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Arsenal FC – Olivier Giroud & Theo Walcott in Promising Partnership
Once again, the defense looked terrible whenever it was pressed. Not for the first time, Arsenal hardly showed up for the first half. Yet there were enough positives to take from a match which could have ended as another disaster, instead finishing with a positive note, thanks to the improving partnership of Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud.
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FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi Brings His Lazy Performance to Clasico
Not every match can be a Lionel Messi masterpiece, and in a match against an opponent that has the ability to make life very hard for him while still gain some control in the midfield, the world’s best player didn’t do anything out of the ordinary to himself be felt.
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Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo Backed by Raphael Varane
All the focus, as in any match and especially in a Clasico, was on Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead, another Real Madrid player rose to the challenge – Raphael Varane, scoring the late equalizer and saving his team a couple of times from conceding.
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Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi Leave Scoring to Others (Real Madrid vs Barcelona)
In a match that could have gone either way, Real Madrid probably enjoyed the better chances but it always felt like Barcelona weren’t giving it their all most of the time. Cristiano Ronaldo worked and missed, Lionel Messi walked around saving his energy, in a semifinal first leg that should and did end in a 1-1 draw.
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Copa Del Rey – Real Madrid vs Barcelona Predictions
Don’t let the fact that this is a Cup match fool you. The Clasico flame burns just as bright outside the La Liga as well, maybe even more because of how the season is going. Real Madrid can’t win the league, so winning the Copa Del Rey and putting a dent in Barca’s season is quite the motivation. For Barcelona, playing a Clasico, league or cup, means no one is taking this match lightly.
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Premier League – Arsenal vs Liverpool Predictions
When these two teams last met, Arsenal looked strong, confident and very hard to beat because of their defense. Liverpool were in the beginning of a terrible start to the season, which has since looked a bit better for them, most of the time. The two arrive to their second meeting of the season with only 3 points separating them.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Jack Butland Doesn’t Want to go to Chelsea
It’s a well known secret that Chelsea are searching for their future goalkeeper – Petr Cech isn’t getting any younger, or better, while Ross Turnbull isn’t the man to replace him when it comes to the long-term. Jack Butland of Birmingham, on the other hand, might be just the answer.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Manchester City Join Arsenal in David Villa Race
It’s been a lot of mixed messages from Arsenal in this transfer window regarding the chances of signing a player. David Villa of Barcelona seemed like the closest option for anything to happen, but now, he might still leave his club, just to another Premier League team, Manchester City.
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Claudio Marchisio & Sebastian Giovinco Owe Juventus a Title
The Coppa Italia isn’t as important as the league, but Juventus needed a win badly, especially against a rival like Lazio. Not just to clinch a spot in the final, but to get back to winning ways. With a chance to score a goal that would have put a happy ending on the semifinal, Sebastian Giovinco and Claudio Marchisio managed to miss two easy chances, resulting in another loss.
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Yohan Cabaye With one of the Goals of the Season
After going over a month without a win, Newcastle finally picked up three points in a match, thanks to two goals in the first half giving them enough of a cushion. The second one, an incredible strike by Yohan Cabaye, is undoubtedly one of the finest we’ve seen all year.