Entries from October 2008

Manchester United looking to build up!

Date October 31, 2008

After a convincing win over West Ham, Manchester United players seem to be charged up and raring to go for the Premier League title yet again.
As far as the Portugal football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, is concerned, he seems pretty much engrossed over himself.
Ronaldo scored twice to lead his team to a 2-0 victory over West [...]

Arsenal Vs Tottenham Hotspurs: Redknapp magic works again

Date October 30, 2008

Magic touch of Harry Redknapp worked in two consecutive games, as his side was able to deny Arsenal full points from the game at Emirates Stadium.
Although Spurs broke the deadlock first through David Bentley (13th minute), goals from Silvestre (37th minute), Gallas (45th minute) and Adebayor (64th minute) broke the back of the touring side.
However, [...]

Newcastle United Vs West Brom: Barton architects Newcastle’s second win

Date October 29, 2008

Bad Boy of Newcastle United, Joey Barton, commenced the process of repaying his club for the faith, which they had shown in him, by scoring a goal at St. James Park.
Barton helped Magpies to score their first victory in Barclays Premier League after eight games, as they defeated West Brom 2-1.
26-year-old midfielder, who made his [...]

Tony Adams named the new Portsmouth Boss

Date October 28, 2008

Tony Adams, former defender from England, was today named the new Portsmouth Boss, after Harry Redknapp left for a stint with struggling Tottenham Hotspurs.
Adams along with Joe Jordan took the temporary charge of the club during a 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday following Redknapp’s departure.
The 42-year-old has now been given Fratton Park’s top job [...]

Chelsea Vs Liverpool: Alonso helps Liverpool to break Chelsea’s home run

Date October 27, 2008

A solitary goal from Xabi Alonso in the first half allowed Liverpool to break the 86-game unbeaten run of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and at the same time, it allowed the Reds to move to the top of the table.
It took only nine minute for Liverpool to take a 1-0 lead, as Alonso’s shot got [...]

Everton Vs Manchester United: Rejuvenated Everton denies a Devils’ victory

Date October 26, 2008

Everton was able to outmuscle Manchester United, as they held the current Premier League Champions to a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
Devils dominated the first half of the game and there was even a stage, when David Moyes’ men were only chasing shadows. However, the home side came back with vigor at their opponents and [...]

Ronaldo: You have not seen my best yet

Date October 25, 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo, star winger of Portugal, tried to strike fear into his opponents after claiming that he is not yet a finished article.
23-year-old winger has already been rated amongst the top players on the planet. He is also a favorite for getting both the European & World Player of the Year awards, which will be [...]

Woodgate: We aren’t too good to go down

Date October 24, 2008

Jonathan Woodgate, Spurs defender, has slammed his teammates for underperforming and said that they ‘aren’t too good for going down.’
Woodgate was furious after his side gifted a goal to Udinese in their UEFA Cup encounter, when Heurelho Gomes made a reckless challenge in the box that resulted in a penalty for the opponents.
In the same [...]

Benitez waiting for trio to be fit for Chelsea game

Date October 23, 2008

Rafael Benitez was hopeful that Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso are going to be available for an important showdown against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge during the weekend.
None of them were able to finish the 1-1 draw on Wednesday at Athletico Madrid in a Champions League Group match.
Midfielder Alonso and striker Keane struggled with [...]

No break in ankle for Richards

Date October 22, 2008

Mark Hughes, Manchester City Boss, who had his share of problems in the recent games, finally received a boost when it was reveled that the ankle injury of Micah Richards was not as serious as it was thought to be.
Manchester City Defender didn’t sustain any break in his ankle during the 2-2 draw against Newcastle [...]