My apologies dear readers for not posting any articles the past week. It's been a hectic week, many will argue that United's defeat at the hands of Bilbao stopped me from writing any articles; well, that's not the case. Anyway, let's get back to business.
It's been a week full of mixed emotions, both Manchester clubs lost their Europa League 1st leg matches, United regained top spot in the EPL, Arsenal pile pressure on Spurs with just 1 point separating them and Stevie G defines the whole Liverpool FC.
Europa League:
Manchester teams seem to have bad luck in Europe as both teams were defeated in their 1st Leg. United were caught by surprise and Bilbao handed Fergie's men a lesson. Despite De Gea's solid performance in goal, Bilbao handed United a 3-2 advantage and go into the second leg with three away goals. The absence of Rio Ferdinand's experience could be seen clearly and that cost United their second consecutive defeat in Europe at OT. As stated in my preview regarding the match, Llorente and Ilkar Munian scored a goal each and raised various questions of United's defence. Man United therefore need a victory of two clear goals to progress through.
Premier League:
Swansea City maintained their perfect home record against the top four teams as they recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over title contenders Man City. Sinclair saw his penalty saved in the 6' of the game by Joe Hart who made up for his error which resulted to the penalty. Swansea have been playing one of the best football this season and kept City under constant pressure. That unsettled City and frustrations could be seen clearly on the faces of City players. Swansea had to leave it late and L. Moore was the hero. His goal in the 83' will be remembered by every Swansea and City supporter forever. For once, L. Moore was a hero in the Red Side of the City of Manchester.
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| Yaya Toure £28m, Balotelli £22.5m. ^^ Priceless! |
City's defeat meant that United's 2-0 win over West Brom was enough to send them top of the table. This was coming, but no one expected it so soon. Anyway, the table states United are top of the table and lead by a point.
Tottenham suffered a third consecutive league defeat, this time at the hands of Everton at Goodison Park. It was a tight game, with Saha almost haunting his former side in the last minute, only to see his weak shot hit the post and collected safely by Howard.
Liverpool have been having a funny season this time round, and their strikers lack the finishing touch in them. Sunderland once again surprised many as they managed to squeeze a 1-0 victory over Liverpool, with the courtesy of Pepe's Reina's head that allowed the ball to come off the post and enable Bendtner to score the only goal of the game. Is it time for King Kenny to quit? Or is the Carling Cup aftermath haunting Liverpool's Champions League ambitions?
Arsenal on the other hand, have been proving doubters wrong as they left it late against Newcastle United. Its something Arsenal were never known for, but suddenly the RVP factor is making an impact. The chase for the third place is still on and Spurs are just a point ahead of their local rivals Arsenal.
Mersey side derby had Steven Gerrard written all over it. The Captain fantastic inspired his under performing team to a much needed victory with three clinical finishes that destroyed David Moyes's 10th Anniversary (as the Everton Manager) celebrations.
Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and perhaps Newcastle will have to fight it up to the end to attain the fourth position , which has been the most anticipated position in the league table after the top position.
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| Captain Fantastic's hatrick Inspired Misfiring Liverpool to a victory over Rivals Everton! |
Well, that's all from me for the week's round up, I shall upload the the Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United preview by tomorrow 2300 GMT.
Buenos!
MJ
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