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Can Espanyol compound Barca misery? Barcelona-Espanyol preview
It’s been a terrible couple of weeks for Barcelona, despite their progress into the semi finals of the Champions League, after only 1 point picked up from the last available 9 in the league has seem them slip off the pace being set by league leaders Real Madrid.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 18th April 2008
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PSV with third chance to wrap up the Dutch title; PSV-FC Twente Preview
PSV have their chance to wrap up the Dutch title on Sunday afternoon when they entertain 4th place FC Twente at the Philips Stadion. PSV have just gone slightly off the boil and Thursday’s disappointing defeat in the UEFA Cup will have done little to lighten the mood in the camp ahead of the all-important game against FC Twente, who have European ambitions of their own.by Walter Townsend on Saturday, 12th April 2008
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Key clash in the race for the Champions League; Juventus-AC Milan Preview
Two of Italy's biggest teams go head to head this weekend in what could prove to be a decisive clash in the race for the Champions League spots for next season. All the Italian teams maybe out of the Champions League this season but the race to be back there next season is really beginning to hot up.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 11th April 2008
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Sevilla striker in Roma link
Ivorian striker Arouna Kone currently under contract to Sevilla has been linked with a move to Italian club AS Roma. Kone has struggled to make much of an impact since arriving at Sevilla last summer. The highly rated 24 year old has made only 14 appearances in La Liga this season, of which only 6 have been from the start, and could be heading out of the club after only a year in Spain.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 11th April 2008
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Resilient Cottbus give themselves a chance of survival; MSV Duisburg 0-1 Energie
A hard fought win at the MSV Arena on Friday night has given Energie Cottbus a genuine chance of survival. Few gave Cottbus much hope of clawing their way out of trouble at Christmas when they were nailed to the foot of the table but recent wins over Hertha Berlin and now fellow relegation candidates Duisburg have given Bojan Prasnikar’s men realistic hopes of beating the drop.by Walter Townsend on Saturday, 5th April 2008
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German title on the line as first meets third; Bayern Munich-Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Saturday’s Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena promises to be a potential title decider. With Bayern currently some 5 points ahead of second place HSV Hamburg and another point further ahead of Bayer, a win against Leverkusen would all but seal the title for the Bavarians. A defeat, on the other hand, could breath new life into the Championship giving fresh hope to the chasing pack.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 21st March 2008
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Arsenal linked with Juventus youngster
Reports today have linked Arsenal with a raid on Juventus’ squad in the summer with Arsene Wenger thought to be lining up a bid for Italian forward Raffaele Palladino. The 23 year old has been a sporadic performer for Juventus in their return season to Serie A, scoring only 1 goal in 22 appearances, the majority of which have come out of position and from the bench.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 21st March 2008
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Life through a lens doesn’t look good for Lens
Robbie Williams called one his albums ‘Life Through a Lens’ but life through Lens’ lens doesn’t look too good at the moment. Whilst there are several big teams not only in France but all around Europe flirting dangerously with relegation there can’t be too many bigger in terms of their own league than Lens. Currently sitting uncomfortably just two points away from the relegation zone in 16th place but in the final of the League Cup, Lens face the bizarre yet distinct possibility of being relegated but still qualifying for Europe.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 20th March 2008
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Roma in need of derby win to cling onto Inter's tails; Lazio-Roma Preview
Tonight Roma meet their arch cross-city rivals Lazio in tonight's big Serie A clash with Roma's men hoping for another three points as they attempt to cling onto league leaders Inter Milan. Roma won a massive match at the weekend against AC Milan and although Inter also beat Palermo 24 hours later to keep the gap at 6 points. A loss tonight coupled with an Inter win at mid-table Genoa would extend the gap to nine points so Lazio, despite not having much by way of their own ambitions to play for could seriously dent their rivals' title aspirations.by Walter Townsend on Wednesday, 19th March 2008
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A genuine title decider in Ligue 1? Bordeaux-Lyon Preview
Ligue 1’s top two sides go head-to-head on Sunday evening in a summit meeting at the top of the French league as Lyon have finally found some competition for the French title. Not since 2003/04 has there been such a close finish to the season with games where the whole season could be decided scarce on the ground after Lyon’s recent domination.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 7th March 2008
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Spurs conquerors PSV host Ajax in title decider; PSV Eindhoven-Ajax Amsterdam Preview
After beating Spurs in the UEFA Cup on Thursday night PSV host Ajax on Sunday afternoon with the Amsterdam side hoping to breathe new life into the race for the Eredivisie with their second win in a row in Eindhoven. PSV will be coming into the game in good form after their excellent defensive performance against Spurs inflicting only Tottenham's third ever European defeat at White Hart Lane on Juande Ramos' men.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 7th March 2008
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Barca face defensive crisis ahead of La Liga clash; Barcelona-Villarreal clash
It is a clash between second and third this weekend in La Liga with Barcelona entertaining Villarreal on Sunday evening at the Nou Camp. The main focus prior to the kick-off centres on the defensive issues that Barcelona face plus the loss of young forward Messiby Walter Townsend on Friday, 7th March 2008
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A tale of two German keepers
Charles Dickens hit the nail on the head when he penned the opening line of a Tale of Two Cities stating: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’, and it couldn’t have been truer for two of the Bundesliga’s brightest goalkeepers this week; Manuel Neuer and Tim Wiese.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 7th March 2008
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Juventus consider Marseille raid for Nasri and Taiwo?
Reports from Italy this afternoon suggest that some of Juventus’ top scouts have been dispatched to the Stade Velodrome tonight to run the rule over two of Marseille’s brightest prospects with Sami Nasri and Taye Taiwo the pair that Juventus are believed to be interestedby Walter Townsend on Thursday, 6th March 2008
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Rangers ready for Werder test? Rangers-Werder Bremen Preview
Werder Bremen await Glasgow Rangers in the round of 16 clash in the UEFA Cup on Thursday evening with Walter Smith, Rangers manager, facing a dilemma about how attacking he decides to play. Rangers so far have had moderate success with their contain and counter policy this season initially in the Champions League and then later in the UEFA Cup. However, Bremen are one of the strongest sides left in the UEFA Cup and will prove difficult opponents for Rangers.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 6th March 2008
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Everton brace themselves for tough Fiorentina examination; Fiorentina-Everton Preview
Everton face a tough test on Thursday evening when they travel to Florence to face Fiorentina, currently fourth in Serie A. This tie therefore is a clash between two fourth placed teams after Everton recovered their position on Sunday after their victory against Portsmouth.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 6th March 2008
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Cup fighters Spurs face tough PSV test; Tottenham-PSV Preview
Spurs welcome Dutch league leaders PSV to White Hart Lane on Thursday evening in the round of 16 of the UEFA Cup. With European football already achieved from Tottenham's perspective after they won the Carling Cup, which confirmed next season's participation, they can now concentrate on the UEFA Cup.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 6th March 2008
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Greek tragedy at Stamford Bridge? Chelsea-Olympiacos Preview
Chelsea welcome Greek side Olympiacos to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening knowing that a win will take them through to the quarter finals of the competition after a 0-0 draw between the pair two weeks ago. Chelsea have prioritised the Champions League as the main competition to play for after falling behind in the race for the Premiership title but not being in sufficient danger of loosing third to warrant too much focus on league matters.by Walter Townsend on Wednesday, 5th March 2008
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Could Fenerbahce star be on his way to Europe?
After impressing in Fenerbahce's record equalling run to the quarter finals of the Champions League playing a prominent part for the Istanbul based side many must be wondering whether play maker Alex could be scouted by one of the major European footballing super-powers. The Brazilian has been absolutely instrumental in Fenerbahce's fine run to the quarter finals, only the second time a Turkish side has been this far in the competition after Galatasary also reached this stage in 2000/01.by Walter Townsend on Wednesday, 5th March 2008
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Can United finish the job off? Manchester United-Olympique Lyon Preview
Manchester United welcome Olympique Lyon to Old Trafford on Tuesday night hoping to finish off the job against French Champions Olympique Lyon after a late Tevez goal gave Ferguson's men a significant advantage for the return tie.by Walter Townsend on Tuesday, 4th March 2008
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