Dunfermline 2-4 Celtic- Hoops win in Scottish Cup
Robbie Keane scored his first goal in Celtic colours as Tony Mowbray’s side beat Dunfermline 4-2 to book their spot in the last eight of the Scottish Cup.
Diomansy Kamara got Celtic off the mark but strikes from David Graham and Andy Kirk gave Dunfermline a 2-1 lead before Danish striker Morten Rasmussen equalised in the 43rd minute. An own goal from Calum Woods put Celtic ahead for the second time in the game and loanee Keane sealed victory when he scored from the spot after Austin McCann had conceded a penalty.
Final score :- Dunfermline 2-4 Celtic ( Graham, Kirk/Kamara, M.Rasmussen, Woods OG, R.Keane)
Reds join race for Moses
According to news reports, Liverpool are the latest team to join Victor Moses’ growing list of admirers. The 19 year old, who currently plies his trade in the Championship with Crystal Palace, has been strongly linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in January.
Moses was born in Nigeria, but has already represented England at U-16, U-17, U-18 and U-19 levels. He has been in fine form for Palace this season, and has already been marked by Eagles boss Neil Warnock as a “Premier League” talent. Moses scored a stunning equaliser for Palace against Barnsley yesterday, and also had a key role to play in the club’s 4-2 win over Reading earlier this month.
Palace are having big financial problems currently and are expected to listen to offers for Moses in the winter window. Warnock has already said that he is resigned to letting Moses go in January. Sunderland are already in talks, while Birmingham and Wigan are also ready to table bids. Fellow London clubs Tottenham, West Ham and Arsenal are also said to be impressed by the Kaduna born forward, and are keeping a close eye on the youngster’s progress.
City show Hughes the door
Manchester City have announced the sacking of Mark Hughes as manager. The decision was reportedly taken by the club’s chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak after a disappointing recent run for City that forced the club’s owners to rethink their long term plans. City have also appointed Roberto Mancini, lastly seen at Internazionale, as the club’s new manager.
Hughes’ last game in charge was against Sunderland on Saturday, a game which City won 4-3. Despite a reasonably successful period in charge of the club, Hughes’ cause was not helped by a string of draws and failure of his side to win on a consistent basis. He however did manage to beat Chelsea, dump Arsenal out of the League Cup and ran Manchester United close before a late Michael Owen goal gave the Red Devils a victory in a tightly contested Manchester derby.
Hughes’ assistants- Mark Bowen, Eddie Niedzwiecki, Kevin Hitchcock and Glyn Hodges have also left the club. Brian Kidd will assist Mancini, who had a playing spell in England about eight years back with Leeds United. Mancini’s son Fillippo was also on loan at Eastlands last season.
Will Mancini be able to usher in a new era at Eastlands like he did at the San Siro for Inter? His job will be more tough in England than Italy, and his lack of knowledge of the English language will certainly not make the first few months easy.
Lyon 2-0 Boulogne Sur Mer- Video
Lyon picked up a much needed victory on Wednesday night when they beat Boulogne in Ligue 1.
Here is a video from the game. Goals from Pjanic and Cesar Delgado for OL- both in the second half. Continue Reading >>
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal- Arshavin strikes the Killer Blow
Arsenal did their hopes of challenging for the title no harm, while Liverpool suffered another blow to their title aspirations. The Reds deservedly lead 1-0 at the break, but an unfortunate own goal from Glen Johnson and a brilliant finish from Andrei Arshavin allowed Arsenal to complete their comeback.
Final score :- Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal ( Dirk Kuyt/ Glen Johnson OG, Andrei Arshavin) Continue Reading >>
Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Manchester City
One of two Premier League games to end in a 3-3, along with the game between Chelsea and Everton. Like that game, this one was also 2-2 at half time. Craig Bellamy was sent off by referee Mark Clattenburg, while Ivan Klasnic and Carlos Tevez scored two apiece for their respective sides.
Final score :- Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Manchester City ( Ivan Klasnic 11′, 53′, Gary Cahill 43′/ Carlos Tevez 28′, 77′, Micah Richards 55+2′) Continue Reading >>
Chelsea 3-3 Everton
Everton held Tottenham to a 2-2 draw last week, and they managed to again take a point against a London side this time around. Their opponents this week were league leaders Chelsea, who twice let their lead slip as they allowed the Toffees to draw 3-3. It completed a disappointing week of football for the Blues, who had lost 2-1 to Man City last week and were held to a draw by APOEL in the Champions League.
Final score :- Chelsea 3-3 Everton ( Didier Drogba 18′, 59′, Nicolas Anelka 23′/ Petr Cech 12′ Own goal, Yakubu 45+5′, Louis Saha 63′)
Goal sequence :-
Chelsea 0-1 Everton ( Cech Own Goal)
Chelsea 1-1 Everton ( Didier Drogba)
Chelsea 2-1 Everton ( Nicolas Anelka)
Chelsea 2-2 Everton ( Yakubu)
Chelsea 3-2 Everton ( Drogba)
Chelsea 3-3 Everton ( Saha)
Liverpool vs Arsenal preview-December 13
Liverpool vs Arsenal- December 13, 2009 ( 16.00 GMT kickoff)
Arsenal will seek to secure their first win at Anfield since October 2003 when they meet Liverpool in Sunday’s only Premier League fixture. Both the teams are way off the pace in the league, especially Liverpool, who are a whopping twelve points behind leaders Chelsea. Arsenal on the other hand are eight points behind Carlo Ancelotti’s side, but do have one game in hand.
Defeat for Liverpool would put a further dent into their already slim title aspirations, while a loss for the Gunners will again bring their title challenge into scrutiny. Loads of betting sites are unclear as to whom to put as favourites, but many people are putting their money on the Gunners despite their injury hit squad. The Gunners’ last trip to this stadium was an eight goal thriller in which Andrei Arshavin scored four times. The little Russian is again expected to start in the final third of the pitch in the absence of Robin Van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner.
The Torres Factor:- What kind of role could El Nino play?
Torres was a substitute in Liverpool’s midweek Champions League clash against Fiorentina. The Spanish marksman is tipped to start against the Gunners and manager Rafa Benitez will be hoping that the striker can produce a moment of genius similar to the one he conjured against Manchester United.
Liverpool form- Are the Reds in red hot form?
Unfortunately they aren’t. Liverpool have won just two of their last eight league games, and failed to break down a solid Blackburn Rovers side last weekend. Continue Reading >>
Juventus 1-4 FC Bayern Munich
German giants Bayern Munich completed an unbelievable comeback to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League at the expense of Juventus. Bayern were six points behind Juventus with two games to play, and their win against Maccabi, coupled with Juve’s loss to Bordeaux, meant that Bayern could qualify for the Champions League only and only if they beat Juventus in Turin. And beat they did, after falling behind to Trezeguet’s opener for Juventus. Relief for FC Bayern, disaster for Juventus boss Ciro Ferrara after their weekend Derby D’Italia win over Inter Milan.
Juventus took the lead through Trezeguet’s superb volley on 19 minutes, but Bayen were level when goalkeeper Hans Jorg Butt converted a penalty earned by Ivica Olic. Olic himself put the Bavarians ahead in the second half, and late strikes from Gomez and Tymoschuk put paid to Juve’s hopes. Continue Reading >>
Fiorentina 2-0 Atalanta
Fiorentina warmed up for their midweek Champions League trip to Anfield with a convincing 2-0 win over Atalanta in Florence. Juan Vargas and Alberto Gilardino were the scorers for Cesare Prandelli’s men. Atalanta finished with ten men after the dismissal of Valdes. It was a timely result for La Viola, who had suffered two consecutive home defeats before Atalanta came visiting to Stadio Artemio Franchi. Continue Reading >>
Lille 4-3 Olympique Lyon
Lille came from two goals behind to upset Olympique Lyon at Stadium Lille Metropole on Saturday. Lisandro Lopez’s hat trick had put OL in the drivers’ seat at half time, but Lille, lead by their prolific Ivorian forward Gervinho, raised their game in the second half to win 4-3. The result extended Lyon’s winless run in Ligue 1 to four games, and puts them five points behind leaders and defending champions Bordeaux, whom they face next Sunday. Continue Reading >>
England World Cup 2010 South Africa group
Which group are England in World Cup 2010?
England were placed in Group C along with the United States (Pot 2), Algeria (Pot 3) and Slovenia (Pot 4). The draw was held in Cape Town on December 4, 2009 with the likes of Charlize Theron, David Beckham, Makhaya Ntini and Haile Gebrselassie attending.
Pompey keen to extend Jamie O’Hara loan deal
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that Portsmouth have requested the North London club to extend Jamie O’Hara’s stay at Fratton Park. O’Hara signed on loan for Pompey in August 2009, and his deal expires in January 2010. O’Hara’s loan contract reportedly has a clause that allows him to stay at the South Coast outfit till the end of the season, but that is at Spurs’ discretion, and not Pompey’s.
O’Hara, 23, is contracted to Spurs till 2013. Redknapp has said that he wants to have a look at how things shape out between now and January 2010 before making a decision.
Everton 0-2 Liverpool- Reds win Merseyside derby
The 212st Merseyside derby on November 29, 2009 at Goodison Park went the way of Liverpool as they overcame their local rivals 2-0. Not the greatest of performances from Liverpool, but they got the three points they required. Everton dominated the game, but could not turn it into goals.
Final full time score :- Everton 0-2 Liverpool ( Joseph Yobo 12′OG, Dirk Kuyt 80′) Continue Reading >>
Video-Portsmouth 1-4 Manchester United
Avram Grant suffers defeat in his first game as Portsmouth manager as his side are dismantled 4-1 by Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 26, 2009.
Final full time score :- Portsmouth 1-4 Manchester United ( Kevin Prince Boateng 32′/ Wayne Rooney 24′ pen, 48, 54′ pen, Ryan Giggs 87′) Continue Reading >>
Ipswich Town sign Crystal Palace striker on loan
Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Crystal Palace striker Stern John on a month’s loan. John joined Crystal Palace on a free transfer from Southampton in July 2009, but has made only seven appearances for the Eagles in a season blighted by injuries.
John is expected to make his Ipswich debut on Sunday when the Tractor Boys face Cardiff City. He will be at Portman Road till December 29. This is the second time John is working under Roy Keane- he was also under him for a brief while at Sunderland.
Video- Real Madrid vs FC Zurich highlights
Goal video highlights from the Real Madrid vs FC Zurich Champions League Group C game on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Game kicks off at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid at 19.45 UK. Real beat Zurich 5-2 in Switzerland when the two teams met earlier in the competition. Continue Reading >>
Manchester United vs Besiktas highlights goals
Video goal highlights from the Manchester United vs Besiktas Champions League game on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Game kicks off at Old Trafford at 19.45 UK time. Man United beat Everton 3-0 in their weekend game, while Besiktas got the better of local rivals Fenerbahce in the Istanbul derby. Continue Reading >>
Arsenal vs Standard Liege highlights goals
Goal video highlights from the Arsenal vs Standard Liege Group H game at the Emirates Stadium on November 24, 2009, Tuesday. Game kicks off at 19.45 UK time. Arsenal will confirm progress from the group with a draw or a win. Continue Reading >>
Debrecen vs Liverpool highlights goals
Video of goal highlights from the Debrecen/ Debreceni VSC vs Liverpool Champions League Group E game on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Game kicks off at 19.45 UK time in Hungary. Liverpool need a win to keep their hopes alive, but even a win may not do if Fiorentina beat Olympique Lyonnais in the other game. Continue Reading >>
Barcelona vs Inter Milan highlights goals
Video goal highlights from the Group F Champions League game- Barcelona vs Inter Milan on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Game kicks off at the Nou Camp at 19.45 UK time. Defeat for Barcelona, coupled with a win for Rubin Kazan, could see defending champions Barca dumped out of the competition. Continue Reading >>
Tottenham 9-1 Wigan Athletic highlights goals
The final score at White Hart Lane on November 22, 2009 would have made for sorry reading if you were a Latics fan- Tottenham 9-1 Wigan. Spurs lead 1-0 at half time, but pumped in eight more in the second half to crush Wigan. Jermain Defoe scored five goals, joining Ted Harper, Alfie Stokes and Les Allen as the only other Spurs players to have scored five in a game. It is Tottenham’s biggest ever top flight win, and needless to say, Wigan’s heaviest ever defeat in the top flight. The last time a team pumped in nine goals in the Premiership was in March 1995, when Manchester United crushed Ipswich 9-0. Continue Reading >>
Video-Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen highlights goals
Video of goal highlights from the FC Bayern ( Bayern Munich) vs Bayer Leverkusen German league game on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Game kicks off at the Allianz Arena at 14.30 UK time. Leverkusen will be aiming to reclaim top spot from Werder Bremen, who overtook the Werkself with a fine 6-0 win over SC Freiburg yesterday. Bayern are eighth in the table, but a win will see them climb above Mainz and Wolfsburg. Continue Reading >>
Real Madrid vs Racing Santander highlights goals
Video goal highlights from the Real Madrid vs Racing Santander La Liga game on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid. Kickoff time- 19.00 UK
Final full time score :- Real Madrid 1-0 Racing Santander ( Gonzalo Higuain 22′) Continue Reading >>
Bologna 1-3 Inter Milan highlights goals
Goal video highlights from the Bologna vs Inter Milan Serie A game on November 21, 2009 Saturday. With their win, Inter have extended their lead at the top of Serie A over Juve to eight points. Juventus play tomorrow.
Final full time score :- Bologna 1-3 Inter Milan ( Marcelo Zalayeta 23′/ Diego Milito 22′, Mario Balotelli 42′, Esteban Cambiasso 71′) Continue Reading >>
Manchester United vs Everton highlights goals 2009
Videos of goals from the Manchester United vs Everton game on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Game kicks off at 17.30 GMT at Old Trafford, Manchester. United can cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table back to five points and also move above Arsenal if they beat the Toffees. Continue Reading >>
SC Freiburg 0-6 Werder Bremen highlights goals
Goal video highlights from the SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen game on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Game KO time:- 14.30 UK at the Badenova Stadium.
Final score :- SC Freiburg 0-6 Werder Bremen ( Hugo Almeida 33′, 57′, Marko Marin 55′, Mesut Ozil 67′, Naldo 73′ pen, Markus Rosenborg 82′) Continue Reading >>
Chelsea vs Wolves highlights goals
Video goal highlights from the Chelsea vs Wolves ( Wolverhampton Wanderers) game on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Game kicks off at 15.00 UK time at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea are of course the league leaders going into this game, while Wolves are second from bottom. No Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard, Deco or Didier Drogba available for the Blues against Wolves. Continue Reading >>
Liverpool vs Manchester City highlights goals 2009
Video goal highlights from the Liverpool vs Manchester City Premier League game on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Game kicks off at 12.45 UK time at Anfield, Liverpool. The Reds will have Steven Gerrard in their starting lineup, but will be without Fernando Torres. Manchester City go into this game having drawn their last five games in the league. Continue Reading >>
New France Shirt- World Cup 2010 Maillot Nouveau
Here is a look at the new France shirt for the 2010 World Cup. Les Bleus ( the likes of Anelka, Henry, Gourcuff and co.) will wear this jersey at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. France finished runners up at the 2006 World Cup, and qualified for the 2010 event in somewhat controversial circumstances, eliminating the Republic of Ireland with a “La Main de Dieu” ( Hand of God) goal. The new France football kit has been made by Adidas, which has outfitted the national side since the 1970’s. Continue Reading >>
