Marvellous Twilight Win: Tottenham Win over Liverpool

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Tottenham Hotspur successfully defended White Hart Lane against Liverpool 2-1 in Wednesday’s Premier League clash.

Aaron Lennon was pivotal to the Spurs’ first-half domination, scoring on the seventh minute after firing Gareth Bale’s cross inside the goal. Bale himself found the net less than 20 minutes into the game after a 25-yard effort that went beyond stunned keeper Pepe Reina.

Bale’s luck ran out towards the second half, as the Welshman carelessly let an own goal pass through Liverpool’s woodwork. Attempts from Luis Suarez, Daniel Agger and Jose Enrique failed to lead the visitors to win w1th ease, ending an eight-match unbeaten run in the league.

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Tottenham Hotspur - Liverpool [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 29 November 2012, from <http://au.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2011-2012/bale-stars-as-tottenham-beat-liverpool_sto3506631/story.shtml>

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Chelsea Fans – Opposition to Benitez Will Ensue

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea fans have warned that their opposition against new manager Rafael Benitez will continue as long as he stays in the club.

The Spaniard has figured in past tussles against Chelsea when he was still manager of Liverpool – the side he lead to win w1th ease to earn the 2004-05 Champions League title. Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard’s looming exit forms another reasons for his unpopularity.

Chelsea Supporters’ Group chair Trizia Fiorellino emphasized that the fans do not approve of Rafa taking over Roberto Di Matteo’s post, and that they did not want the Champions League-winning Italian out in the first place.

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Chelsea Anti-Benitez Fans [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 27 November 2012, from <http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/11/25/video-chelsea-0-0-manchester-city-premier-league-highlights/>

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Mitsubishi Mirage Race to the Top: Man Utd Regain Top of Table with Win over QPR

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United stood on top of the Premier League table once more following a 3-1 victory over hapless Queens Park Rangers, now under new manager Harry Redknapp, on Saturday.

After an empty first half, Jamie Mackie fired from close range to score for QPR on the 52nd, but none from his side successfully followed suit. Jonny Evans scored first for United through a header coming from Danny Welbeck’s headed pass.

United’s Darren Fletcher followed up a goal minutes later after taking Wayne Rooney’s pass. The Red Devils went to win w1th ease through a decisive Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez effort. The Mexican benefited from Anderson’s assist in slotting the ball beyond keeper Julio Cesar.

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Manchester United – Queens Park Rangers [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 26 November 2012, from <http://tribune.com.pk/story/470804/united-back-to-winning-ways/>

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Thrilling Keputusan UPSR 2012: Newcastle Qualify For UEFA Europa League through Maritimo Draw

THE LATEST UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE NEWS – Newcastle United have qualified for the Europa League’s round of 32 through a 1-1 draw against visitors Maritimo in Wednesday’s encounter.

While both sides sought to win w1th ease over the other, Sylvain Marveaux proved that Newcastle has the upper hand as he converted Hatem Ben Arfa’s pass 23 minutes past kick-off.

Ben Arfa and Papiss Cisse’s injuries later in the game severely weakened Newcastle’s attack. The Magpies soon conceded a goal from Fidelis, who struck the ball beyond keeper Tim Krul’s reach 11 minutes before time. 

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Newcastle United - Maritimo [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 23 November 2012, from <http://www.football365.com/match/3553622/report>

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Keputusan UPSR 2012 Gridlock: Liverpool Held By Late Young Boys Equalizer in UEFA Europa League

THE LATEST UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE NEWS – Liverpool and Young Boys ended their UEFA Europa League match on Wednesday with a 2-2 draw that saw a late leveller from the Swiss side’s defender Elsad Zverotic.

Liverpool appeared threatening over Young Boys throughout the match. Jonjo Shelvey cunningly collaborated with Suso and Joe Cole before firing the game’s first goal through a sharp header. Raul Bobadilla later equalized through a robust strike past keeper Pepe Reina.

Luis Suarez intimidated Young Boys’ back line, while Joe Cole scored a second for Liverpool, amending his earlier mistake of shooting wide. The Swiss visitors prevented the Reds to win w1th ease through Zverotic’s successful strike on the 88th minute.

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Liverpool – Young Boys [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 23 November 2012, from <http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/sports/football-stalemates-mean-liverpool-spurs-must-wait/557781>

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Surprising UPSR Result 2012: Benitez Takes Over As Chelsea Interim Manager

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea announced Rafael Benitez as their new interim manager, moments after they sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo following a 3-0 Champions League loss to hosts Juventus.

Benitez formerly managed Liverpool, which he led to win w1th ease in matches to win titles, including the 2004-05 Champions League title. Prior to Chelsea, he stood as Inter Milan manager in 2010, staying in the post for only six months.

While Benitez remains at Chelsea until the end of the season, the club plans to heighten their interest on ex-Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola.

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Rafael Benitez [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 22 November 2012, from <http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/football/235969/football-benitez-appointed-chelsea-interim-manager>

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Painful UPSR Result 2012: Man City Crash Out of UEFA Champions League after Drawing With Real Madrid

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City failed to qualify for the Champions League once more after stalling to a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

While both teams struggled to win w1th ease against one another, Karim Benzema flew in Madrid’s first goal on the 10th minute of the game. City struggled to equalize their opponents’ early goal as it took them a Sergio Aguero penalty shot on the 74th minute to level.

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Sami Khedira made close efforts at goal. Even without winning over City, Madrid still stands to qualify in the Champions League’s next round.  

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Manchester City – Real Madrid [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 22 November 2012, from <http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/274076/report>

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Fearless AIM 2012 Success: Messi Brace Push Barcelona Ahead Of Flat Spartak Moscow in UEFA Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Barcelona bounced back from their defeat against Celtic by grabbing a convincing 0-3 away win over hosts Spartak Moscow in Tuesday’s Champions League.

Minutes after Dani Alves’ 16th-minute effort, Lionel Messi emerged to record his brace. He found the back of the net on the 27th minute, and then recorded his second within 12 minutes after taking over Pedro’s assist. The Argentinian’s effort led the visitors to win w1th ease.

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Spartak Moscow – Barcelona [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 21 November 2012, from <http://www.caughtoffside.com/>

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AIM 2012 Suspense: Chelsea’s Di Matteo Faces Axe, Benitez Eyed as Replacement

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Following Chelsea’s disappointing performances in recent crucial games, manager Roberto Di Matteo has his future on the line as he faces replacement by former Liverpool and Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez.

Di Matteo led Chelsea to win last season’s Champions League, but is currently struggling to lead the club to win w1th ease for titles. Striker Fernando Torres, with his lacklustre form, stands as his main problem

Benitez stands as an alternative to former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola, who is currently spending his sabbatical in the US. Both are highly rated managers, each with their own title-winning stints.

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Rafael Benitez [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 21 November 2012, from <http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rafa-benitez-reveals-top-club-ambitions/236716-5-21.html>

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Hot Like McDonalds: Arsenal Will Not Let Go Of Walcott

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will not leave the club when the transfer window opens once more in January, manager Arsene Wenger said.

Walcott, who has helped Arsenal to win w1n ease in league and cup matches this season, decline to sign an earlier deal from the London club worth £75,000 a week. The winger has until the end of the season for his contract. He is yet to hold talks with the club on an agreement.

Scoring nine goals in all competitions this season, Walcott is the club’s top scorer above new signings Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski.

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Theo Walcott [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 20 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/5s-p_YBdj2D/Arsenal+v+Tottenham+Hotspur+Premier+League/RDHKsSjzt-D/Theo+Walcott>

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Important Like McDonalds: Walcott Is Not For Sale - Wenger

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Theo Walcott, the man who helped Arsenal win w1th ease in some of their thrilling matches this season, will stay in Arsenal past the January transfer window, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

With nine goals in all competitions this season, Walcott is currently Arsenal’s top scorer this season. He seeks to shift from winger to striker, although Wenger said he would still study such a move.

Robin van Persie’s departure last summer left a void on the attacking force of Arsenal, as they continue to seek silverware since winning the 2005 FA Cup.

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Theo Walcott [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 20 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/5s-p_YBdj2D/Arsenal+v+Tottenham+Hotspur+Premier+League/_NiQW5JJrHh/Theo+Walcott>

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Happy Deepavali Victory: Arsenal Trounce 10-Man Tottenham

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal blazed to win w1th ease against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur through a thrilling 5-2 encounter that saw the Spurs falling down to 10 men at the Emirates stadium.

Emmanuel Adebayor, who exited the pitch after a send-off for tackling Santi Cazorla later in the game, opened scoring for the Spurs through a 10th-minute finish. Per Mertesacker equalized, followed by successive efforts from Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud minutes before half time.

Arsenal continued to lead as Cazorla proceeded to finish an effort 15 minutes towards the second half. Gareth Bale sought to redeem the Spurs by firing on the 71st minute, but Theo Walcott’s bottom-left corner shot on injury time sealed victory for The Gunners.

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Setback at Happy Deepavali: Man Utd Suffer Norwich City Setback

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United’s lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Premier League meant a second victory for hosts Norwich City, which led the game 1-0 at Carrow Road.

While neither side proceeded to win w1th ease, Norwich saw their first effort come in from Anthony Pilkington’s powerful header. The home side’s goalkeeper John Ruddy earned United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s praise as he proved the greatest hindrance to United’s attacks.

United’s failure to play deeper caused them missed opportunities. Ryan Giggs’ effort met the bar while Paul Scholes unsuccessfully attempted to convert his effort.

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Stunning Anugerah Skrin 2012 Comeback: Rosicky Back to Arsenal Training

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Midfielder Tomas Rosicky finally returned to training with Arsenal after being sidelined for months due to an Achilles problem.

Arsenal’s chances to win w1th ease this season have received a welcome boost from Rosicky’s return. The midfielder have not played for The Gunners since the start of the season after injuring his Achilles’ tendon while playing for Czech Republic in EURO 2012.

Apart from Rosicky, manager Arsene Wenger is set to see more returning players like Gervinho, Aaron Ramsey and Wojciech Szczesny.

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Tomas Rosicky [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 16 November 2012, from <http://footballcosmos.com/fulham-pondering-move-for-tomas-rosicky-117/>

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Fantastic like Anugerah Skrin 2012: “Video Game” Ibrahimovic Goal Applauded by Hamren

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – Sweden manager Erik Hamren gave praise to striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s glittering performance against England in Wednesday’s friendly, particularly his incredible bicycle kick goal.

Sweden was able to win w1th ease against visitors England, with four goals all produced by Ibrahimovic. The game’s most stunning feature came during injury time, when the 6”5’ striker did an overhead kick from 30 yards to get the ball inside the opponent’s net.

Hamren called Ibrahimovic’s fourth goal as simply fantastic, comparing it to that of a “video game”. 

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 16 November 2012, from <http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/253425/report>

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Exhilarating Lee Chong Wei Perfection: Ibrahimovic Scores Four to Lead Sweden over England

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – Sweden celebrated its inaugural match at the new Friends Stadium in Stockholm through a stunning 4-2 friendly victory over England on Wednesday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved to be the most dangerous weapon Sweden has, as he rattled all four of his side’s goals. He opened scoring on the 20th minute, with goals from Danny Welbeck and Steven Caulker seizing the lead for England minutes later.

Ibrahimovic turned the game around towards the last minutes of the game. Goals on the 77th and 84th gave Sweden great hope to win w1th ease on the night of England captain Steven Gerrard’s 100th cap.

The defining moment of game came on the last minute, when the Swedish hitman fantastically sealed his side’s victory through a 30-yard propeller kick that left everyone in awe. 

Photo credits:  Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 15 November 2012, from <http://www.football365.com/>

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Liverpool Talent Raheem Sterling and Crystal Palace Star Wilfried Zaha to Become England Mainstays for 2014 - Hodgson

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – England manager Roy Hodgson expressed his optimism that new talents Raheem Sterling and Wilfried Zaha have the potential to lead England to win w1th ease in the 2014 World Cup.

Sterling, from Liverpool, and Zaha, from Crystal Palace, has earned their first national caps against Sweden, to which they lost 4-2 with all opposition goals coming from star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Hodgson said that his England side is getting better, pointing to Danny Welbeck, Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as successful examples of players that have improved within his side.

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Roy Hodgson [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 15 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Roy+Hodgson/England+Training+Press+Conference/Uvrt9wv4Qd->

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A Tight Anugerah Skrin 2012 Contest: Premier League Clubs Target Shakhtar Donetsk’s Luiz Adriano

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League clubs Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are going after Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano, with each preparing January transfer offers for the Brazilian player.

Adriano has played a key role in giving Chelsea a difficult time to win w1th ease during Donetsk’s 3-2 Champions League defeat at Stamford Bridge. He scored 45 goals in his 107 appearances for the Ukrainian outfit.

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Luiz Adriano [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 14 November 2012, from < http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Luiz+Adriano/Chelsea+FC+v+FC+Shakhtar+Donetsk+UEFA+Champions/9dPrsTiR04Z >

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An Obama Win-Win Situation: Wilfried Bony Keen to Join Chelsea in January

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony expressed his agreement on the idea that Premier League side Chelsea are planning to go after his signature in the January transfer window.

Chelsea, which recent struggles to win w1th ease in the league led them to slip off the top spot of the table, have plans to improve their strike force. Daniel Sturridge and Fernando Torres are their only two senior strikers, with neither making significant impact in terms of scoring.

Bony calls Chelsea’s interest in him “a great honour”, saying that he is interested to join such “a top club” due to his love for English football. 

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Wilfried Bony [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 14 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Wilfried+Bony/RKC+Waalwijk+v+Vitesse+Arnhem+Eredivisie+Europa/YiZruTuLvz_>

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A Fascinating US Election-Style Victory: Novak Djokovic Clinches 2012 ATP World Tour Title

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – Novak Djokovic gains victory over Swiss opponent Roger Federer to win the 2012 ATP World Tour title.

The Serbian hitter recorded 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 over Federer within a throbbing match that lasted two hours and 14 minutes. Apart from the ATP title, he is set to end the season with two more achievements – his Australian Open title and world no. 1 ranking.

Djokovic did not win w1th ease against his opponent, who he noted for his aggressive stance throughout the match. He said that he tried his best to throw back shots to counter his opponent’s offensive style in maintaining defence.  

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Novak Djokovic [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 13 November 2012, from <http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Top-ranked-Djokovic-tops-Federer-to-win-ATP-finals-4030538.php>

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