Things Are A Bit Uns-table...

Napoli vs Juventus
Serie A
Stadio San Paolo - Thu 25 Mar 2010

After yet another poor result on Sunday, Antonio Chimenti must have mis-read what his manager meant by 'strengthen your position in the table.' The veteran 'keeper broke his hand swinging at a dressing room table, and it's lucky that Gianluigi Buffon is back this week, or this wood almost certainly be another uncomfor-table night for Juve.

Let The Gud Times Roll!

Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham
FA Cup 6th Round Replay
White Hart Lane - Wed 24 Mar


Eidur Gudjohnsen got his first goal for Spurs out of the way in Saturday’s win at Stoke, and the Icelander will hope to follow it up by firing his side into the FA Cup Semi Finals this week. “He turned the game around with that goal, it was fantastic.” said his manager after the Stoke game, but will he be feeling as Gud on Wednesday?

Fourth Place Garr-anteed!

Manchester City vs Everton
Premier League
Eastlands - Wed 24 Mar 2010

A win for City on Wednesday night will move them into 4th, and Spanish full-back Javier Garrido reckons Roberto Mancini’s men will be the ones occupying that final Champions League spot come the end of the season. “We are in a good position, and the right frame of mind.” he said. “We have to be strong but it’s in our own hands.”

Gerr-'ard Nut

Manchester United vs Liverpool
Premier League
Old Trafford - Sun 21 Mar 2010


Despite all of his best efforts, Steven Gerrard just can’t seem to land himself an FA ban. First he flicks a rude gesture towards the ref against Wigan, then he goes and clatters Michael Brown with a WWE-style forearm clothesline in Monday’s win over Pompey. If he gets that elusive red card on Sunday though, Betway.com are refunding bets...

Don't Rest On Your Laur-els!

Bordeaux vs Olympiacos
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Stade Chaban Delmas - Wed 17 Mar 2010


A goal to the good heading into Wednesday's second leg, it's expected that French champions Bordeaux will breeze through to the Quarters, but Laurent Blanc insists the job is only half done. "In a cup competition, a lot of things can happen." said the Girondins boss. "We need to play with the same desire we've shown since the beginning."

Hleb If You Can, I'm Feeling Down

Barcelona vs Stuttgart
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Nou Camp - Wed 17 Mar 2010


In one of the more understated re-unions of the round, Aleksandr Hleb seems to be treating his return to the Nou Camp for this game with about as much optimism as actually returning there as part of Pep Guardiola's first team plans. "Against any other team we could put up a fight, but not against Barcelona." He inspiringly said.

We Moscow Through!

Sevilla vs CSKA Moscow
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán - Tue 16 Mar 2010

Sevilla welcome back top scorer Luis Fabiano for this week’s visit of CSKA, and with the advantage of an away goal in their favour, the Brazilian is confident his side can come through Tuesday’s Russian invasion with a result. “Our squad is strong.” He said, “We have the quality to beat them and to start preparing ourselves for the next round.”

Defeat? No Way, Jose!

Chelsea vs Inter Milan
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Stamford Bridge - Tue 16 Mar 2010

Judging by Jose Mourinho’s recent claims, this one’s already a foregone conclusion. The former Blues boss, who lifted 6 trophies in 3 years at Chelsea insists (in third person, no less) that “Everyone knows Mourinho doesn’t lose at Stamford Bridge.” With that said, will it be another Special night for in London for the Special One?

Rafa's Fire Hazard

Liverpool vs Portsmouth
Premier League
Anfield - Mon 16 Mar 2010

After Lille’s Eden Hazard condemned The Reds to yet another defeat last Thursday, the pressure is really mounting on Rafa Benitez’ once again. Anything less than three points at home to basement boys Pompey on Monday night and the Spaniard might not live to see the end of the season.

Time To De-Lever!

Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburg
Bundesliga
Sun 14 Mar 2010


Leverkusen passed up the chance to go level on points with Bayern Munich at the top, as well as surrendering their season-long unbeaten record in last week’s loss to strugglers Nurnberg, of all people. How will they respond after the experience of actually losing a game?

The Mess-iah

Barcelona vs Valencia
La Liga
Nou Camp - Sun 14 Mar 2010


Lionel Messi just cannot stop scoring, but despite shooting to the top of the Spanish goal chart with a double at Almeria last week, the disappointing 2-2 result allowed title rivals Real Madrid to knock Barca off the La Liga top spot. Can the Argie ace inspire them back to winning ways?

Roo Do Ron Ron?

Manchester United vs Fulham
Premier League
Old Trafford - Sun 14 Mar 2010


After hitting the 30 mark with a brace in Wednesday’s win over Milan, Wayne Rooney’s team-mates have urged him to go on and smash Cristiano Ronaldo’s 42-goal record. Wll the England hitman continue his hot form against a side they were thumped 3-0 by earlier this season?

Lay Off The Boos

Chelsea vs West Ham United
Premier League
Stamford Bridge - Sat 13 Mar 2010

After John Terry had netted the winner against Stoke last week, Blues assistant Ray Walkins called for the abuse of the Chelsea skipper to stop. West Ham visit this weekend, so don’t count on that happening, but can Chelsea count on 3 points at home to their struggling rivals?

Kop Flops

Lille vs Liverpool
UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg
Anfield - Thurs 11 Mar 2010

Liverpool couldn’t even use the ‘We didn’t have Gerrard or Torres’ line to excuse their ninth league defeat of the season on Monday, but Rafa Benitez is hopeful his side will bounce back for this Europa League clash with Lille. “We have an important game on Thursday and we have to keep going.”

Seize The Da-vies!

Juventus vs Fulham
UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg
Stadio Olimpico - Thurs 11 Mar 2010

Whilst others might complain about 5 huge fixtures within 13 days, Simon Davies, who came close to relegation with Fulham in 2007, calls on his team-mates to embrace these glamour games with the likes of Juventus. “If someone had offered us this run two years ago, we’d have been jumping at it.”

The Joy of Becks

Manchester United vs AC Milan
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Old Trafford - Wed 10 Mar 2010

David Beckham insists he can’t wait to make his return to the Theatre of Dreams on Wednesday. “It was an emotional night for me playing against United in Milan, but going back to Old Trafford is going to be even more so.” Can the former United ace pull AC Beck from 3-2 down in the tie?

A Real Opportunity

Real Madrid vs Lyon
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Santiago Bernebeu - Wed 10 Mar 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo admits he’s desperate to see off Lyon and stay on course for a ‘dream’ Champions League final at Real’s Bernebeu home. “I’m confident that we can turn the tie around” said Ron. “We are going to do everything from the first minute to the last to get through.”

Cesare's Palace

Fiorentina vs Bayern Munich
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Stadio Artemio Franchi - Tue 9 Mar 2010

Having won all of their home games in the Champions League so far, Viola boss Cesare Prandelli is confident his side can come from behind to knock out Bayern at Artemio Franchi tonight. “We ought to give our best in a match which could make history for this club.” He said.

Couldn't Hit A Cow's Arse-nal!

Arsenal vs Porto
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
Emirates Stadium - Tue 9 Mar 2010

After a missing a hatful of easy chances in Saturday’s win over Burnley, Nicklas Bendtner really can’t afford a similar horror show in tonight’s crunch match with Porto. Despite being 2-1 down and without Cesc Fabregas there to bail him out, can he Nick the victory for The Gunners?

We're Raf-ter Fourth!

Wigan Athletic vs Liverpool
Premier League

DW Stadium - Mon 8 Mar 2010

Liverpool have the chance to re-take fourth spot tonight, and whilst most assume they’ll comfortably claim it, Rafa Benitez politely reminds us of his side’s proneness to inconsistency. “We have the experience of [losing to] Portsmouth so we know we have to concentrate for this game.”

Wembley's In The Eye Of The Law

Chelsea vs Stoke
FA Cup 6th Round

Stamford Bridge - Sun 7 Mar 2010

Stoke’s Liam Lawrence insists his side are not in fear of the holders heading into Sunday’s FA Cup Quarter Final at Stamford Bridge. “It is a massive game for us.” said the Ireland international. “You have got to fancy that we can go there and maybe cause an upset.”

White Hart Pain?

Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur
FA Cup 6th Round

Craven Cottage - Sat 6 Mar 2010

Fulham full-back Stephen Kelly is planning on shattering his old club’s dreams of a ninth FA Cup when the London rivals meet in the Quarter Finals on Saturday. “Tottenham in the FA Cup this weekend is special for me” said the Irishman. “Especially if I can get one over on them.”

Life's A Breeze

Bordeaux vs Montpellier
Ligue 1

Chablas Delmas - Sun 7 Mar 2010

The LFP’s recent decision to reschedule Bordeaux’s clash with Le Mans, called off due to extreme winds, right in the middle of an already packed fixture pile-up has got Les Girondins in a bit of a fluster. Can they steal a march in the title race by blowing away Montpellier?

Roo's The Wayne Man

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United

Premier League

Molineux - Sat 6 Mar 2010

With Wayne Rooney scooping both the England Player of the Year and PFA Fans’ Player of the Month awards this past week, it seems everyone’s in agreement with the striker’s own recent claims that he is ‘unstoppable’ at the moment. Will Roo run riot at Molineux on Saturday?

We'll Ron Away With It

Real Madrid vs Sevilla
La Liga

Santiago Bernabeu - Sat 6 Mar 2010

Despite being two points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga, Cristiano Ronaldo is still convinced the title will be coming to the Spanish capital. “I’m sure we will win the league” said Ron. “We only have to worry about ourselves and continue doing as we are now.”

Pato's Crock Shock

AS Roma vs AC Milan
Serie A

Stadio Olimpico - Sat 6 Mar 2010

AC boss Leonardo must be cursing his luck that in the week that his side face a crucial Serie A clash in Rome before heading to Man Utd in the Champions League, hot-shot striker Alexandre Pato goes and gets himself injured. Without him, can The Rossoneri even contem-Pat’ a victory?

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Le Hand of Frog

France vs Spain
International Friendly

Stade de France - Wed 3 Mar 2010

Thierry Henry will be looking to er, pick up where he left off and lead the French to another memorable victory at the Stade de France. Spain however, didn’t lose a single game in qualifying (even without the use of underhand tactics) and might just be a little too hot for Les Bleus to handle tonight.

You're No Great Shakes, Terry

England vs Egypt
International Friendly

Wembley Stadium - Wed 3 Mar 2010

It’s been another bad week for John Terry. Visibly shaken during Chelsea’s defeat to City on Saturday, visibly not shaken prior to it, the former England skipper doesn’t seem to be coping well with all the recent allegations. Can he raise his game in Tuesday’s affair with the African champions?

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Carling Cup Final 2010

Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Carling Cup Final

Wembley Stadium - Sun 28 Feb 2010

Man United defend their trophy against a side whose last Wembley appearance was in the last final held at the old stadium. They lost that day, but since the League Cup’s return to the new-look Venue of Legends, the holders have reached the final but lost. An omen for O’ Neill?

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Robbie's Bhoy-Hood Dream!

Rangers vs Celtic
Scottish Premier

Ibrox - Sun 28 Feb 2010

The only thing that could better playing for the club you supported as a boy must be to bang in a goal against their bitter rivals. For Robbie Keane, that didn’t quite happen at the first of his ‘boyhood clubs’, but can he prove Celtic’s golden Bhoy in this weekend’s Old Firm Derby?

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A Bridge Too Far

Chelsea vs Man City
Premier League

Stamford Bridge - Sat 27 Feb 2010

Wayne Bridge will be out to get one over John Terry after the Chelsea skipper’s recent ‘actions’ forced the City star to quit the England team, declaring his position as ‘untenable and potentially divisive.’ Can Bridge turn the tables on his old pal and score on JT’s home ground this weekend?

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