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FA Cup: Spurs vs Bolton, Muamba & stats. Who will meet Chelsea in the semis?
The semi-final line-up of the 2011/12 FA Cup will be revealed on Tuesday night with the prospect of Liverpool-Everton and Tottenham Hotspur-Chelsea matchups.
Playing for Muamba
Ten days after the shocking collapse of Fabrice Muamba, Spurs and Bolton will engage in a rematch of their FA Cup quarter-final tie. The venue for the game is White Hart Lane.
“Fabrice Muamba remains in intensive care at the London chest hospital where his condition is serious but stable. He continues to make encouraging progress in his recovery,” according to a statement from Bolton Wanderers and the hospital.
“Because Fabrice is getting better, that allows us to play the match [against Spurs]. If it was different circumstances, it might be a different conversation,” coach Owen Coyle explained in an encounter with the press on Monday.
Tottenham takes on Bolton as they look to recover from losses in the Premier League
Tottenham is hanging on to third spot in the Premier League by a thread. The only competition they can realistically win this season is the FA Cup.
Spurs required two legs to fend off Stevenage in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The first leg ended goalless. In the second leg, when Joel Byrom opened the score for Stevenage, fans must have thought they were in for a shock result. Spurs came roaring back instead and scored thrice, one of which was scored from the penalty spot by Emmanuel Adebayor, sandwiched in between two Jermain Defoe goals.Harry Redknapp has a bench full of talented players to call upon to participate in two competitions. Bolton does not have that luxury to say the least. They beat Millwall 0-2 in the previous round to book this quarter-final clash with Spurs. While Owen Coyle’s ultimate goal is survival this season, giving up on a trophy after coming so close to the final isn’t an option.
Chelsea vs Bolton Preview
Chelsea will be relieved to take on a team that is enduring a horrible season in Bolton.
Team News
John Terry had surgery following Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Napoli and has been definitely ruled out of this one. Jose Bosingwa suffered an injury in that match and is thus ruled out. Juan Mata broke a bone in his finger but will take part in this one. Fernando Torres is doubtful.
Bolton has a long injury list with Ricardo Gardner, Stuart Holden, Tyron Mears, Sean Davis and Lee Chung Yong all ruled out. Marcos Alonso and Kevin Davies are doubtful as well. This is hardly good news for a beleaguered Owen Coyle.
Bolton vs Arsenal Preview
Arsenal comes into this match on the back of a comeback victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup. Bolton has won three games on the trot in all competitions.
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain’s substitution caused a huge uproar amongst Arsenal fans as Arsenal went down, 1-2, to Manchester United last week. One can only imagine the anger amongst the fans as Arsenal conceded two goals to Aston Villa prior to half-time in the FA Cup. The players and Arsene Wenger knew that they had to come back, at-least for the fans and level the tie. They struck three times in the second half via a pair of Robin Van Persie penalties and a Theo Walcott goal to win the game and qualify for the next round.
Will Arsenal be able to end a run of defeats with a win over Bolton?
Arsenal is coming into this match on a low due to three Premier League defeats while Bolton is coming into the match on a high.
The build-up to this match will perhaps primarily focus on Arsene Wenger following his poor substitution against Manchester United on Sunday. Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain had been the co-star of the Arsenal attack on Sunday. Wenger however took the player off at a time when Arsenal looked the side capable of scoring a winner.The substitution caused great uproar in the stands as it did on the pitch. Robin Van Persie defied his coach’s decision and the cameras caught him ‘in the moment’. Van Persie spoke at length afterwards about his relationship with his coach. According to him, things were absolutely fine in the Arsenal ranks.
6-1 losers Man United and Van Persie’s Arsenal in Carling Cup action tonight
It’s time for football fans of the English game to switch their attention from last weekend’s incredible round of matches in the Premier League to this week’s Carling Cup action.
What almost everyone has been talking about since Sunday afternoon is Manchester United’s terrible 6-1 loss to local rivals Manchester City. How Fergie could seat down to let his side suffer helplessly in the hands of the Sky Blues for a full 90 minutes is alarming. Manchester United commenced their season so well and their 8-2 triumph over Arsenal can be seen as the highlight of their marvelous early form. Lately, however, they stumbled against consistency.
It’s started with their 1-1 draw in the league away to Stoke City in which Wayne Rooney didn’t play. In the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United surprisingly failed to beat FC Basel.
Five Things Arsenal Must do to Beat Bolton and Record a second EPL Win
Last week’s loss to Blackburn Rovers was painful. How does Arsenal bounce back from that defeat?
This season has started very poorly for the Gunners. Just one Premier League win in five matches wasn’t exactly the start that Gunners fans had hoped for. In each of their losses, what has been highlighted is a weakness at the back. Arsene Wenger somewhat mended the situation by purchasing Per Mertesacker and Andre Santos. The lack of creativity in midfield due to the departures of Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas has been partly compensated for by the signings of Mikel Arteta, a player similar to his fellow Spaniard Cesc, and Yossi Benayoun, who adds a different dimension to the attack. Benayoun has come on loan but could go on to stay permanently.
Rumors: Liverpool to confirm imminent sale of David N'gog to Bolton Wanderers
Kenny Dalglish believes Liverpool can do without the services of David N'gog. The young striker is reportedly on his way to Owen Coyle’s side.
According to the Daily Post via Liverpoolfc.tv's gossip section, David N'Gog will quit Anfield for the Reebok Stadium in exchange of £4M. The Trotters are indeed in desperate need to sign a striker following their failure to capture Chelsea’s sensational Daniel Sturridge. N'Gog’s move could be completed before Sunday, when Bolton will enter match-day 2 of the English Premier League with a match against current joint table leaders Manchester City. Bolton Wanderers rocked the stage on match-day 1 of the 2011/12 English Premier League by inflicting a 4-0 defeat on promoted side Queens Park Rangers.
Jack Wilshere Inspires Young English Players - Man United's Danny Welbeck
Having spent a season on-loan at Sunderland, Danny Welbeck is absolutely convinced on the importance of gaining some first team opportunities, just like Wilshere did at Bolton
Danny Welbeck is set to be given a shot at regular football with Manchester United this season after Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that he will not be looking to loan out the England U-21 International. Welbeck spent last season on-loan with Sunderland and was impressive, with Steve Bruce apparently eyeing him as a permanent signing.But even he is excited about being a Manchester United player ahead of the upcoming season and made comparisons between himself and Jack Wilshere. The Arsenal teenager spent some significant time on loan at Bolton Wanderers two seasons ago and since then; there hasn't been any turning back.
'Proud' Kevin Davies Hails Amazing Fans As Bolton March Into The FA Cup Semi Finals
Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Davies saluted the Bolton fans who travelled all the way to St. Andrews as they booked a place in the semi final after beating Birmingham 3-2.
Lee Chung-Yong was the hero for Bolton as he popped up with a late winner to seal the victory for Bolton Wanderers as they kept their FA Cup hopes alive. Bolton took the lead twice in the game, only to see Birmingham bounce back on each occasion. However, Lee Chung-Yong's goal proved to be the end of the road for the recently crowned Carling Cup champions.Despite having to face disappointments of losing the lead twice, Kevin Davies rallied his teammates and he also admitted that the fans played a major part in their amazing victory.
Manchester United-Arsenal Headline FA Cup Quarterfinals, Live And In High Definition March 12-13 On Fox Soccer
Knockout Matchup at Old Trafford features Barclays Premier League’s Top Two Teams and the Two Winningest Clubs in FA Cup History
Los Angeles (March 8, 2011)– FOX Soccer’s comprehensive coverage of the world’s oldest knockout club soccer tournament (since 1871) continues as it televises all FA Cup quarterfinal matches live and in HD on FOX Soccer Channel and FOX Soccer Plus on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13.An FA Cup final-caliber matchup in its own right, Arsenal takes on Manchester United at ‘High Noon’ (ET) on Saturday, March 12 on FOX Soccer Channel. This grudge match pits the Barclays Premier League’s top two clubs, who have won a combined 21 FA Cup titles between them (Manchester United 11, Arsenal 10). The winner of this quarterfinal will be the odds-on favorite to claim yet another FA Cup.
I Love Watching Sturridge Play - Bolton Manager Owen Coyle
Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has admitted that signing Daniel Sturridge is something really good for the whole team after seeing the impact he has already made.
The Chelsea striker has been a revelation for Bolton since signing on-loan in January with four goals in four matches so far. His impact has left Owen Coyle basking in the afterglow of a wonderful signing.“First and foremost he is a natural footballer and a terrific goalscorer, but for me he is more than that," Coyle told reporters.
"He has pace, is tricky, is comfortable with both feet, and he is an exciting player.
"He receives the ball and you think 'You know what? Something is going to happen,' which as a manager is great.
Owen Coyle: Daniel Sturridge Has A Bright Future
Owen Coyle heaped the praise on his latest signing after seeing Daniel Sturridge score the winner on his debut for Bolton Wanderers.
Daniel Sturridge joined the Trotters on deadline day after completing a loan deal for the rest of the season. He was handed an immediate opportunity in the Premier League encounter with Wolves and Sturridge turned out to be the deciding factor of the game for Bolton.After a game full of chances and drama, Sturridge wrote his name among the Bolton faithfuls with a well taken goal in the last gasp to give Bolton an immense three points. This victory pushed them back into 8th spot in the league standings.
Bolton vs Chelsea: Owen Coyle Bitter About ‘Cheats’ Chelsea
Games between Bolton and Chelsea hardly occur without controversy. Ahead of Monday night’s match, Coach Owen Coyle shared his bitterness towards playing the Blues.
Earlier in December, Chelsea hosted Bolton in a must-win game for Ancelotti’s struggling team. Florent Malouda’s 61st minute strike proved to be decisive as it gave the Blues all 3 points, but as the eyes of the public could suggest, the scoreboard at the Stamford Bridge should have perhaps featured another result in favour of the visitors at the end of proceedings. Bolton manager Owen Coyle, who carries fresh memories about that match, spoke to reporters by recalling:
“It [Malouda’s lone goal] should have been ruled out for offside, and we could have had a penalty. We’ve had 2 close-run games with them, and we lost both 1-0.”
Arsenal Transfer News: Bolton’s Owen Coyle Eyes Loan Move For Arsenal’s Vela
Transfer news from England claim that Arsenal are looking to let striker Carlos Vela move to another club on a loan deal during the January transfer window. This has raised the attention of Bolton’s Owen Coyle.
Despite his remarkable talent, Carlos Vela has never managed to become a regular first-team player for Arsenal. The Mexican international has featured 62 times for the Gunners. Amazingly, though, he has been named into Arsene Wenger’s starting XI only 19 times. These statistics have pushed Arsenal to consider making a transfer for Carlos Vela on a loan deal and Bolton coach Owen Coyle has been attracted by this information coming from the camp of the London club. Coyle, who signed Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere on loan last season, hinted at a similar move for Carlos Vela. Speaking to reporters, the manager said:
Who Said Chelsea Are Back In The English Premier League After Bolton Win?
Chelsea fans are getting loud again following the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Bolton on Wednesday night which put to an end the team’s winless run of six straight matches. But does it mean that Chelsea are back in the English Premier League?
It looks like it is too early for Blues supporters to boast about having the last laugh in midweek by comparing Chelsea’s 1-0 victory against Bolton to Manchester United and Arsenal’s draw against Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic respectively. There is still a long way to go in the English Premier League, and the title’s defending champions need to think of cleaning up the 4-point gap that separates them from current league leaders Man United. Besides, the Red Devils could even create a 7-point lead above fourth placed Chelsea as they have played one game less than the Blues who have reached the 19-match-day mark in the competition. Yes, confidence is a key element to success, but being realistic is also another thing that surely needs to be considered – more by pilots like Carlo Ancelotti than by ecstatic fans who will permit themselves to believe that Chelsea are truly back on track and just about to experience nothing but success in the second part of the season.
Roque Santa Cruz To Reunite With Marc Hughes At Fulham?
Current Manchester City player Roque Santa Cruz didn’t manage to make the best of impressions during his first year with the Sky Blues. The Paraguayan now looks set to leave Manchester City and join London club Fulham where he will eventually reunite with his former boss at Blackburn Rovers, Marc Hughes.
Big spenders City have got busy on the transfer market this summer only to threaten the condition of some players in terms of regular football. For Roque Santa Cruz, it is not clear how he will fit in the Sky Blues’ 25-man squad that will compete in the English Premier League which kicks off this weekend.
Having experienced only 19 appearances in a Manchester City shirt, scoring only 3 goals in the process, the 28-year-old Paraguayan doesn’t have much chance to win a regular spot to partner Carlos Tevez upfront.
Besides, the completion of the transfer of striker Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan looks imminent and thus rings the alert higher for Roque Santa Cruz to quit the City of Manchester Stadium.
Liverpool vs Bolton live tv coverage
Liverpool host Bolton Wanderers in the first of two live Barclays Premier League matches beginning Saturday, January 30 at 9:30 a.m. ET/ 6:30 a.m. PT live on Setanta Sports Canada
LIVERPOOL TRY TO CONTINUE CLIMB UP PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE WHEN THEY HOST BOLTON SATURDAY LIVE ON SETANTA SPORTS
Chelsea regained top spot in the Premiership today with a win over Birmingham City and hope to retain their position when they visit Burnley in the second live Premier League match on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET/ 9:30 a.m. PT.
The live Premier League action on Setanta continues Sunday, January 31 at 8:30 a.m. ET/ 5:30 a.m. PT when Manchester City host relegation-threatened Portsmouth.
Stoke City vs. Arsenal, 4th Round FA Cup Preview
The big fish from the Premier League now swim among the surviving minnows as the 4th Round of the FA Cup gets underway this weekend. Here we preview a match up of two of those big fish. New Premier League leaders Arsenal visit 11th place Stoke City on Sunday. The Gunners are in fine form; the Potters are struggling. One fish will gobble up the other and in an FA Cup tie anything can happen.
Stoke come into the FA Cup 4th Round having beaten York City by a comfortable 3-1 margin in the 3rd Round. Despite the vast difference in quality between the two clubs’ respective leagues, the match at first seemed in doubt.
Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers English Premier League Match Preview
The English Premier League defending champions Manchester United host Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon as the campaign resumes this weekend.
The Red Devils will enter the game as second-placed in the table and they could top the standings with a win if only Chelsea lose or draw against Aston Villa in the early kick-off.
Meanwhile, Gary Megson's Bolton wanderers would move up to the top half of the table should they beat United.
Manchester United ready to bounce back after Sunderland draw
In Manchester United's last game before the international break, the feeling of disappointment and relief was all what the fans could carry in their hearts at the end of proceedings.
The English Premier League defending champions had to come twice from behind to earn a draw against a stubborn Sunderland side. In reality, it was a game that Manchester United should have taken in their own hands.
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