1st Week - English Premier League 2009/10
15 August 2009 will be the start of the English Premier League 2009/10 season that I believe is the most toughest season and a few teams are quite equal and stand a chance to win the league.
Manchester United this season had lose Ronaldo and Tevez to Real Madrid and Manchester City respectively, it surely will reduce the attacking power such as passing and speed of Ronaldo and also goal scoring.
Chelsea just changes manager and eventually no big changes in the team, hopefully with new playing style and strategy will bring them to winning term this season.
Liverpool this season needs to maintain stability and not lose of form in any part of the season. With not much changes in the team, I believe this season they will stand a higher chance.
Arsenal sold two key players this season but then they is a team that never can be underestimated as the young players can always produced brilliant display and Wenger surely know what he is doing although he sell the players.
Manchester City surely is the most looking forward team this season with number of world class players signed. Hopefully they can improve last season performance with longer time for Hughes to make the preparation this season. The most important key for the success is to link all the world-class players to play together, if they can achieve it, surely they will stand a chance.
Aston Villa and Everton always are consistent teams that fight for 5th and 6th places. Hopefully they can continue to produce some brilliant display this season to disrupt and challenge the "Big Fours".
Tottenham, I always admire the manager, Harry, he really is a brilliant guy, I really believe he got a strong team this season, hopefully he can challenge for the top spot as well.
15 August - Matches
Chelsea vs Hull - My prediction: Chelsea win
Aston Villa vs Wigan - My prediction: Aston Villa win
Blackburn vs Man City - My prediction: Man City win
Bolton vs Sunderland - My prediction: Sunderland win
Portsmouth vs Fulham - My prediction: Draw
Stoke City vs Burnley - My prediction: Burnley win
Wolverhampton vs West Ham - My prediction: Draw
Everton vs Arsenal - My prediction: Arsenal win
16 August - Matches
Man United vs Birmingham City - My prediction: Man United Win
Tottenham vs Liverpool - My prediction: Draw
Friday, August 14, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Charity Shield 2009 - English Premier League
CHARITY SHIELD
On 9 August 2009, it is day the English Premier League curtain re-opens starting with Charity Shield between Manchester United vs Chelsea. This season also will see eight clubs will be fighting for the champion: Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa.
The Charity Shield will see Manchester United started the season without Christiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez and Chelsea with new manager Carlo Anchestic. Even Man U without Ronaldo and Tevez, they still is a strong team that have great players such as Rooney, Giggs, Berbatov, Ferdinand, Carrick, Scholes, and Vidiz. Sir Alex Ferguson also is a great manager who will continue to bring victory for Man U. Really looking forward for the latest signing from Man U whether can meet into the expectation of Man U.
For Chelsea with Carlo on board, he will bring a whole new playing style that he adapted in AC Milan. He brought a lot of trophy for AC Milan before. With his experiences, he surely will bring something new to the club. Chelsea still consist a lot of world class players especially the midfield with Lampard, Ballack, Essien, Deco, and Malouda.
Based on my prediction, the 90 minutes will draw 1-1 all and Manchester United will win the match. Chelsea got great players and manager but Carlo still new at the club, he may take some time to eventually build the club into the winning club with creating the harmony among all those great players. No matter how, Manchester United still have great teamwork among all the players especially they have been playing together with each other for a long time.
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Actual Result: 2-2 draw Penalty Shoot-Out: 1-4 (Chelsea)
Chelsea: 52 min. R. Carvalho & 71 min. F. Lampard
Man U: 10 min. Nani & 90 min. W. Rooney
From the match, from my opinion, Man U is the better side compare to Chelsea. The Chelsea 2nd goal shouldn't be counted as Ballack is foul and the player is on the floor struggling, all the Man U players also calling for Chelsea player to put the ball "out of play". Eventually Chelsea players continue with the play, I really disagreed with that, it also destroy the "fair play" concept and that goal should be disallowed. From a different opinion, Chelsea player is just playing as usual and they also won't know whether Man U player is actually injure or not because nowadays really got a lot of players like to fake injury. It is also be fair that Man U 2nd goal also appear to be offside.
This season will be a very exciting as no team is look like a clear winner and it will be a battle between a few major clubs.
On 9 August 2009, it is day the English Premier League curtain re-opens starting with Charity Shield between Manchester United vs Chelsea. This season also will see eight clubs will be fighting for the champion: Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa.
The Charity Shield will see Manchester United started the season without Christiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez and Chelsea with new manager Carlo Anchestic. Even Man U without Ronaldo and Tevez, they still is a strong team that have great players such as Rooney, Giggs, Berbatov, Ferdinand, Carrick, Scholes, and Vidiz. Sir Alex Ferguson also is a great manager who will continue to bring victory for Man U. Really looking forward for the latest signing from Man U whether can meet into the expectation of Man U.
For Chelsea with Carlo on board, he will bring a whole new playing style that he adapted in AC Milan. He brought a lot of trophy for AC Milan before. With his experiences, he surely will bring something new to the club. Chelsea still consist a lot of world class players especially the midfield with Lampard, Ballack, Essien, Deco, and Malouda.
Based on my prediction, the 90 minutes will draw 1-1 all and Manchester United will win the match. Chelsea got great players and manager but Carlo still new at the club, he may take some time to eventually build the club into the winning club with creating the harmony among all those great players. No matter how, Manchester United still have great teamwork among all the players especially they have been playing together with each other for a long time.
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Actual Result: 2-2 draw Penalty Shoot-Out: 1-4 (Chelsea)
Chelsea: 52 min. R. Carvalho & 71 min. F. Lampard
Man U: 10 min. Nani & 90 min. W. Rooney
From the match, from my opinion, Man U is the better side compare to Chelsea. The Chelsea 2nd goal shouldn't be counted as Ballack is foul and the player is on the floor struggling, all the Man U players also calling for Chelsea player to put the ball "out of play". Eventually Chelsea players continue with the play, I really disagreed with that, it also destroy the "fair play" concept and that goal should be disallowed. From a different opinion, Chelsea player is just playing as usual and they also won't know whether Man U player is actually injure or not because nowadays really got a lot of players like to fake injury. It is also be fair that Man U 2nd goal also appear to be offside.
This season will be a very exciting as no team is look like a clear winner and it will be a battle between a few major clubs.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Platini Slams Excessive Ron Deal
UEFA president Michel Platini has criticised Real Madrid for their "excessive" deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Spanish giants have broken the world transfer record twice this week by signing Kaka and now Ronaldo and Platini believes the deals are a threat to football's fairness.
Platini said: "These excessive transfers are happening almost every day.
"These transfers are a serious challenge to the idea of fair play and the concept of financial balance in our competitions.
"UEFA is working hard with clubs to set up a new set of rules as soon as it is possible to clean up the system and give it a more solid, more transparent base.
"That is our top priority today."
Adoped from http://www.4thegame.com/club/manchester-united-fc/news/238711/platini_slams_excessive_ron_deal.html
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I agreed with Platini, this can't be continue, it is ridiclous to sign only one player for 80 million pound. How many clubs able to do that?
The reason behind all this is because some owner use their own money to pump into the club and spend that caused the club to have massive of debt and need to sell players at high price to cover the debt. Some club spoit the transfer market by offering over the market price for some players especially the club had high financial support, other clubs take advantage to increase their players price as well.
I think this season, Manchester City will become the 2nd highest spender in the transfer market after Real Madrid.
The Spanish giants have broken the world transfer record twice this week by signing Kaka and now Ronaldo and Platini believes the deals are a threat to football's fairness.
Platini said: "These excessive transfers are happening almost every day.
"These transfers are a serious challenge to the idea of fair play and the concept of financial balance in our competitions.
"UEFA is working hard with clubs to set up a new set of rules as soon as it is possible to clean up the system and give it a more solid, more transparent base.
"That is our top priority today."
Adoped from http://www.4thegame.com/club/manchester-united-fc/news/238711/platini_slams_excessive_ron_deal.html
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I agreed with Platini, this can't be continue, it is ridiclous to sign only one player for 80 million pound. How many clubs able to do that?
The reason behind all this is because some owner use their own money to pump into the club and spend that caused the club to have massive of debt and need to sell players at high price to cover the debt. Some club spoit the transfer market by offering over the market price for some players especially the club had high financial support, other clubs take advantage to increase their players price as well.
I think this season, Manchester City will become the 2nd highest spender in the transfer market after Real Madrid.
Manchester United Accept Ronaldo Bid
Manchester United have accepted a world record £80million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portugal international has been given permission to talk to Real after United recieved an £80million unconditional offer.
A statement on United's official website reads: "Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of £80million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid."
"At Cristiano's request - who has again expressed his desire to leave - and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.
"Matters are expected to be concluded by 30 June. The club will not comment until further notice.
Adopted from 4thegame website: http://www.4thegame.com/club/manchester-united-fc/news/238643/united_accept_ronaldo_bid.html
The Portugal international has been given permission to talk to Real after United recieved an £80million unconditional offer.
A statement on United's official website reads: "Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of £80million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid."
"At Cristiano's request - who has again expressed his desire to leave - and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.
"Matters are expected to be concluded by 30 June. The club will not comment until further notice.
Adopted from 4thegame website: http://www.4thegame.com/club/manchester-united-fc/news/238643/united_accept_ronaldo_bid.html
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Actually how Real Madrid come out with that sum of money?? They already brought Kaka from AC Milan for 59 million pound, now they want to buy Ronaldo for 80 million pound.
I think once Ronaldo go over to Real Madrid, they will have the best midfields in the team compare to all the club around the world.
Hopefully they still will use Raul as their forward, he is my favourite player.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
2008/2009 Champions
UEFA Champion League 2008/2009 - FC Barcelona
UEFA Cup 2008/2009 - Shakhtar Donetsk
England - Barclay English Premier League 2008/2009 - Manchester United
Spain - La Liga 2008/2009 - FC Barcelona
Italy - Serie A 2008/2009 - Inter Milan
Germany - Bundesliga 1 2008/2009 - Vfl Wolfsburg
France - Ligue 1 2008/2009 - Bordeaux
Scotland - Premier League 2008/2009 - Rangers
Netherlands - Eredivisie 2008/2009 - AZ Alkmaar
Thursday, April 23, 2009
UEFA Champions League 2008/2009
This season contenders for the UEFA Champions League are strong. Next week, we can watch the most exciting teams competing with each other.
Barcelona vs Chelsea
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Barcelona this season is very lightly becoming the champion in the Spanish La Liga League. Currently they are in top form and have a great scoring record of 92 goals scored in La Liga with their top scorers: Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, and Thierry Henry that can score anywhere. Even Chelsea only scored 55 goals in the English Premier League. This season Barcelona have the best attacking team and they are highly tip to win the Champions League. However they still need to ensure their defending is as well as their attacking.
Chelsea suffers an inconsistency form early in the season however their fortune changes when Guus Hiddink took over. Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard finally found back their best form and the team is start winning. However the question is: It is too late? The unsure future of Guus Hiddink at the club will harm the momentum and harmony of the team?
Manchester United clearly look more vulnerable than last season, however they still show their champion playing style. Although their top players' forms look like dipping down, Sir Alex Ferguson still is a great coach and able to motivate the team back to top form.
Arsenal got a superb young team, the important question is: Whether the young team can cope with the pressure of the game especially against the big club and in a huge and different environment? Arsenal can't go another year without any trophy; the pressure is high on the player and manager.
For my own opinion, I feel this year final will between Barcelona and Manchester United and Barcelona winning the trophy. Hopefully Henry will win the Champions League at last. It is unlikely to have all England teams final again especially when Barcelona is so strong and Chelsea is just recover.
Barcelona vs Chelsea
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Barcelona this season is very lightly becoming the champion in the Spanish La Liga League. Currently they are in top form and have a great scoring record of 92 goals scored in La Liga with their top scorers: Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, and Thierry Henry that can score anywhere. Even Chelsea only scored 55 goals in the English Premier League. This season Barcelona have the best attacking team and they are highly tip to win the Champions League. However they still need to ensure their defending is as well as their attacking.
Chelsea suffers an inconsistency form early in the season however their fortune changes when Guus Hiddink took over. Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard finally found back their best form and the team is start winning. However the question is: It is too late? The unsure future of Guus Hiddink at the club will harm the momentum and harmony of the team?
Manchester United clearly look more vulnerable than last season, however they still show their champion playing style. Although their top players' forms look like dipping down, Sir Alex Ferguson still is a great coach and able to motivate the team back to top form.
Arsenal got a superb young team, the important question is: Whether the young team can cope with the pressure of the game especially against the big club and in a huge and different environment? Arsenal can't go another year without any trophy; the pressure is high on the player and manager.
For my own opinion, I feel this year final will between Barcelona and Manchester United and Barcelona winning the trophy. Hopefully Henry will win the Champions League at last. It is unlikely to have all England teams final again especially when Barcelona is so strong and Chelsea is just recover.
English Premier League 2008/2009 - 5 More Games Left
The English Premier League - season 2008/2009 is coming for the closing. The Champion is almost appearing.
Currently there are only 5 more games left to be play and Manchester United is clearly would be the champion for another year. They are 74 points, 3 points more than Liverpool with 1 game on hand. Liverpool once again show their inconsistency, they are superb in the early of the season but go down in the mid of the season and currently are picking up but eventually it is too late.
For Chelsea, it is clear that they had improve since Guus Hiddink took over the manager over, however if he leave the position next season, Chelsea will face an uncertain season again. Hopefully he can continue the position and show the real Chelsea.
Arsenal really got a superb young team and players, however if got any players leave the club again next season, they will suffer again without any trophy for another season. They really need to maintain the current team and strengthen the defense area and they can compete for the champion next season.
The Top Four maintain for another season, until now, no other team can break into this. The only team can compete this season is Aston Villa, Manchester City and Tottenham, however Aston Villa can't maintain their form until end of the season and basically Manchester City and Tottemham have their worst season of all. Both of the teams have great players but never deliver until end of the season.
The European Cup position, sure will go to Aston Villa and Everton, hopefully next season, Everton won't went out of the competition early and Aston Villa won't give up the competition for the sake of Champion League position and fielding a 2nd string team.
It seem that the relegation battle will between West Brom, Middlesbrough, Newcastle United, Blackburn, Hull City and Sunderland. Personally, I feel that West Brom and Middlesbrough is guaranteed to go down, maybe Hull City will follow as well. Newcastle don't deserve to be at that position, hopefully Alan Shearer can show his magic and bring out the team from the relegation by winning the last 5 games.
Currently there are only 5 more games left to be play and Manchester United is clearly would be the champion for another year. They are 74 points, 3 points more than Liverpool with 1 game on hand. Liverpool once again show their inconsistency, they are superb in the early of the season but go down in the mid of the season and currently are picking up but eventually it is too late.
For Chelsea, it is clear that they had improve since Guus Hiddink took over the manager over, however if he leave the position next season, Chelsea will face an uncertain season again. Hopefully he can continue the position and show the real Chelsea.
Arsenal really got a superb young team and players, however if got any players leave the club again next season, they will suffer again without any trophy for another season. They really need to maintain the current team and strengthen the defense area and they can compete for the champion next season.
The Top Four maintain for another season, until now, no other team can break into this. The only team can compete this season is Aston Villa, Manchester City and Tottenham, however Aston Villa can't maintain their form until end of the season and basically Manchester City and Tottemham have their worst season of all. Both of the teams have great players but never deliver until end of the season.
The European Cup position, sure will go to Aston Villa and Everton, hopefully next season, Everton won't went out of the competition early and Aston Villa won't give up the competition for the sake of Champion League position and fielding a 2nd string team.
It seem that the relegation battle will between West Brom, Middlesbrough, Newcastle United, Blackburn, Hull City and Sunderland. Personally, I feel that West Brom and Middlesbrough is guaranteed to go down, maybe Hull City will follow as well. Newcastle don't deserve to be at that position, hopefully Alan Shearer can show his magic and bring out the team from the relegation by winning the last 5 games.
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