Arsenal have been transformed from princes to paupers. It’s all been too much for Emirates boss Arsene Wenger, who has been exploding on the touchline like a spinning Catherine wheel unable to prevent this mad lurch towards destruction. Gone – the Carling Cup. Gone – the Champions League. Gone – the FA Cup. Okay, the [...]
Barcelona and Arsenal both have to cope with injuries to key players in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 match, as the English side looks to protect its 2-1 lead at the Camp Nou. Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will field a makeshift defence with centre backs Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique missing for [...]
Posted by uspostsoccerSaturday, September 25th, 2010
Manchester United Alex Ferguson will be looking to ring the changes when Premier League action returns for the title-chasing Reds on Sunday. After a Carling Cup fixture win over Scunthorpe, United will be looking to continue their winning ways. Standing between their aim of a victory is Bolton Wanderers. The Wanderers have had a decent [...]
Scunthorpe United hope there is the whiff of a Carling Cup upset in the air when holders Manchester United visit Glanford Park on Wednesday. The Iron lost to United’s local rivals City in both cup competitions last season and will hope for better fortune against Sir Alex Ferguson’s much-changed side. Ian Baraclough is continuing to [...]
Posted by uspostsoccerWednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Samir Nasri was the coolest man in White Hart Lane after the scores had finished 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes. Wham – he banged in a penalty high to the left two minutes into the extra period to give Arsenal the lead. Bam – he smacked in another to the right four minutes [...]