Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win over Watford - Schevchenko was singled out for praise by 'The Special One' despite not getting on the scoresheet. However the good result was tempered by a potentially season threatening injury to Ashley Cole who got stretched off, and apparently cannot walk now.
ManUtd as expected cruised to a 4-0 win over Watford. Ronaldo as usual in outstanding form. 1 win down, 11 to go - Sir Alex Fergerson had set a target of 12 wins to win the EPL
Arsenal saw off Tottenham in the Carling Cup Semi final second leg in extra time. Wenger was pleased with his young side, and has promised to field a sizeable number of them in the Final against London rivals Chelsea.
Bolton failed to make up ground on Arsenal by drawing at home with Charlton - I expected them to struggle though.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Preview: Midweek Premiership
ManUtd vs Watford - Watford are facing the wrong team at a time when they'll be looking to get some points. Easy win for ManU
Chelsea vs Blackburn - Chelsea have had some easy games in the Cups but this is a different proposition. They will look to win this, since Liverpool are hot on their heels having won yesterday at West Ham. I expect a narrow win for Chelsea though
Bolton vs Charlton - Bolton will be full of confidence having recovered from their 5-1 drubbing by Boro by drawing with Arsenal at the Emirates. Charlton have beaten them twice this season so this could be interesting. Bolton to win though.
Chelsea vs Blackburn - Chelsea have had some easy games in the Cups but this is a different proposition. They will look to win this, since Liverpool are hot on their heels having won yesterday at West Ham. I expect a narrow win for Chelsea though
Bolton vs Charlton - Bolton will be full of confidence having recovered from their 5-1 drubbing by Boro by drawing with Arsenal at the Emirates. Charlton have beaten them twice this season so this could be interesting. Bolton to win though.
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Soccer on SuperSport: Wednesday 31 February
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21:30 - 23:45 SS7 FA Premiership:: Chelsea vs Blackburn, LIVE
21:45 - 00:00 SS5 FA Premiership:: Man Utd vs Watford, LIVE
21:45 - 00:00 SS6 FA Premiership:: Newcastle vs Aston Villa, LIVE
21:45 - 23:45 SS3A/SS3 Carling: SF 2 2nd Leg: Arsenal vs Tottenham, LIVE
21:55 - 00:00 SS8 FA Premiership:: Man Utd vs Watford, LIVE
Soccer on SuperSport: Saturday 03 February
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14:15 - 16:45 SS3A/SS3/MNET FA Premiership:: Liverpool vs Everton, LIVE
14:40 - 16:45 SS8 FA Premiership:: Liverpool vs Everton, LIVE
16:45 - 19:00 SS6 FA Premiership:: Blackburn vs Sheffield United, LIVE
16:45 - 19:00 SS3A/SS3/SS8 FA Premiership:: Charlton vs Chelsea, LIVE
19:00 - 21:10 SS8 FA Premiership:: Boro vs Arsenal, LIVE
19:00 - 21:15 SS3A/SS3 FA Premiership:: Boro vs Arsenal, LIVE
21:00 - 23:00 SS7 La Liga:: Espanyol vs Zaragoza, LIVE
21:10 - 23:15 SS8 Portuguese:: FC Porto vs E Amadora, LIVE
23:00 - 01:00 SS7 La Liga:: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid, LIVE
23:15 - 01:30 SS8 Portuguese:: Sporting CP vs Nacional, LIVE
Soccer on SuperSport: Sunday 04 February
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16:45 - 19:00 SSL Nigeria:: Enyimba Intl FC vs Insurance Fc, LIVE
17:30 - 20:00 SS3A/SS3 FA Premiership:: Tottenham vs Man Utd, LIVE
18:00 - 20:00 SS7 La Liga:: Sevilla vs Real Sociadad, LIVE
20:00 - 22:00 SS7/SS8 La Liga:: Real Madrid vs Levante, LIVE
22:00 - 00:15 SS8 Portuguese:: Sp. Braga vs Desp. Aves, LIVE
22:00 - 00:00 SS7 La Liga:: Osasuna vs Barcelona, LIVE
Soccer on SuperSport: Wednesday 07 February
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21:15 - 23:30 SS5 : Holland vs Russia, LIVE
21:30 - 00:00 SS3/SS3A : England vs Spain, LIVE
21:30 - 00:00 SS6 : France vs Argentina, LIVE
21:45 - 23:55 SS8 : England vs Spain, LIVE
Soccer on SuperSport: Thursday 08 February
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01:30 - 03:45 SS3/SS3A Copa Libertadores:: Santos vs Blooming, LIVE
01:40 - 03:45 SS8 Copa Libertadores:: Santos vs Blooming, LIVE
20:30 - 21:30 SS3 Engen Premier Soccer, LIVE
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Arsenal vs Tottenham Carling Cup Semi 2nd Leg
Tottenham's Ledley King has a metatarsal injury that rules him out of this game. He was hoping to be back in contention for a place. Jenas is back to the squad too.
Arsenal's Julio Baptista aka 'The Beast' has been ruled out of today's game after a groin injury incurred in the 1-1 draw with Bolton
Should be an exciting game with both sides hoping to win it. There has to be a winner today.
I expected Arsenal to win it over the two legs and they are favourites to do so. Wenger is keeping faith in his youngsters. Adebayor is bound to start since Baptista is out. Cesc may be given a break as he has played quite a number of games, but he probably will be on the bench
Jenas presence in midfield will be crucial for Tottenham who will not want to have their back line exposed by the speedy Arsenal forwards.
Arsenal's defence will need to be focussed and not concede goals carelessly. The two goals that were conceded at White Hart Lane were as a result of defensive errors.
Arsenal's Julio Baptista aka 'The Beast' has been ruled out of today's game after a groin injury incurred in the 1-1 draw with Bolton
Should be an exciting game with both sides hoping to win it. There has to be a winner today.
I expected Arsenal to win it over the two legs and they are favourites to do so. Wenger is keeping faith in his youngsters. Adebayor is bound to start since Baptista is out. Cesc may be given a break as he has played quite a number of games, but he probably will be on the bench
Jenas presence in midfield will be crucial for Tottenham who will not want to have their back line exposed by the speedy Arsenal forwards.
Arsenal's defence will need to be focussed and not concede goals carelessly. The two goals that were conceded at White Hart Lane were as a result of defensive errors.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Review: FA Cup 4th Round
Looks like I got 3 results correct and 1 wrong, with only one perfect score
Tottenham won 3-1 against southend (I predicted 2-0)
Chelsea won 3-0 against Nott Forest as I had predicted
ManU won 2-1 against Portsmouth thanks to Rooney's double, though they had two goals disallowed (I had predicted 2-0 to ManU)
Arsenal however drew with bogey team Bolton 1-1 (I had predicted 2-0 to Arsenal)
Goal of the week needless to say :) was Rooney's second goal, an audacious chip from just inside the box.
Schevchenko got another goal to boost his confidence and ease some of the pressure on him.
Bolton worked very hard, especially in the second half of the game to earn a well deserved replay at the Reebok stadium against Arsenal where they will feel confident of qualifying for the next round.
Tottenham won 3-1 against southend (I predicted 2-0)
Chelsea won 3-0 against Nott Forest as I had predicted
ManU won 2-1 against Portsmouth thanks to Rooney's double, though they had two goals disallowed (I had predicted 2-0 to ManU)
Arsenal however drew with bogey team Bolton 1-1 (I had predicted 2-0 to Arsenal)
Goal of the week needless to say :) was Rooney's second goal, an audacious chip from just inside the box.
Schevchenko got another goal to boost his confidence and ease some of the pressure on him.
Bolton worked very hard, especially in the second half of the game to earn a well deserved replay at the Reebok stadium against Arsenal where they will feel confident of qualifying for the next round.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Preview: FA Cup 4th Round
My pick of games is as follows:
Tottenham v Southend
Man Utd v Portsmouth
Chelsea v Nottm Forest
Arsenal v Bolton
I'm going for home wins for all 4 games. Tottenham should have no problem disposing of Southend, despite having some tired legs amongst their ranks while missing Berbatov
2-0 to Tottenham
This is not a good time for Portsmouth to meet ManUtd, considering that ManUtd tend to be very lethal after getting beaten. Portsmouth are a difficult team to beat though, so it could be close. 3-1 to ManUtd
Chelsea should continue their mini revival (albeit against the smaller clubs) against Nottingham Forest who'll maybe want to recapture their form of old? Schevchenko will want to score (again)
3-0 to Chelsea
Possibly the pick of all 4:
Arsenal will want to continue their excellent run of form, and on top of that exact some revenge over Bolton. Despite missing Gilberto, Robin van Persie and Hleb, as well as possibly Eboue and Aliadiere, they should be able to win this game. Thierry Henry is slowly regaining his form, and Baptista ought to get a place this time round. Bolton had a nightmare of a game last weekend at Middlesborough and will be missing Diouf, a key player for them. Kevin Nolan confesses he's tired of meeting Arsenal in the FA Cup.
2-0 to the Arsenal
The full list of games for the weekend is here (all times GMT). Am I glad that Citizen TV is broadcasting live about 5 games!
Saturday, 27 January 2007
Luton v Blackburn, 12:30
Barnet v Plymouth, 15:00
Birmingham v Reading, 15:00
Blackpool v Norwich, 15:00
Bristol City v Middlesbrough, 15:00
Crystal Palace v Preston, 15:00
Derby v Bristol Rovers, 15:00
Fulham v Stoke, 15:00
Ipswich v Swansea, 15:00
Tottenham v Southend, 15:00
West Ham v Watford, 15:00
Man Utd v Portsmouth, 17:15
Sunday, 28 January 2007
Wolverhampton v West Brom, 12:00
Chelsea v Nottm Forest, 14:00
Man City v Southampton, 15:00
Arsenal v Bolton, 16:00
Tottenham v Southend
Man Utd v Portsmouth
Chelsea v Nottm Forest
Arsenal v Bolton
I'm going for home wins for all 4 games. Tottenham should have no problem disposing of Southend, despite having some tired legs amongst their ranks while missing Berbatov
2-0 to Tottenham
This is not a good time for Portsmouth to meet ManUtd, considering that ManUtd tend to be very lethal after getting beaten. Portsmouth are a difficult team to beat though, so it could be close. 3-1 to ManUtd
Chelsea should continue their mini revival (albeit against the smaller clubs) against Nottingham Forest who'll maybe want to recapture their form of old? Schevchenko will want to score (again)
3-0 to Chelsea
Possibly the pick of all 4:
Arsenal will want to continue their excellent run of form, and on top of that exact some revenge over Bolton. Despite missing Gilberto, Robin van Persie and Hleb, as well as possibly Eboue and Aliadiere, they should be able to win this game. Thierry Henry is slowly regaining his form, and Baptista ought to get a place this time round. Bolton had a nightmare of a game last weekend at Middlesborough and will be missing Diouf, a key player for them. Kevin Nolan confesses he's tired of meeting Arsenal in the FA Cup.
2-0 to the Arsenal
The full list of games for the weekend is here (all times GMT). Am I glad that Citizen TV is broadcasting live about 5 games!
Saturday, 27 January 2007
Luton v Blackburn, 12:30
Barnet v Plymouth, 15:00
Birmingham v Reading, 15:00
Blackpool v Norwich, 15:00
Bristol City v Middlesbrough, 15:00
Crystal Palace v Preston, 15:00
Derby v Bristol Rovers, 15:00
Fulham v Stoke, 15:00
Ipswich v Swansea, 15:00
Tottenham v Southend, 15:00
West Ham v Watford, 15:00
Man Utd v Portsmouth, 17:15
Sunday, 28 January 2007
Wolverhampton v West Brom, 12:00
Chelsea v Nottm Forest, 14:00
Man City v Southampton, 15:00
Arsenal v Bolton, 16:00
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Preview: Tottenham vs Arsenal 1st Leg
Arsenal are set to field a (so called) weakened side in tonight's Carling Cup Semi Final 1st Leg.
I say 'so called' because a squad that includes Julio Baptista, Theo Walcott, Djourou - all who went to the world cup surely is not exactly weak.
Tottenham Manager Martin Jol says that he cannot afford to do the same and field a weakened side. He may swap 2-3 players around but I expect him to maintain the core of the team
I think Tottenham will want to take a great advantage as possible to the Emirates Stadium, while Arsenal's 2nd String team will want to continue with their quite impressive run. I'm sure Wenger wouldn't mind sending the same time against Chelsea if they get through.
If Tottenham play anything close to how they played away in their previous FA cup game before their 4-0 replay win, they shall be made to pay dearly.
Arsenal will have to be less porous. Despite beating Liverpool 6-3 in the previous round, they conceded 3 goals.
I expect Wenger to go for containment in the first half, perhaps an early goal, and since they generally pick up pace towards the end of each half, to try and nick a goal.
Jol will go all out to win the game at White Hart Lane.
This is a bit hard to predict. It's a 180 minute game really. I expect though at the end of it that the Gunners face Chelsea in the final.
Player to watch: Julio Baptista - after his 4 goal salvo against Liverpool, he will be eager to prove to AW that he deserves to start on the first XI
antics to keep an eye: AW seems to have regained his calm composure; Martin Jol usually doesn't do the Mourinho thing so this could be quiet on the touchlines. However these are two of the most fierce rivals in England. ManU vs Arsenal may be sizzling, but Tottenham vs Arsenal can quite easily boil over.. No Eboue starting to roll over the place though.
My verdict: Tottenham 1-2 Arsenal - Possibly close, but Arsenal may decide to have some of the heavy guns on the bench.
Kick off time: 2000Hrs GMT
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