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Continuing from my earlier post concerning yesterday’s Premier League game between Newcastle United and Liverpool, the most unsavory aspect of the afternoon other than Liverpool’s performance was James Perch’s involvement in the sending off of Pepe Reina. Watching the incident as it happened, it looked like a gentle headbutt by Reina and a massive overreaction… Continue reading >

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Liverpool cemented their position as the most successful club in the history of the League Cup yesterday with an eighth triumph in the competition. As has become the norm for cup finals involving the Reds, it wasn’t as straightforward as it might have been and required the lottery of penalties to decide the eventual outcome…. Continue reading >

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On Sunday 26th February, Liverpool make their first trip to Wembley in almost 16 years. In that time, 90 other English league or non-league clubs have played at the country’s national stadium including 60 different clubs since the newly constructed stadium was re-opened in 2007. It is a mark of how long has passed since… Continue reading >

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Man City claimed the win required to see them move three points clear, but manager Roberto Mancini continues to give the impression of a manager feeling some considerable pressure in the hunt for silverware. Mancini’s demeanor during pre-match interviews of late has been downbeat, and he persists in bemoaning the lack of points collected in… Continue reading >

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It may be advantage Liverpool after their first leg win last night, but the tie is far from over. Liverpool though, showed yet again that they can compete with the best and, without making the same kind of mistakes that were evident when the sides met in the league a week ago, were rewarded for… Continue reading >

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So, with a third of the season played, what better time to look at how the Premier League has unfolded so far – and to check out how those predictions are looking! In terms of the title, it wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to suggest that Man City look almost unstoppable at the… Continue reading >

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Champions/Top 3 It’s difficult to see beyond the two Manchester teams and Chelsea for the 2011/12 Premier League winner. Man City weren’t entirely convincing last season and have the added challenge of Champions League football this time around. But they have the most expensively assembled squad in the league and one which should have enough… Continue reading >