Manchester City Vs Bolton Wanderers Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Tuesday, 9th February 2010
Kick Off : 19:45 GMT
Venue : City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester

This midweek EPL game will be played on Tuesday, 9th February, kick-off set for 7:45 PM in the City of Manchester Stadium. Italian Roberto Mancini’s side lost the game against 2-1 defeat at Hull City during the weekend. The loss leaves the citizens three points out of fourth place, but they have a chance to redeem themselves with the visit of Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday evening. City haven’t lost at home this season, a feat only matched by table leaders Chelsea and have won eight of their 11 games at home.

Roberto Mancini was not happy seeing his side fall to the Tigers, who stormed into a two-goal lead thanks to Jozy Altidore and George Boateng’s scores before Emmanuel Adebayor’s goal set up a frantic finale. But the Citizens failed to get back into the game and they now sit sixth in the Premier League table with Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur just ahead of them. City new lad Patrick Vieira made his long-awaited debut and was able to receive a yellow card an showed little else.
City will be without Roque Santa Cruz, Micah Richards (both calf), Vincent Kompany (groin) and long-term injured Michael Johnson (knee) for this game.

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Bolton reports that Croatian striker Ivan Klasnic is out with a calf complaint and knee victims Sean Davis and Joey O’Brien will be out of action too.

Owen Coyle’s Bolton only grabbed a goalless draw at home to Fulham but it could have been different if referee Mark Clattenburg hadn’t ruled out Kevin Davies’ last second header. There appeared to be very little contact inside the penalty area but the whistler disallowed the goal. The Trotters have a test on their hands if they are to get a positive result from their visit to the City of Manchester Stadium.

It is a difficult task against a tricky Manchester City squad. Bolton struggle in their attempt to survive relegation and they have a lot to worry about when they face a City who still hopes to end the season in a Champions League position. Bolton manager, Owen Coyle, is still trying to convince his club fans that he is the man to take the team to the next level and he should be concerned about the quality of opposition his side has to contend with this time, as City have some of the best strikers in the league.

My prediction: 2-1

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Chelsea Vs Arsenal Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Sunday, 7th February 2010
Kick Off : 16:00 GMT
Venue : Stamford Bridge, London

The English Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal is set to be played at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 7th February Feb 07 2010, at 4:00 PM. The question of Chelsea’s leadership on the table has become somewhat of a challenge for the Blues in the last week or so and now it is the turn of Arsenal to test their resolve. A Chelsea win would ensure they end the weekend where they started it, on the top spot. Defeat could let Manchester United on first place and allow Arsenal to recover some of the ground they lost after taking only a point from their last two fixtures.

Arsenal had put together a 10-match unbeaten steak before last week’s defeat against United, eroding the 11-point advantage Chelsea had after winning at the Emirates Stadium in last November. Since that moment, Chelsea’s doubts, particularly from set-pieces, have often been exposed when playing away. During the 1-1 draw at Hull in midweek they looked as a team distracted by the media attention on embattled skipper John Terry, who lost England’s captaincy on Friday.
Chelsea reports Belletti (calf), Bosingwa and Essien (both knee) as unavailable for the game against Arsenal.

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Arsenal informs that Diaby (calf) Djourou and Vela (both knee), Eduardo (hamstring), Gibbs (foot), Merida and Van Persie (both ankle) are still injured.

The defeat at the Emirates against Man U left Arsene Wenger hugely frustrated and the Frenchman will hope that his side can lift themselves from it. Arsenal have been outplayed at home by both their title rivals and probably need to win on Sunday at Stamford Bridge to stay in contention. Wenger will go with more or less the same team that lost to United. Nicklas Bendtner may be included to add physical presence up front and Manuel Almunia, Gael Clichy and Denilson who all struggled so clearly, should all start.

Cesc Fabregas’ future at Arsenal has again been a source of distraction in the past week with the Spaniard supposedly ready to return to Spain next summer. This is a big match for the skipper but he will need help from his supporting cast, Alexandre Song and Andrey Arshavin who will need to be at the top of their game to defeat a Chelsea side that hasn’t lost a game at home in 2009/2010. Arsenal have produced some courageous performances at Stamford Bridge and will need to do so again to stay alive.

My prediction: 2-1

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Tottenham Hotspur Vs Aston Villa Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Saturday, 6th February 2010
Kick Off : 15:00 GMT
Venue : White Hart Lane, Tottenham

This English Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, will be played at White Hart Lane on Saturday 6th February 2010, at 3:00 PM. Tottenham decided to send Robbie Keane away, he swapped White Hart Lane for Scotland’s Parkhead. The striker had grown tired of warming the bench, so chose a loan to Celtic. About his game, the Spurs boss Redknapp said that it will be a big game, a very exciting game with two sides wanting to win. The villagers are an attacking side, with James Milner’s controlling the midfield and doing great.

While Villa has made good signings, the Spurs are a good team as well. They were excellent at Leeds and showed terrific character to win a hard tie there. Villa will probably visit them with two wingers and attack them openly when posible. But they are a good counter-attacking team too because of their pace in wide positions. The Spurs have good forwards, are scoring goals and making chances, Defoe is in good goal scoring form and surely they’ll be plenty of opportunities to score in both sides of the pitch.
Spurs team news: Benoit Assou-Ekotto is almost fit to play but could be kept out of the side by Gareth Bale’s good form. Roman Pavlyuchenko may return to the side.

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Aston Villa reports that John Carew could return from injury after a knee problem, while the team will continue to assess skipper Stiliyan Petrov’s game time health.

Martin O’Neill is still firing off after being criticised for a ”long ball game” by Arsene Wenger. O’Neill reponded with irony by saying that Wenger has an opinion on everything, he continued “there is not a subject in this world at this minute – whether it is political, religious, anything – that he does not have an opinion on. He does say things for effect.”

In what concerns to the game, Aston Villa may be two points behind fourth-place Tottenham with a game in hand but they have scored 14 goals fewer than Spurs and their lack of scoring power may be a factor. With Jermain Defoe starting to find the target once more, Tottenham will expect to keep one of their rival contenders for a Champions League place under control. Villa’s hopes of getting something in Saturday’s game have been boosted by the return of John Carew to the squad, but they will need more than that.

My prediction: 2-1

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Man United Vs Portsmouth Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Saturday, 6th February 2010
Kick Off : 15:00 GMT
Venue : Old Trafford, Manchester

This Premier League game between Manchester United and Portsmouth will take place at Old Trafford on Saturday 6th February 2010; the scheduled kick-off is set for 3:00 PM. It doesn’t get any easier for troubled Portsmouth as they face a trip to Old Trafford to take on a Manchester United side that is full of confidence following their solid win at the Emirates Stadium last Sunday. The performance of Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad certainly surprised many observers; they produced an excellent game and tore the Arsenal defence apart.

No Portsmouth defenders will overlook Wayne Rooney at the moment as he is in the best form in his career and the goals are falling non-stop. He has scored seven goals in his last five matches in all competitions and will be looking to repeat against a Pompey defence that lost its best man in Younes Kaboul last week. Rooney has now scored 13 goals in his last eleven league outings and has a record of nine goals in twelve Premier League games against Pompey. Rooney will be supported by the quality of Michael Carrick and Nani who were both outstanding against Arsenal.
Man U’s defenders Nemanja Vidic (calf) and John O’Shea (thigh) are both expected to be out of the game.

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Portsmouth will not count with midfielders Papa Bouba Diop (hamstring) and Michael Brown (back).

Portsmouth remain unfortunately rooted to the lower side of the table after yet another defeat at the hands of Fulham in midweek play. It has proved to be a long, cold and quite desperate winter for boss Avram Grant’s men with their financial constraints continuing to distract them. They have recorded just one point from their previous five Premier League games and are six points behind Wolverhampton Wanderers, side who sits just outside the relegation places.

Pompey lost Asmir Begovic at the close of the transfer window with only Quincy Owusu-Abeyie coming to the side in a deal that has done little to appease their disgruntled fans. To make matters worse, they have collected just five points out of a possible 33 on their away matches, scoring just five goals. In comparison, Manchester United have scored 31 times in their 12 home games to date. The Red Devils have the ability to cash in on Pompey’s bad luck and with Chelsea only picking up a point in their midweek fixture; they will be all out for another victory to keep the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

My prediction: 3-0

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Liverpool Vs Everton Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Saturday, 6th February 2010
Kick Off : 12:45 GMT
Venue : Anfield, Liverpool

This English Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton will be played at Anfield on Saturday, 6th February 2010, with the kick-off set for 12.45 PM. This is going to be the first Merseyside derby of the new decade. The toffees will be hoping that this New Year brings them a little more luck over their city rivals compared to the previous 10 seasons. In that period they have two wins over Liverpool out of 20 Premier League games between the two clubs. In that same span, Liverpool won 12 matches.

It is true that Fernando Torres’ continued absence has not prevented the Reds from going undefeated since mid-December. Apparently Liverpool have overcome their mid-season blip and are ready to finish strongly. Steven Gerrard’s second-half performance against Bolton shows just that. Liverpool needs their captain back at his best because, in the last decade, Gerrard has emerged as the top scorer in the Merseyside derby with five goals. In the game of a year ago, it was Gerrard’s goal that earned Liverpool the final draw.
Liverpool reports that Fernando Torres, Glen Johnson and Yossi Benayoun will be unavailable for the match due to injury. However Steven Gerrard will play.

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Everton suffers the injuries of Phil Jagielka, Tony Hibbert, and Dan Gosling. Mikel Arteta is listed as doubtful.

Everton has managed to force two draws at Anfield last season and has recorded nine EPL games without a loss, including a match at the Emirates against Arsenal which they very well should have won. For Liverpool it’s a ten years streak without a loss to Everton at Anfield. The Reds will enjoy the return to form and fitness for many of the key men, including the resurgence of Javier Mascherano (at least in the match against Bolton). But there’s plenty of pace, power and determination in this Everton side, with the speed coming from the wings and upfront, in the attack Pienaar, Osman, and Donovan.

The power comes from a strong defence, although weakened by the loss of Jagielka for the season and midfield. The determination is exemplified by Tim Cahill and their captain Phil Neville. It’s impossible to ignore Everton’s quality but their ability to maximize their collective talent through a team effort is nothing short of impressive on the pitch and is also a fine reflection on the personal characteristics of David Moyes. For the record, they’re a bunch of lads ready to bite any time.

My Prediction: 2-1

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Ghana Vs Egypt Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Sunday, 31st January 2010
Kick Off : 16:00 GMT
Venue : Estádio 11 de Novembro, Angola

This game for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations will be played on 31st January in the Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda (Angola) at 5:00 PM local time. Egypt will be after a record seventh Africa Cup of Nations title when they play Ghana. They will be without suspended striker Mahmoud Fathallah, while Emad Moteab is doubtful. Despite the potential absence of two key players, Egypt are the favourites to win a record third successive title. They have been ruthless on their road to the final, scoring 14 goals and conceding just two. The Pharaohs defeated Nigeria, Mozambique, Benin and Cameroon before thrashing Algeria 4-0 in Thursday’s tough semi-final.

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Ghana’s Black Stars have no injured players as they seek to win their fifth continental title. Goalkeeper Richard Kingson and winger Opoku Agyemang, who took some hits in the 1-0 semi-final win over Nigeria, have been cleared to play. Ghana has been depleted by the absence of several key players at the start of the tournament, captain Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, John Mensah, John Pantsil, Sulley Muntari and Laryea Kingston were out for different reasons. But the inexperienced side has several players from their Under-20 team, the world champions in last October.

My Prediction: 2-1

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Arsenal Vs Man United Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Sunday, 31st January 2010
Kick Off : 16:00 GMT
Venue : Emirates Stadium, North London

The English Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United will be played in the Emirates Stadium, on Sunday 31st January at 4:00 PM. Arsenal plays Manchester United tomorrow in the second of four season defining contests. Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Silvestre, Clichy, Denilson, Diaby, Fabregas, Nasri, Walcott, and Bendtner are the names of the lads who beat the current EPL Champions last season. There are a couple of similar features between that team and the one that will enter the pitch on Sunday.

For one, an experienced veteran defender will start at centre back, Sol Campbell. Also, Nicklas Bendtner will once again be in charge of the attack in this huge fixture. But a lot of things have changed too. Many Man United supporters know that their team has lost some of its quality since last year. On the other hand, Arsenal has improved its quality and gained experience. Although anything can happen in 90 minutes, the Gunners seem to be confident eagerly waiting for the big game of the weekend and, perhaps, the season.
Arsenal reports that Eduardo and Thomas Vermaelen are the latest injury casualties. Niklas Bendtner will return and make his first start after three months of absence.

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Sir Alex Ferguson has almost a full squad to decide from. Rio Ferdinand will the serve the first game of his four match suspension for a violent elbow against Hull’s Chris Fagan.

The Red Devils are troubled by the growing Real Madrid interest in their star striker Wayne Rooney, plus Barcelona apparently mustering a mega-money bid. Determined not to lose a second superstar to La Liga, Man United chief executive David Gill has reportedly added a few new items to the agenda for Rooney’s upcoming contract talks. It has been widely reported in the English media that the Old Trafford powerhouse will offer Rooney improved signing terms of around £120,000 per week, but now they are also expected to add to it a number of juicy bonuses.

Among these are: £250,000 for becoming FIFA World Player of the Year; £100,000 for becoming PFA Player of the Year and £100,000 for winning the European Golden Boot among other rewards. The proposal is reminiscent of the contractual conditions under which the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo spent his last season at Manchester United, when he claimed every one of the mentioned monetary rewards, because of his outstanding performance.

My Prediction: 2-1

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Burnley Vs Chelsea Live Streaming & Match Preview

Venue : Turf Moor, Burnley

The English Premier League game between Burnley and Chelsea will be played at Turf Moor on Saturday 30th January at 5:30 PM. The Lancashire club had a decent start to their new life in the Premiership but, the loss of Owen Coyle seems to have hit Burnley. Then newly hired manager Brian Laws, had to endure defeats at the hands of Manchester United and Coyle’s Bolton Wanderers in his first two matches in charge. It remains to be seen if Laws can weave his magic to get his club out of a poor run that includes a string of 3 successive defeats of defeats coming into this game.

Burnley have finally signed striker Frederic Nimani from French side Monaco on a loan deal in the January transfer window. This time he focus will be on their defence tough, dealing with the likes of Malouda, Anelka and Lampard always ready to pounce on any loose balls. But Burnley have fared quite well against their top visitors, Arsenal and Manchester United, at Turf Moor.

New signings Leon Cort and Nicky Weaver may play for Burnley but defender Steven Caldwell is struggling with a groin injury in an otherwise full side for boss Brian Laws.

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Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou have returned from Angola, but will not play this weekend. Mikel is still away with Nigeria, Essien and Belletti are injured on Chelsea.

Chelsea is ahead of their city rivals, Arsenal, who could only manage a goalless draw against Aston Villa in their contest during mid-week, by two points in the table and are ahead of the current Champions Manchester United by one, with a game less played. This is turning out to be a thrilling three-way battle for the trophy. The Blues seemed to have re-discovered their game and dominance as they have been punishing their opponents since the start of 2010.

A total goal of seventeen goals in January clearly reflects the form that the West London Club is in and their intent to end the season as the English Champions is on display for their rivals. As noted, Carlo Ancelotti has Ivory Coast pair Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou back from their African Nations Cup duty. But the Italian coach has decided to rest both players to allow time for them to recover from their journey from Angola and the stress of the competition there.

My Prediction: 1-3

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Liverpool Vs Bolton Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Saturday, 30th January 2010
Kick Off : 15:00 GMT
Venue : Anfield, Liverpool

This Premier League contest between Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers, will take place at Anfield on Saturday 30th January at 3:00 PM. When skipper Steven Gerrard struck a late goal winner against Bolton on a sunny afternoon at the Reebok Stadium in last August, it seemed that Liverpool had obtained vital three points in their pursuit of an EPL title. Instead, it was to prove a result that failed to spark into easy life for Rafael Benitez’s side.

It was a match in which they trailed twice before Fernando Torres and Gerrard saved the day. The Reds’ fans saw their side exiting the Champions League, League Cup and the FA Cup and have their title dream left in shambles. So often charged with saving his club, Steven Gerrard will again try to do it. Now he might be close to be in full fitness which should enable him to be at the middle of everything, which is usually a good thing for the Liverpool squad.
Steven Gerrard is likely to start after playing full 90 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday. Yossi Benayoun, Fernando Torres, Fabio Aurelio and Daniel Agger are unavailable.

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On the Bolton side, Sean Davis and Joey O’Brien are both ruled out with knee injuries, while Mark Davis has an ankle problem.

Bolton sits one point above the relegation zone, although the arrival of Owen Coyle in place of Gary Megson as manager has helped them to play better. Bolton gave a good account of themselves against Arsenal two times in four days, losing 2-0 and taking a 2-0 lead at the Emirates, only to see the Gunners scoring 4 in a row. In all truth, this is a question of Bolton being able to develop a cohesive performance on the pitch. It has been a while since Bolton took all three points playing at Anfield,

Indeed, the record shows that 56 years had passed since that last triumph. Thankfully those days are now a memory As Bolton’s boss Owen Coyle has said, they will go out and play for the three points. Their attack will be led by Gary Cahill (5 goals in league), Ivan Klasnic (6 goals in league), and Kevin Davies (1 shy of scoring his 50th for the club). They’ve also got creative backing from Tamir Cohen and Lee Chung Yong, who could give Liverpool plenty of trouble from set pieces.

My Prediction: 2-0

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