Beat Werder Bremen, Hotspur Great Qualified Into the last 16

LONDON - Tottenham Hotspur made it through to the Champions League last 16, after successfully defeating Werder Bremen 3-0 in preliminary round Group A on Wednesday (11/25/2010). Hotspur are now in the top of the standings, and with one match remaining, they certainly qualify for the last 16

"Spurs" appears press since the beginning of the game, the first goal they had successfully created in the 6th minute through Younes Kaboul. Kaboul maximize successful football corner Aaron Lennon and released into goals.

Spurs appear more pressing and kept pounding his opponent from the various lines of defense. Peter Crouch, Roman Pavlyuchenko, and Gareth Bale turns off the threat to the Bremen goalkeeper Tim Wiese escorted. Unfortunately, none of those shots on target.

Struggle the home team finally paid off before halftime. Luka Modric action that maximizes bait Peter Crouch brings "the Spurs' 2-0 lead until the first half ended.

in the second half "the Spurs' back has a golden opportunity in the 55th minute, they get a penalty after Modric violated Felix Kroos in the forbidden box. Unfortunately, Bale who appears as the executor failed to perform its duties after his shot successfully thwarted by Tim Wiese.

Coach Harry Redknapp has apparently not satisfied with the performance of foster children. He made strategic changes, with Jermain Defoe replacing Pavlyuchenko in the 58th minute.

The entry of Defoe's quite effective. Several times the British attackers took off the threats it quite dangerous. In the 63rd minute for instance, after receiving feedback Modric, direct Defoe fired hard. However, the ball can still be anticipated Wiese.

So is the action in the 77th minute. With jelly, Defoe send feedback to Bale. Unfortunately, Bale waste these opportunities after his shot failed to hit.

However, finally in the 77th minute. Crouch managed to force Wiese picked up the ball in his own net for the third time after Lennon's continued feedback. 3-0 score lasted until the fight was over.

Composition Players
Tottenham Hotspur: Gomes; Younes Kaboul, William Gallas, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Alan Hutton, Luka Modric, Jermaine Jenas (Wilson Palacios 20), Gareth Bale (Niko Kranjcar 81), Aaron Lennon, Peter Crouch, Roman Pavlyuchenko (Jermain Defoe 58 )

Werder Bremen: Tim Wiese; Sebastian Prödl, Per Mertesacker, Dominik Schmidt, Clemens Fritz, Daniel Jensen, Philipp Bargfrede; Sandro Wagner, Aaron Hunt, Marko Marin, Felix Kroos

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Single goal Rooney, Manchester United Victory

Glasgow - Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney scored a decisive victory over Rangers Manchester United 1-0 on Matchday fifth phase of Group C, Champions League, Wednesday (11/24/2010). MU is currently located at the top of the standings with a total of 13 points, or eight points ahead of Rangers in third place

Manchester United are playing at home opponent, able to perform push and had to create goal chances in the early minutes. For example, in the seventh minute and Dimitar Berbatov in the tenth minute, Paul Scholes berhsil fired accurately from inside and outside the penalty box. But unfortunately, the two executions have not managed to break into the Rangers goal.

Two successive threats that, membbuat Ragers rise up and appear more aggressive and dynamic. In addition to closing the space quickly when attacked, they also straightforward when the ball attack.

With such strategies, the Rangers managed to break the attack Manchester United on the way and can also be releasing a threat. In the 16th minute, for example, from the middle of the penalty box Kenny Miller fired a feed from David Weir who unfortunately falls into the right side of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

MU again rediscover weak crack in the fortress Rangers. Through Wayne Rooney and Nani, they also create three serious threat to the goalkeeper McGregor in the span of 23 minutes until the 25th. However, none of the execution rip Rangers goalkeeper.

Rangers MU pressure unaffected. They consistently do the pressing and looking for opportunities to launch counterattacks. Although capable of reducing invasion of opponent, they have trouble flowing through to completion due to the appalling attacks bait accuracy and coordination.

In the 39th minute Chelsea almost opened the scoring through Wayne Rooney. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Fabio bait into the left corner of the goal, but unfortunately only hit the crossbar. Until taking the position still turn a 0-0 draw.

Entering the second half, MU game had not changed much. On the other hand, Rangers increase their aggressiveness and speed. MU was more trouble out of pressing and pressure opponents.

But under pressure, in the 87th minute following a penalty awarded MU offense Naismith to Fabio. Rooney is believed to execute successfully break through the goalkeeper McGregor and brought his team winning 1-0.

Left behind one goal to force Rangers add to the intensity of the attacks. Meanwhile, Manchester United tried to improve their game. The match was held increasingly fierce. However, the score 1-0 to Manchester United last until the referee blew the long whistle.

The composition of players:
Rangers: Allan McGregor, Kirk Broadfoot, David Weir, Steven Whittaker, Richard Foster, Steven Davis, Lee McCulloch, Kyle Hutton (James Beattie 88), Vladimir Weiss (John Fleck 80), Steven Naismith, Kenny Miller.

Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar; Chris Smalling, Jonathan Evans, Fabio, John O'Shea, Paul Scholes (Anderson 67), Michael Carrick, Nani (Gabriel Obertan 77), Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov (Javier Hernandez 76) .

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Won 3-0, Barcelona Qualified Into Round of 16

ATHENA - Barcelona after qualifying for the last 16 after securing himself a champion of Group D. Barcelona easily won a 3-0 victory at Panathinaikos come to the cage, on Wednesday (25/11/2010).

Being in the top of the standings, Barcelona has collected 11 points and could not

be pursued by anyone. Including Copenhagen which is the nearest rival Barcelona. Because, Copenhagen which is currently sitting in second place with 7 points forced to give up pocketed by Rubin Kazan 0-1. While the group stage, leaving only one game.

Barcelona had experienced difficulties in developing the game, because the home team always put pressure. Each player Barca had the ball, the player directly attached Panathinaikos.

However, Barca still had time to develop the game, but unfortunately they are difficult to dismantle the Panathinaikos defense that appear discipline. In fact the home team several times had to give a threat.

Entering the 15th minute, Panathinaikos began to overwhelm Barcelona wait on the game fast and creative. In fact, in the 27th minute Barcelona Panathinaikos goalkeeper managed to break through the Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro is not guarded in the penalty box, cut bait Daniel Alves and into goals.

Disadvantaged, Panathinaikos tried to reply, but it is often open their defense and Barcelona game is growing. However, some businesses are launched Barcelona still failed to produce results, till the break condition has not changed, 1-0 to Barcelona.

Entering the second half, Barcelona still appeared dominant. Lionel Messi continues to give Panathinaikos defense threat. In the 63rd minute through Barcelona's Messi successfully added advantage. Utilizing assists Adriano, Messi to accurately release the ball with his left foot, and goals.

Just 6 minutes later, Barcelona managed to enlarge their advantage, Pedro scored again with the use of bait Andres Iniesta. Gol Gol is the last in the game and at the same time ensure Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Panathinaikos

The composition of players
Panathinaikos: 30-Alexandros Tzorvas; 5-Cedric Kante, 4-Jean-Alain Boumsong, 31-Nikos Spyropoulos, 24-Loukas Vyntra, 15-Gilberto Silva, 29-Kostas Katsouranis (19-Damien Plessis 67), 9-Djibril Cisse , 14-Luis Garcia (28-Antonios Petropoulos 63), 20-Lazaros Christodoulopoulos, 22-Stergos Marinos (21-Elini Dimoutsos 45).

Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes; 5-Carles Puyol, 3-Gerard Pique (22-Eric Abidal 72), 21-Adriano (19-Maxwell 76), 2-Daniel Alves, 14-Javier Mascherano, 8-Andres Iniesta, 6 -Xavi (15-Seydou Keita 71), 17-Pedro, 7-David Villa, 10-Lionel Messi

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Real Madrid qualified for the last 16 of Champions League

AMSTERDAM - Real Madrid ensure themselves qualify for the last 16 as winners of Group G after getting beat Ajax 4-0 in a landslide with a score Matchday fifth game, the phase of the Champions League Group G on Tuesday (23/11/2010). Madrid had pocketed 13 points and with one match remaining, "El Real" no longer possible overtaken by AC Milan who came in second place with eight points

Playing as a guest team, Real Madrid is not easy to achieve victory, they got serious resistance from Ajax. However, Madrid is able to maintain focus and careful look at opportunities.

In the 19th minute and the 34th, for example, Benzema fired two shots accurate. However, both successfully pushed over Martin Stekelenburg.

Madrid ultimately fruitless effort in the 36th minute, Benzema who welcomes feedback Mesut Oezil fired the ball straight and lodged in the Ajax goal.

Madrid then tried and was able to maintain the intensity of their attacks. Until the 44th minute, they managed to increase the advantage to 2-0 thanks to long-distance kick Alvaro Arbeloa in the 44th minute.

Behind two goals in the first half, Ajax play faster and harder in the second round. Madrid got hooked with the pattern of Ajax game, but they could soon regained control of the situation.

In the 70th minute, Madrid again managed to increase the advantage to 3-0 by Christiano Ronaldo. Starting from Angel Di Maria who cut bait Ajax, then sent the ball to Ronaldo. Ronaldo welcomed him with a shot and the ball managed to break Ajax goalkeeper.

Luck seems to also being in favor of Madrid in the 80th minute, Real Madrid got a penalty following a breach Emanuelson to Oezil. Ronaldo, who is believed to execute successfully changing the score to 4-0.

However, Madrid should also lost two players at once within a period of 4 minutes. Xabi Alonso received a second yellow card at minute 86 and Sergio Ramos in the 90th minute. However, Madrid was able to maintain dominance and to maintain the advantage until the final 4-0.

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Rossi Difficulty Achieving Victory With Ducati

Valentino Rossi will not predict success with Ducati. Rossi, who during his career in MotoGP racing world has defended two big teams, the Honda and Yamaha are always panning for success, predicted it would be difficult to achieve when he was with Ducati later

In 2004, "The Doctor" decided to move from defending Honda Yamaha. At that time, he also predicted to be difficult and takes time to adapt to the Yamaha. But it turns out, Rossi mnyabet directly to the world title that year.

Such conditions are also experienced when Rossi first class of 250 cc to 500 cc. Although in 2000, he still sits in second position, nmaun next year "The Doctor" won the world title.

But even so, for the 2011 season later, Vale predicted would undergo a more severe season than previous seasons. Casey Stoner even dare to mention that these rivals will be difficult to win the race.

"I'm not sure he (Rossi) will be able to reach the same number of victories as he had done playing for Yamaha," said Stoner in MCN.

Adaptation Rossi with Ducati motorcycles are threatened not as smooth as when he was with Yamaha. This is related to serious injury that happened and who had just endured surgery that requires a long recovery time.

"The competition is very tight. Not many seasons in which people call that competition is higher than what is there now, and one mistake will make it all ends."

"Let's wait and see what he can do with this bike. Just like me, there is a big challenge awaits him," the driver who finished Honda next season to defend it.

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Chelsea Qualified For The last 16 Champions League

LONDON - After struggling against MSK Žilina in preliminary round Group F Champions League on Tuesday (23/11/2010), Chelsea finally make sure he qualified for the last 16 after a solid at the top of the standings with a total of 15 digits. Shown at home, Chelsea can beat teams with his guest sor 2-1

In such action, Chlesea coach, Carlo Anceloti chose to not lose some of its core players, such as Nicolas Anelka, Salamon Kalou, Petr Cech and John Obi Mikel.

With the composition of which is derived Anceloti player, is leaving the Blues difficult to develop his game. Chelsea also have to see the first goal conceded by the action Babatounde Bello in the 19th minute.

Disadvantaged first, Chelsea also increase the tempo of the game. Padameniet to-23, the action barely break goalkeeper Branislav Ivanovic Martin Dubravka, but unfortunately fired Ivanovic still widening.

Five minutes later, Daniel Sturridge's goal off a threat to Žilina, but unfortunately less than perfect final resolution to make efforts in vain. Sturridge shot was wide. Until the break position remains the same, left Chelsea 1-0 Žilina.

Entering the second half, Anceloti change its strategy, Anceloti enter Salamon Kalou replacing Gael Kakuta.

Ancelotti is very brilliant decision. Thanks to Chelsea's Kalou was finally able to equalize. Ivory Coast players were making assists for the creation of Sturridge scored at minute 51.

Goal was to restore confidence "The Blues", they are increasingly put pressure and in the 55th minute, Didier Drogba almost give the advantage to Chelsea, but unfortunately msih header can be anticipated by kipper Martin Dubravka.

In the 62nd minute, Drogba returning to get a pretty good chance. Receiving feedback Sturridge, he fired hard from outside the penalty box. Again, the ball can kick secured Martin Dubravka.

Dubravka deserve praise on this game. He was successfully thwarted hard shot Ramieres (minute 67) and Sturridge (69 minutes).

Still, Chelsea continued to press. The home team's hard work finally paid off at minute 86. Florent Malouda Chelsea turned excel maximize after Didier Drogba. These goals were to ensure victory Chelsea 2-1.

The composition of players
Chelsea: Ross Turnbull, Jeffrey Bruma, Branislav Ivanovic, Patrick Van Aanholt, Paulo Ferreira; Joshua McEachran, Florent Malouda, Ramires; Gael Kakuta (Salomon Kalou 45), Didier Drogba, Daniel Sturridge (Nicolas Anelka 74).

MSK Žilina: Martin Dubravka; Jozef Piacek, Mario Pecalka, Roman Gergel, Stanislav Angelovic; Bello Babatounde, Lubomir Guldan, Admir Vladavic, Robert Jez; Tomas Majtan (Pavol Poliacek 85), Tomas Oravec (Momodou Ceesay 64).

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Alonso: The Worst Already Passes

Two weeks ago a Ferrari and Fernando Alonso's drivers must accept the bitter truth in the hunt grabbed the world title Formula 1 2010. Being in the position most likely to snatch the title, Alonso would have finished seventh and the title of world champion failed to afford him. And the title of world champion also fell into the hands of Sebastian Vettel, who won the series in Abu Dhabi is the ultimate

Can not be denied that failure still leaves a sense of disappointment for the Spaniard. However, Alonso actually said Ferrari has shown that "the worst is over", and now they focus to face the 2011 season.

Looking at the performance of Ferrari in the 2009 season, it appears that what was done in a Ferrari on the season was much better. Able to take Alonso's Ferrari won five victories and to end the season as runner-up. So Alonso say deservedly so.

"Of course it leaves much sadness, but at the same time think that 2011 will soon arrive when we could win and sure I can reach it," said Alonso told Rai radio.

"From 2011, I have a lot of hope. 2009 was a difficult year for Ferrari, but now we're back to good performance and the worst is over."

In the same interview, Alonso also congratulate Vettel, who made history as the youngest F1 world champion. It also became the first rider in the German title, throughout his career.

"He's the fastest of them all, with 10 pole position and had some mechanical problems so failed to reap a lot of points, but in the end he became a winner. Congratulations! But we think, next year will be difficult for him."

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Michael Schumacher Improved In The Next Season

The return of world champion Michael Schumacher's Formula in the Formula 1 scene far from the expectations of people in the seven-times world champion. But in the next season, the German racer was believed would perform much better.

Recruited by Mercedes team leader Ross Brawn, Schumacher was only able to collect 72 points from 19 series. He got points from 12 races this amount, the rest he does not earn points or not finish

Although not considered in this season, Schumacher is expected to rise to racing season 2011. Is a former world champion Emerson Fittipaldi who make these predictions.

"Recently I had lunch with Ross Brawn, and I think their new car would be more appropriate for the style of Michael. Oversteering in corners," said Fittipaldi told the Times that was launched F1live.

"With the new tires Michael also can develop it with her style. Also, with the balance of the car better and extraordinary conviction, he would be a major challenger to struggle for the title. He can."

"Next year he could. When I saw Brawn, his mind already for 2011. If you are physically fit, you must be able to race, because mentally you do not miss anything," said Fittipaldi.

1972 and 1974 world champion was also commented about the competition next season. Sebastian Vettel will see a big challenge to defend his title, while Fernando Alonso becoming mature.

"The pressure to win again was really great. If Sebastian (Vetttel) respond to this pressure as a negative thing, it would be very damaging. The first time I realized a champion is when I read in the newspaper. This may be the same as Vettel",

"The problem for him is that nothing beats the first time. Therefore, and I think Fernando Alonso is the most complete racing driver."

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Getafe Drew Against Zaragoza

Madrid - Getafe fail to maximize the cage match as host Real Zaragoza, but also at the same time thwart efforts to Zaragoza who currently resides at the bottom of the league standings BBVA to improve his position. Getafe should be satisfied with the final result 1-1

In the action held at the coliseum Alonso Perez, Madrid, on Monday (11/22/2010), Zaragoza got ahead through Nicolas Bertolo in the 34th minute. Through the scheme behind the attacks, Bertolo had the ball outside the penalty box a little Getafe. With a hard kick left foot, Bertolo managed to break goalkeeper Jordi Codina kipper.

Actually, Getafe had threatened twice in the first five minutes. But the kick-kick Adrian Colunga in the second minute and Francisco Casquero kick in the fifth minute pushed over by Zaragoza goalkeeper, Leo Franco.

Entering the second half, Getafe almost scored a goal at minute 47, but Rafa Lopez's header from close range which went on Dani Parejo's cross drifted over the bar Zaragoza thin.

Two minutes later, Zaragoza create offense on the forbidden, to bear the penalty kick. Getafe finally successfully equalized through a penalty execution Colunga.

At minute 63, Zaragoza had to lose one player. Because of garanya, Leonardo Ponzio already pocketed one yellow card received another yellow card due to deliberate hand ball.

Although the superior number of players, Getafe are still not able to dominate the game scoring the winning goal. 1-1 score became the final conclusion of this match.

With a rate, Getafe climbed one place to position 12 of La Liga with a value of 14 from 12 matches. Zaragoza remained in position while the lowest with a value of eight of 12 games as well.

The composition of players
Getafe: Codina; Gomez, Marcano, Lopez, Mane; Casquero (Martinez 46), Boateng, Colunga; Parejo, Manu (Arizmendi 81), Rios (Miku 71)

Zaragoza: Franco; Obradovic (Paredes 23), Contini, Jarosik; Ponzio, Gabi, Edmílson; Sinama-Pongolle (Pinter 69), Lopez (Braulio 57), Bertolo, Lafita

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Vettel Want to Strengthen Ferrari

Berlin - The owner of Red Bull, admitted that the riders, who this season has just won the world title Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel, has a dream to strengthen the Ferrari? However, Red Bull already knows what they should do for it did not happen in the next few years

At the weekend, Vettel revealed that there are two teams that are teams' past, present and future of Formula 1 ". Vettel called Ferrari and Mercedes are coming in that category.

Although he is currently defending Red Bull, but he did not mention his team is. Red Bull's Parties also recognize that the racers nicknamed Baby Schumi's got the desire to strengthen Ferrari.

"Seb wanted to defend Ferrari one day. We will make that desire to be a tough decision for him," said Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz quoted by Motorsport.

Mateschitz said one way to prevent Vettel, other than the appropriate value of the contract, the team must also provide a competitive car.

"If not, we might have to let go even though he was still under contract," said Mateschitz. Austrian businessman was also optimistic that if Vettel had parted ways with Red Bull, then it will not happen in the near future.

Meanwhile, Red Bull consultant Dr Helmut Marko also said that it is impossible it would be the youngest world champion with the Red Bull team for a long time. But Marko believes that cooperation and Vettel Red Bull to continue until about three or four years.

"Let's make everything clear: there will be no contract for ten years for Sebastian, because we can not guarantee to give him a competitive car for the duration of it. Sebastian could not guarantee he always felt comfortable with us," said Marko.

"But for the medium term contracts, three or four years, we have definite plans to stay with him," he closed.

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Anceloti Doesn't Want to Go From Chelsea

London - Speculation is now growing, that Carlo Ancelotti will be leaving the Chelsea manager denied by the West London club. Ancelotti also confirmed that he still wanted to stay at the club

Chelsea learned bad results in the last four games and comment authority Ancelloti problems within the team, raising speculation Ancelotti's future at Chelsea will not be safe.

"You have to compare me with (Sir Alex) Ferguson. It's a different position. Because Ferguson has full control of his team. I'm just a technical director. Full stop," saying that is what then makes speculation develops.

Ancelotti statement is considered mainstream English media that Ancelloti already embarrassed and wanted to leave Chelsea.

But the news was denied by Chelsea in a statement. The Blues confirmed that 51-year-old man it will comply with his contract until 2012 and will not leave Chelsea until the contract is completed.

Ancelotti also agrees that employer's statement. Former AC Milan architect intend to complete the contract.

"The rumors were very, very not true. I do not know why rumors like this appeared today in the newspapers," said Ancelotti ahead of the Champions League duel against Žilina as quoted by Reuters.

"I have a contract here until 2012, I want to stay here, I love this club and its players. I believe in this squad," said Ancelotti.

Three defeats from four games that Chelsea had made a success at the top of the Premier League is now equaled by Manchester United. Therefore, Ancelotti is determined to bring the Blues got up.

"Obviously, I was under pressure on a team like Chelsea because we want to win every game, but my focus to bring my team to play better than today," Ancelotti determination.

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Napoli Shifting Position Juventus - AS Roma

Napoli - Success beat Bologna 4-1 in Serie A matches continued on Sunday (11/21/2010), Napoli managed to shift the position of Juventus and AS Roma. This victory puts Napoli to third position with 24 points, five points difference with AC Milan at the top of the standings

Based on statistics, Naples did not really dominate against Bologna. However, almost all the attacks that are built Edinson Cavani and his friends run effectively. Total of 15 shots, 11 of which led to the opposing goal. While the Bologna who controlled the ball up to 58 percent, only 3 times to threaten the goal host.

A new game to enter the 2nd minute, but Napoli has been successfully opened the scoring through Christian Maggio their advantage. Maggio gore is apt to kick over the Ezequiel Lavezzi., And managed to break the goal of Bologna.

Bologna tried to get up and provide tough opposition, but have not had time to equalize, precisely the goal of Bologna again breaking through the action of Marek Hamsik. Lavezzi goal came from the right wing prick. He then took off Hamsik greeted accurate crossing with his left foot shot, 2-0 to Napoli.

The second half has been running for 3 minutes, but Bologna shall again receive the net again broken. Starting from a corner kick Michele Pazienza, who took off a sweet feed to the penalty box, Hamsik was waiting and immediately scored the ball into the bottom left corner of goalkeeper Emiliano Vivian.

Superior 3 goals, making Napoli play relaxed. They play the ball more in order to secure the outcome of the game. This strategy is less successful because Bologna was able to steal a goal by Riccardo Meggiorini shot in the 68th minute.

But the home team back up, in the 74th minute Edinson Cavani Naples successfully complete a 4-1 victory.

The composition of players
Napoli: Morgan De Sanctis, Paolo Cannavaro (Sanchez Emilson Cribari 23), Hugo Armando Campagnaro, Fabiano Santacroce, Michele Pazienza Walter Gargano, Andrea Dossena, Christian Maggio, Edinson Cavani (Raffaele Maiello 76), Ezequiel Lavezzi, Marek Hamsik (José Ernesto Sosa 57).

Bologna: Emiliano Vivian; Miguel Britos, Daniele Portanova (Vangelis Moras 65), Matteo Rubin, György Garics (Riccardo Meggiorini 45); Francesco Della Rocca, Rene Krhin, Henry Giménez (Luca Siligardi 45), Antonio Buscé; Marco Di Vaio, Albin Ekdal.

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3 Million Euros For Vettel

Milton Keynes - To become world champion was making Sebastian Vettel was also awarded himself from his team. Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel will give a bonus worth 3 million euros, as reported by Bild on Monday (22/11/2010) for his achievements which he achieved in this 2010 season

This season has become millik Red Bull, Milton Keynes-based team that successfully won two championships namely konstrkuktor and simultaneously deliver a champion racer Vettel. With these achievements she won, of course Red Bull will be flooded prize.

Bild said that Red Bull will receive a prize worth 73 million euros and akn paid four times. Happiness Red Bull team also would be happiness, therefore, Red Bull is rumored to be giving bonuses to staff which numbered approximately 500 people.
For regular employees, akana receive 12 thousand euros, while the technician will earn a bigger which is about 50 thousand euros.

And what about the champion, Vettel? Of course, Red Bull will also give prizes for the German driver. Reportedly Vettel checks will be accepted as the pay is embracing the world title to reach a value of 3 million euros.

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Inter Milan Beaten By Chievo, 1-2

Verona - Come to the cage Chievo Verona in Serie A League continued on Sunday (21/11/2010), Inter Milan were forced to submit 1-2 by the club nicknamed "The Flying Donkeys" is.

Defeat this time is the third defeat of the season 2010-2011 competition which must be accepted Inter Milan. In previous games they also have to swallow defeat in the "Derby Della Madonnina" against AC Milan. Now, Inter had to settle for seventh, nine points behind league leaders AC Milan

While Chievo, who currently ranks ninth in fact more threatening Inter. Chievo currently has collected 19 points and only 1 point behind leaders Inter Milan.

Ambition to be able to raise the position, Inter Milan played a direct attack, the home team wait on the game to survive and rely on counterattacks.

With that strategy, Inter would often experience difficulty in turning the other team to give the attack. Peak at Chievo player, Sergio Pellissier managed to break through Inter's goal in the 29th minute.

Gol Chievo is the result of a quick counterattack. From the left side of Inter's defense, Nicolas Frey took the ball and sent a cross to the front of Inter's goal. Pellissier grabbed with a header, ahead of Davide Santon. Ball break Inter goalkeeper Luca Castellazzi guarded, 1-0.

Disadvantaged, Inter tried to retaliate by increasing the intensity of attacks. But they are very difficult to dismantle the home team's defense. On the contrary, it frequently gave Chievo counterattack that threatens Inter's defense.

In the 82nd minute, Chievo managed to increase their advantage. They see themselves behind the attack managed to break goalkeeper Luca Castellazi. Goals came from a cross horns Rigoni.
Castellazzi failed to catch it, and substitute, Davide Moscardelli, quickly cut him off. 2-0 to Chievo.

Inter increasingly lost confidence. However, Samuel Eto'o could reduce the pace at the last minute before the fight was over. However, Inter did not have enough time to catch up, until the fight was over excellence is still owned by Chievo.

Composition Players
Chievo Verona: 28-Stefano Sorrentino, 12-Bostjan Cesar, 3-Marco Andreolli, 16-Luca Rigoni, 4-Andrea Mantovani, 21-Nicolas Frey, 23-Kevin Constant (26-Mariano Bogliacino 86), 7-Michele Marcolini ( 14-Roberto Guana 65), 6-Gelson Fernandes, 31-Sergio Pellissier (80-Davide Moscardelli 68), 77-Cyril Thereau

Inter Milan: 12-Luca Castellazzi, 2-Ivan Cordoba, 6-Lucio, 4-Javier Zanetti, 39-Davide Santon, 19-Esteban Cambiasso (40-Obiora Nwankwo 55), 5-Dejan Stankovic (30-Alessandro Mancini 88) , 9-Samuel Eto'o, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 27-Goran Pandev, 88-Jonathan Ludovic Biabiany (31-Denis Alibec 68)

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City Bowed Fulham 4-1

LONDON - Manchester City managed to pluck victory convincing 4-1, when come to the cage Fulham on Sunday (21/11/2010). Thanks to the victory, "The Citizens" are now rising to the rank of four-by successfully collecting 25 points, just three points behind the top of the league leaders, Chelsea

This victory might be a breath of fresh air for coach Roberto Mancini. Given the previous two games in the City always swallow the defeat, giving rise to the issue of sacking him.

Since the beginning of the game City appear to dominate, in the first round of "The Citizens' already superior three goals ahead through goals from Carlos Tevez, Pablo Zabaleta and Yaya Toure. After the halftime, Tevez added advantage for the visitors before Zoltan Gera finally make a goal for the Cottagers entertainment

Road game

Appear to dominate since the beginning of the game, the City directly provides surprises on the home team in the sixth minute, a goal by Carlos Tevez. Tevez who use the pass from Gareth Barry into the penalty box, fired a shot straight to the goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. 1-0 to City.

Fulham tried to retaliate, Clint Dempsey and his colleagues continued to press the defense stronghold Eastlands. Fulham got his first chance seven minutes later. Starting from crossing from the left side, Carlos Salcido kick off but still too high and wide of goalkeeper Joe Hart is escorted.

Almost missed, the City is able inconvenient Fulham defense by counterattack at minute 21. David Silva optimized long bait Aleksandr Kolarov inside advantageous position but his left leg kick can still be pushed over by Mark Schwarzer.

"The Citizens' more incentive to attack, until finally in the 32nd minute through Pablo Zabaleta, City managed to double their advantage. Starting from David Villa who managed to rip the opponent's defense from the left side, then removed Silva's ball into the penalty box, but Fulham discarded. Suddenly, there came Zabaleta and with beautiful kick, the ball managed to rip the Fulham goal, 2-0 to City.

Three minutes later, turn Yaya Toure who listed his name on the scoreboard. Operands Tevez, perfectly acceptable by Yaya who controlled the ball and drop kick to the far post and went inside. City now 3-0 up.

Entering the second half, "The Citizens" do not reduce the intensity of their attacks. The fourth goal came thanks to "cooperation" Tevez and Zabaleta. Diwali from Zabaleta hard kick, the ball bounced on the right foot in front of Tevez Schwarzer and into the Fulham goal.

Zoltan Gera Fulham entertain the fans with a goal in the 70th minute. Corner kick the ball fell at his feet, Gera removing hard kick from the right side of the box which was about Zabaleta and past Hart.

The composition of players
Fulham: Mark Schwarzer, Brede Hangeland, Aaron Hughes, Carlos Salcido, Chris Baird, Dickson Etuhu (Diomansy Kamara 64), Danny Murphy, Damien Duff (Zoltan Gera 45), Simon Davies, Andrew Johnson, Clint Dempsey

Manchester City: Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany, Kolo Touré, Aleksandar Kolarov, Pablo Zabaleta, Nigel De Jong, Gareth Barry, Yaya Touré, Jo, Carlos Tévez (Adam Johnson 78), David Silva

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Against Almeria, Barcelona Gol Party

Almeria - Barcelona look fascinating at the party Jornada 12. Come to the headquarters of Almeria, Barca win after partying with eight goals without reply to go. Barcelona striker, Messi contributed three goals for this victory

Besides Messi, Bojan Krkic also show teeth in a fight at the Mediterraneo Stadium. Bojan scored two goals in the second half, while Pedro Rodriguez and Andres Iniesta each scored one goal. New striker David Villa would not miss a goal at all even though he took part in a number of goals are created.

With the win, Real Madrid, Barca successful shift from the top of the Primera Liga standings with 31 points. However, Barca can go back down to the second position if Madrid has 29 points, managed to pluck victory against Athletic Bilbao.

Road game

Since the beginning of the game Barcelona had appeared to threaten. A new game to enter the second minute, David Villa managed to rip the defense Almeria, and then forced to save his goal kipper Diego Alves.

Barca has given more pressure, five minutes later Lionel Messi's turn to threaten the goal of Almeria, but his shot was wide.

Gol finally created in the 16th minute, thanks to cooperation Messi and Villa. Villa return feed from Messi and ends with a touch of the left leg of the Argentine striker.

Two minutes later, Iniesta's turn to break into goalkeeper Diego Alves. Iniesta bait into the middle of the penalty box instead turned to him for hitting the opponent's legs. Without difficulty, the Spanish midfielder Alves trick with a hard kick.

It seems Almeria have lost his concentration, in the 26th minute, Barcelona add to their advantage of an own goal Santiago Acasiete. Santiago is trying to dispel Maxwell's cross, but the ball precisely into the net on his own team.

This time shift Pedro who contributed a goal to increase the benefits of Barca in the 34th minute. He was chasing bait distance from Andreu Fontas and conquer Alves intercepted before the goalkeeper in the penalty box.

Two minutes later, Barcelona became more and enlarge their 5-0 advantage through Massey. Receiving the ball from Pedro, the first attempt failed and the new Messi could menceploskan ball from the rebound.

Disadvantaged five goals to force Almeria Barcelona velocity offset in the second round. On several occasions, the host player is able to pursue the movement of opposing players. However, it does not make them get a good opportunity to reduce the lag.

The only opportunity for Almeria created in the 57th minute. From the left wing, Pablo Piatti release volley into the middle of the goal. Goalkeeper Victor Valdes failed to stop the ball, but "the skin round" hit the crossbar and out.

Indeed Barcelona who could add their advantage even though they've loosened the tempo of the game. Bojan Krkic The new entry in the second half made the score to 6-0 in the 62nd minute.

Five minutes later Messi hat-trick to fulfill. Alves made a mistake of Messi can master the ball and then scored his third goal in this match.

Goal feast was completed in 73 minutes, after Bojan added his goal in the game. Almeria 0, Barca 8.


The composition of Players:

Almeria - Diego Alves, Macedo, Acasiete, Carlos Garcia, Ortiz, Bernardello, M'Bami, Vargas, Corona, Piatti, Goitom

Barcelona - Victor Valdes, Dani Alves, Puyol, Fontas, Maxwell, Mascherano, Xavi (Thiago '45), Iniesta (Seydou Keita '45), Pedro (Bojan Krkic '56), Messi, Villa

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Hotspur Defeat Arsenal 3-2

LONDON - Arsenal was forced to swallow thin defeat by Tottenham Hotspur guest. Preformance in the game "Derbi London", on Saturday (11/20/2010), Arsenal's 2-3 defeat of Hotspur. In fact, in the first round, "The Gunner" had a 2-0 lead

Arsenal effort to occupy the top Premier League dijegal by city rivals. However, the greatness to Tottenham who battled back after being two goals behind.

With Chelsea's spirit of pursuing a position that only two points, Arsenal started the match well. They directly apply pressure to the visitors from the start, Tottenham were difficulties.

Just eight minutes of the game running, Arsenal managed to open the scoring advantage through the use of bait Samir Nasri breakthrough. His first kick was too weak, but kipper Tottenham, Gomes, less than perfect to catch the ball and eventually the ball back out and immediately struck back by Nasri. Nasri goalkeeper Gomes managed to break even if only through a narrow angle.

Superior first, Arsenal increasingly appear encouraging. With quality, composure and accuracy of "The gunner", the home team managed to increase their advantage in the 26th minute. Receiving feedback from Cesc Fabregas, Andrei Arshavin gave the ball straight to Chamakh. The Moroccan striker cleverly let the ball between the legs Gomes and goals. Advantage 2-0untuk Arsenal.

Tottenham tried to get up and chase, but Arsenal continued to dominate. Until halftime, the position has not changed, the benefits are still in the hands of Arsenal.

Entering the second half, Tottenham began to rise, in the 49th minute Gareth Bale managed to minimize lag. Receiving feedback breakthrough Rafael van der Vart, Bale who quietly moved to the right wing did not terkawal. With the easy ball and he was welcomed into the penalty box. With smart, he kicked with the left foot and the ball poked Arsenal, beat goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianske. Tottenham were left behind only 1-2.

Although Arsenal continued to dominate, but they then make a mistake when Tottenham got a free kick in the 66th minute. Simultaneously, Fabregas and Chamakk hand goes up, up to kick the ball about Van der Vaart. The referee immediately pointed to the white dot. Van der Vaart who became executor of a successful break into the Arsenal goalkeeper, as well as to equalize 2-2.

In the 70th minute, Arsenal had scored through Sebastien Squillaci. However, referee annulled it because he had already been in an offside position.

Failed to add a goal, Arsenal still managed to get the opportunity again in the 75th minute long-distance kick Fabregas, but the ball can still be ignored Gomes. Two minutes later, Laurent Koscielny gore cross Nasri. However, although not escorted, the ball was still rising.

Tottenham then try pressing and some times dangerous Arsenal. In the 85th minute, a free kick headed Van der Vaart capable Younes Kaboul and a goal. The goal was a decisive victory over Arsenal 3-2 Tottenham.

Composition Players
Arsenal: Lukasz Fabianski 21; 6-Laurent Koscielny, 18-Sebastien Squillaci, 22-Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna 3-, 15-Denilson, 17-Alex Song, 29-Marouane Chamakh (10-Robin Van Persie 68), 4 -Cesc Fabregas, 23-Andrei Arshavin (14-Theo Walcott 77), 8-Samir Nasri (7-Tomas Rosicky 77)

Tottenham Hotspur: 1-Gomes, 4-Younes Kaboul, 13-William Gallas, 32-Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 2-Alan Hutton, 14-Luka Modric, 8-Jermaine Jenas, 3-Gareth Bale, 7-Aaron Lennon (18 -Jermain Defoe 45), 9-Roman Pavlyuchenko (15-Peter Crouch 74), 11-Rafael van der Vaart (12-Wilson Palacios 86)

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Liverpool vs West Ham, 3-0 To "The Reds"

LIVERPOOL - Entertain West Ham in the Premier League continued on Saturday (11/21/2010), a successful Liverpooll team beat the visitors 3-0. Victory "The Reds" this time, has made this club is in the order-9, passed Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Although appearing without captain Steven Gerrrad, which is experiencing injury, Liverpool still look encouraging. Maybe this is a revival of "The Reds". considering

the previous two games, Roy Hodgson's squad this direction, never reap victory. First held 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic and then bent Stoke City 0-2.

In the action held at Anfield, Liverpool pressing since the beginning of the game, which was succeeded in making the visitors overwhelmed. After making various efforts, finally "The Reds" managed to end the attack with an opening goal advantage.

Goal occurred in the 18th minute through Glennn Johnson. Starting from a corner kick headed Raul Meireles who tested the Liverpool players, but missed and the ball eventually fell in front of Glenn Johnson, without wasting time, Johnson immediately kicked and tore West Ham goalkeeper.

Just nine minutes later, Liverpool managed to increase their advantage of West Ham's penalty box. Fernando Torres who tried to chase the ball at the West Ham penalty box was blocked by Daniel Gabbidon, but unfortunately, it did handsball Gabbidon, West Ham also was sentenced to a penalty.

Dir Kyut who served as executor did not waste that opportunity, his shot right leads to the middle of the goal and Green moved the wrong direction. She ran away, pointing to Gerrard, as a sign of the goal was for the captain. Gerrard stood up from his seat and smiled smugly

Liverpool dominated the show, several times the pressure being waged "The Reds", the defense can not be dammed by West Ham and make them crazy.

In the 38th minute, Maxi Rodriguez made Hodguson smile widened. Header that greeted Paul Konchesky's cross, managed to force the Green again picked up the ball from his net. Liverpool now lead 3-0.

Entering the second half, Liverpool still appears dominant. However, West Ham did not want to stay silent, West ham managed to strengthen their defenses so that the home team becomes difficult to dismantle the defense.

But Liverpool again threatened in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, Fernando Torres could kick pushed over Robert Green and only on the goalposts. The ball rebounded directly forwarded Christian Poulsen with hard kick, but was able to pushed over the Green again.

Coach Roy Hodgson tried to make changes. Ryan Babel replaced Torres, Raul Meireles replaced Jonjo Shelvey, and David Ngog replaced Fabio Aurelio. However, until the fight was over, Liverpool failed to add a goal and had to settle with a 3-0 victory.

Composition Players

Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 37-Martin Skrtel, 23-Jamie Carragher, 3-Paul Konchesky, 2-Glen Johnson, 28-Christian Poulsen, 4-Raul Meireles (33-Jonjo Shelvey 83), 17-Maxi Rodriguez, 18 -Dirk Kuyt, 9-Fernando Torres (19-Ryan Babel 84), 24-David Ngog (6-Fabio Aurelio 74)

West Ham: 1-Robert Green, 15-Matthew Upson, 4-Daniel Gabbidon, 23-Herita Ilunga Nkongolo (5-James Tomkins 76), 37-Lars Jacobsen, 14-Radoslav Kovac, 13-Luis Boa Morte, 16-Mark Noble, 33-Victor Obinna (12-Pablo Barrera 45), 9-Carlton Cole (17-Benedict McCarthy 69), 30-Frederic Piquionne

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Drivers Satisfied With Performance Pirelli

ABU DHABI - After the absent approximately 19 years of Formula 1, Pirelli finally re-trusted to supply tires to Formula 1 next season. The Italian tire manufacturer sedah prove his capacity as a supplier who can diandalakn.

Pirelli proved its capacity on the first day tire test at the circuit marina Yas, Abu Dhabi, on Friday (19/11/2010). In two test sessions conducted by 12 teams, most of the drivers gave positive assessment to the performance Pirelli tires. In fact, not a few of the racers were surprised because the character is able to provide

comfort Pirelli tires on the track for them.

"Given the relatively short time owned by Pirelli, I think they have been doing their job pretty well," said Sebastian Vettel who had become the fastest racer in the first practice session, the morning and second fastest in the afternoon.

"This is a good start for them. Indeed, the car still need a little time to adapt to the new tires (Pirelli). For that, we had little to do change the set-up car. Apart from that, I think Pirelli tires is enough to respond adequately. Perhaps, the results they deliver this time beyond what became their expectations, "said world champion F1 2010 as quoted by Autosport, Saturday (11/20/2010).

The same thing also disclosed Rubens Barrichello, who previously used Bridgestone tires, Michelin and Goodyear, and Pirelli tires have not used. He admitted quite impressed with the performance of Pirelli, although he has not fully familiar with the character of the tire.

"I am quite impressed. However, I do not think it is time to make comparisons (with Bridgestone). But, obviously I am quite positive welcome Pirelli. I had 42 laps in the morning session and everything went well, "he continued.

"Pirelli clearly have a different character with Bridgestone. For that, we must learn it. We can not impose a tire with a different character but works the same way. I liked this challenge (to find out the character of Pirelli), "Williams driver cap This

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Madrid Vs Bilbao: Might "Los Blancos"

MADRID - It seems that Real Madrid is ready to welcome the visitors Athletic Bilbao in Liga BBVA Jornada 12, Saturday (11/20/2010). Why not, Madrid this season into a team that has a fearsome force once held by Jose Mourinho.

With a series of results that have not been unbeaten in all competitions, be

evidence of the greatness of "The Special One". Record the stable, 100 percent owned by Los Blancos victory adds the prediction that Bilbao would only come home empty-handed. Therefore, the fight will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of the greatness of the Spanish capital club.

MU became more confident after none of the players who inhabit the Madrid treatment room alias injury. That means, playmaker Kaka has the possibility to re-appear. Certainly not good news for the visitors.

Bilbao seems worthy of alarm, considering the club has a poor record when competing in the cage opposite. Greater likelihood Fernando Llorente will have difficulty meeting penetrate defenses raised Madrid Ricardo Carvalho.

Maybe, Bilbao could inconvenient and even steal value. However, beating Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu it was very difficult. Conversely, if a little careless, Madrid will beat them.

PREDICTION OF LINE-UP:
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)
1-Casillas, 2-Carvalho, 3-Pepe, 4-Sergio, a 7-Ronaldo, 12-Marcelo, 14-Xabi Alonso, 20-Higuain, 22-Di Maria, 23-Ozil, 24-Khedira
Absent: -
Coach: Jose Mourinho (suspension)
Trend last 5 games: M-S-M-M-M

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1)
1-Iraizoz, 3-Koi, 4-Ustaritz, 6-San Jose, 9-Llorente, 14-Susaeta, 15-Iraola, 18-Gurpegui, 24-Javi Martinez, 26-Igor Martínez, 27-Muniain
Absent: 22-Castilo (suspension)
Coach: Joaquin Caparros Jesus
Trend last 5 games: M-M-K-M-M

Last Three Meetings
08/05/10 Madrid-Bilbao 5-1 (Liga BBVA)
16/01/10 Bilbao-Real Madrid 1-0 (Liga BBVA)
14/03/2009 Bilbao-Madrid 2-5 (Liga BBVA)

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Liverpool Will Receive Compensation for Gerrard Injuries

Liverpool - It seems that Liverpool would have pocketed the compensation funds due to injuries his players, that is Steven Gerrard. English Football Association (FA), reportedly agreed to pay $ 500 thousand pounds.

Gerrard suffered a hamstring injury while defending England's international match

against France in the middle of last week. It certainly makes a mad Liverpool, the article Gerrard is a key figure for the Reds, especially when it Liverppol struggling to improve their appearance.

Therefore, Liverpool also make demands on the FA to pay compensation. The fund is to replace the salary given to Liverpool's Gerrard, who reached 120 thousand pounds per week.

As a result of injuries he sustained, Gerrard should at least be absent for a month. That means he shot absent in the match against West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur, Steua Bucharest, Aston Villa and Newcastle United might as well.

According to news reported by the Daily Mail, Liverpool will receive 500 thousand pounds in compensation. The funds will not directly come from the FA but the insurance that had been established as has been paid to Arsenal and Tottenham related injury Theo Walcott and Jermain Defoe.

Following up on this incident, Fabio Capello is reportedly ready to talk with Roy Hodgson. But until now the conversation has not yet materialized and Hodgson was pretty cool with it.

"I do not expect an apology from anyone and I am not prepared to enlarge the problem," said Hodgson.

"My main focus and the game only for Liverpool against West Ham tomorrow and especially Steven Gerrard. He was very anxious about this and all the people do not prolong the discussion,"

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Massa End First Test Perfectly

Abu Dhabi - Fellipe Mass performed brilliantly and successfully closed the first test Pirelli to be the fastest. Massa managed to outperform the racers Re Bull in the morning managed to be the fastest. In the test that was held at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi on Friday (11/19/2010), Massa led with a record time of 1 minute 40.170 seconds and devour the 94 laps.

Formula 1 world champion had to be content to sit in second place with a record time

of 1 minute 40.500 seconds with 77 rag. While in the third posis, occupied by test driver Gary Paffett Mc Laren, with a record time of 1 minute 40.874 seconds with 94 rag.

In this test session, is also tinged with a red flag because Vettel was forced to stop because there is damage on the front right tire of his car. With this incident will be investigated by Pirelli.

Pirelli Test Results:

1. Felipe Massa - Ferrari - 1m40.170s (94 laps)
2. Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull - 1m40.500s (77 laps)
3. Gary Paffett - McLaren - 1m40.874s (94 laps)
4. Kamui Kobayashi - Sauber - 1m40.950s (83 laps)
5. Robert Kubica - Renault - 1m41.032s (39 laps)
6. Rubens Barrichello - Williams - 1m41.425s (91 laps)
7. Paul in Resta - Force India - 1m41.615s (20 laps)
8. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes - 1m41.778s (81 laps)
9. Jaime Alguersuari - Toro Rosso - 1m42.019s (71 laps)
10. Adrian Sutil - Force India - 1m42.859s (20 laps)
11. Timo Glock - Virgin - 1m44.124s (78 laps)
12. Heikki Kovalainen - Lotus - 1m44.686s (88 laps)
13. Pastor Maldonado - Hispania - 1m45.728s (83 laps)

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Rooney Back, Wigan Alert

MANCHESTER - What will happen in the Premier League continued action match between Manchester United versus Wigan Athletic on Saturday (11/20/2010)? With a backward look at the history of meetings between the clubs this caste difference might be making everyone easy to predict the outcome.

Of the 11 games, the total won by all sides "Red Devils". In addition, goal

difference was highly skewed, with 35 versus 4 for excellence MU.

However, perhaps the poor record will try defaced "The Latics'. The reason, ahead of Manchester derby region, Wigan managed to pluck victory in last game against West Bromwich Albion. While Manchester United, only capable of playing a draw against Aston Villa.

In addition, Wigan now have Tom Cleverley, loan players that could have leaked the contents of the MU game. Moreover, lately, Cleverley always appear neat line in eliciting tengan "The Latics'.

However, it seems to Wigan should also be vigilant, since his arrival at Old Trafford will welcome the return of Wayne Rooney who came back from the United States seelah therapy.

After extending the contract with Old Trafford, Rooney has not sekaipun down to defend his team was dokarenakan injury. However, if Rooney on the game this time is reduced, obviously would be a scourge bagiWigan.

In 11 games, all won by Manchester United, Rooney managed to contribute nine goals for Manchester United. It certainly makes a coach Wigan, Riberto Martinez restless.
"Rooney is a very dangerous player. With his talent, though not 100 percent fit he can perform 90 minutes and make a difference," said Martinez.

Although the MU coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, Rooney is only entered into the list of reserve players, did not rule out Rooney will be reduced when the MU deadlock. Rooney had a long absent and dkritik public because some of their cases, it might appear "berserk", and could have hurt Wigan. Maybe a 5-0 victory over Wigan have achieved MU can be repeated as well.

PREDICTION OF LINE-UP:
Manchester United (4-4-2)
1-Van der Sar, 6-Brown, 5-Ferdinand, 15-Vidic, 3-Evra, 13-Park, 24-Fletcher, 16-Carrick, 17-Nani, 14-Hernandez/10-Rooney, 9-Berbatov
Absent: 21-Rafael, 4-Hargreaves, 8-Anderson, 7-Owen, 25-Valencia (injury)
Coach: Sir Alex Ferguson
Last 5 Matches Trend: M M M S S

Wigan Athletic (4-4-2)
26-Al Habsi, 23-Stam, 2-Gohouri, 5-Caldwell, 3-Alcaraz, 21-Diame, 6-Thomas, 10-N'Zogbia, 15-Cleverley, 14-Gomez, 20-Rodallega
Absent: 17-Boyce, 4-McCarthy (injured)
Coach: Roberto Martinez
Last 5 Matches Trend: M K K M S

Last Three Meetings
12.30.2009 Man. United-Wigan 5-0 (Premier League)
08/22/2009 Wigan-Man. United 0-5 (Premier League)
05/13/2009 Wigan-Man. United 1-2 (Premier League)

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Vettel Leads Pirelli Tests in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - Formula 1 world champion, Sebastian Vettel, showed that he deserved to be king at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. After the success of a champion on the circuit last week, and also to make himself as a champion of the world, Red Bull racer is back to being the fastest in practice inaugural Pirelli tire test

on Friday (19/11/10).

On the test morning in Yas Marina, Friday (19/11/2010), Vettel appear convincing. The German driver has recorded the best lap time of 1 minute, 40.861 seconds after completing 34 laps.

While in the second position, occupied by Ferrari's Massa Fellipe, which has recorded the best time of 1 minute 40.913 seconds in his attempt of 29 laps.

Behind Massa, occupied pleh Renault, Robert Kubica with a record time of 1 minute and 41.032 seconds. He reached for a better time than Japanese Sauber driver, Kamui Kobayashi, who in the next exercise will be replaced by a new teammate, Sergio Perez.

Gary Paffett, who served as McLaren tester for two days, took the place of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in fifth position. He achieved better results than Nico Rosberg (Mercedes), Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso), Rubens Barrichello (Williams), Adrian Sutil (Force India) and Timo Glock (Virgin), who successively filled the top 10.

However, in these tests is not to find the fastest lap time but more on the introduction of Pirelli tires. Indeed, for the team, the test is to obtain data from the development of tires made by Pirelli, which begin next season officially replace Bridgestone.

Pirelli Test Results:

1. Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull - 1m40.861detik
2. Felipe Massa - Ferrari - 1m40.913
3. Robert Kubica - Renault - 1m41.032
4. Kamui Kobayashi - Sauber - 1m41.466
5. Gary Paffett - McLaren - 1m41.588
6. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes - 1m41.978
7. Jaime Alguersuari - Toro Rosso - 1m42.642
8. Rubens Barrichello - Williams - 1m42.655
9. Adrian Sutil - Force India - 1m42.859
10. Timo Glock - Virgin - 1m45.057
11. Heikki Kovalainen - Lotus - 1m46.201
12. Pastor Maldonado - Hispania - 1m46.534

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Balotelli Lived in City Until June

MANCHESTER - Manchester City seems to really be left behind by stickers, Mario Balotelli. Manchester City striker was once again signaled that he may join AC Milan next season. To Mediaset, he said, that he lived in the City only until June. After that, he opened up opportunities for other clubs to sign him.

Rumors move to Milan Balotelli was blowing hard today. Not only because Arsenal is a Milan fan

, but also because the players are 20 years of quietly eating dinner with the Vice President of the "Rossoneri", Adriano Galliani.

In addition, plus the fact that the agent Balotelli, Mina Raiola, has good relations with the stronghold of San Siro. Balotelli Italian media reported present at Milan in the derby match last weekend. At that time, the player is claimed descent Ghana impressed with Milan, especially Zlatan Ibrajimovic game.

Balotelli said, "By June akau certainly with Manchester City. I have a five-year contract, but I can not say anything at the moment."

"It is true I had dinner with Adriano Galliani after the derby, but what does it mean? If I had dinner with Massimo Moratti (Inter Milan president, Red), would you say I go back to Inter? What do I think about Zlatan Ibrahimovic? Ah, Ibrahim and I will be a very strong partner, "due diligence.

If so move to Milan, Arsenal will certainly hurt Interisti. Previously, Milan always managed to bring the icons Inter in the past such as Ronaldo, Christian Vieri, Andrea Pirlo, and last Ibrahimovic.

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Though Wounded, Montezemolo Can Receive

Fiorano - Ferrari's failure to deliver a world champion Fernando Alonso in Abu Dhabi last week, still leaving a wound for Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo. However, Montezemolo could accept defeat his team and insisted his team to accept defeat, Ferrari should not be sluggish and need more tough again in the 2011 season.

Ferrari have to pay dearly for pit-stop strategy undertaken to Fernando Alonso. The reason, they too quickly ordered Alonso entered

the pit so that the Spaniard continues to spread around in the back row on exit (from the pit) and had to settle for seventh place finish in the sequence.

Alonso, who lead the drivers' standings prior to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday (14/11/2010), have to bite the finger to see title of 2010 world champion finally won the Red Bull driver, Sebastian Vettel.

"I feel, like you all and all members of the team, if we pursue that goal have been very close throughout the season after qualifying on Saturday," he wrote in his letter to The Montezemolo Ferrari crew as posted on the official site of The Prancing Horse.

"Unfortunately, the error evaluation of the pit at crucial moments disrupt the race, makes us fail to win the title. Lima Fernando's victory not enough for achieving the targets. This is the sport," I'm In Montezemolo sportsmanship.

However, Montezemolo still like to thank all teams for their hard work which made the whole Ferrari for this season.

"However, I think those who have worked hard this year, the technicians, mechanics, workers, and drivers, must be thanked for their commitment, their dedication and their competencies," said In Montezemolo.

"I personally thank as they were then at the circuit on Sunday and yesterday in the factory, but today I do it with the supporters," he concluded.

Montezemolo also said that the focus of the team now is to fix all the mistakes made this season to face the 2011 season

"I received some encouragement that reinforces our desire to react," he said. "We all want to get back to the track to start the game, but we have to wait until early next season."

"Meanwhile, we will continue to work for next season because we all, together with you, have a goal: bringing a car to the track champion in the first series."

Ferrari grabbed the last time world drivers' title in 2007 with Kimi Raikkonen. In 2008, Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton manipulated this year Alonso lost from Vettel.

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Spies Won't be Ashamed to Sit Under Lorenzo

MotoGP - Join the Yamaha, Ben Spies did not hesitate to gain knowledge on team-mate Jorge Lorenzo. For the sake of satisfying achievement, Spies said that he was willing to sit on the 2010 MotoGP world champion. It appears also, the relationship between the two Yamaha riders in the 2011 season

will be more harmonious, than in previous years.

Like the last few years, since Lorenzo joined Yamaha, competition between racers place in the Fiat Yamaha team. Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi cold war within and outside the track.

Ben Spies will be a tandem Lorenzo starting next year to replace Valentino Rossi who choose to leave from Yamaha and move to Ducati. Drivers from the United States, is not ashamed to admit that he is willing to learn the "senior", which was three years younger.

"That's something that I look forward to because I love learning from him (Lorenzo)," said Spies

"There are some areas from what I last throughout the year, where to defend the acquisition of good points, but also there that I need to fix it", said Lorenzo

"And there are some things he could do very well and you do not want to just want to imitate, but you want to incorporate them with what you have. As a driver I need to develop myself, I know that. And we'll try to do it by comparing it with what possessed Jorge, "the racer from the United States.

"We have different styles, but I feel better riding a GP bike and I should be better next year. Probably not very big progress, but I should be better."

Spies also admitted not entirely sure how much influence the development of Yamaha next year, because he is also still less than Lorenzo's experience in MotoGP. Because last year he was joined by a satellite team.

Spies complete the racing season 2010 with sitting in sixth position standings after collecting 176 points. The best achievements of former world superbike champion was runner-up at Indianapolis MotoGP.

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Rossi Has New Shoulder

It turned out that the shoulder injury suffered by "The Doctor", is more severe than previously thought. But after successful surgery, Rossi felt much better and admitted as a new shoulder.

Rossi suffered shoulder injury during training motocross ago around April. Injury was experiencing was, indeed disrupt performance

on the track racing. However, the Italian is still fighting until the end of the 2010 season.

Today, Rossi is undergoing post-operative recovery period for 90 days. According to him, he now feels comfortable, though still feeling a bit sore because he underwent surgery.

"I feel a little sick, but that is normal in a few days because of surgery," he said in an interview with Italian television program, Striscia la Notizia.

"I have difficulty to sleep, but the operation went smoothly, everything is fine. Now my arms tied to the neck, but the shoulders will soon recover 100 percent, so that everything is just a matter of time."

Recipient of seven premier class world title explains, the injury is not going to recover fully if he had not been in the hospital.

"Apparently, my shoulder injury is worse than expected, so the last operation any longer," said Rossi, who also had a broken shin injury right leg due to fall in Mugello, Italy, last June.

"All the muscle and the other, was broken, so now I like having a new shoulder. They've given me a new shoulder, and I can not wait to try it!"

Before undergoing surgery, Rossi was test-post-season with his new team, Ducati, in Valencia from 0.9 to 10 November. He was about to do the test again with his new team in February, when official test pre-2011 season begins.

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Pedrosa Warn Stoner

MotoGP - Stoner recorded good results in test of post-season with Honda, in the last week in Valencia. But Dani Pedrosa, has warned his new colleagues in order not swayed because according to the Spaniard, Honda is still not too good

in the engine sector.

After leaving the team Ducati, Stoner next season will defend the Repsol Honda with the two his tandem namely, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso. Australian drivers had also been doing tests with his new team after the final race in Valencia the other day.

However, as a fellow Honda rider, Pedrosa directly warn Stoner, if Honda still need big improvement in aspects of the machine. Pedrosa was still frustrating to deal with the Honda engine.

"I do not know how to Ducati, but compared with Yamaha we are still too aggressive when raising and lowering speed," said Pedrosa at MCN.

"Motor us a lot of moving because the engine and we still have to fix it. Experience with Honda's Casey is still minimal, he has not used it for the race to be compared with the Ducati," he continued.

Pedrosa also had to test at Valencia on his new bike for next season, but according to him, there is also a problem still remains.

"I know how hard it is to handle the output power throughout the race while he is only a short time. I've tried the new machine in Valencia but it's still just too aggressive in terms of power output," complained Pedrosa.

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Spain Slaughtered Portugal 4-0

Lisbon - Portugal Finally revenge over Spain who get rid of them at the 2010 World Cup Matches are held shortchanged in the Estadio da Luz on Thursday (11/18/2010). Cristiano Ronaldo managed to slay the European Cup champions and World Cup by scoring a landslide

4-0.

Still remembered very well last summer, 'Samba Europe' should pack your suitcase in the last 16 World Cup, and had to bury his dream of qualifying for the round of 8 huge after losing 0-1 from the 'Team Matador'.

Spain is a show with the best power, including the Villa, made no move. Although the superior control of the ball, "Team Matador" is really made of steel frustrated by the host defense.

This defeat, adding to a bad outcome for Spain in the post-World Cup friendly matches 2010. The reason, of the three action trials, Spain reaped two defeats over Portugal and Argentina, and one draw contra Mexico.

However, fortunately bad achievement did not happen in a competitive match. Of the three parties in the 2012 European Cup qualifier, Spain has so far always win.

However, a series without a victory in three friendly games still have to be a separate record for Spain coach Vicente del Bosque.

Road game

Action has been running for ten minutes, the Spanish first gave a surprise by Andrea Iniesta and Xavi. Xavi handed the ball to Andres Iniesta who then opened fire from a distance of 22 meters toward the goal. However, the ball was wide, although kipper Eduardo remain opted to react.

Spain again get a chance on 23 minutes through David Villa. But his shot leads right into Eduardo.

Spain continues to provide a threat for the home team, the lapse of seven minutes later, the Spanish again threatened. The ball from Joan Capdevila Iniesta successfully forwarded to cross into direction of David Silva is not guarded. But from a distance of about five meters to the wicket, Silva's header was wide.

In minute 36, Portugal almost opened the scoring advantage. Cristiano Ronaldo in action from the left and lobbed the ball. Iker Casillas has been subdued and go but the ball towards Nani who had the ball in an offside position. Linesman raised the flag even though the ball was actually still enter even without a headlong towards Nani.

Just before halftime, scored finally actually created. Ronaldo chase the ball on the left and managed to outwit your opponent with the stick tight. He fired a shot from a narrow angle Casilas painstakingly ignored.

The ball is not washed thoroughly and then leads to the front of goalkeeper and Carlos Martins is apt to successfully continue the ball that rebounds. 1-0 Portugal.

Four minutes into the second half, Portugal managed to increase their advantage. Nani releases bait to Joao Moutinho breakthrough on the right side, which then give the bait parallel to Helder Postiga. Postiga successfully stuffed the ball into the left corner Spanish

Although in a state of distress, but instead managed to design a counter-attack Portugal for Spain. At minute -51, Nani has a golden opportunity to score a 3-0. But unfortunately his shot was too weak to be easily captured by the first Spanish goalkeeper.

Spanish goalkeeper again vibrate at minute 68. Are trying to minimize lag, Spain off guard and make Postiga managed to make the score finished 3-0 for Portugal.

The party Gol Portugal closed in injury time, through hugo Almeida. Log on as a substitute, Almeida escaped the offside trap and coolly sent the ball past Casillas who try to close the space.

The composition of Players:

Portugal: Eduardo (Rui Patricio '45), Ricardo Carvalho (Pepe '45), Bruno Alves, Jose Bosingwa, Joao Pereira, Raul Meireles, João Moutinho, Carlos Martins (Manuel Fernandes '63), Cristiano Ronaldo (Danny '45), Helder Postiga (Hugo Almeida '76), Nani (Paulo Machado '88).

Spain: Iker Casillas, Carles Puyol (Álvaro Arbeloa '73), Gerard Pique (Carlos Marchena '45), Joan Capdevila, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso (Santi Cazorla '58), Xavi (Cesc Fabregas '45), Andrés Iniesta (Fernando Llorente '58), David Villa (Fernando Torres '45), David Silva.

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No Need to Panic With Rossi Test Results

MotoGP - Reaping the results are less good at the time of testing conducted post-season in Valencia, mechanical boss Valentino Rossi, Jerry Burgess, said that his team did not need to panic with it. According to him, the result is very reasonable

, considering all the new things for "The Doctor".

Tests carried out post-season in Valencia on November 9 to 10 after the final 2010 MotoGP series. Indeed, Rossi's performance with Ducati is less convincing, the article Rossi could only be in eighth position on the first day of testing, and on the second day it slipped to No. 15.

But Burgess, who follow in the footsteps Rossi to Ducati, stay calm. According to him, testing session in Valencia has the main purpose acclimatization, so the record time is not the biggest target.

"There is no reason to panic, even though the test results Valentino was unusual," said Burgess told Motosprint.

"Everything is new for Valentino, as well as for myself and my team."

However, Burgess acknowledged that the adjustment process goes well with the Ducati.

"Ducati reaction is different, so we must handle it with calm, to be able to understand it. After years with Japanese motorcycles, and seven seasons at Yamaha, again moving to Ducati, for Valentino, of course, a cultural change that surprising.

"This motor requires more physical strength, so the way to change it with the precision of course, makes us have to focus."

In addition, Burges also added that Rossi's appearance on the track has a different mission, "The Doctor" wants to understand the motor, so he would not be too focused to record the best time, as did its rivals.

"Every rider tries hard won best time, after each test session. But I know, Valentino will be on track to a different job: he wants to understand the bike, and do not make a lap record.

"He does not look like during the race. Of course we understand that when you move to Ducati, then you need a larger effort compared to what Valentino had to use, as well as physically, and we do not expect it."

However, there are also other things that affect the performance of Rossi. Shoulder injury that happened, making him unable to perform optimally during the trial.

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