Title: SoccerNet Live

Roberto Mancini Midfield Balancing Act To Accommodate Patrick Vieira

Published on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:27:58

Mancini's midfield juggling act has just begun and it will be interesting to see how it pans out. At his age, Patrick Vieira is winding down his career as a football legend and he cannot match his younger contemporaries for pace and has to be used sparingly. read more..

Turmoil On The South Coast As Portsmouth’s Problems Mount

Published on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:06:04

Premier League club Portsmouth have been accused of damaging the game by one of the leading football authorities as problems mount for the south coast side. read more..

Merseyside Derby Victory Kickstarts Liverpool Late Premier League Charge

Published on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:55:33

Liverpool are now back to fifth in the Premier League table and just two points behind fourth place Arsenal. This bodes well for their customary late Premier League charge. Don't write off Liverpool just yet as Rafael Benitez thrives on a siege mentality and the Reds are at their most dangerous when the chips are down. read more..

Can Manchester United Compete Without Ryan Giggs And Paul Scholes?

Published on Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:07:24

No doubt Giggs remains in a class of his own, and when he does eventually retires, his loss will be more keenly felt by Manchester United than any other player during Fergie's illustrious reign. But for the continuity of United's success, this should be the last season that Giggs hogs the limelight in this manner. read more..

Arsenal To End Five Year Trophy Drought?

Published on Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:48:34

I believe Arsene Wenger can coax this team to rise to the occasion and punch above their weight. If Arsenal pass the tests at Manchester United and Manchester City with flying colors and continue to stay cautious, focused and motivated, they could very well end their five year trophy drought. read more..

Watershed Moment For Michael Owen At Manchester United

Published on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:50:59

Who would have thought Michael Owen will be training at Old Trafford? Even though it has been a week since the official transfer was announced, the debate on his suitability rages on, at times emotionally charged with disbelief, vitriol and ridicule. read more..

Can Real Madrid Spend Their Way To Football Supremacy?

Published on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:57:06

There is a price for everything. Sir Alex Ferguson declared indignantly in December that he wouldn’t sell the Real Madrid mob a virus, not to mention his crowning jewel, Cristiano Ronaldo, but when an astronomical £80 million check is waved enticingly, principles can be swayed. read more..

Carlos Tevez Contract: Worth The Trouble?

Published on Sat, 16 May 2009 11:33:58

I believe Alex Ferguson will made the right decision for Manchester United. In any case, he has successfully reduced Carlos Tevez's impact on Manchester United's dominance and they will be none the worse in terms of challenging for titles even if Tevez depart. read more..

Will Pep Guardiola’s Debut Managerial Season End Up In Tears?

Published on Fri, 01 May 2009 10:41:34

Barcelona are on track for a Spanish treble but of late, the euphoria surrounding this scintillating team has fizzled out and they have looked less than invincible. Not to take anything away from the Blaugrana, they remain the most thrilling team in Europe on their day. read more..

Didier Drogba Propels Chelsea Into FA Cup Final

Published on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:04:40

Chelsea and Arsenal, two distinguished clubs in FA Cup history, went head to head in a hugely anticipated semi-final encounter on Saturday. With both teams peaking and no clear advantage to either team, it was always going to be a battle of wits which goes right to the wire. read more..