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Playing to Win Pays Off (Manchester City vs Everton)
Roberto Mancini got his two goals from the substitutes, Mario Balotelli and James Milner, putting City through a very tough afternoon against Everton, coming away with a 2-0 win, putting them back on the right, maybe title-bound, track.
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Massimo Moratti – 16 Years and Head Coaches at Inter
As expected, Gian Piero Gasperini didn’t last very long under the Massimo Moratti ownership with Inter Milan, making it through 3 league matches and one Champions League match before getting axed, like many many managers before him.
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Spain and The Netherlands Switch Spots in FIFA Rankings
They might not be perfect, but it’s all we have. The September 2011 FIFA rankings are out, and Spain have regained the top spot as the best team in Europe and the World, replacing the Netherlands at number one.
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When You Say Arsene Wenger Won’t be Sacked…
Despite the terrible start, Arsene Wenger’s job is safe, according to Ivan Gazidis, Arsenal chief executive. I don’t know what’s worse – A silent club front office during hard times or club directors that give the manager, over the media, job security and confidence. The moments that whole – ‘We won’t fire him’ thing begins, the road often shortly winds up in sack-ville.
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Fernando Torres and the Miss of the Year
Things keep getting worse for Chelsea’s ultra expensive yet infra(??) productive striker, Fernando Torres, as he botched up an easier than easy chance during the Manchester United – Chelsea Premier League match.
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Yakubu, Drama and Own Goals (Blackburn vs Arsenal)
Aiyegbini Yakubu scored twice and Blackburn enjoyed two more own goals from Arsenal defenders as they grabbed their first win of the season, pouring on the woes and hurt for Wenger’s team with a 4-3 huge come from behind match at Ewood Park.
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Steven Gerrard Needs to Retire Before There’s a “New Him”
Steven Gerrard might be planning to make his 2011-2012 debut for Liverpool this weekend, but Blackburn manager Steve Kean already thinks he has a 16 year old Steven Gerrard growing up in his struggling team.