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And so these two arch rivals meet again the fourth time in 2 seasons in this Carling Cup
competition and also at the same time, all in a live commentary and play by play soccer match
between North London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. The first meeting in this year's
Carling Cup was the first leg of this semi final at the Emirates Stadium about two weeks ago, when
plucky Spurs did well to lead for most of the game before Arsenal's Theo Walcott snatched a
fortuitous equaliser near the end of the game, a goal which bounced off him unknowingly into the
net and which frustrated both Spurs manager Juande Ramos and the whole team.
Arsenal have often been guilty of red-card challenges under Arsene Wenger but usually for offences
against the opposition. The Gunners were utterly humiliated by Tottenham Hotspur in the Carling Cup
semi-final second-leg tie at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night, but more misery was piled on them by
the behaviour of Arsene Wenger's two young [.
BRAD GUZAN: Brad Guzan's transfer speculaton hit SkySports for the first time adding credibility
from both sides of the pond to his potential suitors. Celtic is the most recently named party
interested in the shotstopper, while we have all heard the rumors involving Arsenal. Some other
suitors include Liverpool, Auxerre, and Greek champions Olympiakos.
Chelsea were expected to struggle after the loss of Jose Mourinho, but under Avram Grant, the
Londoners have surprised many and are still in the running for 4 trophies. Although the Carling Cup
ranks the lowest among the 4 soccer competitions, but since Chelsea are already in the semis, I'm
sure that Grant will not miss the chance to win his first trophy as the club's manager.
This is the second Carling Cup live commentary and play by play telecast and soccer match of the
semi final between the two English Premier League clubs Everton and Chelsea. The first leg between
these two clubs saw an exciting match that see sawed from end to end and in a dramatic finale and
end to the match, saw Lescott the Everton defender put through his own net with a comical own goal
which he did not even seem to know he had scored.
Three Arsenal players have temporarily left Arsenal for the African Cup of Nations, which will take
place between January 20th and February 10th.
Alex Song earned a call-up to the Cameroon national team after some impressive Carling Cup
performances as a center back. The 20 year-old, who has made 10 appearances this season, has not
yet earned his first cap, but will be hoping to do so during the Cup of Nations this January and
February.
As if a live football commentary wasn't enough, there will definitely be a live telecast of the
Carling Cup semi final between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. This will be a great commentary and
live football match as it represents the fierce North London derby between two traditional rivals
that go at each other's throats whenever they meet.
Well the live commentary and telecast of the Carling Cup semi final between Arsenal and Tottenham
Hotspur was amazing. Now for the soccer highlights. It is always a pleasure watching the
hot-blooded passion on show by the two sets of fans and you rarely get any trouble. I guess Arsenal
fans must really be the most peace loving lot ever.
Arsenal's arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur travel to the Emirates for the first leg of the Carling Cup
semifinals on Wednesday to face the mighty Gunners for the third time this season.
Arsene Wenger has already defeated two of Juande Ramos' sides this season, including Sevilla in the
Champions League before the Spaniard made the switch to North London.
DERBY TRIO: The Derby Rams are going for a complete makeover. After having already captured UAG
Tecos striker Emmanuel Villa for $4 million and Manchester City wantaway Danny Mills, Paul Jewell
will not be stopping there. Laurent Robert - the wing midfielder who cost Newcastle around $20
million back in 2001 with decent returns - [.
Tottenham fans, it's not a typo. This time, your team made sure Arsenal couldn't do it again, and
break your hearts for the umpteenth time. A Tottenham victory over their archrivals was inevitable,
but in the process of getting the long-awaited triumph, Juande Ramos' side released years of
frustration and disappointment on an [.
Esta semana se juega Carling Cup en Inglaterra y uno de los duelos más atractivos era
precisamente el del Tottenham - Arsenal. El conjunto de Juande Ramos sacudió los cimientos del
club del entrenador Arsene Wegner con un contundente 5 - 1 que eliminó a los Gunners y hace soñar
al Tottenham con el título.
Arsenal suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Tottenham as the Spurs broke a
9 year winless streak against their bitter enemies in an emphatic fashion. The deserved 5-1 win was
the first time in 21 matches that the Gunners lost to their North London rivals, and was enough to
propel Juande Ramos' rejuvenated side into the finals of the Carling Cup where they will face the
winner of tomorrow's match between Chelsea and Everton.
Both final spots in this year's Carling Cup are still up for grabs, as neither Arsenal nor
Tottenham grabbed a decisive victory at the Emirates today. Chelsea are up 2-1 against Everton in
the other semifinal, but will still face a tough away game at Goodison park before advancing to the
finals.
Tottenham looked set to win today's entertaining encounter against their greatest rivals for the
first time in eight years, after going up 1-0 in the first half thanks to Jermaine Jenas.
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is all too eager to rush to the new Wembley. Goal.com quotes the
German international as saying that he is ready to play at the stadium where Chelsea have contested
two other cup finals previously which Ballack unfortunately missed due to injuries. Ballack says: I
played the last game at the old Wembley [.
One of the most fascinating sideshows in the Spurs Arsenal Carling cup clash was the bust up
between Arsenal teammates Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner - and now the dust has settled on
the incident, the press are falling over themselves to tell us all the gruesome details. According
to a [.
Key squad members at Arsenal such as Gilberto, Mathieu Flamini, Lassana Diarra, Abou Diaby and Jens
Lehmann have all been linked with moves away from the Emirates during the January transfer window.
However, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted to being cautious over allowing anyone to
leave.
The Gunners will be missing first-choice center back Kolo Toure, as well as Emmanuel Eboue and Alex
Song for much of January and February as they fight for glory in the African Cup Of Nations.
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is set to return for the club tomorrow after a long injury layoff.
The Dutchman injured his knee on international duty in late October and has played a mere 85
minutes since then, picking up a muscular injury soon after his long awaited return.
Arsene Wenger has stated that the 24 year-old striker is back in the squad for tomorrow's Carling
Cup game against Tottenham, along with Theo Walcott.
El Chelsea venció 2 - 1 al Everton por la Carling Cup con un gol agónico en tiempo de
descuento en propia puerta del defensor Joleon Scott. Los blues se adelantaron con un gran gol de
Wright-Phillips, se vieron empatados por otro golazo de Jakubu, mientras que Shaun Wright-Phillips
presionaba (no sé si hubo falta) a Lescott para conseguir la victoria de los de Avram Grant.
Arsenal outcast Jens Lehmann has agreed to switch the Gunners with his former club Borussia
Dortmund. The 38 year-old goalkeeper has only to sort out a few small details before his transfer
is officially announced.
The Germany number one was first-choice keeper at Arsenal until earlier this season when two
early-season errors saw him lose his place to longtime backup goalie Manuel Almunia.
This trophy has become the competition that Arsene Wenger uses to provide valuable experience to
the youth and reserve players. Whilst other Premiership sides lower down the division field their
strongest sides in an attempt to win a piece of silverware for their clubs, the big four either
field weakened sides or in the case of Chelsea, their B full strength side.
Arsenal fell apart in yesterday's thrashing by Tottenham. Already down 4-1 and with the game
already lost, two Arsenal players were involved in an altercation which saw Nicklas Bendtner and
Emmanuel Adebayor forced apart by Gunners captain William Gallas.
Adebayor allegedly headbutted the young Dane, who proceeded to confront the peacemaker, Gallas.
The Daily Mail is reporting that Arsenal's erudite French professor of football Arsene Wenger is in
a state of utter denial, relying statistics to back up his shaky claim that Arsenal were hard done
by in their 5-1 Carling Cup thrashing against Spurs. Wenger claimed: 'We had 500 passes, Tottenham
222.
Everton's South African success story Steven Pienaar hasn't been given dispensation by South Africa
to play in the Toffee's Carling Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Tuesday. Everton had previously
been boosted by the news that their Nigerian duo Yakubu and Yobo would be allowed to feature in the
game but the absence of Pienaar, [.
This time last year Arsenal went to White Hart Lane in the semi-final of the Carling Cup. Wenger
gambled with his youngsters and we went 2-0 down before half time. It seemed an uphill task for us
to come back but nothing phases this young side and they fought brilliantly to come back to 2-2 and
maybe could and should have won the game.
I asked my mate if he would take a 1-0 defeat with 22 minutes left. It seemed they were more
likely to get a second than we were an equaliser. However, my friend summed it up perfectly:
"No way, we are not going to lose to the scum at home, we will pull off some lucky shit
here"
He was spot on.
Yesterday's Carling Cup semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Tottenham at the Emirates, ended
1-1, but after going through 21 derbies without a win, did Spurs actually deserve to beat Arsenal
this time? Eduardo slid a ball through with ten minutes left but it wasn't until Lee Young Po
somehow [.
You will read many a match report and blog tonight and tomorrow morning regarding how bad we
were tonight, how humiliating it is to lose to Spurs and maybe the mistake Wenger made before the
game. To be honest there is nothing more to say and it is hard to take any pleasure from a
brilliant goal from Adebayor.
The Guardian reports that Chelsea gaffer Avram Grant wants to win tonights semi-final against
Everton but concedes he does have other, more pressing, priorities. Grant said: "I cannot say that
it [the Carling Cup] is not important but if you want a true answer, I cannot say that this is the
main thing [.
The Sun today reports that boxing 'roo Tim Cahill is in fighting mood for tonights Carling cup semi
second-leg against Chelsea. The Londoners travel to Goodison clutching a 2-1 lead, but Cahill
thinks Everton can beat them: "Chelsea will be very confident and think they can come to Goodison
Park and just [.
Here are some picture highlights of the soccer match between Everton and Chelsea in the Carling Cup
semi final at Goodison Park, where Everton were comprehensively outplayed by Chelsea and while they
had their chances, could not penetrate the Chelsea defence well enough to force a result. In the
end, Chelsea scored a quick goal from Joe Cole off a lightning counter attack and the result was
never in doubt after that.
Aside from the odd rash challenge in the opposition penalty area, Steven Pienaar has quickly
established himself as an important player for Everton this season, helping them rise up the
Premier League and into the Carling Cup semi-finals. However, as The Guardian reports, the Toffees
have failed in their attempt to field him against Chelsea, [.
Arsenal and Tottenham have a tough act to follow after Chelsea and Everton kicked off the Carling
Cup semifinals with a thriller at Stamford Bridge. It took more than 90 minutes to decide who would
have an edge heading into the second leg, and in the end, it would be a costly mistake by [...]
Who says the Carling Cup is a third- or fourth-rate competition? Chelsea's semifinal first leg
against Everton on Tuesday at the Bridge was a fairly good match. In fact, it was enthralling.
At the close, 10-man Chelsea secured a crucial advantage in the tie thanks to wee-man Shaun
Wright Phillips, who towered over Joleon Lescott in the 92nd minute to give the Blues a 2-1
win.
(Summary is not available.)
Arsenal travel to White Heart Lane this Wednesday to face Tottenham in the return leg of the
Carling Cup semifinals. The Gunners have faced their London rivals three times this season,
resulting in two wins in the Premier League and a 1-1 draw in the first leg of this fixture.
The Gunners will be high on confidence after emphatically defeating Fulham 3-0 on the weekend.
The last time Tottenham beat Arsenal, Britney Spears had just put out her debut CD - now, 20
matches later, Spears has an obituary already penned by the Associated Press and the Spurs are
still looking for the breakthrough. They'll...
Arsenal play their bitter North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night in the carling Cup
semi-final second leg match at White Hart Lane and Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is already playing
the motivation game. England teenage Theo Walcott is set to start the match and Wenger underlines
him as the key to Tuesday's match.
Tottenham got a historic victory on Tuesday - routing Arsenal 5-1 to advance to the Carling Cup
final and ending an eight-year victory drought against their North London rivals. This one was
never close after Jermaine Jenas started things off...
(Summary is not available.)
