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The Final English Premier League Matchday – Trophy, Europe and survival at stake
There is so much to play for on the final week of what has been a very long and eventful season in England. The title is yet to be decided with Manchester City and Manchester United locked on the same number of points.
The battle for the final two Champions League spots is very tight between Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United whereas the hunt is over for 2011/12 UEFA Champions League finalists Chelsea.
Meanwhile, way down the table, one more team will join Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers out of the English Premier League. Will it be Queens Park Rangers or Bolton Wanderers?
Liverpool vs Chelsea: How Andy Carroll’s disallowed “goal” could haunt the Blues
Andy Carroll’s 84th minute header, which never stood as a goal according to the referee, has divided concerned football fans. While some believe the match officials’ decision was correct, others insist that the ball crossed the line. Even camera technology cannot settle this case with a final general opinion.
While debates over Carroll’s denied equalizer at Wembley continue to hit football forums, the truth is that Liverpool enter Monday’s battle as beaten FA Cup finalists. The Merseyside Reds have absolutely nothing to play for in the English Premier League but pride.
They may want to remain in the top half of the table and prove to their fans that the club’s spirit is not dead regardless of the many disappointments they have encountered this season.
Match-day 37: All too stiff between Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United
Arsenal seemingly had it all wrapped up- they had been winning game after game leaving Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle in their wake. They had even beaten the current top side in the league Manchester City. Unfortunately, points have been hard to come by recently and Arsenal now finds themselves in a tough battle to keep hold of the spot.Their next opponent is Norwich. Norwich is led by former Champions League winner (in 1997 with Borussia Dortmund) Paul Lambert. Under Lambert, they went up to as high as eighth in the league and were never in danger of being relegated. They currently sit fourteenth in the table.
Who will win the intruiging battle between Villa and Spurs?
Stiliyan Petrov was a much loved professional in England’s top flight to say the least until a terrible disease, namely leukemia brought an end to the Bulgarian’s career. In a season where Villa needed him more than ever, they have had to trudge on without him. Their manager, Alex McLeish, isn’t the most popular man as far as the fans are concerned due to his ties with Birmingham City. Thus, the fans are currently extremely unhappy.Things could not have been worse for Villa. Their performances have gone downhill since the exit of the Irishman Martin O’Neill two seasons ago. They find themselves battling away to keep their spot, one their fans feel they definitely deserve, in the Premier League. Villa with a win against the Londoners will pretty much guarantee themselves top flight football for at-least another season.
Fourth-place hunt truly on for Barcelona killers Chelsea in the Premier League
Sixth-placed Chelsea are looking to capture the maximum 12 points from their last 4 games at stake. The task on Sunday will be to close the gap against fourth-placed Newcastle United from 4 points to a single one.
Victory for the Blues will temporarily put them above Tottenham Hotspur. The latter will be in action at home to Blackburn Rovers in the day’s 15:00 GMT (11:00am EST) kick-off.
Chelsea have a lot of experience in the English Premier League having won the competition a few times in the 21st century. The big question now is the following: how well can they use their resources to make a very late comeback in the top 4 this season?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Blackburn Rovers: A must win for either side
Harry Redknapp must be a bit red-faced now. With 6 games remaining, he said Spurs had to win 5 of those games. Spurs went on to lose to Norwich City. Redknapp said they must win all their remaining games. Enter QPR and a another loss and to 10 men to boot. This equals ONE win in 9 games scoring 8 goals. Spurs currently sit in 5th place.Spurs have faded and even though pundits were raging about their attacking prowess, it wasn’t entirely a surprise to watch this happen. A lot of the squad are spent. Bale, Modric, Assou-Ekotto and Walker have appeared 32 times. They were still in the FA cup until their semi final loss to Chelsea 2 weeks ago.
Will Newcastle or Tottenham be able to close the gap on Arsenal?
Newcastle vs. Stoke
Newcastle sits fifth in the Premier League table having won their previous five games and is looking to claim fourth spot by displacing Tottenham Hotspur. Their opponents are Stoke City- the side fourteenth in the table. Stoke has recorded just one win in their previous...
Chelsea vs Barcelona and Mourinho’s prediction: Are Barca sure Champions League finalists?
It was just after Real Madrid’s qualification into the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League that Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho began what appeared to be mind games with rival Pep Guardiola, as he downgraded Chelsea’s status by overly elevating the Catalans prior to their meeting at the Stamford Bridge.
“It could be Bayern or Barcelona,” the BBC quoted him saying. “I just don't think it will be Real Madrid v Chelsea and we know why.”
"Barcelona aren't the favourites, they are super-favourites."
Such a statement – especially from a football personality as experienced as Jose Mourinho – cannot be instantly substantiated. One can even question the level of sincerity behind this statement.
Exaggeration of opinion? Perhaps, but it is easier to believe that the Real Madrid manager was simply trying to make one or several points implicitly.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: Why this FA Cup semi-final match is 50/50
That is what the stakes are on Sunday at Wembley Stadium when Spurs and Chelsea face each other in the second FA Cup semi-final deciding which of them face Liverpool, who themselves are gunning for a second piece of silverware to patch up the wounds from a terrible 2012 campaign.Chelsea and Spurs’ fates seem inextricably linked this entire season. They have recorded 2 draws in their 2 meetings this season. In the Premier League, they are separated by 2 points only.
Chelsea have dropped from 5th place to 6th, courtesy of emerging thorn in the side Newcastle United. Alan Pardew’s men are mounting a strong push for a place in Europe and with Arsenal seemingly locking down that 3rd spot, both of these teams will have to play every remaining game as if it were a cup final.
Merseyside derby and London rivalry electrify 2011/12 FA Cup semi-finals stage
A Merseyside Derby at Wembley Stadium promises to be electric
Could Everton make an already inconsistent season for Liverpool even worst?
Just a day before the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, not only will this match be emotional; but it will also mean a lot for two sides that have struggled all season.
Liverpool went out and spent over £50 million on summer transfers and is currently sitting in eighth place in the Barclays Premier League. Not only is that not acceptable for a team like Liverpool, but to make matters worst, Everton is currently in seventh place.
Monday mayhem as Chelsea get hot on Spurs’ heels for fourth place
The top 5 all play in 2 consecutive days making it smorgasbord viewing for EPL fans. Monday’s fixtures will be Chelsea against Fulham while Tottenham take on Norwich City. Previous results for these fixtures yielded a tie and a Spurs win at Carrow Road.
Over the weekend, Spurs were held to a goalless draw by Sunderland while Chelsea rode their luck as they did against Benfica to beat Wigan 2-1. Presumably fixture congestions are why they are playing twice within 3 days. If this was not enough, the Blues and Spurs meet on the 15th in an FA Cup semi-final derby.
Chelsea surely are wondering if they should have perhaps delved into the transfer window for some depth. They face Barcelona next week at home, Arsenal away and back to the Nou Camp the following week.
Arsenal vs Manchester City: Delightful clash at a crucial time in the Premier League
April was supposed to be the month in which the EPL Champions would be decided courtesy of the Manchester derby on the 30th. However, the title could arguably be decided as early as tomorrow if Arsenal manage to get over the hump they suffered at QPR last week and do Manchester United a favor by widening the gap between them and Manchester City to 8 points.Arsenal are level on points with Tottenham but edging them out at 3rd by simply by 1 on goal differential. Man City with a win at the Emirates can decrease the gap to 2 points between themselves and Man Utd. If they were to do that, then the derby could again perhaps become the deciding factor.
Will Spurs maintain pressure on Chelsea by going 8 points clear after lunch-time kick-off?
Sunderland has virtually nothing to play for in the Premier League this season. However, they do like putting up a show for their fans and will definitely like to claim another scalp by taking points against a side from the top four. Sunderland last week drew 3-3 against Manchester City. They in-fact held a 1-3 lead but gave it all away. Tottenham played a very tough opponent in Swansea. The match at one point seemed to be heading for a draw with the scores level at 1-1. However, two late strikes saw Spurs win the contest and go level on points with Arsenal. They are currently behind the Gunners in the table only due to an inferior goal difference.
FA Cup semi-finalist Spurs, hopeful Chelsea and anxious Man City in EPL action
Chelsea to resume fourth-spot hunt after Spurs setback and boosting Benfica win
Chelsea were certainly not at their best in midweek but that victory against Benfica was vital – not only for their Champions League aspirations but for their confidence in the final moments of the 2011/12 campaign.
Chelsea, who are alive in the FA Cup, suffered a setback in the English Premier League last weekend. Their goalless draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur prevented them from pushing closer to their fourth-place dream finish.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Champions League qualification tickets in Spurs’ hands
All right. A win for the Blues will not catapult them to 4th but will bring them within striking distance of Spurs threatening that precious berth and a lucrative Champions League eligibility.Chelsea are riding a very high crest since Andres Villas Boas's departure. Under Roberto Di Matteo, they have won 4 of their last 5 games including overturning a 3-1 deficit to Napoli. Suddenly, Chelsea have a lot to play for including the FA Cup and qualification for next season’s CL.
Chelsea lost their midweek meeting to Man City but only just as Spurs drew with Stoke. Tottenham have yet to win a premier league game in 2012 so they have chosen the wrong time to go through a blip. Chelsea have been galvanized since Di Matteo’s appointment and it appears the dressing room of the old guard have suddenly awoken from a strange deep slumber.
Chelsea takes on Spurs in a battle for the final Champions League spot
The English Premier League standings have once again changed with two North London clubs swapping places in the top four. Tottenham’s draw against Stoke coupled with Arsenal’s win over Everton saw Arsenal leapfrog Spurs into third. Chelsea was on a good run of form but their loss to City saw them fall further behind the top four.This match is hence almost a battle for fourth place. The word ‘almost’ comes into play simply because one victory for Chelsea alongside one loss for Spurs will not be enough for Chelsea to confine Spurs to fifth spot. The point gap between the two is currently five but could be cut down to two tomorrow.
Three fierce EPL days – from Chelsea vs Spurs to Manchester United vs Fulham
It will all begin with a lunch time kick-off at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, having lost to Manchester City in midweek, failed to close the gap against fourth-placed Tottenham. Chelsea remain fifth in the standings with 49 points while London rivals Spurs have dropped to fourth with 54 points, 1 point behind new third place tenants Arsenal.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will both be looking to get back to winning ways. The Blues had a really tough time at the Etihad Stadium and they lost out only just. Spurs, meanwhile, proved shaky again as Stoke City held them to a 1-1 draw.
Super EPL action with Man City-Chelsea, Everton-Arsenal & Spurs-Stoke on same day
Manchester City vs Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur vs Stoke City will kick off simultaneously. At the Etihad Stadium, the Citizens will try to make the most of the home factor to defeat the Blues. Earlier in the season, Chelsea taught a lesson to Roberto Mancini and his men.
A repeat of such an outcome would only be good news to title aspirants, Manchester United. Following their shocking defeat to Swansea City earlier in the month, let’s just say that Manchester City have no room for more mistakes. That would put them 4 points behind the Red Devils.
Wednesday night’s battle in Manchester will be like a final for both teams but Chelsea perhaps have the advantage. The Blues don’t only have more experience than City. They are also in great revival form following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas a few weeks ago.
Tottenham takes on Bolton as they look to recover from losses in the Premier League
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.
Liverpool vs Everton: Reds must win or almost forget Champions League spot
The 2011/12 Carling Cup champions haven’t won in the English Premier League since January this year. It’s incredible, it’s unbelievable but it is absolutely true. Their 3-0 defeat of Wolves–in reply to a string of poor results against Manchester City, Stoke City and Bolton Wanderers–stands as Liverpool’s last win thus far.The Merseyside Reds opened the month of February with a 0-0 game against Tottenham Hotspur, their eighth draw at Anfield in the league this season. Liverpool later went on to lose 2-1 to Manchester United in a battle marked by the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra rivalry.