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Champions League draw
MaichBlack
#451 Posted : Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:12:56 PM
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MaichBlack wrote:
mwenza wrote:
MaichBlack wrote:
mwenza wrote:
Regardless of the outcome tonight, let no one expect a pretty game on sunday. Man U will definitely be playing for a draw which will all but ensure the EPL trophy starts its normal journey home.

Man U playing for a draw? I highly doubt! Do we even know how to do that? Man U plays to win - in every game. Why would SAF even consider playing for a draw with Arsenal? Those would be 2 dropped points - not one earned.

I would understand playing for a draw against Chelsea because they are the only realistic challengers but even then I doubt SAF would/will play for a draw.

Picture this [theoretical scenario]: If we drew against Arsenal and Chelsea wins against Tottenham, then our lead is slashed to four points. If in the next game Chelsea beat us, then the lead is cut to one point with two games remaining - with Chelsea having a superior goal difference! Who wants that?

In my book, the game against Arsenal is a must win. A win against Chelsea after that and the cup is back home. As earlier stated, Drogba, Cech, Lampard, Malouda, Luiz, Essien, Anelka and crew then give us a lap of honour - now that will be sweet.


The BBC veteran sports' analyst, Lawro has this to say about aseno-Man U game this sunday....

"I was in Germany to see United play superbly against Schalke in the Champions League, but I think people need to keep a lid on things - the opposition was hopeless. I think Fergie will approach the game like a Champions League away tie and be happy to take a draw.

Prediction: 1-1"



I can't agree more.



The Reds boss also emphasised the high level of focus within his squad, insisting the opportunity to make history - by winning an English-record 19th title - isn't distracting his players from the task in hand.

"I don’t think it’s on our minds at the moment. If we achieve it, it’ll be great to reflect on, but at the moment we know we’ve got some hard games left. We look forward to the challenge, though.

"It’s important to keep momentum going by winning games. That’s vital. Draws don’t come into it now, it’s all about wins. We’ve got a big few games coming up and we need to win them."


Those are words of SAF himself.

Between Lawro and SAF, I choose to take SAF more seriously.

Fvra's thoughts:

Evra explained: "Sunday is a massive game for us. It is a great opportunity. There is still a lot of pressure on us.

"If we lose and Chelsea have beaten Tottenham on Saturday, they will only be three points behind and they have to come to Manchester.

"That is what we have to think about now."
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jguru
#452 Posted : Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:05:45 PM
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FYI, Barcelona played a second string side today and lost 2:1 to Real Sociedad at the San Sebastian. They remain 9 points clear at the head of the La Liga table.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid lost 3:2 to Real Zaragoza at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid’s loss to Real Zaragoza is the first time in nine years that coach Jose Mourinho has lost consecutive home games.

What impact will the weekend league losses by Barcelona and Real Madrid have on the Champion's League Semifinal 2nd Leg? Tuesday couldn't come any sooner for us to find out.
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jguru
#453 Posted : Sunday, May 01, 2011 6:50:19 PM
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Oh my! All 4 teams in the Champions League Semifinals lost their league matches this weekend.

Barcelona lost 2:1 to Real Sociedad, Real Madrid lost 3:2 to Real Zaragoza, Schalke 04 lost 4:1 to Bayern Munich and Manchester United lost 1:0 to Arsenal.

Reads like a script from a horror movie. smile
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Sober
#454 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 10:18:30 AM
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jguru wrote:
Oh my! All 4 teams in the Champions League Semifinals lost their league matches this weekend.

Barcelona lost 2:1 to Real Sociedad, Real Madrid lost 3:2 to Real Zaragoza, Schalke 04 lost 4:1 to Bayern Munich and Manchester United lost 1:0 to Arsenal.

Reads like a script from a horror movie. smile


it is clear where their prioroties are...
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bkismat
#455 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 10:47:45 AM
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Sober wrote:
jguru wrote:
Oh my! All 4 teams in the Champions League Semifinals lost their league matches this weekend.

Barcelona lost 2:1 to Real Sociedad, Real Madrid lost 3:2 to Real Zaragoza, Schalke 04 lost 4:1 to Bayern Munich and Manchester United lost 1:0 to Arsenal.

Reads like a script from a horror movie. smile


it is clear where their prioroties are...

The ties are dried and dusted.
It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt...
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MaichBlack
#456 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 11:15:55 AM
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bkismat wrote:
Sober wrote:
jguru wrote:
Oh my! All 4 teams in the Champions League Semifinals lost their league matches this weekend.

Barcelona lost 2:1 to Real Sociedad, Real Madrid lost 3:2 to Real Zaragoza, Schalke 04 lost 4:1 to Bayern Munich and Manchester United lost 1:0 to Arsenal.

Reads like a script from a horror movie. smile


it is clear where their prioroties are...

The ties are dried and dusted.
Don't kid yourself. Schalke or Real score a single away goal to go 1 - 0 even in the 80th minute and it's game on. These ties are far from over. And when you factor in free kicks, corners, penalties, red cards, off-side goals, player errors etc. you'll realize it ain't over till it's over.

Man U and Barca need a goal or two before they can become comfortable.
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#457 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 11:25:03 AM
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Treble to nothing
Njung'e
#458 Posted : Monday, May 02, 2011 1:35:21 PM
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mwenza wrote:
Fergie knows very well that the easiest way to hit aseno is to sit back and hit them on the break. This works well


It all but backfired courtesy of Song,Wishere and Ramsay in the mid while Sagna and Clichy closed the flanks...and Chelsea knows that!
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McReggae
#459 Posted : Tuesday, May 03, 2011 5:56:09 PM
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....another rugby and acting tonight at nou camp, if madrid get the 1st goal here then nou camp will explode!!!!
..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
Sober
#460 Posted : Wednesday, May 04, 2011 8:03:10 AM
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Barca now face either Manchester United or Schalke in the final on 28 May. i missed this semi-final because of power failure, i bet because of the rain
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