As Rafael Benitez bemoaned Chelsea’s late arrival in this FA Cup semi-final, his Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini may feel the same about the entire season. …In that short space of time City have looked more powerful and potent than champions-elect United in beating them at Old Trafford for the second successive season, while for 65 […]
Archive | April, 2013
Podolski can spearhead attack – Wenger
Arsène Wenger has praised Lukas Podolski’s attitude and believes he can be effective as a centre forward. The Germany international came off the bench to seal Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Norwich City at Emirates Stadium with his 14th goal of the season. Podolski has been used almost primarily on the left-hand side of Arsenal’s attack since […]
I don’t need Guardiola’s advice – Heynckes
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said he will not ask former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola for advice ahead of their Champions League semi-final with the Spanish giants. Guardiola will take over from Heynckes at the German champions next season, having led Barcelona to 14 trophies in four seasons before taking time out and signing for […]
Gary Neville: Messi – His mere existence means anything is possible.
People often talk about great players and I have always thought the definition was someone who consistently delivered in major tournaments, making the difference in World Cups, Champions League trophies or league titles. In our league, think about how Robin van Persie dominated the early part of the season, winning the games for Manchester United […]
The re-writing of Cesc Fabregas’ Arsenal history
LadyArse started in August 2008 as a single writer sharing their love of Arsenal. Since then it has grown to become a collection of writers who all do the same. The re-writing of Cesc Fabregas’ Arsenal history It seems you can’t have a sensible conversation about Cesc Fabregas these days. The former Arsenal captain certainly […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 33
Our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their picks for Gameweek 33. Gameweek 33 Preview: Arsenal pair can offer double delight The business end of the season has already both approached and made its presence felt, and as if that wasn’t ramping up the pressure enough this Gameweek has an added element of complications about it. […]
The Team to be Drawn Against – Are Barca Now the Underdogs?
Barcelona Coach Tito Vilanova (since July 2012) Winners 4 Last five years (most recent last): SF – W – SF – W – SF Astonishingly, the team everyone has feared for the last five years may be the one to be drawn against. Barcelona started with eight of the all-conquering Spanish XI against Paris Saint-Germain but still trailed […]
Is the Champions League now Bayern’s to lose?
There was a palpable feeling of inevitability as Mario Mandzukic slotted home Bayern Munich’s killer first away goal against Juventus on Wednesday night. They had simply been the best team on the night just as they were eight days earlier at the Allianz Arena, proving worthy 2-0 winners in both legs. And if the oft-used […]
Arsenal Records – Never to be beaten?
Arsenal.com has put 10 records which they think can never be broken. Some may not seem that important such as highest home attendance (73,295); however we at TKTG bring the best of the rest: TITLE-WINNING CAPTAIN IN THREE DIFFERENT DECADES Tony Adams is, of course, the legendary skipper who achieved this feat. Made skipper in […]
New summer buys for Man U’s midfield?
Sir Alex Ferguson is continually refining the role of midfield general and who the manager will sign in this key area is the big question for the Premier League champions-elect. … At the start of the season many United followers looked at the central midfield department and felt concern. A potentially fatal lack of depth […]
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