Mancini Raises the White Flag
Well, this isn't quite what we wanted to hear from Mancini ahead Citeh's home match with Chelski tomorrow morning. Accroding to the tabs, Roberto has indicated that he thinks Chelski will "easily win" the Premiership and may have already won. Hope his side has a bit more about them tomorrow. Unfortunately, I'll be doing some fundraising for my Belize group and won't be able to join you. Enjoy it!
posted by The Blue Devil @ 7:13 PM
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I'm hoping that this is a bit of psuedoscience in the wake of Chelsea's dip in the Carling Cup. It's ridiculous to surrender after 4-5 matches even if you do have Adebayor in your side.
Good morning.I think the camping is about to end . I am ready for Man Citeh vs Chelkski. I think it will be a great match. Just some pre-match psychology from Mancini.
That remark from Mancini is being discussed on ESPN 2 with Stevie Mac stating that Mancini wants time(three to four years).
Boyata is a last minute replacement for Michah Richards due to a hamstring injury.
The match is underway. The lineups are :
Chelski
Cech
Ivanovic
Alex
Terry
Cole
Mikkel
Essien
Ramires
Anelka
Drogba
Malouda
Citeh
Hart
Boyata
K Toure
Kompany
Zabaleta
Milner
De Jong
Y Toure
Barry
Silva
Tevez
I do not expect an 8-0 win today. Chelski have real competition today.
Tevez is put through,but shoots well wide with an ambitious effort.
Tevez(new hair cut) get s behind the Chelski defense,but his cross is deflected to Cech.Now Citeh have a free kick just outside the Chelski penalty area.Great position for a cross.Milner curls the free kick and Cech struggles to punch clear.
Citeh defend well as Drogs attempts to control on the first Chelski attack of the match.
Citeh have been winning every tackle in midfield up to this point. They are the sharper and quicker team.
Essien shoots well wide from long range. Twenty minutes have passed and it is still 0-0. Chelski are not getting chances against a real premier league side.
Cashley sprints eighty yards up the pitch just to put in a useless cross.
Boyata wins a corner off of Ramires.
Koulu heads straight up into the air off of the corner from Milner. It was an easy catch for Cech.
Cech easily catches the cross as Milner crossed from the left wing.
Koulu defends well against Ramires. Corner to Chelski.They take a short corner and nearly score. Drogba crossed and Alex headed across the penalty area only for Ivanovic to head off the post then straight to Hart.
Chelski win another corner. This time Citeh clear. They break and Tevez is fouled by Mikkel just outside the penalty area.
Milner shoots straight into the two man wall.
Zabalettea is the first player booked , for a late challenge on Ivanovic.
The free kick from Dorgba as deflected as Citeh attempt to break.
Citeh win a free kick on the left which was conceded by Drogs.
Silva curls in the free kick,but it is headed clear.
Boyata barges into Drogs in an off the ball incident. Well done!!!
Citeh broke down the left after Silva won the ball in the Citeh half. Milner crossed,but Terry defended well to prevent an opportunity for Citeh.
Essien shoots well over from long range.
Halftime and 0-0 as the match is in the balance. It was a fast-paced half with few scoring opportunities. Chelski started to exert their influence on the match in the past fifteen minutes and came closet to scoring when a header from Ivanovic off of a short corner bounced off the post.
The second half is underway.
Anleka nearly put Chelski 1-0 up as Hart tipped around the post. Great long range effort. Essien headed over from the corner.
The sun is out in Manchester as the second half is off to a lively start.
Silva tries to beat Cech at the near post,but it is tipped around for a corner.
The unhappy Adebayor is warming up. Will he leave the club in January?
Chelski win a corner as Zabaletta heads out A cross from Ramires.
YES !!! CITEH SCORE OFF THE BREAK THROUGH CARLOS TEVEZ. THEY BROKE OFF OF CHELSKI'S STRANGE CORNER AND TEVEZ FINISHED WELL AS HIS SHOT CAME OFF THE POST.
Tevez lifted his shirt with a Happy Birthday message to his mother. What a birthday present.
Chelski are trailing for the first time this season. Will they come from behind to get something out of this match? I hope they lose.
The tackles are now flying in midfield as Ivanovic is down after clashing with Gareth Barry.
Mikkel is booked for a horrible challenge on Tevez. He was lucky not to be going for an early bath.
Yaya turned and twisted his way through the Chelski defense,but stumbled as he was about to shoot.
Citeh win a corner as Alex heads out a Citeh cross.
Jerkoff is on for Mikkel. That is a positive move by Chelski.
Yaya argues with the linesman because he was not awarded the corner. I agree with Yaya.
Essien nearly scored from long range. He has been Chelski's main scoring threat today.
Citeh have really been up for this natch today. They do deserve to be in the lead.
Essien shoots well wide from long range AGAIN. They seem to be limited to long range efforts from Essien.
Dean Sturridge is on for Drogs. Is Aancelotti stating that Drogs was ineffective today?
Buyata is booked for a foul on Jekoff just outside the penalty area.
Malouda crosses the free kick and Alex, unmarked, heads wide.
Adam Johnson replaces David Silva , who limps off. He receives an ovation from the crowd for his efforts.
Cashley's attempted cross hits the side netting to the delight of the Citeh fans.
Citeh will need to concentrate as Chelski have scored four times in the last ten minutes of matches this season. Ramires is booked for a foul on Yaya Toure.
Young Mceachran is on as a sub for Chelski. He has played in the Carling Cup,but I am not sure about the EPL.
Tevez was tackled by Alex after Citeh broke. Stuuridge is booed every time he touches the ball due to the fact that he is a former Citeh player.
Citeh win a free kick as Terry climbs on Tevez just outside the penalty area.
Tevez curled the free kick wide of the post.
Adebayor is on for Tevez,who receives a standing ovation for scoring the goal.Five minutes plus stoppage time remaining.
Jerome Boateng is on for Boyata. This is his Citeh debut.
Essien shot from long range ,but his tame effort bounced straight to Hart. Four minutes of stoppage time.
Citeh keep the ball by the corner flag and Cashley gives away a free kick.
Two minutes remaining.
Citeh broke ,but Adebayor was tackled in the penalty area.Chelski concede a free kick in midfield.
Citeh beat Chelski 1-0. That is Chelski's first defeat of the season and they are shut out for the first time as well. Chelski have not scored for a match and a half. Citeh have now defeated Chelski in three consecutive league matches as they did the double over Chelski last season. This was a great result as Chelski threatened to pull clear of their rivals.
Cardiff City have Defeated Millwall 2-1 and are now move ahead of the Tractor Roys into second place. That may change in tow hours.Ex Tractor Roy Liam Trotter was sent off for Millwall.
Arsenal and West Brom kick off at the Emirates
The lineups are:
Arsenal
Almunia
Koscielny
Squillaci
Clichy
Sagna
Diaby
Song
Chamakh
Nasri
Arshavin
Eboue
West Brom
Carson
Olsson
Ibanez
Shorey
Jara
Mulumbu
Scharner
Morrison
Thomas
Brunt
Odemwingie
West Brom start surprisingly in tenth place. Will that continue?
Jerome Thomas, the ex Gunner, is flagged offside.
Newport County have taken the lead at Cambridge.
The Gunners had a free kick in a promising position,but the Baggies defended well.
Arsenal have a free kick just outside the penalty area after Mulumbu gifted possession in midfield.
The free kick from Nasri was poor . Sagna shot the rebound wide from a narrow angle.
Now west Brom have a free kick in a promising position after Squillaci fouled Thomas. The free kick was poor.This was similar to Arsenal's free kick a minute earlier.
Eboue drags his shot wide after a promising move.
Arseanl nearly score as Arshavin hit the post TWICE. A great cross from Eboue.
Liverpool have taken the lead against Sunderland through Dirk Kuyt
Nasri shoots well over after the Gunners won the ball in midfield.
Forest are 1-0 up against Swansea and Watford are 2-0 up against Middlesbrough
Derby County have taken the lead against Palace.
Arsenal win a corner as Ibanez heads clear against Chamakh. West Brom clear the corner.
Colchester are 2-0 up against Tranmere and Plymouth are 0-1 ahead at Rochdale.
Still 0-0 at the Emirates ,but for how long as the Gunners are in complete control of this match.
Eboue is fouled by the left corner flag as Jara concedes.
Carson punched the free kick away.
Blackburn have taken the lead at Blackpool through an og by Charlie Adam. Watford are now 3-0 up against Middlesbrough.
Almunia makes his first save as Odemwingie attempted to beat him at the near post. The Gunners head clear,but West Brom win another corner off a Morrison cross.
Almunia gathers the cross after the Gunners attempted to clear the corner.
Sunderland have tied it up at Anfield after Darren Bent scored from a penalty.
Still 0-0 at the Emirates with fifteen minutes remaining in the half.
Sunthorpe have taken the lead against the Tractor Roys and Colchester are 3-0 up against Tranmere.
Nasri volleys well over after a great attacking move from the Gunners.
PENALTY TO WEST BROM AS THEY BREAK AND ALMUNIA FOULS ODEMWINGIE. A GRETA CALL!
Almunia saves from Chris Brunt as he took a poor penalty. Will that cost West Brom?
Odemwingie wins a corner for West Brom.
Scharner heads over from a Chris Brunt corner.
The Gunners win a corner as the Gunners appeal for hand ball.Chamakh shoots over from close range .
Preston have taken the lead at Coventry and Gateshead are 1-0 up against Luton.
Walsall have taken the lead at Hartlepool.
Two minutes of stoppage time as Ibanez down holding his face.
Both teams will claim that they should be ahead as Arshavin hit the post on consecutive shots and Chris Brunt missed a penalty.
Arsenal have a free kick.Arshavin crosses and Carson does well to tip over a header from Sagna.
Halftime with the score still at 0-0. I expected a lot of goals, but this has been a really competitive match.
Derby County are now 2-0 up against Palace and Preston are now 0-2 up at Coventry.
The second half is underway.
Sunderland have taken the lead at Anfield through guess who? Yes it's that man Darren Bent as he scores his and Sunderland's second as they lead 1-2 at Anfield.
YES !!! WEST BROM TAKE AN UNEXPECTED LEAD AT THE EMIRATES AS THOMAS PASSES FROM THE LEFT FOR ODEMWINGIE TO SCORE EASILY FROM CLOSE RANGE . 0-1 TO WEST BROM.
NOW 0-2 AS JARA BEATS ALMUNIA AT THE NEAR POST AFTER A GREAT BACK HEEL FROM CHRIS BRUNT.
Corner to the Gunners.Cleared by West Brom.
That was only Jara's second goal for West Brom as the right back is not a prolific goal scorer. West Brom last won at Arsenal in 1983, when Johnny Giles was in charge.
Are the Gunners going to suffer a shock defeat at home to newly promoted West Brom?
Wilshere is on for Eboue and Rosicky is on for Diaby as the Gunners make a double substitution. The Gunners need to liven things up .
Arsenal win a corner as Rosicky's shot is deflected. Wilshere blocked Nasri's shot. Olsson heads clear.
Jara defends well against Nasri.
Nasri appeals for a penalty as he feels he was fouled by Jara.
QPR have taken the lead at home to Doncaster and the Tractor Roys are level at Scunthorpe. Jaime peters scored for Ipswich.
Odemwingie is flagged offside. Will West Brom be able to weather the storm from the Gunners?
Scott Carson is down after a brave block from Chamakh as the Arsenal striker is booked.
Song heads straight at Carson after the Gunners attack down the right.
Song heads wide from a great position. The Gunners earn a corner.
Carlos Vela is on for Koscielny. The Gunners win another corner.
Arshavin wins another corner.This time the Baggies clear for a throw-in. Yet another corner for the Gunners.
The Gunners maintain possession. Scharner is booked as he fouls Arshavin just outside the penalty area.
Wilshere passes to Nasri whose shot is deflected for a corner.
West Brom clear and win a free kick at midfield as Wilshere loses possession.
Forest are now 2-0 up against Swansea and Derby are 3-0 up against Palace. Liverpool have tied it up against Sunderland through Stevie G. Now 2-2 at Anfield.
Steven Reid is about to come on for Paul Scharner as he will make his West Brom debut.
GOAL 0-3!!! AS JEROME THOMAS SCORED A SIMPLE TAP IN THANKS TO ANOTHER BLUNDER BY ALMUNIA. CHRIS BRUNT CAUGHT THE KEEPER OUT OF POSITION AND PASSED TO THOMAS, THE EX GUNNER , FOR AN EASY SCORE.
Nasri had a rocket from about 20 yards out bounce off the bar. He score on the next possession as he pulls one back to make it 1-3. Great skill as he dribbled past two defenders and shot in the corner.
Almunia saved from Brunt , whoa was flagged offside.
Derby are now FIVE UP against Palace and Coventry have pulled one back against Preston as they are now 1-2 down.
The official attendance at the Emirates is 60,025 as they are about to witness a shock home defeat.
Reading have taken the lead against Burnley and Hartlepool are 2-1 up against Walsall. Still 0-0 at Elland Road in the Yorkshire derby against the Blades.
Ten minutes remaining for the Baggies to hold on.
Tchoyi is on for Jerome Thomas. Hull City have taken the lead at Carrow Road. Robert Koren, the ex Baggie, has scored.
Tchoyi wins a free kick off of Sagna as West Brom keep possession near the corner flag.
Leeds have taken the lead in the Yorkshire derby through Bradley Johnson. Middlesbrough have pulled a goal back at Watford,but trail 3-1.Charlton are being held at home 1-1 by Daggenham. They won 2-4 at Highbury about seven years ago. How the mighty have fallen.
Five minutes of stoppage time as Carson saves easily from Chamakh's header.
Nasri pulls another back for the Gunners as it is now 2-3 after a great finish from an Arshavin pass.
Three minutes remaining.
Arshavin's weak long range effort is easily saved by Carson.
Two minutes left.
The Gunners win a corner.
Carson punches the corner from Arshavin. The gunners win another corner. The Baggies just about clear it.Rosicky shoots just over.
The final whistle is blown as West Brom win 2-3 at the Emirates and win at Arsenal for the first time since 1983. The Baggies weathered a late storm as the Gunners constantly attacked in the final minutes.
I am signing off after two great matches. I will be back tomorrow.
Well done MUR for going solo this morning.
A good day for Bob and four us two. I hope United can take advantage of these scores tomorrow morning.
Off to the boys' matches
Take care
UWS
Thanks to MUR for keeping the home fires burning this morning in my absence. Crikey - what a morning! Chelski, Arsenal and Spurs all lose!
I couldn't be happier with my beloved Leeds boys winning a home derby match with the Blades with a late crusher goal from Bradley Johnson. 14 points in the tank - 36 to go.
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