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How NOT to Prepare For a Champions League Final (Liverpool vs Chelsea)
Liverpool had nothing to play for, which suited them just fine. Chelsea decided to give up on Champions League qualification through the league, sending most of the second lineup to get thrashed 4-1 at Anfield, which could have been much worse and humiliating.
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Premiership’s 2011-2012 Finish – What’s Left to Play For
Manchester City and Manchester United will be in the spotlight of the final day of the 2011-2012 Premiership season, both teams tied with 86 points, City holding the goal difference advantage. But it’s not all about the title on the last day – Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle fight for the Champions League; QPR and Bolton fight for survival.
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Yaya Toure Takes Next Step Towards Title (Newcastle vs Manchester City)
Yaya Toure paid no mind to Newcastle celebrating the heritage of Bobby Robson with a stature outside St. James’ Park or their Champions League aspirations. The Ivorian scored twice to give Manchester City a 2-0 and open a 3 point lead over Manchester United.
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Liverpool & Chelsea Flunk Their FA Cup Final Rehearsal
Chelsea did have something to play for on Wednesday night, but succumbed to two brilliant strikes from Papiss Cisse. Liverpool didn’t have anything to play for against Fulham at home. They haven’t had anything to play for in the league for a while now. Both teams, but Especially Liverpool, have a lot riding on this FA Cup final.
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Papiss Cisse, Goal of the Year, Player of the Year
Papiss Cisse has been more than impressive for Newcastle since signing with the Magpies on January 2012. Now he’s gone on and scored the goal of the season in the Premiership, leading Newcastle to 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, cementing his incredible 2012 campaign as the best in the league.
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Luis Suarez and Liverpool Flourishing When It Doesn’t Matter
Hat-tricks usually pack more of a punch, unfairly at times. They also create expectations, sometimes unfairly as well. Luis Suarez met no post or crossbar to deny him his brilliance, leading Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Norwich. Suarez also scored on of the best goals this season with a brilliant 45 yard chip over John Ruddy.
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Robin Van Persie Wins Football Writers’ Player of the Year Award Too
Robin Van Persie completed the Player of the year award double, getting the Football Writers’ recognition two days after bestowed the some honor by the PFA. He is the second player in three years (Wayne Rooney in 2010) to complete the award double.
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Petr Cech The Only Player Worth Mentioning (Arsenal vs Chelsea)
Petr Cech wasn’t that busy, but he kept his good form in another match in which Chelsea didn’t look to interested in winning, not having the fortune of having Drogba to poach a goal. Arsenal had their moments, but in general, it was a very disappointing 0-0 draw in the London derby, with Tottenham and Newcastle enjoying the goalless affair.