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Wenger: We were complacent

Wenger: Plenty to think about

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his side may have become complacent about qualifying for the Champions League.

The Gunners have featured in the Champions League for 16 consecutive seasons, but risk losing out this time around after being passed by Everton in the race for fourth spot.

It is the Goodison Park outfit who will claim the final qualifying berth if they win the remainder of their matches‚ with the Toffees currently on a seven–match winning streak‚ a period in which Arsenal have claimed just two victories.

Wenger concedes that Arsenal may have begun to feel that they were guaranteed of at least fourth spot and relaxed, leaving them vulnerable to a late charge from Everton.

“Maybe yes, we felt anyway ‘that is done’‚” said the Frenchman.

“We have had a difficult schedule (this season) and the weight of a negative result‚ the mental aspect of a negative result in a big game‚ is massive. To deal with that is very difficult and when you have a succession of big games one after the other‚ if you lose the first one you are always in trouble.”

“For many years I was sitting here and had to convince you that it was important that we were in the top four – now it is in a reverse position‚ you say to me ‘you realise how important it is for us′‚” he added.

“It is vital to me to do it. I want this club to play in the top level competition‚ and for that you want to be in the Champions League.

“What will be an advantage is our desire to play in this competition because we love the Champions League and just to imagine how much we love it will help us to achieve it.

“The pain of not having it? I would like them (the players) rather to concentrate on the pleasure to be in it.”

Source: VIQI News

Stars fighting for United Careers, says Fletcher

Manchester United players are fighting for their futures at Old Trafford‚ according to midfielder Darren Fletcher.

United have endured a turbulent season under David Moyes, who replaced long–serving manager Sir Alex Ferguson in May. The Manchester club were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League quarter–finals by defending champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday‚ ending any hopes of silverware this season. United also look set to miss out on Champions League football next season for the first time in 19 years‚ with the club languishing in seven position‚ seven points adrift of fourth–placed Arsenal. And Fletcher‚ who appears to have overcome an inflammatory bowel disease, says it is time for the team′s under–performing stars to prove their worth with Moyes expected to ring the changes at season′s end. “It is time to show the manager that you deserve to be at this club‚″ Fletcher said. “If you get a chance to play‚ you have to go and impress the manager and show him that you are capable of being here next year. “Go and put in performances because the manager will be thinking of next season‚ no doubt about that. You have to make sure that you are one of the names that he still wants.” Moyes is expected to overhaul an aging United squad in the coming months‚ with captain Nemanja Vidic set for Inter Milan. Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra and Javier Hernandez face uncertain futures‚ while Bayern midfielder Toni Kroos has been tipped to move to Old Trafford in a big–money deal. “He will definitely look back on this season and realise it was a disappointment but I fully expect there to be some signings‚” the Scottish midfielder said. “People expect signings in the summer‚ there is no doubt about that, but that is always the case at Manchester United.”

Source: SBOBET Times

MOYES EXPLAINS AWAY SUCCESS

Manchester United manager David Moyes believes his team have benefited from a relative lack of pressure in away games this season.

Although United sit sixth in the Premier League, having struggled in their first season under Moyes‚ the club have picked up more points away from home than any other club in the top flight. A 4–0 victory at Newcastle United on Saturday represented the 10th league triumph on the road for the defending champions this season. Yet Moyes has overseen just seven wins from 16 league games on home soil. “Maybe there′s a big expectation at Old Trafford to go and be a bit gung–ho and play in a real attacking style‚” suggested the Scot. “We′ve lost a few games by narrow margins – 1–0 (to) Newcastle United‚ Everton. “We′ve lost a few games like that′ whereas maybe away from home there′s not as much expectancy to go and be like that.″ United‚ who face Bayern Munich on Wednesday in the second leg of a UEFA Champions League quarter–final, were hampered by a trio of injuries at St James′ Park‚ having lost Wayne Rooney to a toe problem prior to the match. Ashley Young was forced off in the first half after hurting his hand, while Patrice Evra and Marouane Fellaini were withdrawn after the interval. “Pat Evra had a bit of a sore knee‚ Ashley Young looks like he′s torn the ligaments in his hand and Marouane Fellaini was dizzy‚”  Moyes explained. Source: SBOBET Times

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SOUTHAMPTON DISMISS FINANCIAL FEARS

Southampton have insisted they do not need to sell their prized assets despite owing £27million in transfer fees.

The St Mary′s Stadium outfit released their financial figures for 2012–13 on Monday. In addition to revealing the club had operated at a loss of £7.1m‚ the figures showed that Southampton will owe £27m in outstanding transfer fees from the end of June‚ the large majority of which must be paid next season. Southampton have invested heavily since securing a return to the top flight in 2012‚ with Jay Rodriguez‚ Gaston Ramirez‚ Dejan Lovren‚ Victor Wanyama and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo all arriving for substantial amounts. Osvaldo looks unlikely to play for the club again after a training-ground incident‚ and was loaned to Juventus in January with a view to a permanent move. Although the big–money arrivals have yet to be off–set by any significant sales‚ Southampton insist star names such as Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw will not be used to balance the books. “The most important point is that we are in a position where we do not need to sell any player (manager) Mauricio (Pochettino) wants to keep‚” club director Hans Hofstetter told BBC Radio Solent . “We have a very strong squad and we are still in a situation where we are free enough to act quickly if quick action is asked from us.” Chief executive Gareth Rogers believes the figures are reasonable given Southampton′s rapid rise through the divisions in recent seasons‚ and their desire to maintain a lofty position in the league pyramid. “The financial results reflect the first full year in the Barclays Premier League and clearly show the impact of promotion two years ago‚” Rogers said on Southampton’s official website. “The club has risen quickly in a short period.” “With the first phase of the training ground due to open this summer, academy graduates continuing to progress into the first team‚ a healthy operating profit position and a strong ownership combined and balanced board we are provided with an excellent foundation from which the club as a whole can continue to grow.”

Source: SBOBET Times

Chelsea won again and got four points clear at Arsenal

Photo credit:  The Associated Press 

The Chelsea FC increased their lead in the Premier League after beating Fulham FC 1–3 thanks to three goals from Andre Schurrle for the Blues.

“I hope you have cold blood‚” said Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho on Schuerrle. “When you are in front of goal‚ he is not shrinking ... the goal is a killer.”

Fulham pulled one back in the 74th with a goal from Johnny Heitinga.
The German coach Felix Magath‚ the third technician Fulham this season‚ debuted with a loss.

“I was very satisfied with the first half‚” Magath analyzed. “I think we controlled the shares in most of the first half‚ we do not allow many opportunities to Chelsea and we had two or three good situations (goal).”

“After halftime we forget to defend and had a big problem‚” he added.

The win keeps Chelsea remains on top with 63 points‚ and extends to four the distance from the escort‚ Arsenal‚ which is 59.

Last updated: March 1, 2014 20:24 CET

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English Premier League Round 23: Liverpool vs Everton

The English Premier League round 23 of  Liverpool vs Everton on Wednesday 29th of January 2014 at 4:00 ( GMT+8). The match will take a place at Liverpool‚ United Kingdom.

Performance Liverpool                 W–D–W–W–W–L–L

Performance Everton W–D–W–W–D–W–L

            Tendency: Liverpool                                 Tendency: Everton

Last matches          W–D–W–W–W–L	Last matches          W–D–W–W–D–W
Last home matches D–W–W–W–W–W	Last home matches  W–W–W–L–W–W
Last away matches  W–W–L–L–W–L	Last away matches  W–D–D–W–D–W

Last 5 Match: Liverpool  

DATE	TO	Match	FT	RO
25⁄01⁄14	FC	Bournemouth – Liverpool	0:2	R4
18⁄01⁄14	PL	Liverpool – Aston Villa	2:2	22
12⁄01⁄14	PL	Stoke – Liverpool	3:5	21
05⁄01⁄14	FC	Liverpool – Oldham	2:0	R3
01⁄01⁄14	PL	Liverpool – Hull	2:0	20

Last 5 Match: Everton

DATE	TO	Match	FT	RO
25⁄01⁄14	FC	Stevenage – Everton	0:4	R4
20⁄01⁄14	PL	W.B.A. – Everton	1:1	22
11⁄01⁄14	PL	Everton – Norwich	2:0	21
04⁄01⁄14	FC	Everton – QPR	4:0	R3
01⁄01⁄14	PL	Stoke – Everton	1:1	20

Last Match: Liverpool vs Everton

Date	TO	Match	FT
23⁄11⁄13	PL	Everton – Liverpool	3:3
05⁄05⁄13	PL	Liverpool – Everton	0:0
28⁄10⁄12	PL	Everton – Liverpool	2:2
14⁄04⁄12	FC	Liverpool – Everton	2:1

League Table:

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	Diff.	Points
4	Liverpool	22	13	4	5	53:28	25	43
6	Everton	22	11	9	2	35:20	15	42

#	Team Name	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD	PTS
1	Arsenal	22	16	3	3	43	19	+24	51
2	Manchester City	22	16	2	4	63	25	+38	50
3	Chelsea	22	15	4	3	43	20	+23	49
4	Liverpool	22	13	4	5	53	28	+25	43
5	Tottenham Hotspur	22	13	4	5	29	26	+3	43
6	Everton	22	11	9	2	35	20	+15	42
7	Manchester United	22	11	4	7	36	27	+9	37
8	Newcastle United	22	11	3	8	32	28	+4	36
9	Southampton	22	8	7	7	29	25	+4	31
10	Aston Villa	22	6	6	10	22	29	–7	24
11	Hull City	22	6	5	11	22	28	–6	23
12	Norwich City	22	6	5	11	18	35	–17	23
13	West Bromwich Albion	22	4	10	8	24	29	–5	22
14	Stoke City	22	5	7	10	22	36	–14	22
15	Swansea City	22	5	6	11	27	33	–6	21
16	Crystal Palace	22	6	2	14	14	31	–17	20
17	Fulham	22	6	1	15	22	48	–26	19
18	West Ham United	22	4	6	12	22	33	–11	18
19	Sunderland	22	4	6	12	21	36	–15	18
20	Cardiff City	22	4	6	12	17	38	–21	18

Top 5 Offensive Teams

1.	Man City	2.86 Goals per match	63 Goals Scored
2.	Liverpool	2.41 Goals per match	53 Goals Scored
3.	Arsenal	1.95 Goals per match	43 Goals Scored
4.	Chelsea	1.95 Goals per match	43 Goals Scored
5.	Man Utd	1.64 Goals per match	36 Goals Scored

Top 5 Defensive Teams

1.	Arsenal	0.86 Goals per match	19 Goals Conceded
2.	Everton	0.91 Goals per match	20 Goals Conceded
3.	Chelsea	0.91 Goals per match	20 Goals Conceded
4.	Man City	1.14 Goals per match	25 Goals Conceded
5.	Southampton	1.14 Goals per match	25 Goals Conceded

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