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Has that been confirmed? Seriously hope it's not true. We are already lacking depth in the DM area and Romeu was just strating to find some sort of form.

That happened against Burnley in the League Cup tie under Scolari. Drogba got banned 1-2 games after that.

Yeah. We have a GD of 11. Everton - 7. Spurs - 4. West Brom - 3. Next weekend: Stoke v Everton Tottenham v Swansea West Brom v West Ham And not forgetting Arsenal, they are on 24 points at the moment. They travel to the Madejski to face Reading(again) next.

at Spurs. AVB being screwed at Goodison once again. Everton deserved the win anyway. Dominated the game. Created the better chances. Those were pretty sporadic for Spurs and they got lucky with their goal. With that win. Everton move up into 4th. Spurs drop to 5th. West Brom go down to 6th. All 3 have 26 points though and they sit 3 points behind us. None of them can overtake us next weekend in the league UNLESS they rack up the goals to cover up the GD.

Fair but one can't help to be frustrated by the constant luck that United seems to get in crucial moments during matches. Not just this City one but also the other. Slightly different in that Keegan's scenario when that team doesn't have the title winning experience and mentality. And yes, United blew that 8-point lead last season but cannot imagine Fergie will let history repeat itself again. Their defence and midfield may be weak but their strikeforce might just be enough to win them games and ultimately the league title. They have been clinical when they get their chances.

Disagree. City had United on the back foot quite a lot in the second half but was let down by their final passes and being thwarted by De Gea. United still attacked but hardly created any chances. Apart from Van Persie's shot that hit the bar, they didn't really test Joe Hart a lot. United just took the chances that came their way. They will but how many will they drop? United are conceding lots of goals but being saved every single time by their strikers. That would be the difference if they win the league this season.

So, United have won away at 3 tough PL grounds this season through luck! vs Liverpool(A) = Valencia dived to win the penalty. Van Persie(IIRC) scored and United won 2-1. vs Chelsea(A) = Hernandez scored from an offside position but goal given and United won 3-2. vs Man City(A) = Got a free kick, Van Persie scored via a deflection and United won 3-2. Typical.

If anyone is interested, Sanfrecce Hiroshima is playing Al Ahly in the quarter finals right now. The winner of that clash will face Corinthians in the other semi final.

Oscar has scored 5 goals in this season's Champions League. Only Drogba, Anelka and Tore Andre Flo have scored more in 1 Champions League season for the club. Drogba scored 6 goals in 06/07, 07/08 and 11/12 season. Anelka netted 7 in 10/11 season. And Flo scored 8 goals back in the 99/00 season.

Ooh right. Accidentally left out the goal he scored yesterday. Thanks for pointing that out. Have edited the original post.

The final is on 16th December, next Sunday.

Last season, Mata scored 12 goals and had 20 assists in all competitions. So far this season, he has scored 10 goals and assisted 12 in all competitions.

Indeed. Hazard should have won a penalty in the 1st half but wasn't given and then you see one blatant dive to win penalty at the Emirates and that was given!

Mata went feisty yesterday simply because the Sunderland players were playing dirty and kicking him all over the pitch while the referee hardly did anything about it. Was pathetic but good to see Mata not afraid to show some fight back and kicking them a bit!

Monterrey vs Chelsea PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHAT FIFA Club World Cup Semi Final Thursday, December 13 2012 International Stadium Yokohama 10:30 Kick Off (UK time)

Monterrey vs Chelsea POST-MATCH DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FIFA Club World Cup Semi Final Thursday, December 13 2012 International Stadium Yokohama 10:30 Kick Off (UK time)

Monterrey have beaten Ulsan Hyundai 3-1 in the quarter finals today and that means we will be facing them in the semi final this Thursday.

Congrats Rmpr! A deserved recognition.

He looked really lively and dangerous today. Fair play to him and more of the same from now on please! On the other hand, a major problem occurs when Torres starts to score. All the fangirls will suddenly appear and have a major wankfest over the blondie!

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/eden-hazard-it-was-sad-roberto-di-matteo-went--but-thats-football-8393515.html http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/eden-hazard-my-family-would-make-a-great-fiveaside-team-8393517.html Lovely read.

Just read some of the posts and it's pathetic. Most of them just believe what the media wrote about him and his character thinking he is all arrogant when he actually isn't! Bet they wouldn't be thinking him like that had they signed him.

Will open up for the semi final match thread after the match between Ulsan Hyundai v Monterrey tomorrow. That match will take place at 7am UK time.