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Manchester City

Had such a long wait for Manchester City won the league back in the UK top. It took more than four decades for the title of champion of England re-strapped City. City emerged as the champion of the Premier League in one of the most dramatic days in the competition. In the minutes of injury time, two goals scored by City to win the league after 44 years have passed. Up to the minute of injury time, the City is behind 1-2 from QPR look should be prepared to lose the title from Manchester United, who are also rivals most successful team in the Premier League era.

However, goals from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero in the time left to make City a 3-2 win over QPR and finish in the top of the standings on goal difference from Manchester United. For the City, it became the third Premier League title with victory in the previous two and 196 768 193 637. It also became the first City title since the Premier League era. Home win over QPR at once confirmed the title of City as a “champion” this season.

With 55 points at home, the result of 18 wins and one draw without ever losing, City not only has the best home record this season. Infostradalive also mention that it equaled the Premier League in terms of the number of most stable points in a season, previously held by Chelsea 2005/06 season and Manchester United last season. By making 93 goals and conceded just 29 goals, the City also became the team conceded least once this season. Before this the last time a team won the Premier League with a record of the MU in 2007/08 season.

And Sir Alex Feedback Welcome to the City. Manchester United failed to overtake Manchester City despite winning the last game. The success of the City to be the champion, Sir Alex Ferguson was congratulated on his neighbors. MU closed the game at the Stadium of Light on Sunday (5/13/2012), with a 1-0 victory. With a final score, they were waiting for the results at Etihad Stadium, where the City still lags 1-2 of Queens Park Rangers. However, The Citizens dramatically scored two additional goals from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero. City won 3-2 and hope to grasp the title to MU-20 disappeared.

Sir Alex wants to say on behalf of Manchester United, congratulations to his neighbors. It was a cruel end. But, Sir Alex Ferguson has experienced over the last 25 years. It is also a dynamic season. MU had an eight-point lead over City towards the end of the season. However, they slip when losing to Wigan Athletic and held to a draw by Everton. The top position was finally separated when defeated City 0-1 two weeks ago.

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United (MU) 2-1 win over Arsenal in the Premier League match at the Emirates on Sunday (1/22/2012). While the goal MU created Antonio Valencia (45) and Danny Welbeck (81), scored Arsenal‘s Robin van Persie was created in the 71st minute. The game was pretty intense from the start. Both sides alternately controlled the ball and create chances. Arsenal‘s first goal chances created, with two long-distance shot, which is released Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey in the 8th minute and 11th. The second shot was well anticipated by Anders Lindegaard.

The next opportunity came from the camp MU, namely through Ryan Giggs at minute 23. From a narrow angle, he fired a shot into the near post, who tamed Wojciech Szczesny. Two minutes later, Theo Walcott managed to master bait Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the United penalty box and fired a shot that misses the mark. MU is back with Danny Welbeck shot from the middle of the penalty box in the 27th minute, which do not lead on target.

Arsenal have not returned, when on the 35th minute, Nani fired a shot into the bottom right corner of the goal, which can be anticipated Szczesny. The next minute, Oxlade-Chamberlain successfully fired a shot, blocked by Chris Smalling. MU reacted by launching an attack that led to Nani shot from a narrow angle in the 40th minute. He directs the ball into the far corner, but the ball rolled to the outside of the target. Manchester United maintain the pressure and finally managed to close the first half with a 1-0 advantage, thanks to goals from Valencia in the 45th minute. In the escort Thomas Vermaelen, Valencia gore Ryan Giggs cross, entered the bottom right corner goalkeeper Szczesny.

At minute 51, Arsenal had a golden opportunity to equalize, through Robin van Persie. After mastering the bait Rosicky, Van Persie menggocek ball and fired a shot from the middle of the penalty box, which is bolted to the right side of goal Lindegaard. Four minutes later, turn to Aaron Ramsey who fail to maximize opportunities. After herding bait Oxlade-Chamberlain entered the penalty box MU, Ramsey fired the ball is shot into the goal.

In the 61st minute, Oxlade-Chamberlain fired a shot from outside the box which flew into the right side of goal. A minute later, Danny Welbeck succeeded in rolling the ball into the middle of the Arsenal goalkeeper, after conquering Szczesny. Just before the ball crossed the line, Per Mertesacker managed to reach out and throw the ball. MU trying to maintain its pressure. However, creating yet another threat to the opponent’s goal, they missed Van Persie scored in the 72nd minute.

In a counterattack, Oxlade-Chamberlain succeeded in releasing the ball rolling into the middle of the penalty box. Van Persie managed to reach the ball and fire it. Ball into the goal after hitting the pole left Chelsea’s goal. In the 75th minute, Nicholas Yennaris cross off. Walcott managed to reach the ball, but does not control the ball well, so the ball can be controlled by Lindegaard.

The match was stopped because Walcott was injured after collision with Lindegaard. Shortly after the game resumed, Manchester United restore their lead, thanks to goals from Danny Welbeck. Goals stems from Valencia performed penetration. Andrei Arshavin in the convoy, he fired a pass into the middle of the penalty box, which kicked Welbeck signed goalkeeper Szczesny.

Arsenal then add to the attack, put Park Chu-Young to replace Ramsey in the 84th minute. Despite not getting a serious threat, Arsenal failed to catch up to the long whistle sounded. According to the Premier League, during the match Arsenal six shots off accurately from 12 experiments. The MU created four golden opportunities of nine businesses. With these results, MU sitting in second place with 51 points, or lose three points from Manchester City. As for Arsenal stuck in fifth place with 36 points.

The composition of players
Arsenal: Wojciech Szczesny.; Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen, Johan Djourou (Nicholas Yennaris 46); Tomas Rosicky, Alex Song, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Andrei Arshavin 74), Theo Walcott; Robin van Persie, Aaron Ramsey (Park Chu-Young 84)

Man United : Anders Lindegaard; Jonathan Evans, Chris Smalling, Patrice Evra, Phil Jones (Rafael 16, Park Ji-Sung 77); Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Nani (Paul Scholes 75), Antonio Valencia; Danny Welbeck, Wayne Rooney

Referee: Mike Dean

The Blues Problems

The Blues Problems. Chelsea will meet Fulham . But with the problems being experienced back line, the Blues should be wary of The Cottagers. Fulham had just struck five goals without reply by Manchester United’s mid-yesterday. This is not a good capital for a visit to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Boxing Day.

Fulham have a poor record when it comes to face his neighbors in West London and they have never won the Derby London in the Premier League era, outside Craven Cottage. Of the 35 games, they lost 23 times and drew 12 matches.

Even so Chelsea was not without flaw because this season they have lost twice at home, from Liverpool and Arsenal. Moreover, they were hit by injury crisis after the central defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Now ‘The Blue’ had lived as a central defender John Terry is fit despite David Luiz is predicted when the game was able to recover counter Fulham.

Chelsea could re-use David Luiz after the Boxing Day. But they will look for another central defender in the transfer window tomorrow and we should have to respond quickly when the transfer window opened. Not only about the crisis center back, the appearance of the main goalkeeper, Petr Cech, also disappointing in the last two games. Blunders committed the Cech Republic’s goalkeeper Chelsea failed to win from Wigan and Tottenham Hotspur.

When the ball comes, Petr Cech a little late and Adebayor kicking the ball into the goal. But Bale is very good crossing and Cech merasarasa little too late a few inches.

Here are the relevant statistical data and Chelsea vs Fulham match :

- Fulham failed to score in three games of the last four meetings with Chelsea in the Premier League

- There are five goals that are created within 10 minutes the first six meetings in the last two teams at Stamford Bridge.

- Two goals Fulham scored the last goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge are all printed in a span of four minutes of action.

- Fulham have never won the Derby London when they play away (D12 L23).

- Chelsea and Fulham have already met this season at Stamford Bridge in the Carling Cup match. Chelsea won on penalties after playing 0-0.

- Didier Drogba scored three goals in four games against Fulham where he became a starter

- Fulham only won 1 of 20 matches Premie League Chelsea counter (W1 D7 L12) and never won at Stamford Bridge (D3 L7)

- Last victory and the only Fulham over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge at the level of top flight was in March 1964 with a score of 2-1.

- Fulham have won only four of the last 45 away matches in the Premier League (W4 D19 L22).

- Only six players who can score goals Fulham this season, lower than any other team

Barclays Premier League 2011/2012 season will soon be rolling. It is interesting to look at some young players that is predicted to be shining. Last season, the Premier League stage presents the name of Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (23) as a rising star. Shown in his debut season, Chicharito directly tuned to the game pattern Manchester United and scored 13 goals last season.

At Arsenal, there is Jack Wilshere. Although the 2010/2011 season was not his debut, but only in that season he appeared more credible. He was only 19 years but it appears straightforward when Arsene Wenger was assigned to central midfield for the Gunners. Brilliant game was rewarded with a call from England. Both Chicharito and Wilshere expected to continue their good performances. 2011/2012 season was going to be a proof that they do not just shine only one season, plus the arena for the more mature self.

Meanwhile, the trend in the summer transfer market showed clubs top the Premier League to bring more young talent than the star players. Jordan Henderson bought Liverpool, while Manchester United to bring Phil Jones and David De Gea. Arsenal bring in Carl Jenkinson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Here are some names that are predicted to shine in the Premier League this season.
Daniel Sturridge
With Josh McEachran, Sturridge (21) was praised by Andre Villas-Boas as the best young players in the squad sticking. Villas-Boas had been planning to rotate senior players who are aged 3 with the youngster’s head in order to maintain fitness team.

Jordan Henderson
His debut in the Premier League with Sunderland occurred in 2009/10. But it was not until last season, his performance is really solid. Consequently Henderson was called on Britain to face France test match, November 2010. Henderson immediately taken down and paired with Steven Gerrard, who would later become his teammate, the Three Lions at midfield.

Tom Cleverley
In the middle of the story and lots of news about Manchester United’s approach to Wesley Sneijder, poking Cleverley name. The 21-year midfielder touted Sir Alex Ferguson is suitable for replacing Paul Scholes. Cleverley praised Ferguson during pre-season testing. He does not have a hard kick ala Scholes, but he was able to give a good pass, plus a straightforward movement.

David De Gea
Name to the hype when it performed well for Atletico Madrid. He was only 21 years, but its reflexes in blocking the ball worth a thumbs up. De Gea expertise under the goalkeeper also be one factor in Spain’s victory in the UEFA European Under-21 2011 ago. For the record, Spain conceded just two goals in the tournament.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
His name is not as famous as the names above, but Oxlade-Chamberlain was able to attract Arsene Wenger. He was only 17 years old and spent all of last season by playing in League One with Southampton. For a summary of his game last season, claiming mengidolai winger Thierry Henry was featured 36 times and scored 9 goals. He also entered into the PFA League One Team of the Year for last season.

Sir Alex Ferguson

The Champion title special for Fergie. In total there are 12 Premier League Champion officially tasted by Sir Alex Ferguson with Manchester United. But the latter title still feels special because it has a special meaning. Manchester United closed the journey in the Premier League this season with a 4-2 victory when entertaining Blackpool on Sunday (22/05/2011). The victory not only make the MU end the season with a record at home dressed up – 18 victories and one draw – but also makes celebrate title, which has been confirmed previously, so more complete.

MU is still important party must get one another when faced with Barcelona in the Champions League final next week. But that does not reduce the joy of Fergie as manager. Moreover, that title makes MU carve a new record. For Fergie, league title was the 12th. As for Manchester United became the number 19, the highest achievement in the UK after previously balanced with Liverpool at number 18.

Mental-class player and coach Sir Alex Ferguson has become a major factor of Manchester United could be English Premier League champions this season. More than that the persistence of Wayne Rooney became the key to the success of the Manchester United.