Entries from January 2009

Alonso: We are capable of defeating Chelsea again

Date January 31, 2009

Liverpool midfielder, Xabi Alonso, expressed his belief on the strengths of his club. He feels that the Reds have the capability to win over Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, as they did in Stamford Bridge, when the two teams last met each other.
Spanish International attributed such remarks to the recent controversies, which surround Liverpool on [...]

Ferdinand: We can win the Premier League

Date January 30, 2009

Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, is confident that his team can win the Premier League crown for the third year in succession, if they maintain their present form.
After a run of six consecutive wins, United are now two points clear of their nearest rivals, Chelsea and Liverpool, with a game in hand.
Earlier this month, Red [...]

Liverpool’s title ambitions dented by a 1-1 draw against Wigan

Date January 29, 2009

Liverpool was held to a 1-1 draw by Wigan at The JJB Stadium, as the Reds received another dent in their quest to win the Premier League crown.
Once again, Liverpool showed inability to convert their possession into goals, as Rafael Benitez’s side could not capitalize for the fourth consecutive match.
Yossi Benayoun opened the scoring for [...]

5-0 drubbing takes Red Devils three points clear of Liverpool

Date January 28, 2009

Manchester United thrashed West Brom 5-0 and moved three points clear of Liverpool on the Premier League Table.
During this crushing encounter, it was Edwin van der Sar, who made BPL history by surpassing Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech 2004-05 record of 925 minutes without conceding a single goal for his team.
United also set an all new [...]

Kuyt: Liverpool is no short in confidence

Date January 27, 2009

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has expressed his belief that the Reds are high in confidence in spite of three successive draws.
Liverpool drew against Everton in their last match of the FA cup and collected just two points from their two previous Premier League games allowing Manchester United to clinch the top spot in the table.
Rafael [...]

Spurs sign Cudicini on free transfer

Date January 26, 2009

Tottenham Hotspur completed the signing of Carlo Cudicini, veteran goalkeeper from Chelsea, on free transfer.
Harry Redknapp, Spurs Manager, signed the 35-year-old keeper for competing with Heurelho Gomes, who is currently the first choice goalkeeper of the club. Gomes has been under serious criticism for his performance this season and may play second fiddle to Cudicini.
Italian [...]

Mourinho: Liverpool can win the Premier League

Date January 25, 2009

Jose Mourinho, former Chelsea Boss, believes that Liverpool has everything needed for them to win this season’s Premier League.
Reds are currently sitting second on the league table level in terms of points with Manchester United, but they are behind on superior goal difference. Again, they have also played a game more than the Red Devils.
Speaking [...]

Ferguson: I will be happy with just 20

Date January 24, 2009

Alex Ferguson seems convinced that his star winger, Cristiano Ronaldo, can reflect on another brilliant season, even if he ends up scoring only ‘20’ goals.
The Portuguese International reached double figures in this season after scoring through a penalty at Old Trafford against Derby earlier in this week. This goal was his first in domestic circuit [...]

Injury woes threaten United’s campaign

Date January 23, 2009

Manchester United is facing an injury crisis this season, which is enough to threaten and derail them from their bid to have a clean sweep of trophies.
English and European champions are heading in FA Cup clash against Tottenham tomorrow with a lengthening injury list and a steadily decimated defence.
Sir Alex Ferguson is in real disarray, [...]

Nani assures good form in second half of the Premier League

Date January 22, 2009

Nani, Manchester United winger, intends to continue the second half of the Premier League season in full flow and hopes to make a big impact by bringing glory for his team.
22-year-old Portuguese star has admitted to news sources that he really struggled to gain his form while playing for the Red Devils in the first [...]