. Premier League
. Champions League Draw
. RBS Six Nations
Premier League
Another fascinating weekend in one of the worlds biggest and most exciting leagues in the world. United and Arsenal pushing for the title ahead of this weekend, Arsenal on the back of three straight defeats in three competitions, United in the Quarters of the Champions League and Semi Finals of the FA Cup, but struggling with injuries.
Here's how they got on:
Man Utd 1-0 Bolton A last ditch winner from sub Berbatov saves United after
Berbatov (88) a game which seemed like Bolton maybe snatching it.
Evans Especially after, Jonny Evans was dismissed after a
collision with Stuart Holden. But United dug out the vital
3 points after Nani's shot was spilled for Berba to steal in.
West Brom 2-2 Arsenal Manuel Almunia will glad to see this result, especially
Reid (3) Arshavin (70) after a howler mistake letting in Odemwingie to score,
Odemwingie Van Persie (78) thankfully Arsenal came back with a stunner from
(58) Arshavin and a scrappy one from Robin Van Persie,
Arsenal now 5 points off United with a game in hand.
Other Results
Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves - Jarvis (38)
Blackburn 2-2 Blackpool- Samba (49), Hoillet (90) - Adam (pen 25, 28)
Everton 2-1 Fulham - Coleman (36), Saha (49) - Dempesy (62)
Stoke 4-0 Newcastle - Walters (28),Pennant (46), Higginbotham (49), Fuller (90)
Tottenham 0-0 West Ham
Wigan 2-1 Birmingham - Cleverly (25), Figueroa (90) - Ridgewell (6)
The Relegation Scrap is getting even more intresting, Wolves are starting to come into form after beating a falling Villa, their fans are calling for the sack of manager Gerrard Houllier even before the game. Wigan stay bottom because of Wolves' win even though they pulled off a last minute win over Carling Cup winners Birmingham, who since then haven't looked very stirdy at the back. Blackburn and Blackpool served up a game of two halfs and bad descisions, the return of skipper Charlie Adam ignited Blackpool after his two goals, the penalty didn't look very convincing though as Ian Holloway admitted after the game that Webb got it wrong. Although the free kick was exquisite from Adam into the top corner. The second half was completly different with Blackburn skipper Samba causing havoc in the Blackpool penalty box and then converting cooly after a melee in the box. Then two descisions against Gary Taylor Fletcher cost Blackpool 3 points, first a goal kick given for what should've been at least a corner if not a foul. Then a free kick against him on the haf way line for nothing really, leading to a scrap in the box and a cool header from Junior Hoillet. West Ham held on at Spurs for an impressive point their and mid table Stoke demolished Newcastle in the second half at the Brittania Stadium.
The Champions League Draw
Spurs got the tie of the round after getting Real Madrid following their scalp of AC Milan, Barca face dark horses Shakter Donesk, who beat Roma and Arsenal in the groups, they await the winners of Spurs vs Real. Defending Champs Inter face Shalke, led by the inspirational Raul, Inters dodgy defence could come into play again against German opposition after seeing off Bayern. Fianally Chelsea face off against Man Utd in their 4th clash of the season with United winning at home as did Chelsea, but an injury plagued defence for United could cost them everything. Whereas, Chelsea have red hot new man David Luiz at the back, he scored at Stamford Bridge in this meeting a few weeks ago. Fernando Torres still hasn't scored for Chelsea but has done well against United in the past for Chelsea, also has a good record in the Champo League for Athletico and Liverpool, is this his moment?????
RBS Six Nations
A high drama last week of the Six Nations ended in disaster for England and Wales, even though England came away with the trophy but no Grand Slam. Ireland ended on a high after a dodgy and out of form tournament, also with Brian O'Driscoll scoring a tournament record 25th try in the 5/6 Nations. England were torn apart losing 24-8 and easily could've been more!!! Wales were completley out classed by France losing 28-9, they ended up from nearly first to 4th behind France and Ireland. Finally Scotland scored their first tries of the tournament in a 21-8 victory, Italy finish with the wooden spoon, but they did pull off the scalp of France a couple of weeks ago, so not all bad for the Italians.
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | PTS | |
| 1 | England | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 132 | 81 | 8 |
| 2 | France | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 91 | 6 |
| 3 | Ireland | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 93 | 81 | 6 |
| 4 | Wales | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 89 | 6 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 82 | 109 | 2 |
| 6 | Italy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 70 | 138 | 2 |
Signing off :D
Sam
