Manchester United‘s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, doesn’t seem to believe that Manchester Roberto Mancini already gave up on chasing the premier league title and isn’t considering the upcoming derby as an important fixture.
Ferguson simply think that Mancini is just doing some mind game with the purpose to take the pressure away from City players and transferred them on United’s shoulders, a very common thing that usually happen during direct title battles.
Very interesting decision the Premier League has taken ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers. The Premier League has decided that there will be no pre-match hand shake due to the legal situation involving John Terry and Anton Ferdinand.
A statement on the its website read:
“The Premier League position on the pre-match handshake convention remains consistent. In all normal circumstances it must be observed,”
“However, after discussions with both Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers about the potential and specific legal context in relation to John Terry and Anton Ferdinand the decision has been taken to suspend the handshake convention for Sunday’s match.”
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Preparing for the all important Manchester derby next Monday, Manchester City‘s manager, Roberto Mancini, once again tried to take away the pressure out of his players by playing down the importance of getting all three points.
Although it’s clear that winning the game means City would be taking Manchester United‘s place at the top of table, Mancini simply said that next Monday’s clash with United is just the same as previous Manchester derby.
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Some good news or bad (depending on how you take it) for all Arsenal fans. Brazilian midfielder Denilson is expected back at the club in the summer after a deal to extend his loan spell with Sao Paolo fell through.
The 24 year old’s career with Arsenal seemed o be over however, after failing to reach an agreement with Sao Paolo, Denilson is expected back in London ahead of the 2012/2013 season.
Speaking to reporters, Denilson revealed that break down in talks with Sao Paolo will see him return to the Arsenal.
by David on April 25, 2012
Bayern Munich will meet Chelsea in the Champions League final on 19 May after they both knocked off favored Spanish opposition. Buy Champions League Final Tickets
Bayern advanced to the final after beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties. The game finished 2-1 at the Bernabeu in the home team’s favour after extra-time which made it 3-3 on aggregate heading into the lottery of the shoot out.
Bastian Schweinsteiger scored the decisive spot-kick after Manuel Neuer had made two stunning saves to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka.
by David on April 25, 2012
The relegation battle took another turn last night as Bolton‘s come from behind win at Villa park, dragged Aston Villa firmly into the relegation battle.
Alex McLeish, whose hiring upset a lot of Villa fans initially, faced the full fury of angry Aston Villa fans last night after Bolton came from behind to win.
He ran a gauntlet of hate and obscenities after the final whistle but continues to have the backing of owner Randy Lerner despite only one win in their last 13 League games.
Cristiano Ronaldo is full of confident ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich at Santiato Bernebau, but warned his teammates that they must keep a close eye on the German’s attacking players if Los Blancos wants to advance.
Ronaldo acknowledged that the Bundesliga outfit possessed a very strong attacking players, which could easily decide the outcome of the match, just like what happened in the first meeting.
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Manchester United‘s 4-4 draw against Everton this weekend has simply set the title race back on again especially if Sir Alex Ferguson’s team got beaten by Manchester City in the upcoming Manchester Derby.
This tricky situation is acknowledged by United’s Portuguese winger, Nani, but he is confident that his side can provide a quality performance at the Derby, bouncing back from their disappointment against the Toffees along with sealing the premiership title.
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Failing two pick up any victories in their last two matches puts Arsenal‘s third place spot under thread at the moment as Newcastle United are closing in with only three points behind Arsene Wenger’s boys plus a game in hand as well.
This tricky situation however, doesn’t worry the Gunners’ defender, Thomas Vermaelen, who simply believed that his team will eventually finished this season at third place and acquire the direct Champions League group stage qualification.
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Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie was yesterday named the PFA Player of the Year after an amazing 12 months that has seen him break and establish new records with the Gunners.
Van Persie pipped Manchester players Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Joe Hart to win the award. The 28 year old striker is currently the league’s top scorer with 27 goals.
Manchester United‘s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, doesn’t seem to believe that Manchester Roberto Mancini already gave up on chasing the premier league title and isn’t considering the upcoming derby as an important fixture.
