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I wonder how much having a Champs League match midweek affected United. It seemed as if Chelsea was a half-step quicker for much of the match, and they played with a great level of energy from start to finish. They deserved the win.
I think it definitely had an effect and Malouda said as much in a post-game interview. Chelsea did look a step faster and I dare say "hungrier " than United today. The Premiership title is within reach for them and they are poised to grab it. I bought they'd fade down the stretch with petr cech's injury, but it seems that they played exceptionally without him in the net. A lot of credit needs to go to the leaders on that team. I was scan impressed with Terry's skill, determination, and professionalism at center back. He's gonna be tought to crack for LD and the US team in the WC.
In his interview after the match, Malouda said he thought it did have an effect on the game.
Offsetting IMO, he was clearly offsides and the replay looked very much like the ball went off of his hand.
still available. would also be willing to sell both and just buy myself another ticket.
Adebayor and Tevez down??
I like Bellamy better than both of them...I would rank it...Adam JohnsonCraig BellamyCarlos TevezEmmanual AdabayorAlexi LalasGuys on Man City I cannot stand...Patrick VieiraRogue Santa Cruz
The Roguers?
Are you insane? Top 5 all-time favorite player, personally.derek245583 said:
Gotta agree here too....it's a shame he hasn't really been able to do anything since the move to Man City. One of those pesky goalscorers...Christo said:
Vieira is but a shadow of his former self.
Of course....doesn't mean he isn't one of my all-time favorites....
I can only go on my short soccer following career...He is awful
But he captained one of the greatest teams of all-time
The linesman had to have been blocked to miss the Drogba call as he was a full yard offside (but it was a great finish nonetheless). The Macheda goal was a much closer call, but the last replay they showed was very clear in my opinion - he bashed the ball in with his gut, but clearly guided it with his right arm (here's a decent view). I think ManU got the better of the non-calls in the box, with Neville's bulldozer off Anelka being a very clear penalty that was not called. Overall a good game and I think a deserved three points for Chelsea. I haven't seen a ton of ManU this year and was a bit surprised. Park is usually a Chelsea killer and he was nearly invisible. Nani was the most dangerous player once he came on, but there was not enough around him to make it happen. For Chelsea, I was very worried to see Ferriera and Deco starting the game, but they didn't fare too badly. Was happy to see Ballack finally come on for Deco late in the game. The substitutions worked wonderfully, back four was superb, Lampard/Malouda great in the midfield, Cech reamins a huge concern going forward.There are some very interesting games ahead. I think ManU is in big trouble with Bayern coming in this week with Robben and Schweinstiger healthy. Meanwhile, Chelsea has the FA semi-final against Villa and I would expect Ancelotti to rest some players in that game in favor of protecting the 2 point lead in the premiership.
I think BMaverick had a similar comment regarding the Drogba offside goal, but the 2 goal lead only lasted for 3 minutes before Macheda's handball goal, so I don't understand how its all that relevant. It was a terrible missed call, but I think the blown calls at least equaled out in this game. Fergie is obviously a brilliant guy, but his lineup and substitutions strike me as bizarre recently, especially the game in Munich.
Song is out.With Ibra out for Barca, Bojan should get the start. He got a brace this weekend.
Bojan has talent, I'll give you that. But Bilbao isn't in the same universe as Arsenal.Sad that Song is out for the Barça game. That all but eliminates them IMO. They are going to miss him tremendously, and I think that Messi will show his stuff in the return leg.
It's silly to look at it that way. The Drogba goal completely changed the dynamic of the game.
Without question - one of the few consistently strong performers in the Arsenal side, IMO. I can't rave enough about him.
I didn't know that Song was out until now. That is the final straw. I know all teams go through spells with injuries, but Arsenal are now without Fabregas, Van Persie, Gallas, Song, Arshavin, Ramsey, and a few other secondary players. At least 5 of those guys and maybe all 6 would be in the first choice lineup against Barca if they were fit.
Yeah, they really kicked the #### out of the Championship, eh? 17 points clear of absolute promotion with 5 to play....
They were smart. While most teams that drop jettison their players (the did let Viduka and Owen go), they held onto a lot of experience. Butt, Barton, Smith, Coloccini, Enrique, Nolan, Taylor, Gutierrez, Ameobi--all guys who've played for their countries at some level.Steve Tasker said:
I like an underdog and all that, but they've been pretty dreary since Shearer retired.Cool that they've wrapped it up so early-
by Christo regarding them keeping players rather than dumping them.Also very cool that all through Europe: La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, EPL- titles are still there to be won or lost heading into the final games. 2 teams fighting in Spain and Germany, 3 teams in England and Italy and 6 (!) teams within 3 points of 1st in France. I've been watching Italy to see if Milan could challenge my Inter, but Roma kinda snuck back up there on me.
JB.Joe Bryant.
You didn't see the update.Also, why are you on FBG past 1:00 AM?
work, work work. worse than 1:00am is getting up before 7am.a coupla fwiws- - it's still JB- it would be AWESOME if that's what joe bryant looked like-
... on the new avatar. does it rhyme with "crouch"?
I always forget about Moscow being so far east compared to most other European cities.
Are you guessing about the names?Henry's the better talent, but I'm hoping the BullMetros pick up one of the MFs to fill a desperate need. I like what I've seen of Lindpere, the Estonian, but he doesn't have a lot of help.
