Rooney and Vidic were both out with injuries from the previous encounter with Barcelona last week, as a result Nani was on for Rooney but playing as a right midfielder, Ronaldo and JS Park started this time for United. Puyol returned in this game after being suspended, Marquez however was out. The game started very […]
Apr 26th, 2008 • 3 Comments • Injuries • Results • Scores • UEFA Champions League
In a thrilling, potentially League Title deciding game, Chelsea succeeded in winning against Manchester United 2-1. Chelsea managed to stay unbeaten at Stamford Bridge (home) for 101 domestic games. “I know that they haven’t lost at Stamford Bridge for 100 games, but records are there to be broken. We will be going there to try […]
Apr 23rd, 2008 • No Comments • Players • Results • Scores • Teams • UEFA Champions League
Before the game Tevez described what he thought would be the biggest danger to Manchester United, fellow Argentinian: Lionel Messi. “Barcelona are one team with Messi but completely different without him. He is from another planet. He is very quick out of the blocks, he is a fantastic player. He is the main point […]
Apr 22nd, 2008 • 2 Comments • FA Cup • Players • Results • Scores • Teams • Transactions • UEFA Champions League
Liverpool midfielder John Arne Riise gave Chelsea the advantage in this game with a last minute own goal against Liverpool. Dirk Kuyt scored in the 43rd minute in a scrappy mess that described the entire game. Petr Cech did have to produce multiple fine saves to deny Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. 5 minutes into […]
Apr 19th, 2008 • 2 Comments • Players • Results • Scores • Teams
Hopes for the League Title are still alive for Chelsea as Manchester United tied Blackburn. Roque Santa Cruz scored for Blackburn in the 21st minute; Carlos Tevez scored in the 88th minute to tie it up. Without Tevez’s late equalizer United could have been in serious trouble ahead of their game with Chelsea. They would […]
Apr 19th, 2008 • 2 Comments • Coaches • Players • Teams • Transactions
United decided it was an appropriate time to renew its contracts with Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, and Wes Brown. Brown is 28 years old, Carrick 26, and Ferdinand 29.
“They have agreed to new deals. It continues our policy of lengthening contracts at the right time.” said Ferdinand, “We have a strong squad already and this […]
Apr 15th, 2008 • 5 Comments • Coaches • FA Cup • Injuries • Players • Results • Scores • Teams • Transactions • UEFA Champions League
Chelsea could be out of the title race as they recently tied Wigan 1-1 at Stamford Bridge. They needed the win to compete with Manchester United for the League Title. Chelsea should have been ahead in the 5th minute when Salomon Kalou crossed the ball to Nicolas Anelka, who headed the ball wide. Minutes […]
Apr 13th, 2008 • 1 Comment • Transactions
Arsenal abandoned their hopes for the League title today; their last chance at the title vanished when they played Manchester United and lost 2-1. They are 9 points behind United now with only 4 games left in the season. Adebayor scored one for Arsenal in the 48th minute but in the 54th minute William Gallas […]
Apr 12th, 2008 • No Comments • Transactions
Ronaldinho has agreed with the initial terms that have been set up with AC Milan; all that remains is for his agent and AC Milan to sort out his contract with Barcelona. “In general Ronaldinho and Milan are in agreement” his agent said. AC Milan chief executive said, “There is a general agreement with the […]
Apr 12th, 2008 • No Comments • Coaches • Results • Scores • Teams
The Derby Rams proved they were the worst team in the EPL this season and deserve, no wait, need to be relegated. Derby was officially relegated from the EPL two weeks ago with only 1 win this entire season. Derby has 8 ties and 25 losses now to add to their incredible record. They played […]