The race for the title is still on, with the top three teams constantly swapping places in the Barclay's Premier League. Unlike the last season where ManU clearly took the lead at the top of the table after a poor show by the 'Gunners' in the second half of the season, this season holds more promise for any of the five clubs to win the title. Aston Villa being the fifth team other than the Big Four in the title race.
Liverpool's new year didn't not kick off well as they drew all their games in January, slipping vital 8 points and giving rivals ManU a clear chance to go for the hat rick . Sunday's match against Chelsea was crucial for both the Reds and the Blues because they along with Aston Villa were locked at 48 points in the table and only a win for either team would them on heels of Manchester United. Liverpool did not have their expensive buy Robbie Keane even on their bench after he not being able to prove himself for the Reds.Chelsea had their start striker Drogba on the bench, increasing the speculation that things were indeed cross between himself and Scolari. The first half of the match was evenly poised, both teams having a good share of the ball possession. But Petr Cech looked the busier of the two goal keepers. Liverpool had a couple of chances though not juicy ones but some superb defending from Terry and Alex prevented the ball being at the back of the net. The first half saw two bookings with Mascherano and Ashley Cole both receiving yellow cards for the harsh tackles they made. Both teams went into half time with the score 0-0.
The second half had lots instore for the fans, filled with drama and action. Liverpool's Xabi Alonso was booked in the 46th minute for his challenge. More drama unfolded after the hour mark had crossed. Lampard was shown a straight red for a challenge mistaken to be a harsh one by referee Mike Raily. lampard had clearly got to the ball first and Alonso had tripped over Lampard's raised legs which was mistaken by the referee. lampard was in absolute shock over this decision,indeed a poor one by the referee. In crucial games like this a bad decision like this could put you in the back seat even when you are playing well. The game continued with Chelsea's 10 man team showing good resilience, vying to snatch off a win or at least a point at Anfield. Captain Courageous ( Steve Gee) was booked for a dive inside the penalty box in the 70th minute of the game. The match seemed heading for a draw until Torres stepped up to score Liverpool's first goal at home, ending his drought at Anfield this season with style. He doubled Liverpool's lead the very next minute when a mistake by Ashley Cole proved costly and Torres was given the ball to slot in the net by playmaker Yossi Benayoun. Liverpool now are at 51 points, 2 points behind the league leaders for the moment ManU.
Go Liverpool, You can win the TITLE !
Liverpool's new year didn't not kick off well as they drew all their games in January, slipping vital 8 points and giving rivals ManU a clear chance to go for the hat rick . Sunday's match against Chelsea was crucial for both the Reds and the Blues because they along with Aston Villa were locked at 48 points in the table and only a win for either team would them on heels of Manchester United. Liverpool did not have their expensive buy Robbie Keane even on their bench after he not being able to prove himself for the Reds.Chelsea had their start striker Drogba on the bench, increasing the speculation that things were indeed cross between himself and Scolari. The first half of the match was evenly poised, both teams having a good share of the ball possession. But Petr Cech looked the busier of the two goal keepers. Liverpool had a couple of chances though not juicy ones but some superb defending from Terry and Alex prevented the ball being at the back of the net. The first half saw two bookings with Mascherano and Ashley Cole both receiving yellow cards for the harsh tackles they made. Both teams went into half time with the score 0-0.
The second half had lots instore for the fans, filled with drama and action. Liverpool's Xabi Alonso was booked in the 46th minute for his challenge. More drama unfolded after the hour mark had crossed. Lampard was shown a straight red for a challenge mistaken to be a harsh one by referee Mike Raily. lampard had clearly got to the ball first and Alonso had tripped over Lampard's raised legs which was mistaken by the referee. lampard was in absolute shock over this decision,indeed a poor one by the referee. In crucial games like this a bad decision like this could put you in the back seat even when you are playing well. The game continued with Chelsea's 10 man team showing good resilience, vying to snatch off a win or at least a point at Anfield. Captain Courageous ( Steve Gee) was booked for a dive inside the penalty box in the 70th minute of the game. The match seemed heading for a draw until Torres stepped up to score Liverpool's first goal at home, ending his drought at Anfield this season with style. He doubled Liverpool's lead the very next minute when a mistake by Ashley Cole proved costly and Torres was given the ball to slot in the net by playmaker Yossi Benayoun. Liverpool now are at 51 points, 2 points behind the league leaders for the moment ManU.
Go Liverpool, You can win the TITLE !
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