Despite being ruled out of competing for the title during the summer, Arsenal have surprised everyone, with a great start in the Premiership and Champions League.
One person who is not surprised is Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, who has enjoyed a great spell of form. He commented on Arsenal's form, saying that he already knew how capable his club were.
"At the start of the season I said we will surprise - and everyone was laughing," he said.
"Now 12 games into the season... Read Full Story
Marseille will be over the moon with their result at Anfield last night, beating Liverpool 1-0. The club have struggled in their domestic league, picking up just one win so far this season in Ligue 1.
Liverpool have picked up just one point in their two matches, leaving them third in the group, three points behind Porto, and five points behind Marseille.
Rafael Benitez, who has faced some criticism from his own fans over his rotation policy, last night claimed that the result have nothing to ... Read Full Story
Manchester United beat Roma 1-0 last night thanks to a stunning Wayne Rooney goal. Roma were eager to impress after their 7-1 humilation last season, and despite playing well, could not get the goal.
United striker Rooney was interviewed after the game and told of how happy he was to score, and how much he loved playing in the Champions League.
"I felt good tonight. It was a difficult game. Roma came here and played really well," Rooney said.
"I think a fair result would have b... Read Full Story
Since the signing of Torres, Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has rarely featured in the team's starting lineup.
Liverpool manager has today told Crouch than he needs to improve his game, and fight for his place in the team. He stresses the importances of having a good mentality, and believes Crouch will get his opportunity to shine soon enough.
"In a top side every player needs to prove his character, quality and mentality," Benitez said.
"The strikers need to be ready and ... Read Full Story
Tottenham Hotspur showed considerable grit and determination in the week, after coming back from 4-1 down to draw 4-4. Spurs keeper Paul Robinson has been criticised and put at fault for two of the goals, but Martin Jol has today spoken out to defend his player.
"Robinson said in the dressing room 'It's my mistake' and held his hands up for the first goal," Jol said.
"But he is pretty confident and apart from the awful situation against Croatia, he has not conceded... Read Full Story
Manchester United face Roma tonight in the group stages of the Champions League. The Roma players will be eager to get revenge on the team who forced them to suffer the humiliation of a 7-1 defeat.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed in his new book that at one stage in the game an unnamed player begged him to stop the tricks and give Roma a break.
"When we were already winning 6-0 one of their players said 'don't do any more dribbles, you're already winning by six', almost be... Read Full Story
Both Neville and Vidic were out injured for longer than Terry, and Saha missed the last three months of the season.
Weak excuses that again enforce how classless this new Chelsea are. 2nd best AND classless? Tut tut. Read Full Story
Maybe because Man Utd lost 11 games last season while Chelsea lost 6 (5 if you don't count the Community Shield, 4 if you discount the game deliberately lost in Bremen to put pressure on Barcelona). Read Full Story
Well, let's be completely honest here.
Since Mourinho has arrived in England, his head-to-head record against Ferguson speaks for itself. Even before that, and pre-Abramovich, Chelsea had an excellent record against United. As well you all know. Remember that 5-0 hammering, boys?
So, let's face facts. Ferreira is right. And then there's the small matter of the only cup final we contested this season. United did win that, didn't they? What's that you say? Oh.
Give us a s... Read Full Story
