Barclays Premier League

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Barclays Premier League 2008/09  

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  1. 1. Who will win the Barclays Premier League 2008/09?

    • Arsenal
      25
    • Aston Villa
      8
    • Chelsea
      15
    • Everton
      9
    • Liverpool
      22
    • Manchester City
      8
    • Manchester United
      55
    • Portsmouth
      0
    • Tottenham Hotspur
      2
    • Other
      5

  2. 2. Who be relegated from the Barclays Premier League 2008/09 (select 3)?

    • Blackburn Rovers
      15
    • Bolton Wanderers
      23
    • Fulham
      22
    • Hull City
      53
    • Middlesbrough
      26
    • Stoke City
      66
    • Sunderland
      31
    • West Bromwich Albian
      71
    • Wigan Athletic
      29
    • Other
      39

  3. 3. Who will be top scorer in the Barclays Premier League 2008/09?

    • Benjani
      3
    • Cesc Fabregas
      1
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
      37
    • Didier Drogba
      4
    • Emmanuel Adebayor
      8
    • Fernando Torres
      43
    • Frank Lampard
      8
    • Wayne Rooney
      12
    • Roque Santa Cruz
      0
    • Other
      33

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nothuman

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As for the game today, Ronny should have had 2 goals, the one from the perfectly valid corner and the one where he was called offside but wasn't

True.

And Belleti (or was it Carvalho?) must be sent off for his attempt to cut Ronaldo's legs.

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Powa

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As I said, Rafa takes the bait, especially with his little "dossier". He must feel a little bit stupid today, as his outburst would only have gained weight if Liverpool won and Utd dropped points. Now if Utd win both games this week, which they should, then they go top.

Oh and props to whoever mentioned that Keegan rant, absolutely hilarious!

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Kralik

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Inter coach Jose Mourinho admits he was unimpressed with what he saw from Manchester United during their 3-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday.

The 'Special One' was at Old Trafford to see his last 16 Champions League opponents in action. United cruised to victory against a poor

Chelsea side and, despite the result, Mourinho was not impressed.

"Was I impressed? No. Manchester United deserved to win, but it was not an excellent game.

"It was an exceptional result, but the game was average."

Mourinho has revealed he met up with Sir Alex Ferguson after the game and they enjoyed a nice drink.

"Did I have wine with Ferguson? Yes, of course, I didn't bring the wine though. He had it already," added Mourinho.

"I spoke to him for around half an hour and I told him how Inter will play against them, and he told me his formation against us.

"We swapped all our ideas."

:happy: I love this guy! Hope Mourinho comes back to EPL soon..

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nothuman

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Wow, that is sad.

True.

Drove 3 and a half hours to Wigan away on Sunday. Felt a lot longer on the way back I can tell you!!

:cry: :cry: :cry:

That's the supreme definition of a football fan. And I respect that. Sunday, it's gonna be though again, they might need your support. And no matter the result the way back will be quicker. ;)

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Kralik

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Dennis Bergkamp “would not rule out” returning to Arsenal as a coach.

The legendary striker ended his illustrious career in July 2006 with a star-studded testimonial at Emirates Stadium. He has since joined the backroom staff at Ajax and begun gaining his coach qualifications. Part of that education took him back to Arsenal’s Training Ground before Christmas and, if asked, the 39-year-old would consider making a permanent return.

“I wouldn’t rule out [working at Arsenal in some capacity],” he told “Bob Wilson Meets...” on Arsenal TV.

“I really love this club and the country and I love working here. I would advise everyone to work in England, as a player or a coach, it just breathes football. It is fantastic for the game.”

And crucially the Dutchman, who scored 120 goals in 423 games after signing from Inter in 1996, believes that many modern English players have better technique than some of their foreign colleagues in the Premier League.

“I think when I first came it was a case that [there was a lack of technical ability],” he said. “Then a lot of foreign players came in and probably improved the game.

“Now I feel that there are foreign players who are coming in who aren’t improving the game because you’ve got English players who are technically better.

“It has changed. If you only look at Arsenal for example, you have 16-year-olds with fantastic technique who came through the system so you must be doing something right.”

I miss the Iceman.. he was the reason I started watching Arsenal.. He is the greatest football player ever for me. Ronaldo and superstars of today can learn something from him.. humility.. This is a guy who took a paycut to stay with Arsenal for another year.. thats called loyalty and pride in playing for a team. He truly loves the club and everyone at Arsenal and the fans love him. Bergkamp coming back as a coach can be just what the young Guns need as they lack experience and role models. Vela can already score amazing goals and Wilshere can already cross beautifully.. them and others can really benefit from Bergkamp.. a player with unparalleled vision and finishing.. hope he comes back home really soon..

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gregb0b

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Joe Cole has had a little dig at Arsenal prior to their visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, by insisting that even though the Gunners play attractive football, it's Chelsea and Man Utd that are winning all the trophies.

Cole said: "They are fantastic to watch but I wouldn't want to be playing for a team that didn't win anything. Winning trophies is what counts.

"You are not going to be sitting on the beach in the summer at the end of the season speaking about that Cruyff turn you did back in December, or that nutmeg you did in January, are you?

"What's the point in that? You want to be thinking about winning trophies. That's what it's all about.

"We want to put some silverware on the table this year. And that's what we intend to do."

lol :s

http://www.eyefootball.com/news/8012/Joe-C...dig-at-Arsenal/

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Kralik

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Well we didnt win any trophies for a while.. but after Cole said this.. we went to the Bridge and rest as they say is history.. Arsenal 2 - Chelsea (The wannabe Milan/Madrid/Liverpool/Man U/Arsenal/Every club with a history) 1

And soon enf it will be Man U/ Liverpool.. 1 or 2

Arsenal 3

Villa 4

Chelsea 5

Scolari fired.. Chelsea lose UCL spot.. Seaon over.. Cole begging Arsenal to sign him praising the beautiful football we play.. ;)

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idioot

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Well we didnt win any trophies for a while.. but after Cole said this.. we went to the Bridge and rest as they say is history.. Arsenal 2 - Chelsea (The wannabe Milan/Madrid/Liverpool/Man U/Arsenal/Every club with a history) 1

And soon enf it will be Man U/ Liverpool.. 1 or 2

Arsenal 3

Villa 4

Chelsea 5

Scolari fired.. Chelsea lose UCL spot.. Seaon over.. Cole begging Arsenal to sign him praising the beautiful football we play.. ;)

LOL, dude! Don't know about that.. :whistle:

But anything can still happen of course :D

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Kralik

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Liverpool's title bid could suffer further damage today as Rafa Benitez - just days after fanning the flames of the mind games with Sir Alex Ferguson - has reportedly rejected a new contract.

The former Valencia boss, 48, joined Liverpool in 2004 and guided them to the Champions League in his first season. He has also added an FA Cup to the club's trophy cabinet, as well as a European Super Cup.

The form, results, and league standing of the club so far this season have given an indication that this could be their greatest chance of landing a league title since 1990.

Benitez has long insisted that money is not the contentious issue, and has informed owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett that his signature depends on whether he will have autonomy on football matters, and not have to be responsible to a chief executive.

He is quoted by the Liverpool Echo as saying: "The owners feel that the manager's decisions need to be subject to the chief executive.

"But I know that I am subject to results and to our fans and they are the best judges I will ever have."

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Unto Darkness

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God damnit! Liverpool had countless chances to increase their point tally and leave Chelsea behind..... But noooooo, they had to draw most of the matches they have played. Once again, Man Utd. rises from the bottom of the table....

I will pi**ed if Man U. win the title again.

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Martyn

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I can see rafa at Liverpool till death to be honest, the fans love him and he loves the club.

I agree, and hopefully he will be at Liverpool for a long, long time to come.

Rafa is acting in the best interests of the club. Since the Americans came the club has been run as a shambles, and Rafa wants the power to fix that.

A football club is a tripod; the fans, the players, the manager. That is all.

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