World Cup and European leagues

[ScotsFan]

Arsenal has a golden opportunity to create some major breathing room in their match today with Blackburn at the Emirates.  With ManU suffering the sweep of the Manchester Derby by City and Chelsea's draw at home to Liverpool, a win by the Gunners could move them 5 points clear of ManU in 2nd and 8 points clear of 3rd place Chelsea!

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

The way the Gunners have been playing, this should be no problem.  They've been absolutely outstanding this season. Truly the example of how to succeed as a Premiership club without breaking the bank.

[sac]

A little football laughter....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vt4X7zFfv4k&feature=related

[joepieters]

The way the Gunners have been playing, this should be no problem.  They've been absolutely outstanding this season. Truly the example of how to succeed as a Premiership club without breaking the bank.

At the end of March they have the following:
A - Chelsea
A - Bolton
H - Liverpool
A - Manchester United
There are some Cup ties in there as well that I have not noted.
That run of games will decide the league.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

The way the Gunners have been playing, this should be no problem.  They've been absolutely outstanding this season. Truly the example of how to succeed as a Premiership club without breaking the bank.

At the end of March they have the following:
A - Chelsea
A - Bolton
H - Liverpool
A - Manchester United
There are some Cup ties in there as well that I have not noted.
That run of games will decide the league.

I just meant yesterday's tie should be easy.  That is quite the end to the season for them.

[joepieters]

My apologies.  I did not notice the time stamp on your post.

[sac]

It just got worse

Barnsley 2 Liverpool 1 in the FA Cup.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

It just got worse

Barnsley 2 Liverpool 1 in the FA Cup.

They need to focus on the Premiership.

[joepieters]

Man U 4
Arsenal 0

Even with a depleted side, even against Man U, even at Old Trafford, that was an embarassing result!

[Hoosier Titan]

Man U 4
Arsenal 0

Even with a depleted side, even against Man U, even at Old Trafford, that was an embarassing result!

Okay, I'll say it before someone else does:  It could be worse--you could be supporting Liverpool!  

[sac]

The FA Cup draw

Sheffield United or Middlesbrough v Cardiff City

Manchester United v Portsmouth

Bristol Rovers v West Brom

Barnsley v Chelsea

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

The FA Cup draw

Sheffield United or Middlesbrough v Cardiff City

Manchester United v Portsmouth

Bristol Rovers v West Brom

Barnsley v Chelsea

And thus ends the glorious Barnsley run.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

UCL Action today:

Chelsea in a 0-0 draw, Liverpool pulls a big one out and Real goes down.  This is a strange year all around for the big clubs.

[sac]

It was great to see the worlds most famous recipiant of a head butt today, I don't think I'd seen Marco Materazzi since the World Cup.  Also nice to see him get 2 yellows and sent off for doing basically nothing.

This was about his reaction today


Took Liverpool forever to score, but they were dominating the match even before the red card to Materazzi.  Inter seemed happy to play for a draw even before going a man down.

I swear I saw Kuyt ask an Inter player for his uniform after the game, and the Inter player pointed to the referee........as if to say "you should take his".

Whats up with Materazzi being the only Italian on the field for an Italian team.  Thats just not right.

At least todays Liverpool win makes the return trip to Milan interesting now.

[Stinger]

Congrats to the Spurs in their triumph over Chelsea for the Carling Cup. Juende Ramos led teams are now an amazing 5-0 in Cup finals.