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Anfield epic frustrates Wenger

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had mixed feelings following the dramatic 4-4 draw against Liverpool.

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Rafa retains title hope

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has refused to concede defeat in the title race after The Reds could only draw with Arsenal.

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Arshavin stars as Reds’ title hopes falter

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes were severely dented as they were held to a 4-4 draw by Arsenal in an extraordinary encounter that saw Andrei Arshavin grab all four for The Gunners.

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Liverpool v Arsenal stats&ratings

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Check out our player ratings and Opta stats for the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.

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Webb to referee FA Cup final

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Howard Webb has been named as the referee for next month’s FA Cup final between Chelsea and Everton.

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Fed Cup preview

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Ana will take centre stage as Serbia faces Spain in a winner-takes-all clash in Lleida at the weekend. Whoever triumphs in the World Group Play-Off tie will advance to the premier division of next season’s competition and will have a chance to win the trophy. The loser will remain in …

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Arshavin hits 4 in 8-goal Liverpool draw

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin became the first player to score four goals in a league game at Liverpool for 64 years but it was not enough to stop the Reds returning to the top of the Premier League after another 4-4 draw.

A week after crashing out of the Champions League 7-5 …

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Real Madrid Edge Getafe In Thrilling, Violent Bernabeu Encounter

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

A stunning goal from Gonzalo Higuain in injury time saw Real Madrid keep their title hopes alive after a disjointed performance against Getafe in the Santiago Bernabeu…

Real Madrid 3 – 2 Getafe

Real Madrid ensured that they stayed in the title race after taking all three points in a dramatic second …

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Liverpool And Arsenal Tie In Eight Goal Epic At Anfield

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

An extraordinary to-and-fro eight goal thriller took place this evening, in a game that will no doubt be taped and replayed to purists for years to come.

Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal

Sentimentality amongst the visiting support was prevalent prior to kick-off as certain pockets of Arsenal fans sported their yellow jerseys in homage …

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Premier League – Liverpool deny four-star Arshavin

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Andrey Arshavin scored four for Arsenal but Yossi Benayoun grabbed an injury-time equaliser to earn Liverpool a 4-4 draw in a Premier League thriller at Anfield.

In an incredible match, Russian star Arshavin became the first man to score four goals in a League game at Anfield in 53 years – …

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Bueno’s Views: One Foot In The Grave

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

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Necaxa, Indios and Tigres have no chance of a league title this season but the clubs will face the next three matches as if they were cup finals.
by Luis Bueno

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Premier League Comment: Arshavin Proving Every Doubter Wrong

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

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Goal.com’s Ewan Macdonald explains why Andrei Arshavin’s barnstorming display at Anfield must confound not only his critics, but Arsenal’s, too.
by Andrea Canales

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La Liga Comment: Higuain Saved Ramos, Pepe & Real Madrid

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

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Madrid are still in it – just – and this is all beginning to feel very familiar, says Goal.com’s Sulmaan Ahmad.
by Andrea Canales

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Player Ratings: Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

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Liverpool and Arsenal played out a thrilling 4-4 draw at Anfield on Tuesday evening, and Goal.com has rated the participants.
by Andrea Canales

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Price Tag Of Werder Bremen Star Diego Could Put Off Juventus

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

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It seems that the Bianconeri are unwilling to splash the cash for the former Porto man.
by Andrea Canales

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Ian Herbert: Russian’s minimalist touch wreaks maximum damage

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

There was something faintly curious about the diminutive Russian who was so desperate to leave his homeland for Britain that he threatened to go on strike when Zenit St Petersburg would not let him go. Tottenham gave up on buying Andrei Arshavin in the end and it was only in the depths of January, that Arsène Wenger so obviously bereft of striking options, dispensed with his disinclination to spend big and signed the man. You sensed he might somehow not live up to that “Russian Pele” tag he earned after his displays had brought him to international recognition at Euro 2008.

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Advantage United as Liverpool stumble

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Twenty years have passed since the last time Arsenal came to Anfield and wrecked the locals’ title dream but the drama, the pain, the improbable nature of the football were equal to it last night. It was Andrei Arshavin’s night, it was Fernando Torres’ night and then – when the shouting was done – it was clear that really it was Sir Alex Ferguson’s night.

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DC’s road to USOC repeat starts with FCD

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

It’s not often that a team has to prove itself worthy to participate in a tournament that it’s just won. Yet that is the strange situation facing D.C. United this week as they play host to FC Dallas.

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Webb appointed FA Cup final referee

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Howard Webb achieved a lifetime´s dream on Tuesday when he was appointed referee of the FA Cup final on May 30 between Everton and Chelsea.

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Leverkusen and Fenerbahçe secure final places

April 22nd, 2009 No comments

Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Fenerbahçe SK were among the teams who progressed to cup finals on a dramatic night of knockout action across Europe, while KV Mechelen required penalties to defeat Cercle Brugge KSV.

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FA to address Wembley pitch issue

April 21st, 2009 No comments

The FA admits improvements are needed to the Wembley pitch after criticism of the surface.

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Man Utd amend season ticket rules

April 21st, 2009 No comments

Manchester United fans tell BBC Sport the club’s promise to change its season ticket policies next season is welcome but does not go far enough.

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Ferguson questions ref decision

April 21st, 2009 No comments

Sir Alex Ferguson says pre-match comments from Everton boss David Moyes about referee Mike Riley may have ultimately denied Manchester United a penalty in their FA Cup semi-final.

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Sir Alex: Time to move on

April 21st, 2009 No comments

The United boss relishes the midweek return to league action.

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Fletcher fit for Wednesday

April 21st, 2009 No comments

Midfielder will be available for the midweek league game against Portsmouth.

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