Author Archive: Boylesports Football Expert
Liverpool dispatch Magpies
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was pleased his side overcame the “Andy Carroll factor” in dispatching the striker’s former club Newcastle 3-0 at Anfield.
What the papers say…
We take a look at the Sunday papers, so you don’t have to! Here’s a round-up of the top stories from the back pages…
We have the technology – Redknapp
An irate Harry Redknapp reignited the debate about goalline technology after watching two blunders by the assistant referees hand Tottenham a devastating 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.
Ramsey strike reignites title race
Arsenal blew the Barclays Premier League title race wide open after finally finding the character of champions to beat leaders Manchester United 1-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea still in the hunt
Salomon Kalou’s controversial late goal secured a vital 2-1 win for Chelsea over Tottenham and kept their hopes of retaining their Barclays Premier League title alive.
Baggies bounce back for win
Ten-man West Brom came from behind to defeat Midlands rivals Aston Villa 2-1 this afternoon to help move Roy Hodgson’s side move away from the Barclays Premier League relegation zone and into the comfort of a mid-table position.
Blackpool steal crucial point
Blackpool remain firmly in the Barclays Premier League relegation scrap after being held to a goalless draw by Stoke at Bloomfield Road.
Arsenal v Man United – Preview
Ray Houghton previews the biggest match of the weekend, as Man United take on arch rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Messi magic enchants Guardiola
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hailed freescoring playmaker Lionel Messi following the Argentinian’s starring role in last night’s Champions League semi-final first leg win over Real Madrid.
United’s knockout performance
Beforehand, all the talk had been of a significant battle which threatened to upset the apple cart.
Rio hungry for medals
Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United’s rivals he will not be satisfied even if the Red Devils go on to complete their second Premier League-Champions League double in four years.
‘No favourites here’ – Mourinho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insists there are no favourites heading into tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona.
Bolton 2 Arsenal 1
Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League title bid was surely ended at the Reebok Stadium today as Tamir Cohen netted an emotional late winner for Bolton.
Rangers 0 Celtic 0
Rangers keeper Allan McGregor saved a late penalty from Georgios Samaras as the Old Firm draw a blank in their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Ibrox.
Madrid put six past Valencia
Gonzalo Higuain scored a hat-trick and Kaka bagged a brace as Real Madrid’s second string thrashed Valencia 6-3 in an extraordinary match at Mestalla in the Primera Division.
Manchester United 1 Everton 0
Javier Hernandez headed home an 84th-minute winner to send Manchester United to the brink of a record 19th league title.
‘Old firm clash not decider’ – Wilson
Mark Wilson does not believe the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race has boiled down to a winner-takes-all Old Firm clash at Ibrox on Sunday.
Berbatov to miss Shalke clash
Dimitar Berbatov will miss Manchester United’s Champions League semi-final against Schalke tomorrow.
Parker’s A Worthy Winner
So West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is the Footballer of the Year as chosen by the Football Writers Association….
