Monday 20th May 2013

Football

Premier League round-up: Arsenal sink Wigan as Fergie bows out in style

Premier League round-up: Arsenal sink Wigan as Fergie bows out in style

 From Saturday to Tuesday, the Premier League has seen a major shake-up that many will struggle to forget any time soon.  Wigan won the FA Cup and was relegated in the space of four days, Manchester City sacked Roberto Mancini and Sir Alex Ferguson said farewell to [Read More]

“It is the right time”- Sir Alex Ferguson steps down as Manchester United manager after 26-year reign

“It is the right time”- Sir Alex Ferguson steps down as Manchester United manager after 26-year reign

“Genius,” “Mad,” “Exceptional,” “Loyal,” “The Greatest” are just some of the words Sir Alex has been described as by his colleagues, his competitors, players and fans across the globe. It seems as though it is the [Read More]

Premier League round-up: Wigan fail to close gap as relegation battle continues

Premier League round-up: Wigan fail to close gap as relegation battle continues

Wigan missed the opportunity to go level on points with Newcastle, Norwich and Sunderland after defeat to Swansea at the DW Stadium. It was a game in hand for the Latics, who twice lead, only to lose 3-2 to the Welsh outfit. With just six points separating Stoke in 11th and [Read More]

Chelsea have the final laugh at Old Trafford

Chelsea have the final laugh at Old Trafford

After 87 minutes of “‘not-so-memorable” match between the giants of the Premier League, it was Chelsea that took home all three points after a deflected shot-off Phil Jones to put the Europa League finalists third on the table. Despite Ferguson’s claims that [Read More]

Champions League semi-final round-up: Dortmund edge through in Madrid as Bayern humiliate Barça

Champions League semi-final round-up: Dortmund edge through in Madrid as Bayern humiliate Barça

It will be an all-German final at Wembley on 25th May, after both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich progressed following their impressive performances in the first leg. Dortmund survived a late comeback from Real Madrid, whilst Bayern Munich humiliated Barcelona at the [Read More]

Premier League round-up: six of the best for Villa as QPR bow out

Premier League round-up: six of the best for Villa as QPR bow out

The race to avoid relegation swung into full flow following the Monday night fixture between Aston Villa and Sunderland. Villa, lying in 17th thumped six past Sunderland in an impressive 6-1 victory at Villa Park. It will go down to the wire as Villa, Wigan, Sunderland and [Read More]

Champions League semi-final: Dortmund thrash Madrid as lightning almost strikes twice

Champions League semi-final: Dortmund thrash Madrid as lightning almost strikes twice

It was another thrilling night of Champions League action, as Borussia Dortmund thrashed Real Madrid 4-1, meaning an all-German final was highly probable. Like Barcelona the night before, Madrid were simply outclassed by their Bundesliga opponents. Following the humiliation [Read More]

Champions League semi-final: Barca suffer humiliation in Munich

Champions League semi-final: Barca suffer humiliation in Munich

Barcelona’s chances of making the final of the Champions League took a severe blow, after being thrashed 4-0 at the Allianz Arena by German giants Bayern Munich. The world was watching, as two of the best teams in Europe locked horns in the first of the Germany vs Spain [Read More]

Premier League round-up: Anarchy at Anfield as Spurs shock City

Premier League round-up: Anarchy at Anfield as Spurs shock City

Luis Suarez’s shaky reputation in the Premier League took yet another sour turn, after the striker appeared to bite the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. Drama was also apparent at White Hart Lane, as Spurs scored three goals in six minutes to secure a vital [Read More]

Premier League round-up: Arsenal break into top four as Sunderland win in derby

Premier League round-up: Arsenal break into top four as Sunderland win in derby

Arsenal’s chances of finishing in the top four took a big boost following an enthralling last five minutes at the Emirates, where Arsenal scored three times to secure victory over struggling Norwich. Elsewhere, Paolo Di Canio tasted success in his first Tyne-Wear derby, [Read More]

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