Pulis and Stoke remain focused on survival

February 8, 2010 by Premiership Talk

Stoke City may be flying high in the Premier League this season following their recent six game unbeaten streak, but manager Tony Pulis is remaining focused on their objectives. Their eleventh place position at the moment shows how improved they have been this season, but away form has continued to…

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£300 February Action contest now open

by Premiership Talk

Premiership Talk Predictions players are gearing up for another exciting month of competition as the February Action contest has opened up. Just like in January, another £300 will be given out to members of the community based on their performances for picking match winners and goal over/under totals.

The February Action contest…

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United still holds a special place in Beckham’s heart

by Premiership Talk

Manchester United may be playing an important Premier League match against Aston Villa in two days’ time, but the media hasn’t wasted any time in starting the buildup to the Red Devils’ clash with Italian giants AC Milan. The two will square off once again in the Champions League second…

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Ballack criticizes Wenger excuses

by Premiership Talk

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger following Chelsea’s convincing 2-0 victory over the title pretenders. Ballack heavily criticized Arsenal’s static tactical approach to games, saying that the Gunners have one style of play and can’t deal with teams that counteract that style.

Furthermore,…

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Villa boss pleased with race for fourth

by Premiership Talk

Martin O’Neill has praised his side’s form up until this point in the season and is pleased that they are still in the race for that coveted fourth spot. The Villans drew fellow contenders Tottenham in a 0-0 draw this weekend, but O’Neill is certain there is still a lot…

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‘Normal week’ for Fab suggests we all should move on

by Premiership Talk

Though the official reason for Fabio Capello’s appearance at the Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science last weekend was for the Euro 2012 qualifying draw, the Italian will have known all the questions aimed at him by the media will have been about one thing – John Terry.

It has become…

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If only Arsenal had someone who could score goals

February 7, 2010 by Football Corner

Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal.

A scoreline which no doubt brings to an end any chance Arsenal had of lifting the Premier League title this season.

Today’s game really summed up Arsenal of late. They create a lot of chances, however they simply can’t put them away.

Although they were beaten, I honestly thought Arsenal…

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Shay Given is not a good goalkeeper

by Football Corner

Ask 100 football fans to name their top 3 Premier League goalkeepers and chances are, at least 95% of those fans will include Manchester City keeper Shay Given in their top 3.

One man who certainly wouldn’t include Given in his top 3 is the Guardian’s Barry Glendenning. Anyone who listens…

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Cristiano who?

February 6, 2010 by Football Corner

Wayne Rooney - Cristiano RonaldoWhen Manchester United decided to let Cristiano Ronaldo join Real Madrid in the summer, I must admit, I thought things could start going downhill for the Premier League Champions.

That feeling was further heightened when Sir Alex Ferguson failed to replace the Portuguese winger with the £80 million the club received…

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Liverpool the big winners in the race for 4th spot

by Football Corner

The perfect day for Liverpool.

Rafa Benitez’ men had to fight incredibly hard to pick up all three points at home to rivals Everton this afternoon. Dirk Kuyt scored the only goal at Anfield today to earn 10-man Liverpool a crucial victory in the race for 4th spot.

I must admit and…

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