Category: Soccer

  • Martin Jiranek Scores Goal of the Season (So Far)

    Martin Jiranek Scores Goal of the Season (So Far)

    Czech centre back Martin Jiranek hasn’t played for the national team in quite some time, and at 33 his best is way behind him, but his absolute missile of a goal on Saturday against Kuban Krasnodar, which didn’t help him and Terek Grozny avoid a 2-1 loss, is probably the best we’ve seen this season so far.

  • Tottenham Beat Manchester United at Old Trafford For the First Time Since 1989

    When you talk about statement wins, this is it. Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie came very close to scoring during 30 minutes of huge pressure on Brad Friedel’s goal, but in the end, Tottenham’s brilliant counter attacking and goals from Gareth Bale, Jan Vertonghen and Clint Dempsey were too much for Manchester United, beating the red devils at home 2-3.

  • How is Edin Dzeko not a Starter

    Manchester City grabbed a deserved win at Craven Cottage against Fulham after trailing 1-0 but evetually earning the 3 points after another important cameo appearence from Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko.

  • Luis Suarez Scores His First Hat Trick This Season (Norwich vs Liverpool)

    The referees are still against him, but it really didn’t matter to Luis Suarez, who scored a fantastic hat trick and added an assist as Liverpool won their first Premier League match of the season in a highly entertaining encounter at Carrow Road, beating Norwich 5-2.

  • Juan Mata Wins Big London Derby (Arsenal vs Chelsea)

    Arsenal came in as the favorites to this match, but Chelsea, with an efficient, patient an intelligent display gave Arsene Wenger’s men their first loss of the season, as Fernando Torres found his scoring touch once again, Juan Mata scored the winner, both aided by the help of a terrible Laurent Koscielny.

  • Manchester United – Matters Getting Worse For Nani

    He might be getting the start against Tottenham, but Alex Ferguson’s patience with Nani, the self-presumed star winger of Manchester United, is running out after another incident involving the player, this time having to do with him punching another player instead of his contract demands.

  • Premier League – Manchester United vs Tottenham Predictions

    Sometimes, recent form and current squads have nothing to do with the prospect of a match’s result. Manchester United haven’t lost to Tottenham over the last 22 matches between the teams, while Spurs have failed to win at Old Trafford since 1989.

  • Premier League – Arsenal vs Chelsea Predictions

    Chelsea might be the team leading the league, but they don’t seem to be impressing anyone with their ability. The wins are still coming, winning 13 of 15 possible points so far. Everyone is complimenting Arsenal for both their offense and defense, but they’ve won only two matches so far this season.

  • Premier League – Match Week 6 Predictions

    Saturday will the major day of the weekend, kicking off with the biggest match, the London derby between Arsenal and first place Chelsea going at it at the Emirates, while Manchester United close the day by hosting Tottenham at Old Trafford. Champions Manchester City have a tough visit at Fulham, while Liverpool will try and get their first win of the season at Norwich.

  • Manchester United – Alex Ferguson Sharing His Opinion When Nobody Wants it

    Everyone’s talking about the John Terry suspension, so Sir Alex Ferguson decided that not only the people actually involved with the case or the clubs at hand, Chelsea and QPR, should have their say. As the unofficial king of the Premier League and British Football, he must have his opinion heard.