Archive for April, 2006
Michael Owen Is Back
For the first time in almost five months, Michael Owen is expected to play again for Newcastle United. The England striker is expected to suit up for Saturday
Read More >>Cisse stakes a claim for Cup spots
Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse is hoping that his recent return to form will help secure places in both Liverpool
Read More >>Dean out, Wiley in as FA referee
The FA has confirmed that Alan Wiley will indeed replace Mike Dean as the referee for this season’s FA Cup Final between Liverpool and West Ham United.
Dean, 45, has been a Select Group referee since 2000, but the decision to replace him was made after Liverpool made it to the final this past Saturday.
The FA assures all that they have complete confidence in Dean
Read More >>Arsenal’s Toure sinks Villarreal
Kolo Toure’s close range goal gave Arsene Wenger’s team the advantage on the 41st minute of play.
Riquelme was a threat, however the spaniards were unable to
score.
Arsenal: Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Senderos, Flamini, Hleb (Bergkamp 80), Ljungberg (Van Persie 80), Silva, Fabregas, Pires, Henry.
Subs Not Used: Almunia, Diaby, Song Billong, Walcott, Djourou.
Goals: Toure (Arsenal) 41st minute of play
Villarreal: Barbosa, Javi Venta, Quique Alvarez, Arzo, Arruabarrena, Senna, Tacchinardi, Sorin (Josico 72), Riquelme, Jose Mari (Franco 55), Forlan (Calleja 90).
Subs Not Used: Lopez Vallejo, Guayre, Hector Font, Edu Caballer.
Booked: Arzo, Riquelme, Tacchinardi, Franco, Quique Alvarez.
Att: 35,438
Ref: Konrad Plautz (Austria).
Read More >>Villarreal’s Rodriguez Tears Ligament
It’s highly likely that the Argentina international will miss the rest of the 2005-2006 season and the World Cup finals.
The Villarreal defender Gonzalo Rodriguez received the injury during a 1-0 loss to Barcelona.
Read More >>Mourinho To Fans “Give Us An Extra Push”
Chelsea has three more games to play before the end of the season. If Chelsea beats the Red Devils on the 29th of April the championship race will be over.
Mourinho said: “We are close, more than ever, but we are not there yet.
“United’s win over Tottenham was no surprise. I only watched the first half but for me it was a normal result.
“But I just want to be champions. Some people prefer to win it at home, some people prefer to win it away, but for me it is just to be champions.
“The next game is Manchester United and it is the match we want to win to be champions but if it was Blackburn or Newcastle, the desire would be the same – we just want to be champions.
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