WELLBECK DANNIT THE RIGHT WAY As Daniel Wellbeck scored the winning goal yesterday for Arsenal against United, how Arsene Wenger would have thumped his fist, justifying once again his transfer policy; ‘I bought the one deemed surplus to requirements and he has come back to hunt them’ Advantage Arsenal in the title race. Adrenaline Arsenal…
THE KEY MOMENT I have deliberated on this piece for the past two days: should I? Should I not? Actually I watched the first 45 minutes of Chelsea vs Burnley and at the interval; I had to enter a seminar which meant I couldn’t watch the second half of the game. Abound minute 65, I…
THE REAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STARTS As the champions League goes into the 1st knock-out phase tomorrow, one can’t help but notice the buzz being created at the prospect of the mouth watering ties UEFA have put on display. Who will win the big ears in June? CHELSEA – PSG Would PSG or Bayern Munich rue the…
WHEN WILL AFRICA’S BEST STAND WITH THE WORLD’S BEST? Congratulations to Cote d’Ivoire on their success as the AFCON Cup 2015 winners. CAF (Confederation of Africa football) have once again managed to serve us a buffet of different sorts: from last minute venue change, to dubious refereeing, crowd trouble, pitch invasion, farcical scenes and passable…
CAN ROMAN BRING JOSE SOME GLADIATORS Jose Mourinho has successfully negotiated the penultimate bend in his quest of winning the Premiership again, after his last win eight years ago. Not only has he done so brilliantly, he has also qualified for the final of the Capital One Cup in a massive tactical manoeuvre- all in…
THE DEFINING MOMENT. It’s no news that Chelsea crashed out of the FA cup a few days ago. What would be news is what happens tonight at the bridge. What would be news is what happens on Saturday at the Bridge. Chelsea play two classic games in the space of 93 hours at the bridge:…
ARSENE-AL FINALLY DELIVERS ON PURPOSE A look at the Premier league table on Saturday night told Arsene Wenger what he didn’t want to know; unless something dramatic happened between now and May, Arsenal would not climb the podium to receive their usual consolation prize, the final Champions League spot. Tottenham had gained a point on…
BALOON D’OR GOES TO THE JOUEUR EN OR Congratulations to Cristiano Ronaldo on achieving another landmark in his illustrious career; FIFA WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2014. When you look at the players he beat to it: Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuhrer, and the year he has won it; a World Cup year, without taking…
Chelsea Played20 won14 drawn4 lost2 goalsfor44 against19 goal difference25 points 46 ManCity Played20 won14 drawn4 lost2 goalsfor44 against19 goal difference25 points 46 It is evens at the top of the premiership table as the REAL-Premiership kicks off on the 10th of January! At the moment there is nothing to separate the two teams at the…
CHELSEA PAY THE FINES IN THE CONGESTION ZONE With the clock ticking at St Mary’s stadium, Didier Drogba comes on for Mikel Obi. Call it a tactical switch, game management or squad management, Chelsea were playing their third game in six days and the scores remained 1-1. Jose looked ruffled on the sidelines as his…