Arsene Wenger is the most ignorant manager in the Premier League which has been the sole catalyst for the severe lack of success on the pitch. The performance against Manchester United demonstrates some valid points about the inefficient management style of Wenger. He is a very stubborn man and sticks to some philosophies that will [.

Likely starters

There's a trip to Bolton looming in midweek, where we'll continue our climb up the league table in search of that Champions League spot. But first there's the matter of the FA Cup to deal with. A small matter or a big matter? Depends on the individuals. Arsene Wenger loves a bit of this competition but not over qualification to Europe's premier competition.

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Red Bulls scored early and often, defeating the Colorado Rapids 4-1 in their home opener at Red Bull Arena.

Thierry Henry found the back of the net twice, his first strike coming just three minutes into the match, and was the catalyst all game for an offense that produced eight shots on goal and just missed on several opportunities late to expand their lead.

Wigan, in recent seasons have played a type of football which is pleasing to the eye. Since the appointment of Roberto Martinez, he had taken the blueprint he developed at Swansea and imbued it onto the Latics DNA. Their passing was amazing against Newcastle last weekend. Rarely kicking a ball in anger, the Latics players played the ball out of defence into midfield, down the channels and finally exploiting the openings with quick one-two wall passes.

As things turned out, Heidar Helguson's late equalizer in Milton Keynes on Saturday afternoon wasn't quite enough to keep Neil Warnock in his job. Rangers without a win of any description in the FA Cup for a decade may well remain in the competition for now, but Warnock won't be at Loftus Road for the replay.

The long substitution

It's finally confirmed, the news that we did not want to hear. That Jack Wilshere has had a setback and would not be available in the date that we initially had hoped he would be back for. AC Milan's games were touted as his return period but that will now have to be extended.

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A resurgent Sunderland side lie in wait for Arsenal on Saturday afternoon, though a 7-1 drubbing of Blackburn could prove to be the catalyst for revitalising our own campaign. The draw at Bolton recently means that we really must be getting the three points from Sunderland if we are serious about catching [.

A big question will be answered today. Whether Arsenal can maintain the consistency and explosiveness that they showed last Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur, and whether Liverpool's Carling Cup Final victory can be a catalyst for greater glories...
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The New England Revolution fell to Sporting Kansas City tonight in their host's home opener, providing them with their second consecutive loss in the 2012 campaign. The 3-0 scoreline was a pretty accurate representation of the match which saw some questionable officiating early on that seemed to throw the Revs off their gameplan all together.

The Revs face off Saturday at home against an eager Portland Timbers looking to elevate their standing in a competitive Western Conference. For the Revs, after falling on the road to both the San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City, this may be their best chance at garnishing three points before their loyal fans next see them on April 14th against DC United.

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Papiss Demba Cisse is the best winter transfer maybe of all times in the Premier League. Exaggeration? 7 matches, 7 goals. He's scored three winners already against Aston Villa on his debut, Norwich, and Liverpool today. And to top it they have all been easy on the eye.

As Manchester United extend their lead over Manchester City and close in on their fifth title in the last six seasons, goalkeeper David De Gea's improvement since the start of the campaign has been significant. And the 21-year-old Spaniard credits an unusual catalyst for his journey from unreliable laughingstock to vital shot-stopper all in his first season with the club: doughnuts.

Barça's 30 passes.

The day after we had a decent discussion focusing on possession not always leading to substance, Barcelona exhibited exactly how you can pass a team to death, and complete such exquisite sequences with an end product. The blaugrana were in great form when they traveled to Zaragoza, gliding to a 4-1 victory.

Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool FC confirmed today that Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Dr Peter Brukner will leave the Club by the end of the season.

Managing Director Ian Ayre said: "We are grateful to Peter who has been the catalyst for the transformation of our Sports Medicine and Sports Science capability at the Club since he joined two years ago.

Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool FC confirmed today that Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Dr. Peter Brukner will leave the Club by the end of the season.
Managing Director Ian Ayre said: "We are grateful to Peter who has been the catalyst for the transformation of our Sports Medicine and Sports Science capability at the Club since he joined two years ago.

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Diego's stock plummeted after his underwhelming Juventus stint where he fell out with manager Ciro Ferrera and headed for an acrimonious exit. The Brazilian did not endeared himself at Wolfsburg with his temperamental ways and he was loaned out to Atletico.

Last August, a 2-0 win against Toronto FC was the catalyst for a late-season run that nearly catapulted the Chicago Fire into the 2011 MLS Playoffs.

Will an early-season win over one of their neighbors to the north have the same effect?

The Fire took the lead early, proceeded to cough it up, and then came-from behind to defeat Toronto 3-2 at BMO Field.

Possession, then, might only be nine-tenths of the law after all. When push came to shove at the Camp Nou last night, the young tigers of Barcelona were cast aside by Chelsea's old dogs in a match of events so improbable that it at times stretch the credulity of the viewer. Such, though, has been the nature of Chelsea's season since the departure of Andre Villa-Boas two months ago.

Saturday's tilt against Real Salt Lake was an all around great game to watch. It was a match filled with drama, emotion, goals and controversy. The Revs eventually fell 2-1 in what devolved into a 10v10 match. The go ahead goal came off an RSL set piece, where New England defenders again failed to trail their assignments and Alvaro Saborio, unmarked, headed it home.

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Despite racing out to a two goal lead, the Union reserves faded in the closing minutes, surrendering the lead and settling for a 2-2 tie at Widener's Quick Stadium.

Antoine Hoppenot led the line for the Union, opening the scoring in the 11th minute, having been set up by Josue Martinez.

The New England Revolution will have to put last week's disappointing home draw with Houston far behind them as they travel to the nation's capital to take on D.C. United at RFK Stadium. Despite the Houston draw, New England is in decent form, having recently beaten Colorado and Vancouver before the Dynamo draw.

Many club volunteers and board members have asked me directly in one way or another how they get in front of a politician to plead their case for more fields, better infrastructure and more money. The simple answer is you don't, but that's because you haven't developed a strategy to get on their radar yet.

Week 12 in the MLS season was quite kind to the Columbus Crew.

Led by striker Emilio Renteria, the Crew came up with their first MLS win over former coach Sigi Schmid in seven tries to defeat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 at CenturyLink Field before returning home and topping the Chicago Fire 2-1 a few days later to win SBI MLS Team of the Week honors.