by Johnathan Starling on January 31, 2009 · 1 comment
It was the last thing Everton needed to do against Manchester United, give up a penalty. But that was exactly what they did towards the end of the first half and Cristiano Ronaldo made sure they paid the price as his goal from the spot gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory.
When I first saw the [...]
by Johnathan Starling on January 11, 2009 · 0 comments
On a day where the weather saw two Premier League ties called off, one London side will be glad their match was played while Liverpool will be wishing their tie at Stoke City was frozen off.
Whenever Arsenal and Bolton get together, you know two things are certain. The first being it will be a physical [...]
All the attention this week will be on Manchester United’s FIFA Club World Cup matches in Japan, and Sunday’s tantalizing Arsenal against Liverpool battle. But spare some thought for the matches on Saturday. On paper, it looks like it could be one of the most boring matchdays in the history of the Premier League.
Here are [...]
Arsenal Reserves drew Liverpool Reserves 1-1 in a Saturday thriller. Rafa went with Jermaine Pennant and frisky Peter Crouch. Arsene started two English lads. Liverpool should have put the match away earlier. Crouch had a brilliant effort saved. Riise missed a sitter with his footballingly handicapped foot. Benayoun missed [...]
Arsenal beat Bolton 3-2 at the Reebok, keeping mathematical title hopes alive. The Gunners, with 10 men on the pitch, scored three goals to reverse a 2-0 deficit. Diaby deserved his red card for raised studs. Poor fortune averaged itself through an unmarked corner, a penalty and a deflection.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the [...]
Manchester United 2 – Bolton 0 Cristiano Ronaldo may be masking United’s problems, but he’s doing a damn good job. His record-breaking brace bumped the Red Devils into sole possession of first – one they are not likely relinquish. He now has something else in common with George Best, besides his number, his good looks [...]
Fulham FC sprang back to life on Sunday, with a startling 1-0 victory over European-bound Everton.
The win, Fulham’s fourth of the season, places gives them 23 pts – an effective four points away from safety.
However, Odds and Sods will now make a bold prediction. Fulham will not be relegated.
The club has momentum.
Fulham finally has started [...]