Monday, January 12, 2009

It was a theatre of dreams..

Unbelievable!!! The last time I had seen this scoreline was ManU's away fixture at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.It was way back in 2002 on the 20th of April,where Man Utd beat Chelsea 3 goals to nil away.But this time it was a 3 nil win at home after 7 years.WUHUUUUUU!!!! The game kicked off with a nervous side from Chelsea but soon got into the game with a few good passes in midfiled but didnt manage to pass through the Devil's tight defence.Rafa's critics against Fergie was responded by his mens in this game and thus focusing on the title chase rather than concerning COWARDS comments.Precisely Man Utd have been a better club this season but faced a little problems at the start of the campaign.It proved them to be even strongger with 8 clean sheets in in their last 8 games and on verge to close the gap between League leaders Liverpool who are in for the title chase ater a long waiting years.It aint gona happen this year.The Devils will be anticipating for their home game fixtures against The Reds and Gunners to show who's boss and the REAL CHAMPION.Fergie has boosted his side with his $16 million signing of 2 young tallented players.

Back into the game:

Vidic had to lead Fergie's defence as Ferdinand(Rio) has not recovered from a back injury cooperated to defend their title.Vidic had put ManU in the lead with a header from a corner by Giggs which was fliped by Berba's head before getting onto Vidic.Ronaldo who had been out of form this season due to a knee surgery which he had undergone midway last year is likely to come back and show his skillful play in the game against Chelsea.Leading to Man Utd's second goal,with a back heel pass on the left corner side of the pitch to catch Evra's run and crossing wide to get Rooney to put ball back into the net.2-0 to the Champions.Berba's ambitious effort and tries had come to an end in the game as he scored ManU's 3rd goal with a snap shot into the bottom left corner of the post from a Superb Ronaldo free kick.It was the goal to seal and humiliate Chelsea with a massive win for Man Utd.3 valuable points to move up in to 3rd place with 2 games in hand.A win against Wigan in midweek will make them(The Devils)rise into 2nd spot.

Glory Glory Man Utd all the way!!!!

Manchester United 3 - 0 Chelsea


Classy United batter Blues

Jose Mourinho's return to the Premier League did not do Chelsea much good as Manchester United turned the heat up under Luiz Felipe Scolari with a thumping 3-0 win.
Chelsea suffered their worst Old Trafford defeat in 15 years as United eased to a thoroughly deserved success after Nemanja Vidic had broken the deadlock in first-half stoppage time.
Wayne Rooney added another just after the hour mark before Dimitar Berbatov completed victory for Sir Alex Ferguson's men near the end.
With Mourinho looking down from the stands in judgement on his old club, this would have been the perfect time for Scolari to start proving his doubters wrong.
The decision not to start with Nicolas Anelka, especially with Rio Ferdinand's back injury ruling him out, seemed strange.
But Chelsea seemed more incisive in midfield, even if their hosts had more possession.
Frank Lampard and Michael Ballack both had chances and a more natural offensive player than Ashley Cole would surely have profited from Deco's inspired pass instead of allowing it to bounce through to Edwin van der Sar.
In return a viciously curling Giggs free-kick caused Petr Cech a problem, more so than Berbatov's scuffed shot after being invited to shoot by Rooney.
But, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Ballack also having penalty claims turned down, a hotly contested scrap was still waiting for its switch to be triggered as it entered the last couple of first-half minutes.
Ronaldo might have flicked it but he mis-hit a shot that bounced into Rooney. Then Darren Fletcher had a penalty appeal turned down when his effort struck John Terry on the arm.
Instead, United got the corner which will still be debated years from now.
Rooney seemed to know exactly what he was doing when he rolled the ball into, then out of the quadrant. Giggs ambled over, crossed and Ronaldo - expected to be crowned FIFA world player of the year in Zurich tomorrow - powered home a near-post header.
Referee Howard Webb said no. United reacted with fury at the perceived injustice of it all, surrounding the linesman who had made the decision. Chelsea were merely bemused.
Amazingly, Chelsea were still trying to take it in as Giggs swung over the re-take. This time Berbatov got there first, flicking the ball on towards the far post where Vidic arrived to power home.
A month ago, Vidic scored United's injury-time winner against Sunderland before getting sent off in the FIFA Club World Cup final win in Japan that might yet rule him out of the Champions League clashes with Mourinho's Inter Milan.
This was something different and prompted Scolari into a half-time reshuffle, with Anelka replacing Deco.
The move worked to the extent that Chelsea were able to enjoy more sustained spells with the ball.
However, the double negative for the visitors was that their finishing was poor and their need to attack played to United's strengths.
Nevertheless, Chelsea's goal should not have been under threat once Patrice Evra exchanged passes with Ronaldo but then skimmed Berbatov's head with the left-wing cross.
Cole seemed to be in control of the situation but Rooney had other ideas as he pushed his leg between the England full-back's and got enough power into a shot to divert it past a startled Cech.
And when Ronaldo picked out Berbatov with a low free-kick four minutes from time that gave the Bulgarian an easy finish, Scolari could probably feel Mourinho's eyes burning into him from above.
But this is a different team to the one Mourinho crafted. Some of the names may be the same but their power has waned.
Once the most feared Premier League striker, Didier Drogba hit one shot so wide he conceded a throw-in, another skidded off the side of his foot and missed the target by 20 yards.
None of this will worry United, of course. They are now a single point adrift of the Londoners with two matches in hand. And if they win the first of them, against Wigan on Wednesday, they will only trail Liverpool by two.
Given those statistics, it is maybe little wonder Rafael Benitez went for Ferguson's jugular earlier in the week. It might be the best chance he gets.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Let the Spaniard DOG BARK for his fellowship...

Anthor fuming dog against the DEVILS:

Benitez: Maybe Fergie is scared


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insisted he had no regrets at aiming a verbal volley at Sir Alex Ferguson as he launched another tirade at his Manchester United counterpart following the 0-0 draw with Stoke City.


The Spaniard, who had earlier accused Ferguson of being able to get away with attacking referees, believes the Scot is "nervous and scared" of the Premier League leaders.
Asked if he thought Ferguson was nervous, Benitez responded: "Clearly", before adding: "Maybe he is a little bit scared. In 20 years nobody could say these things but maybe a lot of people are thinking the same as me. I do not regret saying it."
He added: "I can guarantee a lot of people have sent a lot of messages, not to me but to our staff and a lot of people in Liverpool. It is one person saying what everyone wants to say.
"But I was not thinking about what people think, I was thinking about my club and Mr Ferguson's comments on Liverpool this season. You can understand why."
United face Chelsea on Sunday and a draw would suit Benitez, who will watch the match from the comfort of his armchair.
"I cannot change the game so I will stay at home, watch it on television and enjoy," he said. "It is clear both cannot win. We will see what happens. A draw could be a perfect result.
"I know him (Ferguson) for five years now and people are saying he is playing mind games. I think it is too early.
"He is talking too much about Liverpool. He has to think about his own team, the problems they have and all the things they are doing