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Van Persie nets trademark strike in United win
Aug. 26 | LONDON (Reuters) – The shade of the shirt may have changed but Robin van Persie remains a red-hot Dutch master after marking his first Manchester United start with a goal in a 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday. Manchester United's...
Moving forward – one step at a time
Aug. 18 | “IT’S our year!” There. The usual pre-season war cry is out of the way. I had to say it as with each new English Premier League (EPL) season blooms fresh optimism that Liverpool can finally end their league drought. The reality, however, is far...
It’s the same old story
Aug. 18 | THEIR captain sold to their bitter rivals, another key player awaits in the departure hall – so what’s new for Arsenal this season? Three hot internationals! In Lukas Podolski, Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud, the Gunners have the attacking quality...
Bright days for Blues
Aug. 18 | FINALLY, it’s here. This could well be a defining season for Chelsea after a rather lame sixth placing last time out. Hey, at least we won the Champions League. That’s more than what other teams can brag about. Anyway, back to the present. Yes, we...
City look slick for winning start
Aug. 18 | MANCHESTER City start the new season as defending champions for the first time since 1968, and what a glorious feeling it is. The optimism that is flowing from the Etihad Stadium has been heightened by the outstanding comeback victory over European champions...
Devils set to take flight – with Robin
Aug. 18 | IT’S funny how a single signing can change the entire perspective of the new season. If this column were published on Thursday, instead of today, I would be writing about Manchester United’s so-so prospects for the season. But, with the last-ditch...
Football War – High stakes for Tony’s QPR – and Man United
May. 12 | A COUPLE of weeks ago QPR chairman Tan Sri Tony Fernandes visited Menara Star. Touching on his team’s dire situation vis a vis their league position, Fernandes vowed to fight until the end. “In the end, if we are relegated we would have gone down...
Football War – That’s what friend’s are for
May. 12 | THANK you Aston Villa, Liverpool and – as much as I hate to say this – Manchester City. Thank you for giving the Gunners another go at qualifying for Champions League next season. After the little help from their “friends”, Arsenal now have...
Football War – A Blue resurgence to be proud of
May. 12 | SO it’s finally come down to the end of the season and what a ride it has been. I have to admit that it has been a largely disappointing season for us Blues supporters. After a promising start by Andre Villas-Boas, things took a turn for the worse and...
