Champions League Highlight - Liverpool vs Arsenal ( 4 - 2 )

At last, the Part 3 of the matches between two arch rivals, Liverpool and Arsenal ended with Liverpool shown their sting in front of their crowds at the Anfield Stadium, last night. With this winning, they will set-up a Semi Final with Chelsea and it is a repeat clash between them in few years before, where Liverpool went pass Chelsea and through to final.

Liverpool and Arsenal started the match with a very good determination, attacking style were their mentality last night. Liverpool have a one awal goal advantage before the match started.

But Arsenal who took the first blood for the visitor by Abou Diaby goals. Alexander Hleb did his top form play when passed the ball to Diaby and he managed to control the ball through the penalty box and drill down a very fine shot and defeat the Liverpool goalkeeper.



But the same situation happen like the matches before, Liverpool draw the level to 1-1 when Hypia took a glancing header, top corner of the goal. He found the right spot when receiving a brilliant corner from Steven Gerrard.



Liverpool doubled their attacking effort when the young Spaniard, Fernando Torres controlled the ball brilliantly and made a turning shot and fires into the top corner. Fine effort from the outstanding striker.



Arsenal shown their never give up energy when, Theo Walcott displayed his quality football 'a-la Messi' when he dribbled the ball skipped four of five liverpool man before setting up a low cross to Adebayor to score for Arsenal. I think, Fabio Capello will straight away called this lad for the next England friendly matches.



After that goal, Arsenal looked like will go through to the Semi Final with away goal win, but in 5minutes time, Liverpool again show their magic in European matches, score twice to overcome the Arsenal's away goal advantage. From the penalty kick by Steven Gerrard and a counter attack from Ryan Babel, ended the night with a nightmare for Arsenal boys.

Kolo toure drags down Ryan Babel, and referee point at the spot. It is a similar like when the first leg when Arsenal's penalty appeal has turned down.



When Arsenal eager to find the a goal to give a draw for the visitor, Ryan Babel managed to make a counter attack and scored for home side and confirmed their next round place at the of the month.



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Champions League Preview - Liverpool vs Arsenal

Part 3 - the continous running match between these two arch rivals.. Liverpool and Arsenal continue when they meet for the final time at Anfield tonight. In the 2 previous matches both at the Emirates Stadium, they still cant find the winner. Both draw with 1-1, but the different is only at the first opening goal. First match, Arsenal lead the match and the second match last saturday, Crouch took the lead for Liverpool.

Arsene Wenger express his confidence towars Champions League and also the Premiership title. He said: "I still believe we can finish as champions in the league but we need to win at United on Sunday".

"I also believe we can win the Champions League. I wouldn't be here if I didn't think that.

"We did have a dip recently it's true. We can't deny that. But football is strange sometimes.

"It is possible we can win the last five games. Of course, I said that before the Liverpool game as well, but I said five games and one draw would make it.

"It is compulsory that we win at Old Trafford if we want to win the championship."

Speaking about the European meeting with the Reds, Wenger has also promised to attack.

"I believe we can win anywhere in the world. We are not going to play the game to go to penalties, we will play it to win," he added.

"There will be more urgency in this game and less observation. My wish is not to be patient. I want to score early goals." ( 4thegame.com )

As of for Rafa Benitez, he reminds his team to be cautious and dont take this match as simple as that because of Arsenal is looking towards to finish the Champions League as the Champion while chasing the Premier League title. They will focus on the Champions League tonite and will continue the concentration on Sunday when they will meet Man United. So, Rafa will attack with his full force to get the first breakthrough and want his team enjoy the game.

So, tonite at 3AM at Anfield Stadium.. The biggest and longest match between the Reds and the Gunners.

EPL Highlight - Arsenal vs Liverpool ( 1-1 )

Part 2 - Arsenal and Liverpool story ended in a dramatic draw. Still, cant find out who is better than who. It is a big blow for Arsenal title challenge, which make it 5 points adrift from Manchester United ( whom will visit Middlesbrough on Sunday evening ). Arsene Wenger must hope LUCK will be with them if they want to bring back the EPL Title after a few years losing it to Chelsea.

The game start with Liverpool, lead by Peter Crouch conquering and possessed the game really good. Almunia has been tested on the 8th minutes by Crouch who did a great shot from 30-yards from goal. But, Almunia save the first dangerous try from the Liverpool's striker.

But on 42th minutes, Peter Crouch finally find the net by make a really nice shot from outside the penalty box and passed 4 Arsenal defender and Almunia himself.


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On the second half, Arsenal get their form back and played quite well until Liverpool conceded a free kick 45 yards from the goal. Fabregas took it very well and found Nicklas Bendtner header and Reina couldnt do anything to stop the ball.


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Arsenal must-win situation make a very non-stop attacking mode towards Liverpool area but they cant get any of them. Until, the last chance came, Alexander Hleb had a great chance but his first touch make the chances goes away just like that..

They will wrap up their meetings on Tuesday night on the second leg Champions League at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. Part 3, we will see who will win it and move to the Semi Final of Champions League Cup.

EPL Preview - Arsenal vs Liverpool

This EPL Preview extracted from 4thegame.com

What The Fak said - Arsenal and Liverpool, good luck. Arsene Wenger must focus in both games ( today and on Tuesday ( champions league ) ), both still in their view. :D ... Liverpool dont loose to Everton for the fourth place for Champions League :D


Round two of Arsenal and Liverpool's pivotal three-game series takes place back at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.

Less than 72 hours after the two heavyweights slugged out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of a Champions League quarter-final at the same ground, two of the Premier League's 'big four' will once again lock horns in what could prove to be a pivotal match in the race for the title.

Liverpool virtually guaranteed fourth place with last weekend's 1-0 Merseyside derby victory over Everton.

However, the Gunners still have everything to play for at the top as they kept on the heels of leaders Manchester United with a come from behind 3-2 win at Bolton Wanderers last Saturday.

Arsene Wenger's side moved back to within six points of United after overturning a two-goal deficit with just ten men at the Reebok Stadium, but the Frenchman knows that anything other than a victory over the Merseysiders will end their hopes of a first league title since 2004.

Therefore, Wenger is likely to keep faith with the majority of his first-choice players despite the second leg of their European tie against Liverpool looming large on the horizon next Tuesday.

Abou Diaby will miss out through suspension following his red card at Bolton, while Robin van Persie will be absent with the thigh problem picked up on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool return to the capital buoyed by Dirk Kuyt's vital away goal in the Champions League meeting.

The Dutchman's strike put Rafa Benitez's side in the box seat to reach the semi-finals ahead of next week's second leg at Anfield.

Unlike his compatriot, Benitez also the luxury of being able to rest some of his key players should he desire as the Reds have fourth place in the Premier League virtually sewn up with six games remaining.

Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher could all drop to the bench with the likes of Peter Crouch, Yossi Benayoun and Steve Finnan all pushing for starts.

Earlier in the season the two sides fought out a tight 1-1 draw. but Liverpool may well have revenge on their minds after leading for 70 minutes before Cesc Fabregas' late equaliser earned his side a point.

Liverpool though have not won at Arsenal in any competition since 2000 - a run which stretches to ten games.

Transfer - Chelsea and Liverpool close for bid Ronaldinho transfer

This transfer rumours news brought to you by 4thegame.com

AC Milan transfer consultant Ernesto Bronzetti has claimed that both Chelsea and Liverpool are keen to bring Barcelona superstar to England next summer.

The 28-year-old Brazilian playmaker has endured a tough season at the Camp Nou, struggling for both form and fitness, while he has not featured for Barca in the last month.

Bronzetti also claimed that the prospect of Milan missing out on Champions League will not affect their chances of landing Ronaldinho.

He commented: "The Champions League doesn't come into it at all. Players come to Milan even if they aren't in the Champions League.

"But there is no lack of offers. There are three or four clubs interested in him, Chelsea definitely and also Liverpool."

Bronzetti added in the Corriere dello sport: "Milan are interested but it depends on many things. We are still in the embryonic phases.

"(Agent) Roberto de Assis was travelling to London and was only in Milan for a stopover, that's why we went to dinner together."

what the fak said : aiyo, bought Anelka, bought Torres.. now want to buy Ronaldinho again. Liverpool, buy defender la... find someone that can help Hypia.. Chelsea.. please enough already la your attacker, trust and treasure their ability.. fuh...

Liverpool - Mascherano apologises.. uh finally

Liverpool midfielder, Javier Mascherano finally admit and apologise because of his action being sent off by referee Steve Bennet last time at Old Trafford. They lose 3-0 to the EPL Champions. His behaviour and anger to the referee made him dissent by receiving the second yellow card after arguing about the yellow card received by Fernando Torres. He promise to become more professional after the incident. Here's the excerpt of the press conference with Mascherano.

Mascherano told The Daily Mail: "I apologise to everyone. I made a mistake and I regret this mistake. It was my fault.

"I am not a dirty player and I do not make a habit of showing disrespect towards referees.

"I don't like this and I can only think the high intensity of the fixture, against Manchester United, affected my behaviour that day. It was out of character, but I do not use that as an excuse.

"Looking back at that game, I was wrong to approach the referee. I approached him to talk to him, but I understand this was not a good idea.

"I reacted badly to the red card because I could not believe what was happening to me.

"I must learn my lesson and move on from this and forget what has happened. I hope people know that I try to be fair and that I have no intention to be aggressive.

"My disciplinary record has been good until now, but now I have to show that again. I always try to respect decisions by the referee and this is important."

I quote these press conference from 4thegame.com

Champions League - Arsenal vs Liverpool ( 1 - 1 )

This morning, Liverpool has denied the home side win and come back from 1 goal down to tie Arsenal to a draw and give them an advantage when it come to the second leg Quarter Final at Anfield.

Fabregas make a decent cross and found Adebayor. He headed the ball pass Reina. Truly bad marking from Liverpool defenders.



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But 3 minutes later, Dirk Kuyt has given Liverpool the breathing space to make sure they can feel a little bit comfortable when Arsenal visit their ground. Gerrard produce his magical touch against Arsenal again. Gerrard dribbled through Arsenal defender and sent a low cross and found Kuyt's leg and the ball passed Almunia and it become 1-1 until the end of the game.


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