Avoid Danger from Big Bad Wolf Fans: PFA Considers Adding Protective Netting on Pitches

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Following the coin-pelting incident that injured Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand in last Sunday’s Manchester league derby, the Professional Footballers’ Association is now thinking of surrounding pitches with protective nets.

Gordon Taylor, PFA chief executive, said that such move is necessary to protect the players from erring fans seeking to leave a footpr1nt in matches through pitch invasion and throwing random objects on the pitch.

Daily Mail pundit Jamie Redknapp, for his part, called on players to restrain from taunting opposition fans so that they could avoid flying objects from angry fans. He said that players have to be responsible for their actions on the pitch.

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Rising from 9GAG Ridicule: Torres Brace Help Earn Benitez’ First Chelsea Win

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Fernando Torres’ efforts to improve his disappointing form at Chelsea paid off as he scored a brace on Sunday’s league game against hosts Sunderland 1-3.

The Spanish striker opened scoring on the 11th minute and followed up a 45th-minute penalty to bring visiting Chelsea 0-2 by the end of the first half. Compatriot Juan Mata found the back of the net four minutes into the second half.

Adam Johnson’s strike on the 66th minute proved inadequate to match Chelsea’s dominance at the Stadium of Light. The Blues’ league victory is a first for interim manager Rafael Benitez, who constantly sought to leave a footpr1nt at the club since his takeover from Roberto di Matteo.

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Speculating WhatsApp: Chelsea Will Not See Return of Avram Grant

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Despite persistent reports, Chelsea have not reached out to former Avram Grant regarding an assistant role to interim manager Rafael Benitez.

Rafa went on without winning his three games for Chelsea after taking over from the reins of Roberto Di Matteo. Fans showed disapproval of the Spaniard’s takeover, noting his days as Liverpool manager in which his side had a bitter rivalry against the Blues.

Grant managed to leave a footpr1nt of positive impression to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. He led the Blues as their interim manager in 2007-08 and brought them to the Champions League final. Under him, the Stamford Bridge side never lost a league home game.

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Must Be Sturdy Like AFF Suzuki: Ferguson Complains about United’s Defence

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson lamented his side’s apparently weak defence after their 4-3 win against Reading.

The seven-goal thriller saw all of the goals come in during the first half, with United trailing twice before Robin van Persie’s 34th-minute winner.

Ferguson noted that the match featured United’s “worst defending of the season”, as his side have easily conceded three goals, initially compromising their chances to win w1th ease.

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Another Twilight Impasse: Chelsea, Fulham, End Match in Stalemate

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Rafael Benitez’ Chelsea have yet to see a convincing victory following another goalless draw at Stamford Bridge over Fulham in Wednesday’s Premier League match.

Fans lowered down their booing on Rafa after greeting him with widespread dissent on his first match against Manchester City. Chelsea held ball possession at a better rate than Fulham, yet the hosts failed to convert opportunities, particularly from Ramires and David Luiz.

Fulham threatened to win w1th ease through John Arne Riise, who almost slotted in chances through the hosts’ woodwork. Hugo Rodallega attempted to score, but his effort ended in Petr Cech’s save.

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Just Like Beating Ayuni in Runescape: Sunderland, QPR, Frustrate in Goalless Draw

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Sunderland’s meeting with newly managed Queens Park Rangers in Tuesday’s Premier League ended in a 0-0 draw.

Manager Harry Redknapp, QPR’s new boss, pressed his side to create more chances to score in order for them to move up from their dismal 20th-place position in the league table. Yet, his side failed to win w1th ease.

Showing sheer determination, QPR’s Djibril Cisse attempted to find the back of the net thrice, but failed in all chances. Adel Taarabt and Jamie Mackie saw their shots fended off by keeper Simon Mignolet.

Sunderland had their nearest opportunity to score from Steven Fletcher, whose shot ended up on keeper Julio Cesar’s save.

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Mitsubishi Mirage Collision: Chelsea, Manchester City, Scoreless in Super Sunday

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – The Stamford Bridge clash between Champions League winners Chelsea and Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday failed to produce goals from either side.

The 0-0 draw did not reflect lack of attacking sharpness, with both sides exhibiting great control in defence. New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez stood for his side amidst an unwelcoming home crowd, as he marked his first game for the side with a clean sheet.

Sergio Aguero went close to leading City to win w1th ease, with a half-time effort assisted by Edin Dzeko landing on keeper Petr Cech’s save. Fernando Torres, formerly under Benitez’ Liverpool, made no instant rebirth of his old form – a shot over the bar being his closest chance.

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Victory at Happy Deepavali: Liverpool Scored Three over Empty Wigan Athletic

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Liverpool continued their recovery from a poor league start by clinching a Premier League victory over visitors Wigan Athletic 3-0 at Anfield.

Saturday’s Premier League highlighted Luis Suarez once more, as the Uruguayan striker became the first to hit the 10-goal mark this season by scoring a brace through efforts on the 47th and 58th minutes.

Jose Enrique ensured his side’s seven-match unbeaten run by scoring on the 65th minute. Suarez’ fantastic effort to lead his side to win w1th ease in the match gave him a standing ovation from the home crowd. 

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US Election Anxiety: Chelsea Wait for Findings on John Terry’s Injury

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – John Terry’s injury during Chelsea’s Premier League draw against Liverpool has afflicted the defender’s impressive showing in the match, in which he scored his side’s lone goal.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo is hoping for positive results on Terry’s knee injury scan. He expects his side’s captain to win w1th ease against his injury, noting the consistently fine form he has shown.

Di Matteo noted his disappointment on Chelsea’s failure to secure three points in their match against Liverpool, citing that his side has numerous scoring opportunities.

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Like an Order from Obama: Txiki, Get Me De Rossi - Mancini

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is on the move to sharpen his side’s Premier League title defence as he asked new director of football Txiki Begiristain to help him secure Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi’s signature.

De Rossi was included in City’s signing checklist in last summer’s transfer window. Now, the midfielder has expressed interest for a transfer away from the Italian capital club.

City’s Mancini is seeking better chances for his side to win w1th ease over league rivals this season. They have an unbeaten yet lacklustre run that saw them lagging behind top-notch rivals Manchester United and Chelsea on the table.

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