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Chelsea FC – Demba Ba Rises Above Managerial Hate
There’s nothing Rafa Benitez can do to end the hate and protest directed at him (for fear of the owner) but win a league title or the Champions League, but that won’t happen this season. All he can do is win matches and finish in the top 4, and with Demba Ba scoring again, that shouldn’t be too difficult of a task to accomplish.
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Premier League – Tottenham vs Arsenal Predictions
The North London derby is not going to win a title for either Tottenham or Arsenal, but it makes for a perfect platform to give us an indication of who will finish third this season in the Premier League, and who might miss out on the whole Champions League experience.
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Lionel Messi Plays for the Inferior Team (Real Madrid vs Barcelona)
It won’t mean anything when it comes to who wins the league title, possibly the scoring title. Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet, but did absolutely nothing else, while Real Madrid dominated, played better and to win, getting it eventually with a winning goal from Sergio Ramos, before getting a bit lucky thanks to the referee.
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La Liga – Real Madrid vs Barcelona Predictions
A league Clasico that isn’t as important? Can that be? That’s the case more or less, with goals unrelated to the league title in the minds of both Real Madrid, no longer a factor in the La Liga title race, and Barcelona, who won’t let anything get in the way of a fourth championship in five seasons, but have other things to worry about.
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Chelsea FC – Rafa Benitez Has Had Enough
There’s nothing like waiting for a win to get back at the fans and at your bosses. Rafa Benitez has seen nothing but disrespect from everyone since taking the Chelsea job, knowing all too well it wasn’t going to last very long.
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Manchester United – A Better Defense Than Given Credit For
Usually, when Manchester United are mentioned this season, they discussion revolves around them being a one-man team (Robin van Persie), and how the offensive quality saves them from defeats and the mistakes of their weak defense. That used to be true, but recent matches have taught us that the woes from earlier this season aren’t that big of an issue any more.
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DFB Pokal – Bayern Munich vs Dortmund Predictions
In the last couple of seasons this has turned into one of the biggest matches in Europe if not the best of them, regardless of the competition, this time being the quarterfinal of the German Cup, as Bayern Munich host the team their dethroning for the league title this season, Borussia Dortmund.
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Real Madrid – Xabi Alonso Finally Figures it Out
Most of the spotlight goes, obviously, to Cristiano Ronaldo, for another incredible display of what a counter attacking finisher should be. But the foundation for the goals and everything Real Madrid did in a magical night for them was the defense, led by Xabi Alonso and Raphael Varane, in a nearly flawless performance against the most difficult of opposition.
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FC Barcelona – Cesc Fabregas Didn’t Step Up When Needed
It’s impossible to completely neutralize everyone on the Barcelona attack, so while Lionel Messi was closed down by the usual double and triple teams; Andres Iniesta and Xavi limited in their ability to pass and influence the match, Cesc Fabregas was left as the most available game changer, but unfortunately for Barca, failed miserably.
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Boston Celtics – Running on Fumes But Still Going
After playing five games in seven days back and forth across time zones, it was going to take a special effort from Paul Pierce and the rest of the Boston Celtics to come out with a win against one of the toughest home teams in the NBA, not letting fatigue or overtime get to them.