0 Chelsea FC sacked Roberto Di Matteo following poor performance in UEFA champions league and premier league after 262 days.

Roberto Di Matteo had a strange line-up for do and die champions league tie against Juventus. Following 3-0 lost he definitely new it is just a matter of time before he park his bags.

The former Chelsea midfielder took over Chelsea following AVB sack and was followed by astonishing results which saw Chelsea go all the way to win the Champions League and then FA cup title. Despite Chelsea recent attractive football they have drop back in premier league title race and the worst is losing the prospect of qualification to the last 16 in UEFA champions’ league. Chelsea will be the first Champions league holder to go out at group stage. 

Who will be next Chelsea manager?

Since 2000 Chelsea FC had 8 different managers, apart from Guus Hiddink who was offered a short contract all others were sacked before end of their contacts. Roberto Di Mateo has had a longer contract than Villas-Boas, Avram Grant and Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Chelsea managers since 2000 and approximated time at Chelsea

No	Manager	Start and end dates	Days
1	Claudio Ranieri	Sep 2000 to May 2004	1338
2	Jose Mourinho	Jun 2004 to Sep 2007	1187
3	Avram Grant	Sep 2007 to May 2008	247
4	Luiz Felipe Scolari	Jul 2008 to Feb 2009	223
5	Guus Hiddink	Feb 2009 to May 2009	89
6	Carlo Ancelotti	Jun 2009 to May 2011	699
7	Andre Villas-Boas	Jun 2011 to Mar 2012	256
8	Roberto Di Matteo	Mar 2012 to Nov 2012	262

2 UEFA Champions League Manchester City await miracles after escape defeat by Ajax: Video highlights of all goals

Manchester City was 2-0 just after 17 minutes; two defensive mistakes gave Siem de Jong chance to score two quick goals. In a must win match City fought had but at the end may be they did not fought hard or they should have let the two goals in the first place. 

Playing in a group of death, City had difficult winning games and still searching for first win in this season Champions league. Following Real Madrid vs Borrusia Dortmund draw, Mancini boys with just two points need to beat Real Madrid and Borrusia Dortmund and pray Ajax to beat Real Madrid. For any football fan will agree that this is a very tall order. 

Manchester City vs Ajax goals summary 

Ajax 0-1 Siem de Jong 10′ 

Ajax 0-2 ( Siem de Jong 17′ 

Man City 1-2 Yaya Toure 22′ 

Man City 2-2 Sergio Aguero 74′ 

Manchester City vs Ajax video highlights of all goals

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0 UEFA Champions League Real Madrid made to fight for A draw vs Borussia Dortmund: Video highlights of all goals

Real Madrid FC were made to fight for a draw against Borussia Dortmund in group match. Reus put Borussia Dortmund ahead in 23 minute and took Madrid 6 minute to equalize. Just before the break Borrussia Dortmund score second goal and switched to defense and occasional counter attacks. Jose Mourinho made substitution which saw Real Madrid start dominating and have more chance to equalize. But was until 89 minute when the Real Madrid got the equalizer through Mesut Ozil’s free kick. 

Jose Mourinho showed his skill once again

Once again Jose Mourinho showed his great football managerial skills with super substitutions especially when he need a goals. The three super substitution were all purposeful and one after another responding to the game at hand. Michael Essien played well given more space for other player to starting showing in the game, Jose Callejon run to right place on right time and troubled Borrusia defenders. Mourinho final sub as usually, tool a defender and introduce a midfielder and pressure increased to defending Jürgen Klopp. Then it was just a matter of time till Kaka score with a free kick.

The group of death taking shape

The results mean, Borrusia Dortmund and Real Madrid lead the group with 8 and 7 points respectively. Ajax follows with 5 point and Manchester City fourth on only 2 points following great comeback to wait for the miracle to qualify. 

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund goals summary

Borrusia Dortmund 0-1 Marco Reus 28′

Real Madrid 1-1 Pepe 34′ 

Borrusia Dortmund 1-2 Alvaro Arbeloa OG 45′ 

Real Madrid 2-2 Mesut Ozil 89′

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund all goals video highlights.
 
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Friday, 19 October 2012

3 Chelsea FC face Tottenham in cruoascial game for Di Mateo and Andres Villa Boas .

Tottenham v Chelsea crucial games

Chelsea travels to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham in Premier League 8 round games. This is an interesting game for many reasons for the two clubs, fans and head coaches. Andreas Villa Boas meets his former club, assistant coach and players for the first time since he was sacked. Roberto Di Mateo step in AVB shoes and knowing his fate was also at stake he concentrate more on defending and with this style he managed to win UEFA Champions league. This trophy was what club owner wanted and was happy to give contract to RDM.

Tottenham and Chelsea FC playing styles

With some change of players following summer transfer Chelsea playing style has mutated completely and seems to play a bit more fast and attacking football. Chelsea face Tottenham which play pretty similar style but Spurs seems to be accustomed to their style than Chelsea using the likes of Bale and Lennon which might be a bit of a trouble for league leaders. But then again, Chelsea which using to possess more at the back this season have midfielders like Juan Mata, Oscar and Eden Hazard which stays with the ball more at the centre and front side. Tottenham vs Chelsea is always an interesting match especially when both clubs are on good form.

Totteham Hotspurs vs Chelsea Squad preview

Tottenham vs Chelsea FC squad preview

Tottenham vs Chelsea FC - Is it a revenge?

This game will definitely be revenge, Tottenham wasn't happy after 5-1 defeat with controversial goal in FA game last season or AVB revenge to Chelsea management to sacking him on first season.  The Portuguese manager did not have a good relationship with senior players and would like to prove a point.

Premier League form in recent matches

Tottenham fans are happy to face Chelsea following Tottenham four consecutive wins in previous game include famous 3-2 against Manchester United. And the victory over Manchester United was on away game at Old Trafford. But Chelsea has 3 consecutive wins, including 2-1 victory against Arsenal away too. Both teams are at very good form hand club fans will expect nothing than a tough interesting game.

Update Totteham hotspurs vs Chelsea goals summary
Tottenham Hotspurs vs Chelsea
Gary Cahill 0-1 (17')
William Gallas 1-1 (47')
Jermain Defoe 1-2 (54')
Juan Mata 2-2 (66')
Juan Mata 2-3 (69')
Daniel Sturridge 2-4 (91')

Totteham hotspurs vs Chelsea post match video 2-4 all goals.

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Saturday, 6 October 2012

0 Chelsea FC stays 4 points clear at premier league top with 4-1 victory over Norwich

Chelsea came from behind to beat Norwich as the visitor went ahead after Grant Holt strike in 11th minute. The premier league leader quickly responded and 3 minutes latter Torres equalized with an easy header to register his 4th premier league goal this season. Frank Lampard fired the 2nd followed by Eden Hazard 3rd after solo effort by Mata. After the 3rd goal it looked like Chelsea will score more goals but Stamford Bridge had to wait till 76th minute for Chelsea 4th goal. At the end, three crucial point and 4 points game which won't be affected by United results.

Norwich should start fight for survival now before it is too late Norwich has conceded 11 goals in premier league second worst to Southampton and worst goal difference, meaning they are letting goals and not scoring enough. Today’s results and two of the previous matches 5-0 vs Fulham and 2-5 vs Liverpool signals teams is in trouble. Hughton in post-match interview acknowledges to have seen the danger but the problem is how he will solve it. "At the moment, as a team, we're not defending well enough." He said. The manager has tough job to do if they are to survive in the league. In the last 10 premier league games Norwich record flashes danger sign to Norwich fans 1W, 2D, 7L. 

Chelsea Midfielders combination 

The three Chelsea midfielders are becoming comfortable to play around each other day by day. The combination left opponents thinking what to do as they tried to control the ball. Juan Mata has mutated and became a complete different player; he is comfortable on the ball, faster and more clinical. The Spaniard has so far scored 4 goals and 5 assists in all competitions this season. Di Matteo is pleased to go in international break: "We're pleased that we're going into this international break at the top of the Premier League. 

Juan Mata is becoming faster and clinical every day. Photo source: UEFA

Chelsea FC vs Norwich goals summary 

Grant Holt (11') 0-1

Fernando Torres (14') 1-1

Frank Lampard (22') 2-1

Eden Hazard (31') 3-1

Branislav Ivanovic (76') 4-1 

Chelsea FC vs Norwich video highlight of all goals

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Thursday, 20 September 2012

0 Uefa Champions league: Oscar's goals, Zlatan Ibrahomovic, Messi performance preview

Zlatan Ibrahomovic 6 goals in 6 match for PSG.

League one big spending PSG return to champions league football after 8 year with a winning start. PSG has recently signed top player including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva from AC Milan, Alex from Chelsea and Javier Pastore. Carlo Ancelotti was happy to start with a win "It is very important to win the first game,". Click the link for video PSG-Dinamo Kiev.

Match of the group stage in group of death Real Madrid vs Manchester City.

As most football fans anticipated, Mourinho and Mancini meet in the toughest group stage match. Real Madrid enjoyed control of the game but it was Premier League champions who got the goals and lead the game till 5 minute from final whistle. Later Benzema equalizer and Cristiano Ronaldo killer strike shocked Mancini and city fans. Ronaldo reach 39 goals mark in champions league, same as Drogba.

UEFA Champions' Chelsea held on Oscar's debut, brace, superb goal against Serie A  champions.

It was not Eden Hazard who shined for Chelsea FC in previous games with 5 goals assist. This time was another expensive 21 years old new signing Brazilian International Oscar dos Santos Emboaba. A gamble by Di Mateo to start in first xi Chelsea FC squad with Oscar paid. The midfielder open his account with 25 yard shot which was deflected to beat Buffon. The second goal could the goal of the champions league opening game. Great through ball from Cole, fantastic first touch, clever fast turn following by directed curling and terrific goal. 

His first Chelsea goals was the take over from the last Chelsea goal in Champions league final by Didier Drogba. The only thing missing for the young man of the match was a win "I am very happy with two goals on my debut but I would have been much happier if the team had won the game," He said.

Oscar fantastic goal beat Buffon to top right corner

Chelsea midfielder Oscar curling the ball to scorer his second goal on Champions league debut. Photo by dailymail.

Lionel Messi rescue Barcelona with brace to overcome Sparta Moscow.

Barcelona was made to wait till 71 minute to get equalizer and 80 minute to taken the lead which gave them 3 points.  Once again it was Lionel Messi skills and talents which rescues Tito Vilanova losing his first match in-charge in UEFA Champions League. Gerard Pique who has been associated with rumours of Shakira pregnancy got injured and was replaced by Alex Song. Messi was UEFA top scorer last season and already on two goals with 4 other players.

Penalties turned down and missed and Manchester win by a narrow margin.

Referee turned down Galatasalay early penalty call after Nemanja Vidc foul Umut Bulut in the box in 100th Ferguson Champions league match. Manchester United score through Carrick, but in the goal build up Galatasalay golie fouled Carrick, though he managed to score. This was a possible red card and a penalty. For the second consecutive time United failed to convert penalty kick and put the game to bed. Robin Van Persie missed a penalty in premier league game gainst Southampton but luckly he score hat-trick and rescure all three points.

UEFA champions league top scorers (20 Sep 2012)

No	Player	Team	Goals (P)
1	Henrikh Mkhitaryan	Shakhtar Donetsk	2 (0)
2	Francisco Suárez Isco	Málaga CF	2 (0)
3	Lionel Messi	FC Barcelona	2 (0)
4	Oscar Emboaba	Chelsea FC	2 (0)
5	Rafael Bastos	CFR Cluj	2 (0)

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

0 UEFA champions league Real Madrid 3-2 Manchester City: Cristiano Ronaldo rescue Mourinho in group of death.

Real Madrid and Manchester City in group of death

Group of death The clash of group of death toughest teams proved the toughness of the group in front of 90,000 spectators. La Liga and Premier league champions game ended 3 Real Madrid and 2 Manchester City but 6 minutes before the final whistle Mancini boys were close to famous win at Bernabeu. Two later goals by Real Madrid, Karim Benzema at 87 min and Cristiano Ronaldo earn Jose Mourinho a memorable victory and made fans forget about recent club poor run. Real Madrid vs Manchester City video.

Jose Mourinho and 3-2 memorable 90th minutes victories in UEFA champions league.

Jose Mourinho has once celebrate a 90th min 3-2 victory in 2004 UEFA champions league in Manchester City vs Porto 1-1 draw to give Porto a win by aggregate after Francisco Costinha equalizer. Madrid performance was what made Mourinho happy and not only the win. "We could lose and I would be proud, but we cannot lose matches like we did in Sevilla and Getafe and my happiness is not just about the three points, it is about the DNA of my team being back. Mourinho said. UEFA records 

The 9 times UEFA champions league champions were closing to a record break defeat in open match in the competition but rather extend their unbeaten run in opening match to 42 win and 2 draw. 

Men of the match 

The two midfielder were scored 9 each by The Telegraph and best performers. Yaya Touré being a former Barcelona player was happy to be back on enemies’ stadium assisted first Manchester City goal releasing Dzeko. Xabi Alonso controlling and retaining the balls, his ball distribution at the middle was fantastic; it was if former Liverpool star is facing Manchester United but unfortunately it was their biggest rivals. 

Real Madrid vs Manchester City goals and video summary 

Edin Dzeko – Manchester City (69') 1-0 

Marcelo – Real Madrid (76') 1-1 

Alexsandar Kolarov - Manchester City (85') 1-2 

Karim Benzema - Real Madrid (87') 2-2 

Cristiano Ronaldo goal - Real Madrid (90') 3-2

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

1 Football: UEFA champions league group stage fixtures and results

UEFA champions league will be kicking off today with teams well prepared to start journey to Amsterdam Arena.  Chelsea FC, UEFA defending champions had not had good results in premier league and UEFA super cup but they will surely settle and aim to qualify. Big European teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and last season finalist Bayern Munich won't like to make similar mistakes again. This guarantee fans of good competitive games. 

UEFA Champions League group stage fixtures preview 
Group A (FC Porto, Dynamo Kiev, Dinamo Zagreb and Paris Saint-Germain)

FC Porto won UEFA Cup and Champions League in 2003 under Jose Mourinho’s as head coach. It was these success which made the special one catch eyes Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich.   Andre Villas-Boas took over after Mourinho’s departure and again FC Porto lift Europa league cup. Following second AVB moved to Chelsea and Vitor Pereira took charge of Porto. 

In this Group, PSG following Qatar billionaire take over, great coach Carlo Ancelotti and signing of European top players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva Ezequiel Lavezzi and others.

Group B (Arsenal, Olympiakos, Schalke 04 and Montpellier)

Arsenal have lost their two key players to rival clubs for UEFA title, the premier league top scorer 2011-2012 to Manchester United and Alex Song to Barcelona. Great signings Santi Cazorla and Lukas Podolski will be the key to Arsenal success. Group B seems for Arsene Wenger’s boys, but surprises can’t be rolled out. 

Schalke  04 has former Arsenal goalie, Jens Lehmann and Klaas-Jan Huntelaarp scorer with 29 goals in 2011-2012. Huntelaar also assisted 13 his predator character inside the box.

Monterpellier, League one champions get its first taste of UEFA champions league competition after a long time. Head coach Rene Girard have lost him top striker Olivier Giroud  to Premier League Arsenal and has to relay on Younes Belhanda.

Group C (AC Milan, Anderlecht, Zenit St Petersburg and Malaga)

AC Milan won UEFA champions league 7 times and the only top team in this group with underdogs Anderlecht, Malaga and Zenit St. Petersburg who might be competing for one remaining spot. Milan will miss Thiago Silva and ZlatanIbrahimovic who moved to Paris Saint-Germain.

Group D (Ajax, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund)

This is the toughest group. Many call it group of death. It consist of champions from top leagues Real Madrid - La Liga, Manchester City - Premier league, Ajax - Eredivisie and Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga. Only two of these top teams will qualify to the nest stage.

Jose Mourinho was unhappy with league performance at the start of the season. Especially following defeat by Sevilla making Mourinho to give his strange football quotes. Also faced with rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo being unsettled.

Champions league teams groups A-D logos

UEFA champions league group stage fixtures and results

18:45 GMT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Group A
Dinamo Zagreb	0-2	FC Porto
Paris Saint-Germain	4-1	Dynamo Kiev
Group B
Montpellier	1-2	Arsenal
Olympiakos	1-2	Schalke 04
Group C
AC Milan	0-0	Anderlecht
Málaga	3-0	Zenit St Petersburg
Group D
Borussia Dortmund	1-0	Ajax Amsterdam
Real Madrid	3-2	Manchester City

Group E (Chelsea, Juventus, Nordsjaelland and Shakhtar Donetsk)

UEFA champions league champions; Chelsea FC also had had poor results in recent games. Losing to Athletic Bilbao in UEFA super cup and derby draw against QPR in premier league competition.

Champions are without their main hit man, Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres has showed if he can reproduced Drogba’s performance and goals. With injury worries for Petr Cech and Terry, Chelsea will have to find magic to reproduce their last year results and the likes of Eden Hazard and Juan Mata could bring those magic.

Group F (BATE Borisov, Bayern Munich, Valencia and Lille)

UEFA Champions league and Bundesliga Runners-Up, Bayern Munich last won the cup in 2001. The incident has been sandwitched by two big disappointments at 1999 final with Manchester United and 2012 final at penalty shoot-out with Chelsea at Allianz Arena.

Midfielders new signing Javi Martinez from Athletic Bilbao, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller, Xherdan Shaqiri and two wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery give Bayern Munich possession they wanted. Jupp Heynckes will miss his bundesliga top scorer and UEFA runners-up top scorer, Gomez and left back David Alba in opening tie.

Valencia faced financial problems, forcing the club to loss start players and missed major signings but they have managed to stay in top four. Once again Valencia has a chance to compete with the best. Last season Valencia nearly threatens Chelsea chance of qualifying but the champions won 3-1 on second tie. Combination of Roberto Soldado new signing from Real Madrid could be vital Fernando Gago

Group G (Barcelona, Benfica, Celtic and Spartak Moscow)

Barcelona playing in UEFAchampions league under new head coach Tito Vilanova for the first time since last season.  Lionel Messi is still the their top scorer in all competition having finishing as top scorer for UEFA champions league and La Liga despite tough competition with Ronaldo. Reached club and European goals record of 72. The Nou Camp club has greater hunger to reclaim UEFA trophy but one big weakness is over dependence of Messi, if he get injury they will surely strungle.

Benfica last season was knocked out by Chelsea FC in a tight game which could have gone to any team. It mainly relay on Oscar Cardozo and Rodrigo at front, receiving balls from Pablo Aimar at midfielder position. The team concentrates more on attacking and sometimes this expose them team.

Group H (Manchester United, Braga, Galatasaray and CFR Cluj)

Manchester United head coach, Alex Ferguson have signed two top players, EPL top scorer Robin Van Persie and Japanese international from Borussia Dortmund,Shinji Kagawa. Already Van Persie has started paying the money with hat-trick which earn united 3-2 win over Southampton. United also has young players Tom Cleverley and Danny Welbeck who can step up at any time and change the game.

Braga had big success in the competition last season, finishing third in group stage and moved to Europa league. This season they are more experience and as the group is not very tighter they might go through.

Champions league teams groups E-H logos

 UEFA champions league group stage fixtures and results

18:45 GMT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Group E
Chelsea	2-2	Juventus
Shakhtar Donetsk	2-0	FC Nordsjælland
Group F
Bayern Munich	2-1	Valencia
Lille	1-3	BATE Borisov
Group G
Barcelona	3-2	Spartak Moscow
Celtic	0-0	Benfica
Group H
Braga	0-2	CFR Cluj-Napoca
Manchester United	1-0	Galatasaray