Chelsea has their last match against the Sunderland. Chelsea finishes this season with the third position. Sunderland who just two points ahead from the relegation.
First half
Chelsea has the batter site if we compare with the Sunderland site. In the start of the match Chelsea tries to get their opening goal but Sunderland goalkeeper defending well. In first half both team have the equal opportunity to score but no team able to score. First half end with the 0-0 score.
Second half
In the start of the second half Chelsea get their first goal in the 47th minute. Anelka was the scorer. After the Chelsea goal Sunderland get the equalizer goal in 52nd minute with the help of Richardson. Now once again match was level. Chelsea get their second goal in 74th minute with the help of Kalou. After that goal Chelsea tries to get the maximum ball possession in the result of that Chelsea score their third goal in 86 minute with the help of cole. Now the Chelsea have the two goal lead but Sunderland score their second goal in 90th minute but this time they were not able to score the equalizer goal. Chelsea win’s that match with the 3-2 score.
Sunderland survived a nervy final afternoon of the Barclays Premier League season and will be the north-east's only representatives in the top flight next term despite a 3-2 defeat to Chelsea.
Substitute Salomon Kalou and England defender Ashley Cole struck inside the final 16 minutes to ensure the three points left Wearside with the visitors, despite Kenwyne Jones' 90th-minute header.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Preview of the Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle United match
Newcastle United's 16-year spell in the Premier League came to an end as Damien Duff's own goal doomed them to a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.Duff deflected a 38th-minute shot from stand-in skipper Gareth Barry past his own goalkeeper Steve Harper to seal their fate.
It meant Magpies legend Alan Shearer had failed to work the miracle he was brought in to try and achieve with eight matches remaining.Newcastle have paid the price for a season of instability ever since Kevin Keegan decided to quit as manager in early September and Mike Ashley decided to put the club up for sale.
Joe Kinnear was brought in to try and rescue the situation until his heart problems terminated his involvement and led to Shearer getting the call.But it was always going to be an uphill task to reverse a season of under-achievement and turmoil in such a short space of time.Now Shearer has to decide whether he wants to take on the task of trying to help the Magpies regain their top flight status and is due to have talks with Ashley early next week.
The decisive goal came after Nicky Butt conceded a corner, appearing to indicate Harper had not given him a call.The danger appeared to have been averted when Taylor headed out Ashley Young's centre - but Stiliyan Petrov headed the ball back to Barry, whose fierce shot struck Duff and completely wrong-footed Harper before finding the corner of the net.
Agbonlahor nearly doubled Villa's lead when his flick from John Carew's centre flew just wide of the far post - but Martins almost levelled in injury-time when he headed wide from Butt's free-kick.Villa began the second half on the attack and Harper was forced to fingertip away an inswinging and powerfully driven corner from Young at full stretch.
Young took advantage of the Newcastle defence backing off to line up a shot from 20 yards out but he curled his effort past the post.Harper was relieved when Milner dragged his low shot wide when unmarked 20 yards out as the Newcastle defence were prised open with ease.Newcastle fans chanted "attack, attack, attack" but there was little evidence of their side threatening the Villa goal.
Shearer brought on leading scorer Michael Owen - who has been struggling with a groin injury - in place of Kevin Nolan after 66 minutes.But Carew should have sealed Newcastle's fate when he miskicked with the goal at his mercy from an Agbonlahor centre.David Edgar was sent off in injury-time for bringing down Ashley Young - his second bookable offence - and soon after the Magpies' fate was sealed.
It meant Magpies legend Alan Shearer had failed to work the miracle he was brought in to try and achieve with eight matches remaining.Newcastle have paid the price for a season of instability ever since Kevin Keegan decided to quit as manager in early September and Mike Ashley decided to put the club up for sale.
Joe Kinnear was brought in to try and rescue the situation until his heart problems terminated his involvement and led to Shearer getting the call.But it was always going to be an uphill task to reverse a season of under-achievement and turmoil in such a short space of time.Now Shearer has to decide whether he wants to take on the task of trying to help the Magpies regain their top flight status and is due to have talks with Ashley early next week.
The decisive goal came after Nicky Butt conceded a corner, appearing to indicate Harper had not given him a call.The danger appeared to have been averted when Taylor headed out Ashley Young's centre - but Stiliyan Petrov headed the ball back to Barry, whose fierce shot struck Duff and completely wrong-footed Harper before finding the corner of the net.
Agbonlahor nearly doubled Villa's lead when his flick from John Carew's centre flew just wide of the far post - but Martins almost levelled in injury-time when he headed wide from Butt's free-kick.Villa began the second half on the attack and Harper was forced to fingertip away an inswinging and powerfully driven corner from Young at full stretch.
Young took advantage of the Newcastle defence backing off to line up a shot from 20 yards out but he curled his effort past the post.Harper was relieved when Milner dragged his low shot wide when unmarked 20 yards out as the Newcastle defence were prised open with ease.Newcastle fans chanted "attack, attack, attack" but there was little evidence of their side threatening the Villa goal.
Shearer brought on leading scorer Michael Owen - who has been struggling with a groin injury - in place of Kevin Nolan after 66 minutes.But Carew should have sealed Newcastle's fate when he miskicked with the goal at his mercy from an Agbonlahor centre.David Edgar was sent off in injury-time for bringing down Ashley Young - his second bookable offence - and soon after the Magpies' fate was sealed.
Monday, May 25, 2009
News about the English premier league clubs
Stoke City defender Danny Pugh has vowed to establish himself in the first team next term
The 26-year-old former Manchester United youngster has struggled to hold down a place in Stoke's side, starting only 10 matches in the recently completed campaign.
He had been used at left-back in the final weeks of the season but was back on the bench for Sunday's last match - the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal - and only used as a second-half substitute.
That is progress on the start of the season, when he could not even get into the match-day squad at times, and he said: "I have two years left on my contract, I want to stay here and improve my career here.
"I wasn't playing at all earlier in the season and that wasn't nice but since Christmas things have picked up.
"Now over the summer I aim to keep myself fit and come back next season flying. I will be trying to get myself in the first team early on and really establish myself."
Chief executive Garry Cook says Manchester City will one day be able to challenge neighbours Manchester United.
United are looking to add a second consecutive Champions League crown to their three successive Barclays Premier League titles.
City, who finished 10th in the league, want to start closing the gap this summer and their Abu Dhabi owners are poised to fund a transfer spending spree.
Cook said: "People say our ambitions are too high but I don't see a problem with having the ambition to be the best in England and then Europe.
"It is about building a culture of success here - not one of survival.
"I want to be competing with United one day and I have no reason to think we won't be."
Cook is not expecting instant success but believes the club now have a solid base with manager Mark Hughes and is preparing for a busy summer.
The 26-year-old former Manchester United youngster has struggled to hold down a place in Stoke's side, starting only 10 matches in the recently completed campaign.
He had been used at left-back in the final weeks of the season but was back on the bench for Sunday's last match - the 4-1 defeat at Arsenal - and only used as a second-half substitute.
That is progress on the start of the season, when he could not even get into the match-day squad at times, and he said: "I have two years left on my contract, I want to stay here and improve my career here.
"I wasn't playing at all earlier in the season and that wasn't nice but since Christmas things have picked up.
"Now over the summer I aim to keep myself fit and come back next season flying. I will be trying to get myself in the first team early on and really establish myself."
Chief executive Garry Cook says Manchester City will one day be able to challenge neighbours Manchester United.
United are looking to add a second consecutive Champions League crown to their three successive Barclays Premier League titles.
City, who finished 10th in the league, want to start closing the gap this summer and their Abu Dhabi owners are poised to fund a transfer spending spree.
Cook said: "People say our ambitions are too high but I don't see a problem with having the ambition to be the best in England and then Europe.
"It is about building a culture of success here - not one of survival.
"I want to be competing with United one day and I have no reason to think we won't be."
Cook is not expecting instant success but believes the club now have a solid base with manager Mark Hughes and is preparing for a busy summer.
News about the Arsenal after the 2009 EPL season
Arsene Wenger has reaffirmed his commitment to Arsenal after being linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Wenger sparked speculation that he could be prepared to leave the Gunners this summer after admitting that working with the Spanish giants would be an "interesting project".
But the Frenchman has said there could be little doubt about his dedication to the Arsenal cause.
"I have shown my commitment always to this club, in good and in bad times and in the worst times, but I don't think that people can question my commitment," Wenger said.
Asked whether that meant he would still be at the Emirates Stadium next season, he added: "I do not have to repeat every week exactly the same thing."
Wenger said he still felt the club were on the up and even made a point of mocking Real's recent record in Europe.
"I believe we had recent disappointment but overall since eight months (ago) I'm very proud of the way the team has improved," he said.
"You speak about Real Madrid - they waste a lot of money and they have gone out in the last 16 of the Champions League for five consecutive years."
Arsenal's Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been linked with a move to AC Milan and Wenger admitted the situation was complicated.
Asked if he was confident Adebayor would stay, Wenger said: "Yes, but that depends as well. It's very difficult to go into any individual assessment with that.
"The only things I can say is that Adebayor is under contract and he's with Arsenal, and that's it."
Reports have suggested that the striker has become disillusioned after another trophyless campaign for the Gunners, but Wenger was keen to defend his team's development over the last few seasons.
"We are very sorry that we haven't won a trophy, but many clubs would be proud of the record we have in the last four years" he said.
"With such a young team, if you consider the value of the team, the quality of the team and the investment we have made in the last four years, we do not have to be ashamed of the quality of the football we have shown."That is the most frustrating thing - the club is going in the right direction and we have to be strong enough to continue to do that."
Wenger sparked speculation that he could be prepared to leave the Gunners this summer after admitting that working with the Spanish giants would be an "interesting project".
But the Frenchman has said there could be little doubt about his dedication to the Arsenal cause.
"I have shown my commitment always to this club, in good and in bad times and in the worst times, but I don't think that people can question my commitment," Wenger said.
Asked whether that meant he would still be at the Emirates Stadium next season, he added: "I do not have to repeat every week exactly the same thing."
Wenger said he still felt the club were on the up and even made a point of mocking Real's recent record in Europe.
"I believe we had recent disappointment but overall since eight months (ago) I'm very proud of the way the team has improved," he said.
"You speak about Real Madrid - they waste a lot of money and they have gone out in the last 16 of the Champions League for five consecutive years."
Arsenal's Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been linked with a move to AC Milan and Wenger admitted the situation was complicated.
Asked if he was confident Adebayor would stay, Wenger said: "Yes, but that depends as well. It's very difficult to go into any individual assessment with that.
"The only things I can say is that Adebayor is under contract and he's with Arsenal, and that's it."
Reports have suggested that the striker has become disillusioned after another trophyless campaign for the Gunners, but Wenger was keen to defend his team's development over the last few seasons.
"We are very sorry that we haven't won a trophy, but many clubs would be proud of the record we have in the last four years" he said.
"With such a young team, if you consider the value of the team, the quality of the team and the investment we have made in the last four years, we do not have to be ashamed of the quality of the football we have shown."That is the most frustrating thing - the club is going in the right direction and we have to be strong enough to continue to do that."
News about the Chelsea after the 2009 season
Guus Hiddink has warned Chelsea will need to increase the depth of their squad if they are to win the title
Sunday's 3-2 win at Sunderland cemented the Blues in third place in the Barclays Premier League and sent them into Saturday's FA Cup final with Everton on the back of a 13-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
They would also have been preparing for Wednesday's Champions League final had it not been for Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta's last-gasp semi-final equaliser at Stamford Bridge.
However, Hiddink, whose temporary reign will draw to a close at the weekend, believes they need to reinforce their squad if they are going to be able to compete on all fronts next season.
He said: "It's not up to me to talk about that, but the people at this club know they must improve in depth because we have a good squad and a good team, but everyone knows that Chelsea has to compete on three roads.
"You need a squad not just of 14 or 15 or 16 players, but you need quality players all over the place. But that's not up to me, that's up to the new manager and the board, of course."
Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink paid tribute to Manchester United's coolness under pressure.
United need just a point from Saturday's home match with Arsenal to hang on to the Barclays Premier League crown.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side held their nerve under pressure from Liverpool and Chelsea to stay at the summit and Hiddink says they should be congratulated for doing so.
"Every team in this tough league will experience some period of 'less performances', which is normal," said Hiddink. "In that period, the quality of United was not to panic, to stick to their jobs.
Sunday's 3-2 win at Sunderland cemented the Blues in third place in the Barclays Premier League and sent them into Saturday's FA Cup final with Everton on the back of a 13-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
They would also have been preparing for Wednesday's Champions League final had it not been for Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta's last-gasp semi-final equaliser at Stamford Bridge.
However, Hiddink, whose temporary reign will draw to a close at the weekend, believes they need to reinforce their squad if they are going to be able to compete on all fronts next season.
He said: "It's not up to me to talk about that, but the people at this club know they must improve in depth because we have a good squad and a good team, but everyone knows that Chelsea has to compete on three roads.
"You need a squad not just of 14 or 15 or 16 players, but you need quality players all over the place. But that's not up to me, that's up to the new manager and the board, of course."
Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink paid tribute to Manchester United's coolness under pressure.
United need just a point from Saturday's home match with Arsenal to hang on to the Barclays Premier League crown.
Sir Alex Ferguson's side held their nerve under pressure from Liverpool and Chelsea to stay at the summit and Hiddink says they should be congratulated for doing so.
"Every team in this tough league will experience some period of 'less performances', which is normal," said Hiddink. "In that period, the quality of United was not to panic, to stick to their jobs.
News about the top two clubs of the EPL
Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged Manchester United to join the pantheon of all-time greats.
Victory over Barcelona would allow United to become the first side to win back-to-back European Cups since it was rebranded in 1992.
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest achieved the feat in the 1970s. Now it is the Red Devils' turn to prove their worth.
"There have been a lot of unlucky teams in world football but when you look at the pantheon of great teams you need to have won the European Cup to have that tag," said Ferguson.
"There is no question about that. It has always been that way. Teams like Manchester United and Barcelona have to win the trophy to be regarded in that respect."
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has admitted he needs to be "almost perfect" with his recruitment this summer
The Reds have narrowly missed out on top spot this season after pushing Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League title race.
Benitez hopes his men can finish above the Red Devils next term but accepts that he will have to bolster his squad during the transfer window.
The Spaniard also believes that he does not have as much money at his disposal as Sir Alex Ferguson and must therefore make sure he does not make any mistakes.
"If we spend big money on one player and he's not successful for us, it's worse for us that it is for United," Benitez said.
"If they make one or two mistakes, because of the difference in money between us, they can spend £40-50m on players.
"We know that we have to be almost perfect in everything we do."
Victory over Barcelona would allow United to become the first side to win back-to-back European Cups since it was rebranded in 1992.
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest achieved the feat in the 1970s. Now it is the Red Devils' turn to prove their worth.
"There have been a lot of unlucky teams in world football but when you look at the pantheon of great teams you need to have won the European Cup to have that tag," said Ferguson.
"There is no question about that. It has always been that way. Teams like Manchester United and Barcelona have to win the trophy to be regarded in that respect."
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has admitted he needs to be "almost perfect" with his recruitment this summer
The Reds have narrowly missed out on top spot this season after pushing Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League title race.
Benitez hopes his men can finish above the Red Devils next term but accepts that he will have to bolster his squad during the transfer window.
The Spaniard also believes that he does not have as much money at his disposal as Sir Alex Ferguson and must therefore make sure he does not make any mistakes.
"If we spend big money on one player and he's not successful for us, it's worse for us that it is for United," Benitez said.
"If they make one or two mistakes, because of the difference in money between us, they can spend £40-50m on players.
"We know that we have to be almost perfect in everything we do."
News about the Bottom three clubs after the 2009 season
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson says Gareth Southgate can take the club back into the top flight.
Gibson said: "We will not have a scapegoat at this football club; it will not be Gareth Southgate.
"He is a good man, an intelligent man capable of being a top, top manager. Gareth has convinced me he knows what it takes to get us back up.
"He is a man I know and admire and we will work together in getting this football club back into the Premier League. What we need is the support of the fans and the town, and let's work together to get the club back in the Premier League.
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has apologised for the mistakes which led to the "catastrophe" of relegation.
e said in a statement on the club's official website: "Seeing Newcastle United relegated from the Premier League has been a catastrophe for us all.
"I fully accept that mistakes were made during this and previous seasons, and I am very sorry for that.
"I would like to say sorry to our magnificent supporters who have turned up in their thousands, home and away, up and down the country and who have given the team amazing backing throughout.
"And I would also say sorry to all of the club's hard-working staff, who have gone about their jobs all year long.
Tony Mowbray concedes his West Bromwich Albion side have not won enough matches this season. And Mowbray said: "We have not won enough and we are where we are because the league table does not lie.
"Good players win you matches. That was evident from Liverpool. I have got to continue building, keep going, improve it bit by bit.
"Good players are not easy to come by. We are in a market where we can only afford young players and inexperienced players. We just have to give them time to develop."
Gibson said: "We will not have a scapegoat at this football club; it will not be Gareth Southgate.
"He is a good man, an intelligent man capable of being a top, top manager. Gareth has convinced me he knows what it takes to get us back up.
"He is a man I know and admire and we will work together in getting this football club back into the Premier League. What we need is the support of the fans and the town, and let's work together to get the club back in the Premier League.
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has apologised for the mistakes which led to the "catastrophe" of relegation.
e said in a statement on the club's official website: "Seeing Newcastle United relegated from the Premier League has been a catastrophe for us all.
"I fully accept that mistakes were made during this and previous seasons, and I am very sorry for that.
"I would like to say sorry to our magnificent supporters who have turned up in their thousands, home and away, up and down the country and who have given the team amazing backing throughout.
"And I would also say sorry to all of the club's hard-working staff, who have gone about their jobs all year long.
Tony Mowbray concedes his West Bromwich Albion side have not won enough matches this season. And Mowbray said: "We have not won enough and we are where we are because the league table does not lie.
"Good players win you matches. That was evident from Liverpool. I have got to continue building, keep going, improve it bit by bit.
"Good players are not easy to come by. We are in a market where we can only afford young players and inexperienced players. We just have to give them time to develop."
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)