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Manchester United Must Get Goals Coming in Soon - Sir Alex's Challenge Against Everton
Old Trafford has virtually been a story of joy, fun and thrill as far as Manchester United are concerned this season. I mean, what else can make them happy when they have collected 52 points from an available 54 over there at the Theatre of Dreams.
And to be frank, their home form has been so impressive that it even kept United's title dream alive all season long considering how poor they have been away from home. Five wins in 17 matches hardly justifies any positive side of their form away from Old Trafford in the Premier League this season.
But hello, United are leading the pack with only a mere five games to go before the season draws it's conclusion. How better can that be when you think of how inconsistent they have been while playing in away games.
Chelsea Vs Everton: Didier Drogba To Start Upfront.
There were rumors that Didier Drogba was unhappy after he was dropped to the bench in Chelsea's draw with Fulham last week to accommodate Fernando Torres on the team. However, Ancelotti insists that it was a tactical decision and Drogba will start the match against Everton."Drogba will start," said Ancelotti. "I don't know about Nicolas Anelka, but I have to start with Drogba. It is never an easy decision to leave players out, but Didier has shown a very good reaction. He has trained well, with motivation, and he wants to play a good game tomorrow.
"From what I have seen, he's the same Didier - focusing on training and working hard with good motivation. I think he will play a fantastic game."
Chelsea Vs Everton: Saha and Rodwell Blow For Trotters
Louis Saha is still nursing a hamstring injury while Jack Rodwell is unlikely to play despite making a swift return from a groin injury.Speaking to reporters, Everton boss David Moyes said: “I don't think Louis Saha has a chance. We've said at the time it will be 10-14 days and we're sticking by that, I think that will be the case.”
“Jack Rodwell's done great, he's made great strides to be fit but I think it will come too quickly for him but he's done well and hopefully he'll be available next week,” Moyes added.
Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger: “F*** Off” Abuse Against Refs – Who Cares?
Arsenal’s English Premier League match against Everton was marked by controversy as the Gunners were 1-0 down at half time through Louis Saha’s blatant offside goal. In the tunnel, Captain Cesc Fabregas reportedly accused Everton players of bribing referee Lee Mason. David Moyes then slammed the Spaniard for having said disrespectful comments to the match official which he “would not even repeat”. According to the Everton boss, Fabregas should have been flashed the red card for his attitude.
But Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger thinks that even the F-word abuse told by players against referees shouldn’t be punished. As he defended the Arsenal skipper, Wenger told The Sun:
Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas: Nothing Serious Happened In Tunnel Against Everton
Fabregas showed signs of fury when his side went down 1-0 following what looked like a controversial goal from Everton’s Luis Saha. The Spaniard was convinced that the goal was offside, and thus made his complaints to Referee Lee Mason, who obviously did not reverse his decision to allow the goal.This caused Fabregas to follow the referee in the tunnel at half-time, making all efforts to justify his point; but his action was rather judged as inacceptable by the Everton manager David Moyes. Coach Arsene Wenger initially denied that Cesc had even spoken to the referee at the break, but the Arsenal midfielder came out with a brighter version of the story.
Arsenal Injury News: Samir Nasri To Miss Everton And Barcelona Games
Nasri is reported to have obtained his wound at the weekend while playing against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup. It is still not confirmed until when Nasri will have stay away from the pitch, but Arsenal Coach Arsene Wenger is already irritated by the situation."Nasri looks to have a serious hamstring injury," he said. "Usually it is three weeks (out of action, but) we have to see if it is a grade one because that can be two (weeks).
"It is a big blow... How big? I do not know because the results in the future will tell, but it is a big blow.
Tottenham Transfer News: Steven Pienaar Drops Chelsea For Spurs
A few days ago, Pienaar was the target of both Londoners. But the Blues were unable to meet the personal demands of the player, which eventually gave Tottenham the advantage in their transfer race for the midfielder. Finalizing all conjectures on his transfer saga, Pienaar tweeted: “To end speculation, I am going to Spurs. I've had brilliant years at Everton and it will always be a special place in my heart. I can also confirm I'll be jersey number 40.”Members of the Tottenham board also expressed their cheerfulness in their vital signing, through the club’s official website: "We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Everton and Steven Pienaar for the player's transfer to the club."
Football Transfer News: Spurs Hijack Chelsea’s Steven Pienaar Bid
Football and its game of money make an incredible world, indeed. In just a matter of hours, Chelsea have been replaced by Tottenham Hotspur as the favourites to grab Steven Pienaar from Everton. Statements from Coach David Moyes besides reports from English magazine The Sun explained that Chelsea’s £3M bid had been accepted by the Toffees whereas Spurs chances of luring Pienaar had faded away. Harry Redknapp had also commentated on this transfer issue, saying that “it would make it difficult for Spurs to compete with that money” for the player as “Everton have agreed a fee with Chelsea for £3M which is probably a bit more that what Tottenham Hotspur had set”. However, like a miracle, Darren Bent’s shocking soon-to-be-completed transfer from Sunderland to Aston Villa appears to have settled the matter in favour of Harry Redknapp’s side.
Football Transfer News: Chelsea’s Pienaar Transfer Fee Accepted By Everton
Earlier last week, English media The Sun reported that Coach Carlo Ancelotti was desperately looking to reinforce his struggling team by making a transfer for versatile star winger Steven Pienaar. This piece of transfer info followed with Everton coach David Moyes revealing after his side’s 2-2 draw away to Liverpool:“We’ve accepted an offer from Chelsea. Steven hasn’t agreed terms.
“But we’ve given his representatives a chance to talk to Chelsea, but not to Tottenham because they haven’t offered the same amount of money.”
Liverpool vs Everton: The Points Are Important, Not Emotions – Dalglish
Dalglish has yet to impose himself in the club in terms of results, with still not win in his name since his return at Anfield—despite having led the Reds to 2 games, which both ended in defeats. The Liverpool stadium is expected to be packed with several thousands of loyal supporters attracted by the derby, but Dalglish is aware that supporters at Anfield are likely to spread more anxiety in the atmosphere than strong support.The coach however realizes that letting emotions conquer his players will not help the team’s situation in any way. What is needed now is a crucial triumph which could eventually give them back their strength to gather the rest of their opportunities left this season.
Manchester City vs Everton: Target Everton, Not Carlos Tevez Please – Mancini
The Argentine striker has denied the club from being at peace this month as he has publicly avowed his desire to quit Eastlands for Spain preferably. Carlos Tevez attitude recently surely doesn’t help coach Roberto Mancini who appointed the player as Manchester City’s captain at the beginning of the season. Reports claim that the Italian manager will soon strip Tevez of his role as a skipper. However, this is not supposed to be the issue ahead of tonight’s crunch match at home to Everton.
Roberto Mancini wants Manchester City fans to think about doing what needs to be done in their capacity to push the club to victory against the Toffees.
Rivalries: Liverpool-Everton - The Merseyside Derby
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When Everton and Liverpool meet there is always a “take-no-prisoners” approach to the battle, characterized by robust challenges and bookings aplenty.
Yet the atmosphere in the stands on Merseyside has historically lacked the ominous tensions that so often pervade other derbies....
Good News For Liverpool! Torres Is Back For The Everton Match
Shifting our attention on matters off court issues surrounding Liverpool, Coach Roy Hodgson has declared that Spanish attacker Fernando Torres has beaten the clock to be fit in time to face the Merseyside Reds’ local rivals, Everton. The match is meant to receive a lot of attention from the media and the public – considering the administrational situation of Liverpool which adds to fierce atmosphere created by the rivalry between these two teams.“Konchesky has made a good recovery as has Fernando Torres. So, all being well, we can welcome those two back,” Roy Hodgson declared at the relief of anxious Liverpool fans.
“Fernando’s season needs to kick start. He has been hampered a bit by injuries, and what happened at the World Cup. We see a livelier and a better Fernando every day.
Hold on Wayne Rooney, There’s More Next To Scandal Torment: Everton Fans’ Test
Wayne Rooney Scandal Brings First Trouble
The Manchester United striker’s infidelity toward Coleen Rooney was recently exposed when hooker Jenny Thompson revealed details on her secret relationship with the England ace. Subsequent to her explicit interview, the English press has applied great pressure on the striker and his family so as to get further details on the bombshell.
Upon covering the juicy saga, it was reported that Wayne’s marriage was on the verge of getting destroyed, as the mother of baby Kai refused to easily forgive and forget her husband’s cheating for another time. Meanwhile, the England forward, who scored in the Three Lions’ triumph over Switzerland in the UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifiers, is also said to regret his unfaithful act and is willing to do everything to save his bound with WAG Coleen.
Wayne Rooney Scandal: Put It To Bed – Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson
The coach wants to concentrate on football as Manchester United prepare to face Everton in Saturday’s English Premier League lunch time kick-off. Why would the Scot mingle in the private life of his players when his goal is to prevent Chelsea from winning a second consecutive league title?
Almost everyone has given their opinion over the Wayne Rooney scandal which reveals that the Manchester United striker betrayed his wife Coleen with prostitutes during her pregnancy.
Many people have sided with the player’s devastated wife, others didn’t waste time in mocking Rooney aka Shrek, while some players like Phil Jagielka warned the young dad over his controversial behavior.
However, Alex Ferguson is not ready to add more fire to the already-hot issue. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s English Premier League match away to Everton, the manager bluntly declared:
Everton vs Manchester United: Ouch! Cheater Wayne Rooney To Be Roasted
It has been reported that police will step up security on Saturday during the game. As for Everton defender Phil Jagielka, he expects Wayne Rooney to have things tough when the forward will play at Goodison Park under a Manchester United shirt. When asked if the 24-year-old would receive a hostile treatment by Everton fans, Jagielka told The Sun ahead of the encounter:
“There’s a good chance. He normally gets quite a bit of stick anyway. I can’t see that changing.”
A distracted Wayne Rooney could affect Manchester United’s chances of clinching three points against the Toffees. But Phil Jagielka believes that the Red Devil is mentally strong and that he can get over his private life affairs on the football pitch.
Everton’s David Moyes and Tim Cahill Ready For The English Premier League Challenge
They missed out only just on a Europa League finish despite losing only 9 matches – two more than former champions Manchester United, two less than rivals Liverpool, and just as much as 3rd placed Arsenal. The Toffees, who finished 5th in 2008 and in 2009, are confident that the English Premier League standings will present more positives than negatives for them come the end of the season in 2011.
Australia’s Tim Cahill, who suffered a red card during his country's poor 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament in South Africa, talked about the issue of confidence at Everton.
Everton vs. Manchester United Match Preview
Everton’s top five pretentions have taken a serious blow with the loss of Marouane Fellaini for the remainder of the season. The lanky Belgian injured his ankle last week in a challenge with Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Liverpool’s big Greek center-back.
Kyrgiakos was red carded for the incident, the referee judging that the Liverpool man had gone into the challenge two-footed. Yet, although replays show the challenge was an awkward one, it didn’t look malicious. Fellaini’s response, on the other hand, looked decidedly mean-spirited. He appeared to stamp on the Greek defender and in so doing injured his ankle. The red card could have gone Fellaini’s way. And perhaps should have! Whatever his intent, the Belgian is now out for the season.
Liverpool vs. Everton Match Preview
Liverpool picked up three vital points last weekend in their 2-0 victory over Bolton at Anfield, thus gaining ground on Tottenham, who only managed a point against Birmingham City.
The Premier League’s fourth place finisher gets a Champions League berth and with only two points currently separating the four contenders, this weekend’s fixtures may have far-reaching consequences. Going into the weekend the Reds are in fifth place, just a point behind Spurs. Sixth place is held by Manchester City who lag behind Liverpool only on goal difference. In seventh place is Aston Villa.
For Liverpool, however, a win is more than just a potential fourth place and Champions League entry. It is Everton they play, and a win over the Toffees reestablishes what the red side of Liverpool sees as the proper order of the universe.
Everton vs. Manchester City Match Preview
David Moyes' Everton deserved a win last time out against Arsenal. Only a pair of unfortunate deflections got past keeper Tim Howard and prevented the Toffees from tasting victory at The Emirates Stadium. Although the game ended 2-2, it was a grand performance in almost every way by Everton, and was undoubtedly made a...