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City Retain Edge Going Into Final Day.

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Manchester City have taken a huge step towards winning the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory at Newcastle United. Yaya Toure’s brace saw City defeat Champions League-chasing Newcastle – a result that, in the opinion of both Roberto Mancini …

Mourinho: Don’t blame Ronaldo.

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Following Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, Jose Mourinho was not willing to blame Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo for his penalty shootout miss. Mourinho, who watched his club exitthe competition after two gruelling ties, believes that Ronaldo …

Shootout woe for Madrid.

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  Bayern Munich will meet Chelsea in the Champions League final next month after beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties. Bastian Schweinsteiger scored the decisive spot-kick after Manuel Neuer had made two stunning saves to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. …

10-Man Chelsea Stun Barcelona.

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Chelsea are through to the Champions League final after an incredible 2-2 draw against Barcelonaat Camp Nou in their semi-final second-leg encounter was enough to hand them a 3-2 aggregate victory over the holders. Roberto Di Matteo’s team defended brilliantly …

Drogba Hits Winner In Crucial Chelsea Win.

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Chelsea produced the kind of “perfect” performance Roberto Di Matteo had demanded to inflict Barcelona’s first Champions League defeat of the season and give themselves real hope of reaching the final. The Blues once again proved the nemesis of the …

Late Gomez goal gives Bayern slender lead

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  Mario Gomez struck a 90th-minute winner to move Bayern Munich a step closer to appearing in the Champions League final in their own stadium with a narrow 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Allianz Arena. Franck Ribery gave …

Mourinho: Chelsea won’t make UCL final

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Jose Mourinho has dismissed the chances of facing former side Chelsea in the Champions League final after Real Madrid thrashed APOEL to set up a final four clash with Bayern Munich. As expected, Real racked up the goals against the Cypriot …

Chelsea, Real complete semis line-up

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Raul Meireles scored a late winner as Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 win over ten-man Benfica at Stamford Bridge. Javi Garcia’s late equaliser cancelled out Frank Lampard’s first-half penalty to make for a nervous finish, but Meireles’ late …

Barca and Bayern Book Passage.

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Holders Barcelona secured their place in the final four of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at Camp Nou. After the goalless first leg at the San Siro, Barca took the lead as early as the 11th minute when Lionel Messi …

Man City, Man United flop in Europe

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Manchester City and Manchester United were knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday. While City lost to Sporting Lisbon on away goal’s rule, Man United lost both legs of the match against Spanish side, Athletic Bilbao. City came back …

Chelsea battle through, Real cruise

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Chelsea beat Napoli 5-4 on aggregate to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. A thrilling game ended 4-1 on the night in a tie that was only decided in extra-time by a thunderous strike from Branislav Ivanovic. The …

Five-star Messi shines brightest as Barca dazzle

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Lionel Messi scored five goals as Champions League holders Barcelona destroyed unfortunate Bayer Leverkusen to confirm their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Barca had been understated but superior in the first leg in Germany, winning 3-1, and were expected …

Spirited Arsenal out, Benfica progress

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Arsenal put up a spirited display in their Champions League last-16 second leg but were ultimately eliminated by AC Milan, while Benfica beat Zenit St Petersburg 4-3 on aggregate to advance. At Emirates Stadium, it appeared Arsenal would need a miracle …

Manchester Crisis! United and City crash out of Champions League

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Manchester City and Manchester United have both been knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage, marking the first time more than one Premier League club has failed to advance from the round robin. It was a disappointing …

Must Arsene Wenger spend BIG to win titles?

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By: Ufuoma Egbamuno It’s really a tough time to be an Arsenal supporter. Whether you are in Malaysia having a once-in-a-lifetime- opportunity to see your beloved Gunners stars in pre-season action; in England where you’ve had the opportunity to watch …