Monday, May 7, 2012

Mancini: Now City More Favorites


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After several "modest", Roberto Mancini finally called Manchester City are now more likely to become Premier League champions Manchester United instead.

It was said to the manager after City's 2-0 win against Newcastle United on Sunday (05/06/2012) night, and that means they stay on top of the standings until one week before the competition ends.

Vincent Kompany et al. superior goal difference over Manchester United, who also won last night 2-0 at Swansea. In the final match City will play home against Queens Park Rangers, Manchester United's trip to Sunderland.

Until just before kickoff yesterday, Mancini is still often said that MU is more favorite for last two against the "Red Devils" is relatively easier to overcome than Newcastle and QPR. But he now began to be more "sure".

"Maybe, maybe yes," he replied when asked if the City is now a favorite. "Because it depends on us.

"If we beat QPR, we will be champions. But this time we do not think about that. We have to prepare very well for the next game. It was all," he continued, was quoted ESPNstar site.

"I am very happy because we are at the top. But that's not enough. There's just one game and if we play like today (against Newcastle), then we have plenty of opportunities to win."

Wenger to Arsenal challenge


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Robin van Persie's fertile season. But Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger did not want that Van Persie's productivity makes the team less dependent on the goals from Dutch striker.

Last weekend Van Persie increase the coffers of his goal in the Premier League this season to 30 through a pair of goals against Norwich. Confirms an additional goal was top scorer at the top of the Premier League standings.

However, two goals from him could not bring victory for the Gunners game against Norwich when it ended with the score at 3-3.

The result leaves Arsenal's position in the top three standings, aka the last zone to qualify directly for the Champions League, threatened. With one match remaining, 'Gunner' is now just one point ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the top four and two points ahead of Newcastle in the top five.

"When you see how many chances we created, it is hard to believe we can make only three goals," complained Wenger on Sky Sports.

"Once again we are being punished for Robin repeatedly had to make a goal and we did not get enough goals from other sectors," he continued.

Arsenal have a live game contra West Brom at the weekend to secure a position as well as tickets to the Champions League next season. He also cautioned that the Arsenal players are able to react positively.

"We have so many opportunities so you want other players to make goals. It is less frequent."

"Of course we have to analyze that problem because there is enough room to score six or seven goals," said Wenger.

Impatient to face Juve European Competition


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Success to win the Serie A Juventus have made ​​a ticket to play in the Champions League next season. They looked confident in the European competition next season.

La Vecchia Signora were officially held Scudetto Serie A season 2011/2012 after a 2-0 win over Cagliari, while AC Milan's 2-4 defeat of Inter Milan.

With this result, Juve collected 81 points from 37 matches, four points ahead of Milan. Their position at the top was certainly safe from the pursuit of the Rossoneri due to a single game remaining.

"Coach Antonio Conte is the architect of this success. He gave the squad an identity," said Claudio Marchisio on Football Italia.

Now, with kesukses champion Italy, Juve also must be ready to face the next challenge: the Champions League. Marchisio also mentioned that his team was looking forward to the challenge.

"We've got a great squad and will evolve in the next season, when we came back to play on the European stage," he said.

Marchisio own claim very pleased with winning the scudetto he gets. He is one of the players coming into the first team after Juve was educated at the junior team, and is one of the players who fought with Juve when they were struggling in Serie B.

"I've been waiting for this scudetto since it first entered into the first team and especially after less well during the last two seasons," he said.

Karanka Talk Target 100 Points & Opportunities CR7 Top scorer so


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Once confirmed as champions of La Liga, Real Madrid are now aiming for 100 points. Then, what is also said Aitor Karanka Questioning Cristiano Ronaldo got his opportunity El Pichichi?

Madrid only need one more victory to reach 100 points. The opportunity was there in the last match of La Liga this season, where they will face Real Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Karanka mention that the target to reach 100 points would be the reason why Madrid will stay motivated until the end of the season.

"The next challenge is to reach 100 points. Club is eligible to remain in this respect until the last minute of this competition," said assistant Jose Mourinho is on ESPN Star.

"We should be able to meet the expectations that existed at Madrid," he continued.

What about CR7? The Portuguese star has now been collecting 45 goals, behind five goals from Lionel Messi in the affairs scorer. Karanka said Ronaldo would not be a problem if in the end bears the title El Pichichi failed.

"Cristiano Ronaldo is quite happy that our team managed to win. He was always playing with his best and now has a league title."

"He knows that the team has always been a top priority," said Karanka.

Milan Determined Back So Champion Manchester United


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Massimiliano Allegri has cast a sense of salute to Juventus, who this season's championship series A. However, he promised to get it back next season.

Juventus' scudetto finally grasping the official Serie A season 2011/2012. Certainty is obtained after the Old Lady a 2-0 win over Cagliari, while AC Milan's 2-4 defeat of Inter Milan.

With this result, Juve collected 81 points from 37 matches, four points ahead of Milan. Their position at the top was certainly safe from the pursuit of the Rossoneri due to a single game remaining.

Allegri himself said that Juve deserved to win. Juve can perform more consistently, while Milan just missing some important points.

"Next season we will do everything possible to be a champion. This season we finished second, but next season we can be the first. Who knows?" Allegri said to Sky Sport Italia.

Milan itself is rumored to be doing "clearance" in the summer. Some senior players called going to leave, while new faces will be brought fresh. However, Gennaro Gattuso and Massimo Ambrosini will reportedly be retained.