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2012 – EPL Ends With A Bang For The Top Guns And Dog Fight At The Bottom Gets Even Harder !!!
Well 2012 ended with an awesome bang for all top clubs but dog fight at the bottom just got harder , Class,Quality and clinical in their finishing the top guns were in top form and were ruthless to listless opposition . In the bottom teams are lackluster , non-cohesive and some have thrown in the towel already . Lets have quick review of the results……
Gonners Shooting in all guns !!!
Aresnal 7 NewCastle 3
Well Arsenal & Walcott were in some mood at the Emirates , Slotting away goals for fun and knocking down Toon army to bits . Facts are Newcastle defense and Mid Field are just not up to mark , Arsenal pounced on hapless “wee” team from North East and made them pay.Will the result save Walcott in Gooner Colours ? well that’s up to Wenger .
Fortress called Old Trafford & RVP “Goal Machine”:
MAN UTD 2 WBA 0
RVP what a signing , The best striker in EPL by far for Calendar year 2012 . West Brom were deflated the moment Gary Mcauley scored past Foster , Red Devils were in hot form and Foster was in no giving mood but RVP strike sank the Baggies. Wonderful to see Vidic back and he did command the back line , Organisation of defense made simpler by Serb and RED DEVILS finally got their Clean sheet . Sir Alex enjoying his 71st Birthday with comforts of 7 points .
Carrow Road and Battling Spirit of Citizens :
Norwich 3 Man City 4
Roberto Mancini has a lot to take from Carrow Road , The never give up spirit of 10 men in blue and Dzeko knocking goals for fun . After the slip @ the Stadium of light , Mancini needed some spark to keep the title battle alive and his men stood up tall . Norwich themselves were tough nuts to crack , Man United and Arsenal stumbled already to Canaries but City had to much fire power to be shut down . Transfer window is open and Mancini must have Xmas list of stars he wants @ the Etihad.
Chelsea Successful Run and Super Hero called “Lampard”:
Everton 1 Chelsea 2
Victories for an away team @ Goodison park is rarity,last time toffees lost there was March 2012 Benitez return to Merseyside on victorious note was all thanks to Super Frank , Wearing the captain’s armband and leading from front were hall marks of Lampard . It will be foolish to let go of him just when things are beginning to look rosy for Rafa . BA seems a done deal for Chelsea and they may just be more than title pretenders .
Spurs super away form and Diving Bale :
Sunderland 1 Tottenham 2
Spurs are flying high currently , Hard fought victory @ Stadium of light symbolizes AVB’s men never give up attitude . At times Spurs have looked the best team for 4th spot and super run of form over festive period symbolizes hunger to stay ahead of arch rivals Arsenal and other contenders for top 4 . The only down side for Spurs is they need more people to score goals , Bale will be suspended for New Year and Adebayor has been shadow of himself . Needs some strikers over January Window I guess.
Liverpool back to winning ways against listless QPR :
QPR 0 LiverPool 3
Suarez and co ran riot to group of individual who have already thrown in on White Flag , People with fat salaries are waiting to jump ship in January @ Loftus road . The hoops hardly put in challenge that symbolizes their fighting spirit .Harry may feel he is fighting loosing battle with current lot and may need to bring in changes that shelves more than 3/4th of current squad . Suarez was on top form and didnt spare any loose balls in first 20 minutes , Being 3 nil up within 28 minutes gave Liverpool enough cushion to shut up shop second half.
Wigan posting rare away victory @ Villa Park :
Aston Villa 0 Wigan 3
15 goals conceded in 3 games shows the tatters the midland club is , Paul Lambert needs funds and some top flight battlers to keep the club afloat , Currently they are falling like a stone to Championship and their dream victory @ Anfield seems like long while back .Wigan having patchy run and rare away victory from Latics in an emphatic manner was a nice way to end hard 2012.
Swans flying high @ Cravan Cottage as Fulham lands themselves in Relegation mere:
Michu was not missed , Swans have enough players to steal the show as Guzman sealed another stellar victory away from Liberty . For Cottagers Ruiz and Berbatov seems like the only few who could trouble , the sudden dip of form and hard home losses are impacting Jol’s men. Might need to bring in a few more folks of vigor and caliber in January window and shelve a few players who are past their “sell by date”.
Amazing Come back by Potters :
Stoke 3 Southampton 3
Amazing strike from Jerome sealed an amazing come back by 10 man Stoke , Saints might rue the lead slippage but they seem to have far better quality and fighting spirit than fellow strugglers , Having played game less with 17 points hardly reflects their toils . Saints must add few more battlers to ensure safety and more 1 – nil victories.
Finally Royals post a WIN
Reading 1 West Ham 0
Well Big Sam might complain he hardly has his best XI but Royals fought hard post Pogrebnyak goal , Mission impossible may seem possible with few more recruits for Brian McDermott . West Ham to must look to hold on to Diame who has been revelation for them , They need to look for Europa league spot and play quality football .
There caps review for last round of fixture for 2012 , Lots of high flyers and lot of lows. 2013 will be another exciting year with twists and tuns expected in the Best League in the World.
Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in what could prove decisive for the Gunners’ Premier League title ambitions. Arsenal sit top of the table with 61 points from 28 matches, five points clear of Manchester City, who still have a game in hand, while Chelsea occupy 7th with 45 points after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
This represents a huge opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to put further distance between themselves and the chasing pack before facing Brighton away on Wednesday. Chelsea arrive at the Emirates in patchy form under Liam Rosenior, who has won just two of his eight league matches since replacing Enzo Maresca in January despite an encouraging start to his tenure.
Kick-off: 4:30 GMT, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports
Kai Havertz Returns to Haunt Former Club
Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Kai Havertz will train on Saturday ahead of the Chelsea clash, giving the German a chance to feature against his former employers. Havertz has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early February, but scored the winner in Arsenal’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi final victory over Chelsea earlier this month.
The 26 year old has endured a nightmare campaign with injuries limiting him to just 158 Premier League minutes this season, though he has still managed two goals and two assists when available. Viktor Gyokeres has flourished in Havertz’s absence, scoring twice in the 4-1 North London Derby demolition of Tottenham last weekend.
Rosenior Yet to Face Top Six Opposition
Liam Rosenior faces his first test against a top six side in the league since taking charge of Chelsea, having only faced teams sitting 7th or lower during his opening eight matches. His winning run needs proper context, given the quality of opposition, with recent dropped points against Leeds and Burnley at Stamford Bridge exposing serious vulnerabilities.
Arteta has beaten Rosenior twice already this season in the two legged Carabao Cup semi final, and the Spanish manager will fancy his chances of completing a treble over the Chelsea boss. Bukayo Saka should be fit despite limping off late against Spurs, while Ben White remains doubtful with a niggle.
Predicted Lineups: Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
Also read: Kai Havertz Injury Update: Real Timeline and Medical Details Revealed!
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Update Given Following Arsenal Injury Scare as Olivia Smith Discharged From Hospital After Being Stretchered Off During FA Cup Win Over Bristol City
Arsenal star Olivia Smith has been discharged from hospital after being stretchered off the field during their Women’s FA Cup game against Bristol City. The forward, who joined the Gunners in the summer, played just under an hour before being forced off with pictures showing a neck brace around the 21 year old at Meadow Park.
This was a worrying moment for Arsenal supporters watching on Sunday afternoon. The Canadian international went down, receiving lengthy treatment before being taken off on a stretcher as a precaution. Thankfully, the injury appears to be far less serious than initially feared.
Left Hospital Yesterday Evening
According to Arsenal reporter Tim Stillman, Olivia Smith left the hospital yesterday evening after tests were run and will return to be assessed this week ahead of the March international break. This is brilliant news for Arsenal, who cannot afford to lose Smith for any length of time, given her importance to the team.
It is believed that her involvement with Canada is still up in the air, with the Canucks facing a triple header of friendlies against Colombia, Argentina, and the United States over the coming two weeks. Arsenal’s next match sees them face London City Lionesses in mid March.
Big Boost for Champions League Hopes
With no video available for Arsenal’s cup game against Bristol City, there was huge concern surrounding Smith’s condition for those unable to attend the game at Meadow Park. Thankfully, what seemed initially to be a severe injury has turned out to be a fairly minor incident.
While Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo are both more than capable options to lead the line, it has been Smith who has been Renee Slegers’ favoured choice and proven to be a brilliant signing since her arrival from Liverpool. Having Smith likely available for both legs of the Chelsea Champions League quarter final is a massive boost for Arsenal’s hopes of retaining their European crown.
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Arsenal Star Named WSL Player of the Month for January as Midfielder Continues Outstanding Form Following 400th Appearance Milestone
Kim Little has been named January’s Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month, recognition that follows her 400th appearance for Arsenal. The captain has made an outstanding start to 2026, completing every minute in the WSL and helping secure two clean sheets and four points from fixtures against Manchester United and Chelsea.
Little drove the midfield against United in the 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium and was again pivotal in the disciplined defensive display at Stamford Bridge that delivered that historic 2-0 win over the Blues. This is absolutely deserved recognition for one of Arsenal’s most influential players, who continues to perform at the highest level despite being 35 years old.
400th Appearance Came in Belgium
Little’s landmark 400th appearance came in Belgium as Arsenal won 4-0 at OH Leuven to close in on a Champions League London derby with Chelsea. The Scottish playmaker came on as a second half substitute in the 82nd minute, replacing Olivia Smith, to reach 400 appearances.
This achievement is even more notable given the time she spent playing in the USA and Australia during her career. Little has become one of the defining figures of the modern Arsenal era, establishing herself as an absolute legend at the club.
Chelsea Awaits in Champions League Quarterfinals
Provided nothing dramatic unfolds at Meadow Park next week, Chelsea awaits in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Arsenal hold a commanding 4-0 advantage from the first leg and are overwhelming favorites to progress to a mouth watering London derby in the last eight.
Little will be central to Arsenal’s hopes of defending their Champions League crown, with the midfielder’s experience and leadership qualities proving invaluable during the knockout stages of major competitions. Her consistent performances continue to set the standard for everyone around her.
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