I REGRET LEAVING BAYERN!

Arsenal attacker Lukas Podolski has admitted that he regrets leaving Bayern Munich for Koln in the summer of 2009.

The Germany international moved to the Allianz Arena from the RheinEnergieStadion in 2006 only to then return to his boyhood club three years later, after a difficult 2008-09 campaign in which he made just 14 Bundesliga starts.

However, Podolski now feels he would have been better off staying at Bayern, particularly as Jupp Heynckes was appointed coach just days after his departure.

"From a sporting point of view, my return to Koln was not very helpful for my career," the Arsenal attacker told Sport Bild.

"I think that I would now still have been with Bayern if only Jupp Heynckes had arrived at the club one or two weeks earlier.

"He really wanted to hold on to me."

source:http://www.goal.com/en/news/15/germany/2014/02/12/4614024/podolski-i-regret-leaving-bayern?ICID=AR_PN_3

HAZARD: BALLON D'OR PODIUM IN FUTURE

Belgium boss Marc Wilmots has claimed he would prefer Eden Hazard in his team than Lionel Messi,Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar.

The Chelsea star, 23, has been in stellar form in the Premier League lately and has helped his side rocket up to the top of the table at Arsenal and Manchester City's expense.

Wilmots, who is sure to take Hazard to this summer's World Cup, lavished praise on the former Lille winger, whom he believes is becoming a candidate for the Ballon d'Or with his performances at Stamford Bridge.

"Eden has found in the Belgium team a side that can take him as high as his dreams," the Belgium head coach told L'Equipe.

"Even within a very strong team, Eden stands out because he has something more. Technically, he is amazing! I'd put him on my podium Ballon d'Or because he totally convinced me of his talent.

"If you ask me if I want Messi, Ronaldo or Neymar, I'd keep Hazard."

source:http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2014/02/13/4617274/id-pick-hazard-over-messi-ronaldo-or-neymar?ICID=HP_HN_1

ARSENAL: FOCUS ON HULL CITY

Arsene Wenger wants his team to focus on their Wednesday test against Hull City rather than talk of a Premier League title triumph.

Victory over Cardiff City on Saturday moved the Gunners seven points clear at the top of the table, although that lead was cut to four points by Chelsea a day later.

Wenger's men have not won the title since 2004 and the Frenchman insists that his sole target at present is ensuring that his side claim their sixth straight home Premier League win against Steve Bruce's Tigers - who beat Liverpool last time out.


"It's a bit early to make a prediction on the title," he remarked to reporters. "If we can maintain our concentration, we have a chance.

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REVIEW: MAN U - EVERTON

The Red Devils boss took over from Sir Alex Ferguson in July after an 11-year stint at Goodison Park, during which he established the Merseysiders as a top-half Premier League club.

The Scot endured a tough start to life at United, winning just three of his first eight Premier League matches in charge, but a 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions, which has stretched more than two months, has eased the pressure and seen his side rise to eighth in the table.

Any finish outside the top four would be unacceptable for reigning champions United but they are now just three points off local rivals Manchester City, who sit third.

They came from behind twice to claim a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday, with striker Wayne Rooney scoring both of United's goals.

Rooney has netted 10 times in 16 appearances for his club this season and is in excellent form - something that will delight Moyes given the absence of Robin van Persie, who is battling toe and groin injuries.

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Wigan Juarai Piala FA tundukkan Man Blue

Kemenangan yang diraih Chelsea menentang Aston Villa telah menjamin tempat mereka dalam UCL tahun depan. 2gol dari SUPER FRANKIE telah merekodkan dia kini dianggap lagenda baru bagi kelab Chelsea apabila mengatasi rekod 202 gol yang dibuat oleh Bobby Tambling. Sementara itu gol minit-minit terakhir oleh Ben Watson telah menghadiahkan trofi Piala FA kepada Wigan Athletic, penantian 81 tahun berakhir tanpa trofi. Pengurus Man City dikhabarkan akan dipecat dan akan digantikan oleh Pengurus Malaga, Manuel Pellergini.

Kecederaan siku melanda Petr Cech

Penjaga gol Chelsea, Petr Cech mengalami kecederaan siku yang akan memerlukan pembedahan musim panas akan datang, menurut doktor pasukan Republik Czech.

Juara Eropah, Chelsea berharap untuk menguruskan Cech melalui musim dan mereka telah diminta Republik Czech untuk berehat dia dari antarabangsa yang mesra.

Jurulatih kebangsaan Czech Michal dibilik telah bersetuju dengan permintaan Chelsea.

"Satu penyiasatan menunjukkan sedikit ossification di siku beliau, jadi mereka (Chelsea) sedang merancang pembedahan di England selepas musim," Krejci memberitahu Czech agensi berita CTK.

"Mereka telah meminta kita jika kita boleh berehat beliau dalam lekapan mesra. Kami telah datang kepada perjanjian dengan jurulatih Michal dibilik dan memutuskan untuk menjadi atas terma yang baik dengan Chelsea.

English FA CUP 2012: Chelsea juarai kali ke-7

Chelsea munjul juara Piala FA 2012 dengan mengalahkan Liverpool awal pagi tadi dengan jaringan 2 - 1. Chelsea mendahului jaringan pada minit ke-11 oleh Ramires dan disusuli jaringan kedua oleh Drogba pada minit ke-52. Walaubagaimanapun Liverpool bangkit merapatkan kedudukan dengan jaringan Andy Carroll dengan rembatan padu minit ke-64. Tandukan Andy Carroll pada minit ke-81 dilihat menjengah palang gol namun penjaga garisan memutuskan ia tidak dikira gol. Sangat kontroversi. Apapun bola itu bulat. Apa saja boleh berlaku. Tahinah kepada Chelsea kerana menjulang Piala FA buat kali ketujuh dan menyamai pencapaian Liverpool. kemenangan Chelsea ini pastinya menyuntik semangat yang lebih mantap dan terbaik untuk berhadapan dengan Bayern Munich di Final Liga Juara-Juara pada 19 Mei 2012 nanti. pengurus Chelsea, Roberto di Matteo pernah menjulang kejuaraan piala FA sewaktu dia menjadi pemain tengah Chelsea pada tahun 1997 dan 2000.

SPORT: 3 'KINGS' OF LONDON

Arsenal Football Club

Club Info

Ground: Emirates
Address: Arsenal Football Club, Arsenal Stadium, Avenell Road, Highbury, London N5 1BU

Background / History

Best supported club in the capital, Arsenal also have the proudest history.

Perhaps due to these two unavoidable facts, the North London giants were for a long time the most hated club in the land, attracting various uncomplimentary tags such as "Boring Arsenal" and "Lucky Arsenal" that date right back to the 1930s.

But the Devil has found a different tune in recent years thanks to French manager Arsene Wenger who has brought a new intelligence and grace to the Arsenal side.

Quick Fans Guide

Trademark Chant: One Nil To The Arsenal
Nickname: Gunners; Gooners
Sworn Enemy: Tottenham Hotspur
One word to the wise: Tradition
Insider info: Always call them The Arsenal, as against just Arsenal

Chelsea Football Club

Club Info

Ground: Stamford Bridge
Address: Fulham Road, London SW6 1HS

Background / History

Have always played up their trendy Kings Road address for all its worth in a bid to claim the title of Most Glamorous Club in London. The short-lived reign of Ruud Gullit gave renewed lustre to that image and when, in 1998, current boss Gianluca Vialli lifted the Coca Cola (now Worthington) Cup and European Cup Winners Cup Chelsea's position as the leading London rivals to Arsenal was confirmed. FA Cup success last term continued the generally upward trend.

Quick Fan Guide

Trademark Chant: One Man Went To Mow
Nickname: Blues
Sworn Enemy: Tottenham Hotspur (not really reciprocated)
One word to the wise: Swagger
Insider info: Talk about The Shed, a famous old piece of terracing as if you spent every Saturday afternoon of the 1970s there.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Club Info

Ground: White Hart Lane
Address: Bill Nicholson Way, 748 High Road, London, N17 0AP

Background / History

While their bitter North London rivals Arsenal have often battered their way to the greater share of silverware down the ages, Tottenham fans pride themselves on following a club that wears its allegiance to elegant, passing football on its lillywhite sleeve.

That heritage is now in the balance with manager George Graham - once the main man at Arsenal - outraging many fans by selling David Ginola.

Quick Fans Guide

Trademark Chant: Come On You Spurs
Nickname: Spurs; Lillywhites
Sworn Enemy: Arsenal
One word to the wise: Fancydan
Insider info: It is apparently considered bad etiquette to chant at White Hart Lane unless Spurs have just scored.

SUKAN: CARDIFF CITY 'BERTERBANGAN DI AWAN BIRU'

Cardiff City tampil sebagai pasukan underdog dalam kejuaraan Piala Carling apabila berdepan Gergasi Merah Liverpool yang pastinya mencari sesuatu yang bermakna musim 2011/2012 ini. Kelab Wales, Cardiff City tidak akan memberi laluan mudah kepada Liverpool yang dibarisi pemain bintang. Kali terakhir mengecap kejayaan ialah pada tahun 1927 menerusi Piala Liga. Datuk Chan Tien Ghee berasal dari malaysia selaku pengerusi kelab berkenaan pastinya terbit rasa puas hati dengan pencapaian pemain-pemainnya sepanjang kempen Piala Carling. Pertemuan di Stadium Wembley akan menjadi detik sejarah bagi kedua-dua kelab dengan pertembungan dua 'Gerrard' iaitu Anthony Gerrard bermain dengan Cardiff City dan sepupunya Steven Gerrard dari Liverpool.