opening day

Arsenal

Match Preview: Liverpool vs.West Bromwich Albion

Anfield Talk at related • 0 views
Just two points separate Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League and a win on Monday is crucial for either side to make a charge for the top six.
Liverpool sit seventh, five points behind sixth-placed Arsenal while West Brom are ninth.
The reverse fixture this season was on the opening day, and West Brom slaughtered the Reds 3-0.

Arsenal’s new boys can help fans forget RVP and Song against Stoke

SoccerLens at related • 0 views

Arsenal's new boys can help fans forget RVP and Song against Stoke - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The first Sky televised game on Sunday sees Stoke take on Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium, and the visitors look bankers at 2.1 with bet365 and Paddy Power to come away with all three points.

ESPN’s Coverage Of Arsenal-Sunderland Sees 48% Increase In Number Of Viewers

EPL Talk at related • 1 view
ESPN's live coverage of the opening day of the 2012-13 Premier League soccer season saw a 48% increase in the number of TV viewers compared to its average last season. The live broadcast of Arsenal against Sunderland was seen by ...

This is a content summary. Visit http://www.epltalk.com to read the entire article


Backpage Roundup: Song Officially Gone, Cazorla Wants More Signings, Spurs Target Chamakh, Sahin Deal Stalls and More

Arsenal Insider at related • 0 views

Barcelona Complete Song Signing

Alexandre Song is officially off Arsenal's books as his £15 million transfer to FC Barcelona has been completed.

The 24-year-old midfielder cleared his medical test with flying colours on Monday before putting pen to paper on a five-year deal with his new club.

Fulham

Rooney: I Didn’t Blame Ronaldo – I Tried To Get Him Booked Too

Republik Of Mancunia at related • 0 views

In the latest instalment of Wayne Rooney's autobiography, which is currently being printed in The Mirror, our striker reflects on his red card at the World Cup in 2006. Ronaldo was one of five Portuguese players who was complaining to the ref but the press in this country blamed him not only for Rooney's red card, but for England's exit from the tournament, despite the game finishing in a draw and Gerrard, Lampard and Carragher all missing their penalties.

The Tactics Board- MUFC 3-2 Fulham: A Tale of Two Halves

Red Rants at related • 0 views
Manchester United recovered from an opening day loss to Everton with a 3-2 win over visiting Fulham. Sir Alex Ferguson made changes after the disappointing first game, including dropping Wayne Rooney to the bench, while Van Persie gets his first club start. Meanwhile, Fulham came into the game after beating Norwich City 5-0 to open [.

Newcastle United

Premier League 2011/2012 to 2012/2013 player changes

Mirko Bolesan at related • 0 views

The close season is traditionally a time where clubs jettison their weak players, replacing them with footballers with the skill to take the club one step further, whether that be to qualify or European competition or avoid another year's relegation struggle. With that in mind I thought it would be interesting to see which clubs decided a wholesale change would be preferable to keeping faith with the players who toiled their way through the 2011/2012 season.

WBA Opposition Fan Views, Pub Ammo & Team News

Tottenblog Hotspur at related • 0 views
West Brom got off to a good start to the season, beating a lacklustre Liverpool 3-0, whilst Spurs got off to a somewhat promising start but lost 2-1 to a luck-riding resilient Newcastle.

In a nutshell, the West Brom fan forums are of the view that they have got slightly stronger since last season, whilst Spurs with the loss of Modric (he's dead to me), have got slightly weaker.

Newcastle Refuse To Offer More Than £12 Million For Liverpool Striker

Anfield Talk at related • 0 views
Liverpool may have to accept a substantial loss on Andy Carroll, as Newcastle United refuse to offer more than £12 million for the striker, reports suggest.
Liverpool have placed a £20 million price tag on the man they signed from the Magpies a year and a half ago, but Alan Pardew and the Newcastle United hierarchy have no intention of matching that fee, the Daily Mail report.

Football GIF: Alan Pardew’s Hellacious Clothesline On Linesman vs Tottenham

Who Ate All the Pies at related • 0 views

By Chris Wright

Pies are well aware that we're a little tardy to the party with this one, but as I was out reveling in Forest managing to score on the opening day of the season for the first time in SIX YEARS on Saturday afternoon, I happened to miss the Newcastle-Tottenham game.

GIF It: Newcastle manager Alan Pardew pushes assistant referee

Off the Post at related • 0 views
Alan Pardew is set for a three-match touchline ban after pushing assistant referee Peter Kirkup during Newcastle's opening day win over Tottenham. The Magpies boss was unhappy that a throw-in had not been awarded during a Spurs attack as he believed the ball had gone out of play. Referee Lee Mason immediately sent him to [.

English Premier League

Newcastle to dominate Aston Villa

SoccerLens at related • 0 views

Newcastle to dominate Aston Villa - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Newcastle look a cracking bet at 1.62 with bet365 and Betfred to beat Aston Villa at St James' Park.

Alan Pardew's men Newcastle have lost just one of their last 11 Premier League home games (W8 D2 L1), whereas Villa have won none of their last nine away matches (W0 D4 L5) a run which started with defeat at this ground.

Arsenal boss relishes Liverpool test

Premiership Talk Blog at related • 0 views

This Sunday's trip to Anfield represents the most difficult challenge for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal but the Frenchman is still looking forward to playing a Liverpool side that is likely to seek all three points.

Both clubs have yet to win following their first two Premier League matches, with the Gunners drawing goalless against both Sunderland and Stoke City.

Talking Tactics: How is Brendan Rodgers changing the philosophy at Liverpool?

Just-Football at related • 0 views

Talking Tactics: How is Brendan Rodgers changing the philosophy at Liverpool? is a post from: Just Football

Brendan Rodgers' Anfield career has already been an eventful one. Liverpool put behind them a humiliating 3-0 defeat at West Brom on the opening day of the Premier League season, by recording a hard-fought 1-0 win away over Hearts in a Europa League play-off match.

Consistency Remains Brendan Rodgers Biggest Challenge

Twohundredpercent at related • 0 views

At least, we might surmise, the waves of panic might be starting to recede from lapping against the walls of Anfield now. On Sunday afternoon, Liverpool put in about as complete a performance as could have been hoped for considering their wretched start to the season against West Bromwich Albion eight days previously in holding Manchester City to a two-all draw in front of the television cameras.

Manager: Toffees best in a “long time”

Premiership Talk Blog at related • 0 views

Following two successive victories to start the season, Everton manager David Moyes has hailed his current squad as one of the best he's seen at Goodison Park in quite some time. The blue half of Merseyside can be thrilled with their side's rampant start to the season, including an opening day win against giants Manchester United.

Norwich 1-1 QPR – Opening Day Whipping Boys Share Points At Carrow Road (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies at related • 0 views

By Alan Duffy

Norwich City 1-1 Queens Park Rangers Premier League 25 August 2012

Both sides came into this game on the back of heavy opening day defeats, but ultimately they would have to be satisfied with a share of the points after a fairly close contest.

Rodgers Wants Team Goal Ethic

Anfield Talk at related • 0 views
Brendan Rodgers does not want his Liverpool team to rely on goals from their strikers this season.
The Reds manager says there is a need for all his outfield players to contribute, and he is keen for there to be less emphasis on the number of goals from his forwards.
Liverpool drew a blank in their defeat to West Brom on the opening day of the Premier League season, and Rodgers says they cannot simply look to their strikeforce to open their account.

Match Report: Newcastle Utd 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1

thfc1882.com at related • 1 view


After a disappointing opening day result with positives at St James Park, Gareth Johnson shares with THFC1882 his thoughts on the match as he watched from the stands and what lies ahead this season for us.

The opening day of any season is always special for me.

Reds refuse to appeal Daniel Agger’s red card

Anfield Red at related • 0 views

Liverpool Football Club have decided not to appeal for Daniel Agger's sending off against West Brom .

The Denmark international was given a straight red after fouling Shane Long during the Reds 3-0 opening day defeat at the Hawthorns.

Agger will now miss Liverpool's next premier league fixture against champions Manchester City next Sunday but will be available for the tie against Arsenal the following week.

Agger Considers Red Card Appeal

Anfield Talk at related • 1 view
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is considering appealing his red card in the opening day defeat to West Brom.
Agger was shown a straight red card by referee Phil Dowd for giving away a penalty after appearing to push Shane Long inside the box.
The Danish international was unhappy with the decision and insists he made no contact with Long.

Bolton Linked With Spearing

Anfield Talk at related • 0 views
Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has described Jay Spearing as a 'wonderfully talented young player' amid reports linking the Liverpool midfielder with a move to the Reebok Stadium.
The former Premier League club is known to be in the market for a defence-minded player in the middle of the pitch and a miserable defeat by rivals Burnley on Saturday has potentially increased their need.

Premier League 2012-13: Five key opening day talking points

Just-Football at related • 1 view

Premier League 2012-13: Five key opening day talking points is a post from: Just Football

To fireworks, fanfare and an array of messages under shirts, the Premier League is back for another season. Here are five key talking points from an entertaining weekend:

1) Goal difference could be huge in the relegation scrap

Four teams likely to be in a relegation scrap at the end of the year have already accumulated significant goal differentials in their opening matches.

Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland: Cautious, probing Gunners still in pre-season

All Four One, and One Four All! at related • 1 view

I have to say, the general pre-match feeling among the Arsenal fan-base was one of unprecedented optimism; which was surprisingly heartening to see, after another summer which, on the face of it, has been punctuated by the club selling important players to direct rivals and taking sideways steps rather than forward ones.

Alan Partridge ‘Commentates’ On Opening Day Of Premier League Season (Video)

Who Ate All the Pies at related • 0 views

By Chris Wright

In which Alan Partridge commentates on the opening day of the 2012/13 Premier League season...

AP PL by SNV36

The keen-eyed among you will notice a startling similarity to Alan's inimitable promo for the '94 USA World Cup. Here's the original to compare and contrast.

Top 10 conclusions Premier League weekend 18-19 August

Off the Post at related • 1 view
1. Members of the Manchester City Title Win Reenactment Society delivered a performance with the sort of coordination that made the London 2012 opening ceremony look amateurish. Samir Nasri just peaked a bit too soon. 2. With all the comparisons bring drawn between the Olympics and the Premier League, it's hard to know why everyone [.

Bad start for Liverpool and Rodgers

Anfield Red at related • 1 view

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers felt harshly treated by referee Phil Dowd after seeing Liverpool crash to a 3-0 defeat at West Brom on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League .

Dowd awarded two second-half penalties, the first of which also saw Daniel Agger red-carded and the second awarded for Martin Skrtel's foul on Long which was tucked away by Peter Odemwingie.

Queen's Park Rangers

Paddy Kenny In Trouble For Sending ‘Abusive’ 3am Text Messages To QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes

Who Ate All the Pies at related • 0 views

By Chris Wright

'Fernandes ur a bum faced git!' *Save as draft*

QPR have written a formal complaint to Leeds United demanding an apology after 'keeper Paddy Kenny allegedly sent 'abusive' text messages to QPR technical director Mike Rigg and chairman Tony Fernandes or 'doing a Kevin Pietersen' as it's known in the trade.

Leeds keeper Paddy Kenny’s alleged drunk phone calls and texts to QPR chiefs

Off the Post at related • 0 views
Former QPR goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been accused of drunken late night communication with his ex-employers to gloat at their 5-0 opening day hammering against Swansea. QPR have made a formal complaint to Kenny's new club Leeds after technical director Mike Rigg and chairman Tony Fernandes reportedly received abusive text messages from Kenny.

Swansea is happy to Michu, QPR will know his name, 5-0

Soccerblog at related • 0 views

szólj hozzá: Quenns park 0-5

No sympathy for QPR the second time on opening day. This time the Swans bollixed them, 5-0 as Michu got a brace on his debut. The situation got dire and then just when it couldn't get worse, great scott, they were sent clear with a fifth and final goal. Michael Laudrup could not have asked for a better start from Brendan Rodgers's old team.

Real Sociedad

La Liga 2012-13: Villa, Valencia, Vallecano….opening day talking points

Just-Football at related • 1 view

La Liga 2012-13: Villa, Valencia, Vallecano....opening day talking points is a post from: Just Football

by Ashley Escobar

Well, it's back and like a toddler with a bowl of cereal, things got a little bit Messi. At least for Real Sociedad.

What more can be said about Lionel?

Spanish Primera Division – Table – 18 August 2012

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog at related • 0 views

Mallorca, Sevilla, and Malaga all won in the opening day of matches in La Luga. There were only three matches with the rest of the clubs starting their season on Sunday and Monday.

Below is the Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) table through August 18, 2012.

OVERALL HOME AWAY POS TEAM P W D L F A W D L F A W D L F A GD Pts 1 Mallorca 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 Sevilla FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 Málaga 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 4 Athletic Bilbao 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Atlético Madrid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Barcelona 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Deportivo La Coruña 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Granada 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Levante 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Osasuna 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Rayo Vallecano 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Real Betis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 Real Madrid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Real Sociedad 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 Real Zaragoza 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 Valencia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 Valladolid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Espanyol 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 19 Getafe 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 20 Celta Vigo 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0

Champions League: 1st , 2nd , 3rd

Champions League qualifying: 4th

Europa League: 5th , 6th

Relegation: 18th , 19th , 20th

Follow @jonfeyerherm

Share and Enjoy • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • Digg • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS

hawthorns

Gerrard - No Panic

Anfield Talk at related • 0 views
Steven Gerrard insists there is no reason for Liverpool to panic despite their heavy opening day defeat at West Bromwich Albion.
The Reds went down 3-0 at The Hawthorns, which was their heaviest opening day loss for 75 years.
Manager Brendan Rodgers refused to condemn his players after the match and Gerrard insists there is no reason to get too upset.

Liverpool Cannot Rely On Luis Suarez For Goals - Gary McAllister

Anfield Talk at related • 0 views
Luis Suarez cannot deliver the goals Liverpool need to propel them to success, says Gary McAllister.
After a 3-0 opening day defeat by West Brom, McAllister said his old side must become more clinical in front of goal, or suffer like last season.
But he does not think they can rely on the Uruguayan, 25, to do that.

The Rest

Virginia Rush’s Kerby, CASL Chelsea Rally Among U-17/18 Highlights at Winter Showcase’s Opening Day

U.S. YNT Blog at related • 0 views


Seacoast United's Jacob Rosenkalt (14) kicks the ball upfield during the team's 1-1 draw against IMG Academy on Friday.

The 2012 Development Academy Winter Showcase kicked off Friday with 80 U-17/18 teams competing throughout the day at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

Pazzini the next Inzaghi? – Wild speculations abound after lucky win at Bologna

AC Milan Blog at related • 0 views
After a horrid summer on the transfer market, after a dismal opening day defeat, the result in Bologna came somewhat as a relief. It was not a routine win, by any accounts. It was tough and it took more than a slice of fortune. But, it was still job done and it gave everyone at [...]

Brilliant Dani Schahin Goal v Augsburg

Attacking Soccer at related • 0 views

Fortuna Dusseldorf sub Dani Shahin scores a spectacular looping half volley against Augsburg before scoring a second to give his team an opening day 2-0 win in the German Bundesliga.

Bould’s influence apparent as the season starts

Arseblog at related • 0 views

It's back, baby. Whilst the rumblings of the transfer window continue to, errr, rumble, it is very good to have some on pitch action to ruminate over again. Even if the result on the opening day wasn't quite what we wanted, frankly I'm still happier than Andre Santos on half a gram of MDMA. That said, as I alluded in the opening sentence, the spectre of the transfer window still dominates conversation and that's a symptom of our ducks not quite being lined up yet.

Match Of The Week: Lewes 1-2 Enfield Town

Twohundredpercent at related • 0 views

It feels as though the new football season has started a little too soo this afternoon. A summer which had rather looked as if it might not arrive at all has settled to a ninety degree heat from which there is no respite, even in the shade. Even by the coast in Brighton, this is weather that simply makes you want to curl up and fall asleep.