current league leaders Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this evening. Despite taking the lead thanks to a venemous Wayne Rooney strike in the first period, Manchester United were unable to hold a one goal lead and eventually lost the tie 2-1 after second-half goals from David Luiz and Frank Lampard. The hosts made a lively start to the match and could have taken the lead early on when French international Florent Malouda came racing into the area with the ball but could only direct his shot safely within … [Read more...]