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Ancelotti 100% Focused On Chelsea vs West Ham As EPL Title Race’s Not Over
The Italian manager is wary of Manchester United’s dominance in the race for the English Premier League title, but he still believes in the Blues’ chance to retain their domestic crown. Chelsea are on a good run in the EPL and their last defeat takes us back to February 6 when they lost 1-0 to Liverpool. Since then, they have recorded 6 vital victories in 8 matches. “We are the in-form team in the Premier League right now,” Ancelotti told The Sun.
“We have started to play well again. Our important players are all fit and in good form. But we also have to be honest. The title is in the hands of Manchester United.
Chelsea Vs West Ham: The Chelsea Fans Support Me - Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres' inability to score a goal for Chelsea since signing from Liverpool last January has sparked global criticism on the Spaniard. Torres has been under severe pressure recently and was even dropped to bench for Chelsea's last two matches.However, reports have suggested that Carlo Ancelotti might be ready to welcome him back into the starting eleven ahead of tomorrow's match against West Ham and the former Liverpool striker asserted that things will be better soon as he has the backing from the fans.
The Spaniard said: "The club has enjoyed success in recent years and one of the reasons is the fans. I feel the support from them - they are being patient with me.
Manchester United-Arsenal Headline FA Cup Quarterfinals, Live And In High Definition March 12-13 On Fox Soccer
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.
Arsene Wenger and Scott Parker Snap Up Monthly Awards
Arsene Wenger was awarded that Manager of The Month Award for the month of February after Arsenal stayed unbeaten through that period. Scott Parker was also a winner when he snapped up the Player of the Month award after some heroic efforts for his team that has seen the Hammers move out of the relegation zone.This is the 11th time Arsene Wenger has been awarded with this prize after Arsenal were unbeaten in the league throughout February. That run has now seen them being in 2nd place- 4 points behind Manchester United with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Scott Parker was in terrific form over the month of February that has seen West Ham notch up some important wins over the likes of Blackpool and Liverpool. Parker, who scored in the win against Liverpool said: "It is certainly a great honor.
Birmingham City vs West Ham United Report
Birmingham beat West Ham to win 3-1 on the night (4-3 aggregate) and will advance to face Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in the Final.Carlton Cole opened the scoring to give West Ham a 3-1 aggregate lead, and have the Hammers seemingly on course to reach the final at half-time. Birmingham scored second half goals through Lee Bowyer and Roger Johnson to force extra time, while an extra time winning goal from Craig Gardner sent the home fans into delirium, and the Blues into the final.
West Ham arrived at St. Andrews defending a 2-1 lead from their first leg victory, and it was the Londoner’s who looked the most comfortable in the early stages. Zavon Hines had two early strikes on goal saved by Ben Foster, and England striker Carlton Cole was a handful for the Birmingham defense.
Birmingham City vs West Ham United Preview
West Ham will take a one goal lead into the game at St. Andrew’s, after winning the first leg of this Carling Cup Semi-Final 2-1 at Upton Park.Victory for either team will present these players with the chance to write a significant chapter in the history of their club. Birmingham have not won a major honor since their League Cup win in 1963, while West Ham’s last major trophy came with their FA Cup win in 1980.
Birmingham will have to turn around their recent form to get the win they need to reach Wembley Stadium. The Blues are winless in their last three games, and were beaten 5-0 at Manchester United.
West Ham United vs Birmingham City Report
Liam Ridgewell had cancelled out West Ham midfielder Mark Noble’s opener, before Foster allowed Carlton Cole’s shot to squirm through his grasp in the 78th minute. West Ham scored their late winner despite having been reduced to 10 men when Victor Obinna was dismissed.West Ham endured a lot of pre-game speculation about the future of their manager Avram Grant, who is aiming to make his second Cup Final in consecutive years. They looked to have put it to the back of their minds as they started strongly. Freddie Sears volleyed wide from an early chance before Matthew Upson forced a good reaction save from Foster.
West Ham took the lead inside the opening quarter hour as Noble fired an excellent volley past Foster from a tight angle. The Hammers continued to pour on the pressure, but a series of good saves from Foster kept the score down to 1-0 at half-time.
West Ham United vs Birmingham City Preview
Reaching the final of this competition will present fans of either club with a chance to celebrate winning their first trophy in a long time. West Ham’s last trophy was the 1980 FA Cup, while Birmingham fans have endured an even longer drought. The blues last trophy listed was when they won this competition in 1963.West Ham manager Avram Grant is enduring tough times, as the club are currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table. A trip to Wembley for the Carling Cup Final will lift some of the pressure, and likely boost morale in the dressing room. Grant has reason to believe he can achieve it as he led relegated Portsmouth to the FA Cup Final against all odds last season.
Grant rested a number of players during the weekend’s FA Cup triumph over Barnsley and could bring some players back for this game. Scott Parker, Matthew Upson, Carlton Cole and Frederic Piquionne are among those in line for a recall.
Liverpool Transfer News: Carlton Cole-To-Liverpool Rumours Pop Up Again!
Sky Sports News claim that the Merseyside Reds are interested in signing the €10.5M valued player. Indeed, these reports can be underlined by the fact that a Liverpool representative was reportedly tracking Carlton Cole on Boxing Day when the striker scored a brace to help his side clinch a vital 3-1 win over Fulham.However, Roy Hodgson’s side may face an uphill battle to overcome for the signing of the West Ham United forward. It is clear that Hammer boss Avram Grant is not prepared to lose any of his top players since the club is facing a tough challenge to survive relegation in the English Premier League.
Liverpool To Get £500K Steven Gerrard Pay-Out
That piece of news broke out on Friday afternoon as the issue was confirmed. It has been reported that the money paid to Liverpool will rather come from an insurance scheme instead of coming directly from England’s FA. That insurance scheme previously saw Spurs and Arsenal receive compensation for injuries picked up by Defoe and Walcott respectively. The case between Liverpool and England’s FA has perhaps been settled now through this pay-out deal.
Coach Fabio Capello also expressed his worry concerning the situation as he told the press:
Liverpool And Injured Steven Gerrard Pay For “Disgraceful” FA Idea
Liverpool are in a delicate situation where they cannot afford to lose their key players. Whereas Fernando Torres is working to reach top form, Roy Hodgson and the rest of his players will have to make do without the presence of the man that has been Liverpool’s best player this season by far: Steven Gerrard.The Reds’ fitness coach, Darren Burgess, burst out in fury as his messages on social network Twitter threw insults at the English FA and the Three Lions’ manager, Fabio Capello. Burgess judged Capello’s decision to play Steven Gerrard as “amateurish” and that what happened was “unbelievable from all associated with England and English FA with regards to SGs (Steven Gerrard’s) injury.” More of his comments read:
Arsenal Must Take Max Points Against Lesser Teams Like West Ham – Djourou
Arsenal are second in the standings but the gap between them and Chelsea is of 5 points. Anymore slip-up will once again dent their chances of winning the English Premier League title at last, and defender Djourou is aware of the importance of matches such as Saturday’s one against West Ham. As he assessed the Gunners’ chances of winning the league, the player told the club’s official website:
“It is true that you need to get the most points out of those games [against lesser teams], because these are the games that can finish your season.
Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley And Bébé Want To Break Into The First Team
Manchester United's reserve side defeated Manchester City 3-1 in a reserve fixture on Tuesday night. Youngster Tom Cleverley played a starring role as he continued to perform well so as to impress Ferguson and thus break into Manchester United’s starting XI. The 20-year-old England U-21 international spoke to MUTV after his side’s victory over City, saying:
“All I can do is to keep playing to my top performance level when I play, whether it’s for the reserves or for the first team. As long as I keep doing that, hopefully, the manager will see that I am doing well. Then, I’ll get a couple of chances here and there."
Tom Cleverley is not the only player that wants to break in Manchester United’s first XI. This summer’s most unexpected signing, Bébé, also dreams of making an impact at Old Trafford. When asked about his intentions as a Red Devil following his miraculous switch from the streets as an orphan to professional football, the former Vitoria Guimaraes striker explained:
Arsenal vs. West Ham United Match Preview
Arsenal are on a good run of form at the moment with five consecutive wins in all competitions. Their recent 5-0 beating of Porto in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg reinforced the point that this club, despite up and down performances throughout the season, seems to be coming together at the right time.
Arsenal sit in third position in the English Premier League table on 64 points, two behind league leaders Manchester United, and even with Chelsea. Chelsea hold the second spot by virtue of goal difference, however, and they have a game in hand over both Arsenal and United.
No less a luminary than Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson recently observed that he fears Arsenal’s potential. "I have a suspicion that they might yet mount the biggest challenge” said the Scot.
Chelsea vs. West Ham Match Preview
Chelsea’s place at the top of the Premier League table has been usurped by rivals Manchester United. At least temporarily. The Blues now share second place points with London rivals Arsenal, but they have a game in hand going into this weekend’s derby against West Ham.
Although Chelsea beat Stoke City in FA Cup action last weekend, Carlo Ancelotti and his men found themselves on the losing end of their two preceding matches: a Champions League tie away to Inter Milan followed by a league match at home to Manchester City.
Quality play from both Inter and City certainly forced Chelsea onto their back heels. But media scrutiny over the sexual shenanigans of England international defenders and fellow lotharios John Terry and Ashley Cole may have played its part. Injuries, too, are taking a toll, however.
Stoke City vs. Arsenal, 4th Round FA Cup Preview
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.
Hammers Meet Gunners in FA Cup Derby
London derby matches are coming thick and fast this festive season and West Ham, as luck would have it, will play their third derby match in two weeks, having been drawn against rivals Arsenal for this 3rd Round FA Cup tie.
Following Monday’s 0-2 defeat away to Spurs at White Hart Lane, West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola will be glad this match takes place at Upton Park, where the Hammers held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw less than two weeks ago.
West Ham had a good outing on that day, and although penalty kicks decided the tie, that heady result was one of the few bright moments in the Hammers’ campaign this season.
West Ham vs Chelsea Match Preview
A dismal season so far finds West Ham second from the bottom of the Premier League table as they square up to host their mighty London neighbors Chelsea at Upton Park on Sunday.
Injuries and Dyer Straights
With just 3 wins to their credit manager Gianfranco Zola will undoubtedly rue the extent of his team’s disabled list, which includes Luis Boa Morte and England Internationals Matthew Upson and Carlton Cole.