Monthly Archives: November 2010

Udinese 3, Napoli 1: Di Natale Leads The Way

Napoli was looking to capitalize on dropped points by AC Milan, but they were unable to get the win as Udinese thrashed them 3-1 behind a hat trick from Antonio Di Natale. Napoli got a goal back from Marek Hamsik,

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West Ham United 4, Manchester United 0: Spector Leads West Ham Rout

West Ham advanced to the semifinals of the Carling Cup with a resounding 4-0 victory at snowy Upton Park. They got two first half goals from former United player Jonathan Spector while Carlton Cole added two more in the second

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Espanyol 3, Atletico Madrid 2: Defensive Mistakes Hurt Atletico

The El Clasico was not the only match between Barcelona and Madrid as Espanyol traveled to Madrid to face Atletico on Saturday in a battle of two teams aiming for Champions League spots. Espanyol won 3-2 taking the lead on

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Barcelona 5, Real Madrid 0: Barca Tear Apart Real Madrid High Defensive Line

Barcelona demolished Real Madrid 5-0 in the El Clasico at the Camp Nou. Barcelona got two early goals from Xavi and Pedro before a second half brace by David Villa turned it into a rout. Jeffren got a late goal

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European League Round-Up

El Clasico is being played later today, but here a look at the action from the top leagues in Europe. England: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal Bolton 2-2 Blackpool Everton 1-4 West Bromwich Albion Fulham 1-1 Birmingham Manchester United 7-1 Blackburn

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Preview

This is the big game of the weekend and, for me, the battle of the two best teams in Europe right now. Real Madrid head into the weekend just a point ahead of Barcelona and the pair have opened a

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Bordeaux 1, Lille 1: Set Piece Goals Cancel Each Other Out

Lille were looking to go to the top of Ligue 1, but could only earn a draw against Bordeaux. Lille took the lead in the first half from a set piece when Moussa Sow knocked in a cleared corner by

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Tottenham 2, Liverpool 1: Late Lennon Goal Edges Liverpool

It was an entertaining match-up between Tottenham and Liverpool with both teams having plenty of chances, but a stoppage time goal from Aaron Lennon gave Tottenham the 2-1 victory. Liverpool had taken the lead right before half-time when Martin Skrtel

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FA Cup Third Round Draw

The FA Cup third round won’t be until January 8th and 9th, but the draw was released today and there is a mammoth clash between Manchester United and Liverpool. The game will be played at Old Trafford. Here are the

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Manchester United 7, Blackburn 1: United And Berbatov Rampant

Manchester United moved to the top of the table with a resounding 7-1 victory over Blackburn at Old Trafford. Dimitar Berbatov had 5 goals while Nani and Park Ji-Sung added goals before Christopher Samba scored a late consolation goal for

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