The highest score goes to Mourinho's team, who crushed Ranieri's team in an impressive show of superiority. Well done also to Roma, Reggina, Fiorentina and Sampdoria. Lecce and Chievo are disappointing: they only deserve 4 points each in our post-match reportINTER 8.5 - The score, the highest of them all, has been awarded for the importance of success, which comes before performance. Because Inter
Better. Much, much better. Arsenal returned to form in fine style with a morale-boosting 4-0 win over Porto in Champions League Group G on Tuesday night.Arsène Wenger’s side had been humbled by Hull at Emirates Stadium last Saturday and, this evening, Porto returned to the scene of the crime with their own superhero – Hulk – in tow.Despite the scoreline, Arsenal were not that outstanding;
Arsenal suffered only their second defeat in 60 games at Emirates Stadium when Hull came from behind to record an incredible victory on Saturday evening.After a slow start, the Premier League leaders dominated the opening half. They had created constant pressure and saw Emmanuel Adebayor’s far-post header ruled out for climbing. The floodgates appeared to have opened six minutes after the resta
Arsenal went to the top of the Premiership table this evening, sealing a 3-1 victory away at Bolton. Going into the late kick-off match at the Reebok, Arsenal will have known that a victory would lead them to 1st position, after Liverpool were held to a draw at home to Stoke City, with Chelsea and Man Utd facing off tomorrow. Here’s how Arsenal lined up:Almunia,Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy (Djo
Match Report:Real Madrid had many chances to score against BATE Borisov, but only two materialised. The Whites dominated thorughout the encounter and took their first three points in the competition.Teams:Real Madrid:Iker Casillas,Sergio Ramos,Cannavaro,Heinze,Marcelo,Van der Vaart,Gago(sub.35'Diarra),Guti(sub.71'Higuain),Robben(sub.63'Drenthe),Raul,Van Nistelrooy,Highlights:
Arsenal came away from Ukraine with a point in their opening Champions League fixture against Dynamo Kiev. Several chances came Arsenal's way during the first half, with Adebayor, Van Persie and Fabregas failing to convert good opportunities. The home side were awarded a penalty when Sagna was adjudged to have pushed Ognjen Vukojevic. Bangoura took the penalty, and (somewhat surprisingly) scored.
Ryan Babel came off the bench to help Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-1 in an exciting Premiership clash at Anfield on Saturday. It was also Rafa Benitez’s first league win over their bitterest rivals as in charge of the Reds.The victory puts Liverpool at the top of the table after four games, ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Manchester City later on Saturday.Carlos Tevez put Sir Alex Ferguson’
Arsenal began their long-distance week in the best possible style with a comfortable 4-0 win at Blackburn on Saturday.England hero Theo Walcott set up the first for Robin van Persie in the eighth minute. But after that Emmanuel Adebayor took centre stage. He nodded home a first just seconds before the break, slotted home a penalty in the 81st minute and hooked home his hat-trick goal in injury ti
Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup thanks to their drive, quality stock, strength and winning spirit. The match had a bad start for the Whites with Silva's goal and the red card of Rafael van der Vaart. The second half was the complete opposite, with a penalty goal by Ruud van Nistelrooy and further strikes from Ramos, De la Red and Higuaín. Van Nistelrooy was also sent off in the last 45 minu
Goals rained over the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup between Real Madrid and Valencia. Valencia managed to turn the score around in a good second half. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the equalizer, but Valencia came back to net the winner. Real Madrid will use the home advantage next week to try to win the title.The winner of the Trophy will be decided at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium next weeken
A scrappy goal from William Gallas coupled with a finish from Adebayor ensured Arsenal take a comfortable 2-0 lead to the Emirates when the gunners resume their battle with the Dutch club in two weeks time. It wasn't the most convincing of performances by Arsenal but they took their chances the most important thing is the result for now which allows the team some breathing space and recuperating t
spurs beat celtic in tournament openerDAVID FRIEL in HollandGOALS in either half from Darren Bent and David Bentley gave Spurs a 2-0 victory over Celtic in the opening match of the Feyenoord Tournament.The England striker pounced in 25 minutes to fire the Premiership side ahead in an even first period. Debutant Bentley rounded off the scoring 10 minutes from time.Gordon Strachan’s men gave a dec
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Yet another classic match report from the lads over at the True Faith bunker :lol: I love reading these the day after a game, cos they some how manage to turn a shit result into something half amusing
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William Gallas had his doubters at the start of the season when he was named skipper of the side ahead of Kolo Toure and last season's stand in Gilberto. People questioned his commitment to this club at times and others questioned why such an outspoken player was made captain. People wondered why he was given the armband after one injury ravaged season following his move from rivals Chelsea. For me the fact he was a winner, the desire he showed to win matches last season and the fact he was not afraid to speak his mind made him the ideal captain. Yes, Toure has been a loyal servant to the club and Gilberto filled in admirably last season but Wenger was spot on in my opinion. He knew Gilberto would not nescessarily be first choice and that Toure already had the job of leading a young back four. A captain must be outspoken and tough - look at Adams, Vieira and Keane
The last few weeks Gallas has shown what a player
Morning all, let me start this blog by stating right from the outset that I do not make a habit of bad mouthing Liverpool football club. they are a great club with history and 5 European Cups. It is neither jealousy nor sour grapes, and I would go so far as to say that my response to the events at Anfield are quite restrained.
In my my view Arsenal outclassed Liverpool and played open attacking football worthy of a team at the top of the Premier league, hungry for success. The result meant that this team was denied 3 points. No matter.
The lineups demonstrated the difference between the two managers. Arsene Wenger had his tried and trusted 4-5-1 with Adebayor playing the lone role up front, with only Rosicky entering the Almunia,Sagna-Toure-Gallas-Clichy,Flamini-Fabregas-Hleb-Eboue settled team. Tinker man Benitez appeared cautious at best confused at worst as the 4-3-3 formation resulted in raised eyebrows around Anfield. Reina,Finnan-Carragher-Hyypia-Riise,Gerrard-Maschera
Tonights game brings one of the most exciting sides in Europe to the Emirates; a game that i am absolutely delighted we've got at this stage in the season. The last thing we need in the midst of a focussed, technically excellent run in the Premiership is a downbeat Euro Group game against someone like the 5th placed team in Norway…
Sevilla have quality all over the pitch, this is their Champions League debut and they have all grown together (and with the tragic death of young Antonio Puerta, that bond will only be stronger). This will keep the side occupied for 90 minutes will be a good level and hopefully keep us ticking over before the forthcoming league games where we should be picking up 3 points.
There's rumours abounding that Gilberto might make way tonight, due to Senderos' return to the side i for one would probably keep Gilberto in the Centre of defence as Senderos is as always an accident waiting to happen. But i am absolutely in favour
Kasper Schmeichel’s heroics were not enough to preserve Manchester City’s 100% record in the Premier League this season as Cesc Fabregas struck late in the match to earn Arsenal victory. Fabregas found the top corner to become the first goalscorer against Sven-Goran Eriksson’s City, who had won their first three games.
It was particularly harsh on the imposing centre-back duo of Richard Dunne and Micah Richards, Richards’ only mistake resulting in a penalty that Schmeichel saved from Robin van Persie.
And at the other end, Eriksson and his bench were up on their feet in the second half claiming a penalty when Kolo Toure flattened Michael Johnson, but referee Chris Foy waved play on, allowing Arsenal to take advantage.
Emmanuel Adebayor returned to frist team action after a groin problem and Tomas Rosicky was also back in the team as Arsenal looked to break down a stubborn City defence.
At the back, though, Philippe Senderos was injured in the warm-up and Gi
Smiles all round as Arsenal win Emirates Cup
I didn’t catch the game today, but I did watch highlights on Arsenal TV and from what I saw Arsenal looked pretty good. Alexander Hleb worked well in behind Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Eboue impressed again on the right wing. There was one piece of dribbling from Eboue in particular where he skipped past three Inter Milan challenges that suggests to me that he might yet cut the mustard on the right. He does need to stop diving around like a muppet though.
One thing I have particularly noticed is that Arsene Wenger seems to be encouraging the boys to dribble as much as possible to create space for the other players. I think it’s working well, but it might be a different story against the more physical English sides. Nevertheless it was a superb result for an exciting Arsenal side that suggest the side’s preparations for next season are going very well. For those like myself who missed the game I’ve included a match
Well, not literally the £30 Million match, but dubbed by the media and press, Charlton entered this huge 6pointer knowing it was a must win affair.Most fans knew that we had to win, although it wouldn't be too bad with a loss/draw, a win would ease the pressure of the three tough upcoming fixtures.The Club had gone a long way to lift the atmosphere by giving out free clappers and also arranging Bjorn Again as pre match entertainment. Add that with the usual drumming and flag, the atmosphere should be immense.Charlton started the first half well and seemed to be egged on by the 'Up-For-It' crowd. Unfortunately the first half ended up being a bit dull, so half time was welcome relief.Once again Charlton started well in the second, at at '59, The Elk hit a shot towards the United goal, it deflected against one of their defenders and the net bulged. I havent seen the crowd go so crazy in such a long time. It was amazing! Then the whole stadium stood while singing "Stand Up, If You're
Arsenal slipped further off the pace in the Barclays Premiership despite ending a run of three successive league defeats against Newcastle United.
The Gunners, who have never lost four consecutive league matches under Arsene Wenger, might have done so had James Milner’s 46th-minute shot not come back off the crossbar on an afternoon when Newcastle were a match for their illustrious opponents.
Arsene Wenger’s side, as ever, played some attractive football, but created few opportunities of any note until a late flurry which brought the best out of Nolberto Solano.
The Magpies’ approach may have been a little more prosaic but, if anything, they had the clear openings with winger Damien Duff twice going close at the end of a first half during which defender Oguchi Onyewu had forced a good save from Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann.
However, a point apiece was fair as the home fans among a crowd of 52,293 left St James’ Park the happier.
The Magpies returned to the
Barca back to their best at the Camp Nou, cruising to a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. A goal for Eto'o and a fantastic contribution from Ronaldinho were the basis for the victory, leaving Barca in a...
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Bring It On! A game of two very different halves tonight as an Arsenal B+ team did us proud at the Lane.
Everything looked to be distinctly un-promising for the return leg at the Grove with Spurs taking an early lead when Berbatov made the most of a mix-up between Almunia and Toure.
The second also came as the result of an unfortunate defensive error when the Beast turned a free-kick into his own net.
2-0 down at half time, and things looked bad for us.
Consistent with just about every tonne of praise that has been rightly heaped upon our genius manager and his young squad recently, though, the second half was a different story.
As the first half had been dominated by Spurs’ quick passing and movement and ball-winning mentality, so we dominated the second. Whilst Ali remained largely anonymous throughout, the Beast has once again proven his quality.
The equaliser was a typical Arsenal goal in many ways, coming as it did from a pitch-length counter attack, but particularly impres
