Zlatan Ibrahimovic notched a hat trick on his return from injury as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Saint-Etienne 5-0 inFrance's Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Ibrahimovic nets hat trick in return as PSG thrash sorry Saint-Etienne
Sumber : foxsport
Zlatan Ibrahimovic notched a hat trick on his return from injury as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Saint-Etienne 5-0 inFrance's Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic notched a hat trick on his return from injury as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Saint-Etienne 5-0 inFrance's Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Spurs 0-3 Liverpool
Tottenham 0-3 Liverpool: Balotelli fails to find net on debut but Reds still run riot over sorry Spurs thanks to Moreno wondergoal
TOTTENHAM 0-3 LIVERPOOL - That is 14-0 now. Liverpool have scored 14 goals without reply against Tottenham Hotspur, going back to March 10, 2013. On that day, Stewart Downing and Steven Gerrard claimed the last two in a 3-2 victory. The following season Liverpool won 9-0 on aggregate. Now this. It was meant to be a new era under Mauricio Pochettino, but new eras don't tend to last long around White Hart Lane. Don't worry, there will be another along in a minute.
Celebration : Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling turns to run away and celebrate after putting the visitors ahead in the eighth minutes against Tottenham Hotspur
Applause: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers laughs and claps on the touchline after Mario Balotelli misses the opportunity which Hugo Lloris had gifted to him
Frustrating: Mario Balotelli played well for Liverpool on his debut but he was unable to score despite having some brilliant chances against Spurs at White Hart LaneSumber : DailyMail
Arsenal miss out on Remy
I'm Gunner be busy! After Arsenal miss out on Remy, Wenger vows to splash the cash on Deadline Day as Arsenal are held at Leicester
Arsene Wenger is ready to raid the bank one more time after promising he will be 'very active' before the transfer window slams shut on Monday night. Arsenal had a late bid for Loic Remy beaten by rivals Chelsea as the QPR striker penned a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge, while the Gunners highlighted their need for a new frontman after being held 1-1 at newly-promoted Leicester. With Olivier Giroud out until the start of 2015, Wenger knows he needs a proven hitman to keep his season hopes afloat.
Saturday, 30 August 2014
The £1BILLION transfer window
The £1BILLION transfer window: Man United's frantic buys push Premier League deals to record level... and there's more to come
NICK HARRIS: Manchester United's frantic rebuilding programme to patch up the inadequate squad left by Sir Alex Ferguson has been a major factor in propelling Premier League spending to record levels for a summer window. The combined outlay for the 20 clubs stood at £755.9million, even before United's £14m deal to buy Daley Blind from Ajax, subject to medical and personal terms, was announced. Of that, £570m has gone overseas, with Spain alone receiving £238.7m. The arrival of Blind will take United's summer spree to almost £150m and sets up a tantalising question with just a few dozen hours of this window remaining. Will this be a £1billion window?
High-flying Chelsea remain perfect, punish Everton at Goodison Park
Sumber : foxsports
Chelsea maintained its perfect Premier League record after defeating Everton 6-3 at Goodison Park.
Chelsea maintained its perfect Premier League record after defeating Everton 6-3 at Goodison Park.
Chelsea scored two quick early goals and then clung on for a 6-3 win over Everton to cement their claim as favorites in the Premier League this season in a breathless game. It was a big win for the Blues at Goodison on a day when Manchester City unexpectedly dropped points at home against Stoke, and a thriller for the fans as the teams traded goals in a wild second half.
But if not for a questionable decision by the assistant, this match also might have been wrapped up inside the first ten minutes. Tim Howard was lucky not to be sent off when he blatantly handled the ball outside of his area to deny Eden Hazard a clear goal scoring opportunity.
Much has been written about Manchester United's dreadful start to the season -- more than a bit of schadenfreude around England about that of course -- but Everton have to be running a close second in the "disappointment stakes." Expected to challenge for a top four spot, they have managed to pick up only two points so far, are mired near the bottom, and look little like the side they were last season. Yes, their schedule has been tougher that United's; they have been held to a draw by a promoted team; gave away a point late against a lazy Arsenal; and now have been exposed by the ruthlessness of a Chelsea team that has yet to lose a match.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Everton's defense has collapsed. England's awful show in Brazil has destroyed Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka, and that lack of confidence and ability was ruthlessly exposed in the opening three minutes. Twice, Jagielka and Seamus Coleman combined in some form to keep an attacker onside; twice they blamed the assistant for their lack of attention. That lack of quality would continue to rear its head throughout the match as every time Everton's offense went through the gears, the back four threw a rod. The Toffees are like a mullet: All business in front, a wrecked party at the back.
Case in point, Diego Costa needed only 34 seconds to find the back of the net. Held onside to latch on to a through ball from Cesc Fabregas, Costa pulled away from Jagielka, who unwisely tried to pull the trap, and blew a ball in off Howard. Howard should have done better with his save, but given that he had no help from his backline, his concession was understandable.
Matters grew worse for Everton two minutes later when Jagielka again kept a man onside, allowing Branislav Ivanovic to ghost in alone on the right side. He couldn't help but score through Howard, and suddenly, the Gwladys Street End was silent.
Then came a flashpoint. Howard tried to play the sweeper off yet another long ball over his absent backline, but found himself inside his arc. He collected the ball in front of Hazard -- and gave a look over to the assistant, who judged it a fair catch while Hazard combusted. Replays were damning -- Howard was clearly out of his area. Not ten minutes had elapsed.
Chelsea seemed to take it a bit too easy after that and Everton, given time to regroup, asked some questions. Costa had a chance incorrectly waved off for offside (he was on) but Chelsea seemed to play too much in themselves, and paid a price for it at the stroke of the half. Kevin Mirallas would head home off Coleman's fine cross from wide right to stake the home side as they headed to the dressing room.
After the break, the floodgates opened. Hazard made a superb run down the endline and fired the ball at Howard's net, only to see Coleman stick a boot out and tip it around his own keeper. After the goal, Costa and Coleman exchanged words, and Howard confronted both Costa and Cesar Azpilicueta in a rash moment -- he was lucky to only see yellow for that incident.
Right away, Aiden McGeady steamed down the picth and served in a cutting ball to Steven Naismith, who clipped a slot around three Chelsea defenders and through Thibaut Courtois. Five minutes later, Nemanja Matic was allowed time and space at the top of the Everton area, and he ripped a shot low and hard to the far post that left Howard rooted.
But then, Chelsea's former star Samuel Eto'o -- just signed by Everton -- made it a game again. Off a Baines free kick, Eto'o crouched down and headed the ball sharply into the net with Courtois screened. Back came Chelsea, just sixty seconds later. Ramires played the one-two with Matic before smoothly stroking the ball home at Howard's near post. Again, the keeper was partly to blame for the goal, having failed to clear the danger.
Everton continued to push and probe, but as the rain began to sheet down on Liverpool, their resistance finally crumbled.
Substitute Muhamed Besic's first touch was a wonderful set-up for a goal -- it's a pity it was for the opposition. The young Evertonia inexplicably tried to get fancy at midfield, back-heeling the ball towards his own net, which John Obi Mikel promptly ran on to. With a pass out to Costa, and a quick fillip, the ball was in the net, it was 6-3 and the match was done.
Life gets a little easier for Everton. They next face a weak West Bromwich side that were blown out by Swansea on Saturday. But they face a difficult campaign in the Europa League after they were drawn into a tough group with Wolfsburg and Lille, and on the evidence, they are going to struggle to contain powerful and direct teams. Everton can score goals, no doubt. But can they score more than they concede?
Burnley 0-0 Man Utd
Burnley 0-0 Manchester United: Di Maria fails to solve Van Gaal's problems as Reds continue to misfire on £60m star's debut
- Neither side able to find a breakthrough at Turf Moor in Angel Di Maria's debut match for Man United
- Di Maria replaced by Anderson after 70 minutes, shortly after receiving on-field treatment for cramp
- Louis van Gaal still searching for his first Premier League win since taking over as United manager
- Burnley were worthy of the draw, picking up their first point of the season after their promotion
early involvement : record signing Angel di Maria tries to make an early impact on the game
Off the bar : former MU academy player;David Jones now of Burnley fired an early free kick against the woodwork
under inspection : Sir Alex Ferguson,David Gill & Bobby Charlton look on from the directors box as United search for a breakthrough
calling the shots : United manager Louis van Gaal & assistant Ryan Giggs watch from the dugoutMan City 0 - 1 Stoke
Manchester City 0-1 Stoke: Pellegrini's champions shocked by stunning breakaway goal... scored by United reject Diouf!
CHRIS WHEELER AT THE ETIHAD: A wonderful individual goal from Mame Biram Diouf brought a first league win of the season for Stoke and a first defeat for stunned champions Manchester City at the Etihad. Diouf, a former Manchester United striker who spent much of his three years at Old Trafford on loan at Molde and Blackburn, ran from midway inside his own half to beat Joe Hart in the 58th minute.
Friday, 29 August 2014
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Mario Balotelli and Liverpool warm up for Tottenham clash with head tennis at Melwood
Mario Balotelli and his new Liverpool team-mates enjoyed a spot of head tennis as they prepare to face Tottenham this weekend.
Brendan Rodgers' Reds travel to White Hart Lane looking to bounce back from there defeat at Manchester City on Monday.
The Italian new boy is in line to make his debut in Sunday's clash while Rodgers also confirmed on Friday that Adam Lallana could make his bow too.
The team had their final run-out at their Melwood training ground and took in a game of head tennis for a light-hearted end to the week.
And from the pictures above it seemed Balotelli in particular enjoyed the change of pace.
Torres loan deal agreed between Chelsea & AC Milan
Sumber: fox & espn
Chelsea Football Club agree a two-year loan deal with A.C. Milan for striker Fernando 9 Torres. Can the £50 million failure rediscover his form in Italy?
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Chelsea Football Club agree a two-year loan deal with A.C. Milan for striker Fernando 9 Torres. Can the £50 million failure rediscover his form in Italy?
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Kagawa in talks with Borussia Dortmund
Jurgen Klopp's side are keen to take the Japan international on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move after he was told he is not wanted at Old Trafford
By Stefan Doring and Martin Ernst
The Japan international was an integral part of the Dortmund side that won back-to-back Bundesliga titles, prompting a €21.4m million move to Old Trafford in 2012.
Kagawa struggled to acclimatise in his first season despite contributing towards United’s 20th league title, while injuries allied to a chronic loss of form and confidence saw him restricted to making just 30 appearances in all competitions under David Moyes last season.
After running the rule over his squad in pre-season and the early part of the Premier League campaign Louis van Gaal has deemed Kagawa, who is likely to have made his final United appearance in the embarrassing 4-0 defeat against MK Dons in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday, surplus to requirements.
United have already spent over €163.5m million in the transfer market this summer on Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw and Goal understands they will make a renewed push to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal as well as Ajax defender Daley Blind.
The Old Trafford giants are looking to trim their squad as a result of their record summer outlay and are willing to listen to offers for the likes of Kagawa and Javier Hernandez, while Danny Welbeck could also depart before the close of the window.
Dortmund, who on Thursday were drawn in the same Champions League group as Arsenal, are keen to take Kagawa on a season-long loan with a view to buy.
Jurgen Klopp’s side finished runners-up to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga last season and lost key striker Robert Lewandowski to their fiercest rivals earlier this summer.
Sumber: goaldotcom
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