Football (Soccer)

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
I just had an ugly/beautiful realisation...

I actually want Arsenal to do well in the Champions League, so it will distract them from performing in the league. Thus, the mighty, mighty Lilly Whites will secure that 4th place!

Whatever. They'd get it regardless. Go Spurs!

Spur us your favouritisms !

Enough Arsenal for now and lets talk about tonight. Inter /Villareal & Lyon / Milan.

Villareal have a good record of away draws and Inter a good run of 4 Home wins though I cant help feeling Inter are in for a whopping after we consider both teams' form in their respective league. Villareal are on an impressive league run as opposed to Inter whose strikers are struggling to find their form. None of them have really been consistent. (Well, Inter hasnt been consistent for 14 years !)

Originally posted by GCG
Spur us your favouritisms !

Enough Arsenal for now and lets talk about tonight. Inter /Villareal & Lyon / Milan.

Villareal have a good record of away draws and Inter a good run of 4 Home wins though I cant help feeling Inter are in for a whopping after we consider both teams' form in their respective league. Villareal are on an impressive league run as opposed to Inter whose strikers are struggling to find their form. None of them have really been consistent. (Well, Inter hasnt been consistent for 14 years !)

Inter strikers havent been doing great. Especially Adriano who has fallen short of expectation.

Lyon vs Milan should be the match to watch.

I'm sticking with my original predictions.

Got a feeling AC might win that one now, but I'll stay with what I said:

Arsenal, Inter, Barca, Lyon.

i think villarael, barca,ac milan and arsenal will progress

What the f*ck! I just read that if a team that wins the Champions League finishes outside of the qualifying positions, then they take the place of the last placed qualifier! That sucks goat balls! However, Arsenal aren't going to win the thing, so all is actually OK. Go Juventus, Barca, Lyon, AC Milan, Benfica! Go! Go! Go!

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
What the f*ck! I just read that if a team that wins the Champions League finishes outside of the qualifying positions, then they take the place of the last placed qualifier! That sucks goat balls! However, Arsenal aren't going to win the thing, so all is actually OK. Go Juventus, Barca, Lyon, AC Milan, Benfica! Go! Go! Go!

Yeah they changed the rule after Liverpool were allowed to enter this year.

"I love the physical battles in England. In Italy there are too many free kicks for small offences. I even miss Roy Keane!"
Patrick Vieira

Never thought I would hear that.

"You just have to accept it and take it on the chin. Or, in my case, on the chins!"
Steve Bruce (what a legend)

Despite the importance of the occasion the Juve players did not seem overawed and quickly relaxed into a familiar rhythm, breaking-up the opposition attacks and causing problems with their possession of the ball and slick passing. Both Zebina and Emerson caused problems for the Arsenal backline with a series of tempting crosses, and Ibra went close with a free-kick that was deflected just wide.

After the interval, the Bianconeri seemed to add a new determination to their play as they went in search of an equaliser. Within the first five minutes Ibrahimovic had used his power and strength to cause confusion in the Arsenal box but was unable to convert the chances created.

As the game drew to a close the determination of Camoranesi and Zebina led to both being cautioned for the second time, and as such both were sent off. Despite being two goals down, Juve will still feel that they have a good chance to progress; after all, the second leg is at the Delle Alpi.

Whilst the result may be flattering to the Gunners, the Bianconeri coach Fabio Capello nonetheless gave them credit.

- Juventus.com's match report.

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It takes an unbiased referee to break Juventus.

Originally posted by S.C.D.C.
Despite the importance of the occasion the Juve players did not seem overawed and quickly relaxed into a familiar rhythm, breaking-up the opposition attacks and causing problems with their possession of the ball and slick passing. Both Zebina and Emerson caused problems for the Arsenal backline with a series of tempting crosses, and Ibra went close with a free-kick that was deflected just wide.

After the interval, the Bianconeri seemed to add a new determination to their play as they went in search of an equaliser. Within the first five minutes Ibrahimovic had used his power and strength to cause confusion in the Arsenal box but was unable to convert the chances created.

As the game drew to a close the determination of Camoranesi and Zebina led to both being cautioned for the second time, and as such both were sent off. Despite being two goals down, Juve will still feel that they have a good chance to progress; after all, the second leg is at the Delle Alpi.

Whilst the result may be flattering to the Gunners, the Bianconeri coach Fabio Capello nonetheless gave them credit.

- Juventus.com's match report.

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Did they watch the same game I did ?

Originally posted by GCG
It takes an unbiased referee to break Juventus.

yep 😄

Anyone think Man Utd have a chance of winning the Premiership this season? There's only 9 points between them and stut-stut-stuttering Chelsea, plus they have to play each other. Also, Chelsea have games against Liverpool and Bolton.

Anyone willing to place a bet?

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
Anyone think Man Utd have a chance of winning the Premiership this season? There's only 9 points between them and stut-stut-stuttering Chelsea, plus they have to play each other. Also, Chelsea have games against Liverpool and Bolton.

Anyone willing to place a bet?

The game against Liverpool is an F.A game, so that doesnt affect the league table at all:

Their next matches are..

Birmingham
West Ham
Bolton Away
Everton
Liverpool (F.A game!!!)
Man Utd
Blackburn
Newcastle

The only team that could even defeat them from that group is MAN U. The other teams aren't posing much of a threat. And 9 pts difference basically means Chelsea losing 3 whole games......they've only lost 3 the whole season. Chelski lift the trophy once more! lol

My eyes failed to see that, darn. They could lose to Bolton and Blackburn, though...

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
My eyes failed to see that, darn. They could lose to Bolton and Blackburn, though...

Bolton could get a draw I think. Blackburn have been playing really well though they could get an upset.

Well, Man Utd could lose as well.

They won't catch Chelsea.

Originally posted by Victor Von Doom
Well, Man Utd could lose as well.

They won't catch Chelsea.

Exactly.. I don't think Man Utd will catch them up anyway..

Which hurts me cause I support Man Utd..

Nice Dream is excellent. Excellent band, that Radiohead.

Under Pressure is a good song, by Queen. Singer is dead now I think.

I like that song Fallin', by Alicia Keys. Good singer.

Oh, sorry, wrong forum.

Anyone see how Spurs got on today? Haven't checked the results yet.

FT Newcastle U. 3 - 1 Tottenham H.

costly loss, especially with arsenal winning 5-0.