Manchester United could not be on the right track in domestic league but in Capital One Cup it is right on the target with a fantastic entry to the semifinals of the event. United defeated Stoke by 2-0 to enter into the finals and Ashley Young and Patrice Evra were the hero of its brilliant soccer in toughest conditions. Both the goals came in the second half as conditions in the first half were not encouraging to players, in fact, game had to be called off in the 29th minute after a hail. Even after resumption, no player had full confident to run and jump as smoothly as he could have been had rain not struck the match. But anyway, Moyes is jubilant to see his army showing their best despite missing Wayne Rooney for an injury. First goal of the match came in the sixty second minute when Young’s direct shot from the edge took them ahead of Stroke, then Evra scored second one in the seventy eight minute with his brilliant curling right foot shot. It was enough to surge them to the last … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho joined Chelsea back with a hope to do the same magic he did last time to The Blues, and has proved it as well by taking them to the third place in the English top flight, but bigger concern is how he can ensure a performance from his army. If we look at the Capital One Cup, this team has lost six games so far this season, and more importantly, he lost to Sunderland by 2-1 in extra time at Stadium of Light which forced Portuguese football manager to revamp his strategies for the club. Sunderland is the same team who is nowhere in the English premier league and a defeat from this kind of team can raise several eyebrows up, including that of club bosses. Actually, Chelsea owner Abramovich had lots of expectations from Mourinho when he called him back, but he is not proving to be a motivating force for the team. Amid all the speculations about the fate of Blues in the EPL and Capital One Cup, 50-year-old Portuguese manager is planning to refine his strategies for rest of the … [Read more...]

Liverpool’s promising forward Luis Suarez is back with a bang and this time he is even more confident to show his strength to the world after his ten matches’ suspension. Though, he missed first few matches of the season for his biting act, but after that he did not look back, in fact, has since scored 17 brilliant goals for Liverpool. Just few months back, he was not even willing to play for Brendan Rodgers side and now he is an eye candy for his manager. This league season has seen some unexpected contenders on the top positions, including Arsenal; of course, Liverpool, and Chelsea and these teams are residing on the top for quite some time now. If last season’s performers, like Manchester United and Manchester City, can reclaim their spots will be interested to see, coz according to many experts, March is the crucial month for English Premier League coz this month sees a maximum flip flops. Like anyone else, Suarez also wants to wait for couple of weeks to decide who will the … [Read more...]

Manchester City has not been as successful this season as it was supposed to be, but it seems to be improvising slowly and steadily. Yes, they defeated none other than Arsenal by a convincible 6-3 margin to surge their leaderboard position to third spot. Arsenal is still on the top while Chelsea is comfortable on the second spot. Anyways, this is just the December and next few months can refine the top-five list again and most favorite to come to that are of course Manchester United who has planned some big signings this winter. There could have been different views why Arsenal could not overcome last year’s runner up or what went wrong that they lost the match miserably. Actually, they were playing without their in-form ace Mesut Ozil who could have been an asset for the Holloway club. Ozil realized his mistake after looking at the winning margin and without waiting any time apologized for his inadvertent mistake to all the fans. Everyone understands the impact this loss can make on … [Read more...]

Soccer is the world of uncertainties where lots of things happen which were not even imagined some time ago by anyone. Yes, we are talking by once dissenting Liverpool player Luis Suarez who now seems to be transformed into the a lovely eye candy at Anfield. Everybody knows how desperate he was at one time to leave the league club and how Arsenal placed a so called intelligent bid to trigger his contract clause, but now, this is a history and Liverpool manager is planning to fit him into Steven Gerrard’s shoes. You heard it right, 40-year-old Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers seems to be counting on him for a stand in captain’s job during their important league clash with Spurs. If it happens, it would be a great opportunity for Uruguayan footballer to prove his loyalty for The Reds. Notably, upcoming clash with Tottenham Hotspur is going to be a tough affair for Anfield club, coz they are already missing their two star performers: skipper Gerrard and striker Daniel Sturridge, and … [Read more...]