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By Eric Beard
There was hope coming out of Manchester that Wigan could hold off the Blues this Sunday
afternoon, but really, today was all about West London. The scenes at Stamford Bridge were nothing
short of jubilant, as 41,383 became part of history as Chelsea reclaimed their first trophy since
Jose Mourinho's reign at Roman Abramovich's club.
This weekend's fixture cancellations have created many losers in the Premier League, with perhaps
the biggest loser of all Arsenal's young goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who missed out on the
opportunity to show that he is a man capable of becoming the long-term solution to Arsenal's
ongoing goalkeeping crisis.
MADRID, Spain Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has launched a scathing attack on Arsene Wenger in
response to the Arsenal manager's recent crticism of the Merengues' conduct in the Champions League
this week. Mourinho, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso are facing UEFA action over claims that the
Portuguese chief told his players to get [.
LONDON, England — Manchester United's bid to maintain their position on the top of the Premier
League with victory at Blackpool on Saturday has been scuppered by the freezing temperatures in
England. United are two points clear of second placed Chelsea but they may lose first place after
their game was postponed as a result [.
By Eric Beard, writing from Boston
As Florent Malouda rushed to the Chelsea bench after scoring what would be the winner for the
Blues as they defeated the ever-resilient Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge, there was nothing
but a hint of desperation in the air.
Southend United head to Colchester's Community Stadium for tonight's big Essex derby in League
One.
The game is being shown on Sky Sports 1 and HD1 and kick off is at 7.45pm.
The Blues - just two points off the relegation zone - are set to hand a debut to promising Arsenal
loanee Sanchez Watt.
Very cross, the Merseys...
After two weekends, both the Blue and Red halves of Liverpool will not be impressed with their
immediate openings to the season.
Hovering above the bottom three places in the league table and having scored only one goal each,
the tactics boards will be worked upon this week.
LONDON, England Chelsea have confirmed Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has been diagnosed as
suffering from malaria. It had been thought Drogba had been struggling with a virus for the last
few weeks after he missed the games at Aston Villa and Spartak Moscow last month, but blood tests
revealed he has been suffering [.
LONDON, England — Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to two points as the
champions suffered a stunning 3-0 home defeat against Sunderland, while Arsenal moved into second
place with a 2-1 win at Everton on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti's side were without the injured John
Terry and Frank Lampard, as [.
NEWCASTLE, England — Chelsea missed a chance to regain top spot in the English Premier League
as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United at St James' Park here on Sunday. Salomon
Kalou's seventh goal of the season cancelled out an early strike from England forward Andy Carroll
to lift the defending [.
LONDON, England Ipswich Town have been rewarded with a semi-final tie against Arsenal after beating
West Brom in the Carling Cup. Ipswich, struggling in the Championship, secured an unlikely win over
the Baggies on Wednesday after Grant Leadbitter's penalty gave them a 1-0 victory. The first leg,
played in the week beginning January 10, [.
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was the hero for Champions League last
16 qualifiers Schalke on Sunday as his second-half penalty save sealed his side's 1-0 win at Mainz.
After striker Jefferson Farfan put Schalke ahead with a goal after 30 minutes, there was drama when
Neuer had a penalty awarded against him [.
LONDON, England — Chelsea missed the chance to go top in the English Premier League after Didier
Drogba saw a late penalty saved in a 1-1 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on
Sunday. Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, who'd let substitute Drogba's shot go through his hands
for Chelsea's 70th minute equaliser, [.
MANCHESTER, England – Carlos Tevez is believed to be fuming at Manchester City singling out his
long-time adviser Kia Joorabchian for criticism over his decision to quit the club. Tevez has had a
transfer request turned down by the Blues after his desire to leave Eastlands became public
knowledge last night.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez completed a remarkable U-turn on
Monday when he committed his future to the club a week after handing in a written transfer request.
City, who could go top of the Premier League by beating Everton later on Monday, said in a
statement on their website (www.
LONDON. England — Arsenal kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester United and
delivered a hammer blow to Chelsea's hopes of retaining the title with a 3-1 victory over the
struggling champions on Monday. Arsene Wenger's side had repeatedly failed to produce the goods in
crunch matches against their London rivals, but they finally [.
BIRMINGHAM, England — Lee Bowyer's controversial late equaliser saw Birmingham City deny Premier
League leaders Manchester United victory in a 1-1 draw at St Andrews on Tuesday. It seemed Dimitar
Berbatov's 14th league goal of the season had given United, who started this late kick-off match a
point behind second-placed Manchester City, victory.
