Arsenal 1 Chelsea 2: Lessons as the Blues snatch victory at The Emirates
Torres ends Arsenal duck with cunning finish Ahead of Chelsea’s trip to The Emirates, Fernando Torres’ electric start to the Premier League season – he…
Football Archives: 09/2012
Chelsea’s Roberto Di Matteo: John Terry is ready to face Arsenal
Roberto Di Matteo insists he has no concerns over John Terry’s frame of mind ahead of Chelsea’s trip across London to Arsenal on Saturday. Terry…
QPR boss Mark Hughes: Djibril Cisse is still ‘very much in my thoughts’
Mark Hughes has insisted Djibril Cisse is still very much in his thoughts despite a slow start to the season for the Queens Park Rangers…
QPR’s Jamie Mackie ready to fill Steven Fletcher’s Scotland void
Jamie Mackie has insisted he is ready to step up for Scotland in the continued absence of Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher. The Queens Park Rangers…
QPR transfers: Mark Hughes still open to Michael Dawson deal
Mark Hughes admits Queens Park Rangers may consider making another move for out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson in the January transfer window. The 48-year-old…
QPR striker Jamie Mackie will look to capitalise on Andy Johnson’s injury
Andy Johnson’s cruciate ligament injury has provided Jamie Mackie with the opportunity to cement his place in Mark Hughes’ first-team, and the Queens Park Rangers…
Southampton 4 Aston Villa 1: Lessons as Lambert secures Saints first win
Lallana impresses in central midfield for the Saints Eyebrows were raised when Adam Lallana was called up to England’s squad by Roy Hodgson for the…
QPR’s Mark Hughes: Chelsea spell didn’t affect Andre Villas-Boas’ CV
Mark Hughes does not believes Andre Villas-Boas’ disappointing tenure at Chelsea had much of a detrimental impact on the Portuguese manager’s CV. QPR take on…
QPR’s Mark Hughes backs Moussa Dembele to shine at Tottenham
Mark Hughes has backed former Fulham star Moussa Dembele to shine at Tottenham Hotspur after moving to White Hart Lane in August. The QPR manager…
Mark Hughes: QPR not in talks with Man City over deal for John Guidetti
Mark Hughes has rubbished speculation linking Queens Park Rangers with a move for Manchester City’s John Guidetti following Andy Johnson’s injury last weekend. The 31-year-old…
Oscar can sparkle in Premier League, says Chelsea boss Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo is backing Oscar to build on his stunning Champions League debut and carry his sparkling form into the Premier League. The 21-year-old…
Young Boys 3 Liverpool 5: Lessons as Jonjo Shelvey seals thrilling victory
Liverpool’s top scorer in Europe strikes again Liverpool may be struggling in the Premier League but on the European front, the Reds headed into their…
Man United 1 Galatasaray 0: Lessons from unconvincing Red Devils win
Carrick spares United’s blushes Manchester United boast an impressive Champions League group-stage record since the competition started in 1992, losing just four games at Old…
Chelsea 2 Juventus 2: Lessons as Blues kick off title defence with draw
Oscar announces himself to the Stamford Bridge faithful Roberto Di Matteo will have raised a few eyebrows when he opted to throw Chelsea new-boy Oscar…
Real Madrid 3 Man City 2: Lessons from a dramatic Bernabeu encounter
Toure in his element at the Bernabeu Is there a better all-round midfielder in the Champions League this season than Yaya Toure? While Xabi Alonso…
Chelsea v Juventus: ‘We’re ready to do the impossible & retain our crown’
Roberto Di Matteo has declared his Chelsea side are ready to do the “impossible” and become the first team to successfully retain their Champions League…
Reading 1 Tottenham 3: Lessons as AVB registers first Spurs victory
Focus on the goalkeepers at the Madejski For both Brian McDermott and Andre Villas-Boas, the debate around their respective goalkeeping options continued to rage ahead…
QPR 0 Chelsea 0: Lessons from a frenetic west London derby
Cesar impresses on QPR debut In a crazy summer of transfer activity for Queens Park Rangers, perhaps the most surprising signing was Julio Cesar. It…
QPR boss Mark Hughes relishing west London derby against Chelsea
Mark Hughes admits he is relishing Saturday’s clash between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea at Loftus Road despite the ongoing Anton Ferdinand-John Terry saga. The…
We owe the QPR fans a result against Chelsea, says Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes believes Queens Park Rangers “owe” their supporters a positive result against Chelsea in the west London derby on Saturday. The 48-year-old QPR boss…
QPR can give anyone a game, says Hughes ahead of Chelsea clash
Mark Hughes has declared that Queens Park Rangers have the ability to “give anyone a game” ahead of their clash with Champions League holders Chelsea.…