Chelsea visit Arsenal on Sunday, having collected just one point this season from their five previous fixtures against Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. According to Infostrada, if Chelsea fail to win, they will have recorded the lowest total in Premier League history in matches between these four clubs.
Premier League matches between Big Four – 2008/2009 season
Rank Club P W D L Pts F A
1 Liverpool 6 4 2 0 14 14 7
2 Arsenal 4 2 2 0 8 9 7
3 Manchester United 5 1 1 3 4 7 9
4 Chelsea 5 0 1 4 1 2 9
Least points in PL matches between Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United
# Club P W D L Season
1 Chelsea 5 0 1 4 2008/2009
3 Manchester United 6 1 0 5 2001/2002
3 Liverpool 6 1 0 5 2004/2005
4 Arsenal 6 1 1 4 1994/1995
4 Arsenal 6 1 1 4 1996/1997
4 Chelsea 6 1 1 4 1997/1998
4 Liverpool 6 0 4 2 1998/1999
4 Arsenal 6 1 1 4 2005/2006
4 Liverpool 6 1 1 4 2005/2006
4 Liverpool 6 0 4 2 2007/2008
4 Manchester United 5 1 1 3 2008/2009
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Chelsea 4 - Liverpool 4 goals and highlights
Chelsea: Drogba (51), Alex (57), Lampard (76, 89)
Liverpool: Fabio Aurelio (19), Xabi Alonso (28 penalty), Leiva (81), Kuyt (82)
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Liverpool: Fabio Aurelio (19), Xabi Alonso (28 penalty), Leiva (81), Kuyt (82)
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Liverpool – Aston Villa preview: the match of the week
On Sunday, Aston Villa travel to Liverpool to take on the Reds. Manager Martin O’Neill has not won a Premier League match in March as Villa’s manager. His side has drawn five and lost six of 11 PL matches in the month of March since he took over at the club.
According to Infostrada, his last victory as a PL manager in this month came nine years ago when he won with Leicester City 2-1 at home against Leeds United on 26 March 2000.
Martin O’Neill’s Premier League record with Aston Villa in March
Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals for Goals against Points
2008-2009 3 0 1 2 3 6 1
2007-2008 5 0 2 3 2 9 2
2006-2007 3 0 2 1 1 2 2
Total 11 0 5 6 6 17 5
According to Infostrada, his last victory as a PL manager in this month came nine years ago when he won with Leicester City 2-1 at home against Leeds United on 26 March 2000.
Martin O’Neill’s Premier League record with Aston Villa in March
Season Played Won Drawn Lost Goals for Goals against Points
2008-2009 3 0 1 2 3 6 1
2007-2008 5 0 2 3 2 9 2
2006-2007 3 0 2 1 1 2 2
Total 11 0 5 6 6 17 5
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
UEFA eager to help Liverpool
Michel Platini has promised Liverpool that UEFA are keen to avoid forcing the club to play the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
The anniversary falls on April 15, which is one of the two dates set aside for the second legs of the quarter-finals, the other being the previous day.
UEFA president Platini has not guaranteed Liverpool will not be asked to play on April 15 but pledged that European's governing body would "do our utmost" to avoid the scenario. 
UEFA have issued a statement reacting to reports claiming they had rejected an appeal by Liverpool to avoid playing on the anniversary date.
According The Press Association, Platini said: "We are aware of the huge significance of the April 15 date for both Liverpool FC and their fans, and that is why we will do our utmost to make sure that the club does not have to play its UEFA Champions League second leg quarter-final match on that day.
"I have been in regular correspondence with Liverpool FC on this matter for some time now and fully sympathise with the club's feelings as to the importance of respecting the date of April 15 for those who lost their lives at Hillsborough.
"This being the 20th anniversary of that tragic disaster in 1989 makes it even more relevant and we will take this into account."
Ninety six people died when Liverpool supporters were crushed at the Leppings Lane end of Hillsborough on April 15, 1989, as they attended their team's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
A cousin of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was among the dead, and the England midfielder has urged UEFA to be sympathetic to the club.
Gerrard said at the weekend: "We're still waiting to see whether UEFA will make us play on the day. That would be far from ideal given all the emotion that always surrounds the club on that day."
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wayne censured!: “I hate Liverpool”
Manchester United were forced last night to remove comments on their website in which Wayne Rooney, the United and former Everton forward, claimed that he “hates” Liverpool.
Rooney, who grew up supporting Everton, claimed that he would love nothing more than to prolong Liverpool’s 19-year wait for the league championship. “We’re in pole position in the title race and we know if we can beat Liverpool then that’ll more or less end their chances of winning the league,” Rooney said. “I’m very excited about the game because I grew up as an Everton fan hating Liverpool — and that hasn’t changed.”
Rooney, who grew up supporting Everton, claimed that he would love nothing more than to prolong Liverpool’s 19-year wait for the league championship. “We’re in pole position in the title race and we know if we can beat Liverpool then that’ll more or less end their chances of winning the league,” Rooney said. “I’m very excited about the game because I grew up as an Everton fan hating Liverpool — and that hasn’t changed.”
On Saturday, Liverpool travel to Old Trafford to take on Premiership table leaders Manchester United, having beaten the Red Devils earlier this season 2-1 at Anfield Road. Liverpool can join Arsenal as the only team that has completed three double victories over Man Utd in the Premiership era.
Winning home and away against Manchester United within Premier League season (since 1992/1993)
Season Club Home Away
2007/2008 Manchester City 1-0 1-2
2006/2007 West Ham United 1-0 0-1
2006/2007 Arsenal 2-1 0-1
2005/2006 Blackburn Rovers 4-3 1-2
2004/2005 Chelsea 1-0 1-3
2001/2002 Arsenal 3-1 0-1
2001/2002 Liverpool 3-1 0-1
2000/2001 Liverpool 2-0 0-1
1997/1998 Arsenal 3-2 0-1
1993/1994 Chelsea 1-0 0-1
2006/2007 West Ham United 1-0 0-1
2006/2007 Arsenal 2-1 0-1
2005/2006 Blackburn Rovers 4-3 1-2
2004/2005 Chelsea 1-0 1-3
2001/2002 Arsenal 3-1 0-1
2001/2002 Liverpool 3-1 0-1
2000/2001 Liverpool 2-0 0-1
1997/1998 Arsenal 3-2 0-1
1993/1994 Chelsea 1-0 0-1
More Info: Times Online
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Is any team able to defeat Manchester United?
Manchester United drew 0-0 at Internazionale on Tuesday, to increase their unbeaten Champions League run to 20 matches and break the record they shared with Ajax and Bayern München.
The last team to beat Manchester United in the Champions League was AC Milan in the 2006/2007 semifinal second leg.
Longest undefeated streaks in Champions League
# Club Start date Won Drawn Match that ended streak
20 Manchester United 19 Sep 2007 11 9 Still running
19 Ajax 14 Sep 1994 14 5 Ajax – Panathinaikos (03 Apr 1996) 0-1
19 Bayern München 14 Mar 2001 13 6 Real Madrid - Bayern München (10 Apr 2002) 2-0
16 Manchester United 23 Oct 2001 10 6 Maccabi Haifa - Manchester United (29 Oct 2002) 3-0
16 Manchester United 04 Mar 1998 7 9 Olympique Marseille - Manchester United (19 Oct 1999) 1-0
15 FC Barcelona 14 Sep 2005 10 5 Chelsea - FC Barcelona (18 Oct 2006) 1-0
14 FC Barcelona 01 May 2002 11 3 FC Barcelona - Juventus (22 Apr 2003) 1-2
14 FC Barcelona 25 Nov 1998 10 4 Chelsea - FC Barcelona (05 Apr 2000) 3-1
14 Olympique Lyon 08 Dec 2004 10 4 AC Milan - Olympique Lyon (04 Apr 2006) 3-1
14 Liverpool 08 Dec 2004 8 6 Benfica - Liverpool (21 Feb 2006) 1-0
The last team to beat Manchester United in the Champions League was AC Milan in the 2006/2007 semifinal second leg.
Longest undefeated streaks in Champions League
# Club Start date Won Drawn Match that ended streak
20 Manchester United 19 Sep 2007 11 9 Still running
19 Ajax 14 Sep 1994 14 5 Ajax – Panathinaikos (03 Apr 1996) 0-1
19 Bayern München 14 Mar 2001 13 6 Real Madrid - Bayern München (10 Apr 2002) 2-0
16 Manchester United 23 Oct 2001 10 6 Maccabi Haifa - Manchester United (29 Oct 2002) 3-0
16 Manchester United 04 Mar 1998 7 9 Olympique Marseille - Manchester United (19 Oct 1999) 1-0
15 FC Barcelona 14 Sep 2005 10 5 Chelsea - FC Barcelona (18 Oct 2006) 1-0
14 FC Barcelona 01 May 2002 11 3 FC Barcelona - Juventus (22 Apr 2003) 1-2
14 FC Barcelona 25 Nov 1998 10 4 Chelsea - FC Barcelona (05 Apr 2000) 3-1
14 Olympique Lyon 08 Dec 2004 10 4 AC Milan - Olympique Lyon (04 Apr 2006) 3-1
14 Liverpool 08 Dec 2004 8 6 Benfica - Liverpool (21 Feb 2006) 1-0
Saturday, January 24, 2009
The match of the week: Liverpool – Everton
Liverpool play host to Everton in an FA Cup fourth round tie on Sunday. It will be the 21st time that the two clubs have met each other in the competition which makes it the most frequently played FA Cup fixture.
Liverpool have won nine and Everton have won six of the previous 20 matches with five draws also being played.
They last met each other in the fifth round in 1990/1991, a tie which had two replays and the resignation of Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish between the first and second matches.
Liverpool and Everton have met each other in 16 different editions of the FA Cup including this season which is also a record, according to Infostrada.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur also play each other in this year’s fourth round. They have met each other 15 times which gives their tie a place in the top-10 most frequently played.
Most matches played in FA Cup (including replays)
# Match Years (#)
21 Everton - Liverpool 1902 (2), 1905 (2), 1906, 1911, 1932, 1950, 1955, 1967, 1971 (2), 1977, 1981, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991 (3), 2009
19 Everton - Sheffield Wednesday 1893, 1895, 1896, 1906, 1907, 1921 (2), 1937, 1947, 1954, 1965 (2), 1966, 1986, 1988 (4), 1990
18 Arsenal - Chelsea 1915, 1930, 1931, 1939, 1947 (3), 1950 (2), 1952 (2), 1973 (2), 2001, 2002, 2003 (2), 2004
16 Arsenal - Liverpool 1913, 1923 (2), 1927, 1936, 1950, 1963, 1964, 1971, 1980 (4), 2001, 2002, 2007
16 Newcastle United - Nottingham Forest 1892, 1908, 1921 (2), 1931, 1955 (3), 1967, 1974 (2), 1985 (2), 1991 (2), 1997
16 Chelsea - Sheffield Wednesday 1913 (2), 1932 (2), 1939 (3), 1966, 1967, 1968 (2), 1973, 1975, 1994 (2), 1999
15 Nottingham Forest - West Bromwich Albion 1892 (3), 1898, 1904 (2), 1958 (2), 1963 (2), 1973 (3), 1978, 2004
15 Aston Villa - West Bromwich Albion 1885 (2), 1887, 1892, 1895, 1914, 1924, 1925 (2), 1926, 1932, 1957 (2), 1990, 1998
15 Bolton Wanderers - Preston North End 1886, 1888, 1890, 1921, 1932 (2), 1958, 1959 (3), 1964 (2), 1965, 1966 (2)
15 Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur 1899 (2), 1923, 1926 (2), 1962, 1968 (2), 1979 (2), 1980 (2), 1997, 2008, 2009
Liverpool have won nine and Everton have won six of the previous 20 matches with five draws also being played.
They last met each other in the fifth round in 1990/1991, a tie which had two replays and the resignation of Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish between the first and second matches.
Liverpool and Everton have met each other in 16 different editions of the FA Cup including this season which is also a record, according to Infostrada.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur also play each other in this year’s fourth round. They have met each other 15 times which gives their tie a place in the top-10 most frequently played.
Most matches played in FA Cup (including replays)
# Match Years (#)
21 Everton - Liverpool 1902 (2), 1905 (2), 1906, 1911, 1932, 1950, 1955, 1967, 1971 (2), 1977, 1981, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991 (3), 2009
19 Everton - Sheffield Wednesday 1893, 1895, 1896, 1906, 1907, 1921 (2), 1937, 1947, 1954, 1965 (2), 1966, 1986, 1988 (4), 1990
18 Arsenal - Chelsea 1915, 1930, 1931, 1939, 1947 (3), 1950 (2), 1952 (2), 1973 (2), 2001, 2002, 2003 (2), 2004
16 Arsenal - Liverpool 1913, 1923 (2), 1927, 1936, 1950, 1963, 1964, 1971, 1980 (4), 2001, 2002, 2007
16 Newcastle United - Nottingham Forest 1892, 1908, 1921 (2), 1931, 1955 (3), 1967, 1974 (2), 1985 (2), 1991 (2), 1997
16 Chelsea - Sheffield Wednesday 1913 (2), 1932 (2), 1939 (3), 1966, 1967, 1968 (2), 1973, 1975, 1994 (2), 1999
15 Nottingham Forest - West Bromwich Albion 1892 (3), 1898, 1904 (2), 1958 (2), 1963 (2), 1973 (3), 1978, 2004
15 Aston Villa - West Bromwich Albion 1885 (2), 1887, 1892, 1895, 1914, 1924, 1925 (2), 1926, 1932, 1957 (2), 1990, 1998
15 Bolton Wanderers - Preston North End 1886, 1888, 1890, 1921, 1932 (2), 1958, 1959 (3), 1964 (2), 1965, 1966 (2)
15 Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur 1899 (2), 1923, 1926 (2), 1962, 1968 (2), 1979 (2), 1980 (2), 1997, 2008, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Liverpool – Everton preview: the match of the week
On Monday, Everton travel to Anfield Road to meet Liverpool in another Merseyside derby, hoping they can build on their recent good form and win their first league match away at Liverpool since 1999.
Everton have won their last three Premier League away matches which equals their longest away winning record in the Premier League era and the longest in 23 years since they won four consecutive top flight matches from November to December 1985.
The Toffees have not conceded a goal in their last five PL matches, which is their joint third longest streak and only two matches shy of their all-time record of seven clean sheets set between November and December 1994.
Everton conceded their last Premier League goal on 7 December when they lost 2-3 at home against Aston Villa.
Longest clean sheets streaks in English top flight - Everton
# Start date Match that ended streak
7 01 Nov 1994 Everton - Sheffield Wednesday (26 Dec 1994) 1-4
6 29 Mar 1986 Oxford United - Everton (30 Apr 1986) 1-0
5 13 Dec 2008 Still running
5 20 Oct 1984 Norwich City - Everton (24 Nov 1984) 4-2
5 20 Apr 1985 Nottingham Forest - Everton (11 May 1985) 1-0
5 18 Jan 1986 Everton - Chelsea (16 Mar 1986) 1-1
5 03 Jan 1988 Tottenham Hotspur - Everton (09 Mar 1988) 2-1
5 27 Oct 2002 Newcastle United - Everton (01 Dec 2002) 2-1
5 14-Jan-1893 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Everton (18 Mar 1893) 2-4
Longest winning away streaks in the Premier League (started 1992/1993) - Everton
# Start date Match that ended streak
3 27 Oct 2002 Newcastle United - Everton (01 Dec 2002) 2-1
3 11 Sep 2004 Chelsea - Everton (06 Nov 2004) 1-0
3 30 Nov 2008 Still running
2 31 Dec 2005 Wigan Athletic - Everton (31 Jan 2006) 1-1
2 01 Jan 2008 Blackburn Rovers - Everton (02 Feb 2008) 0-0
2 25 Feb 2008 Fulham - Everton (16 Mar 2008) 1-0
2 23 Aug 2008 Hull City - Everton (21 Sep 2008) 2-2
2 29 Oct 2008 Wigan Athletic - Everton (24 Nov 2008) 1-0
Everton have won their last three Premier League away matches which equals their longest away winning record in the Premier League era and the longest in 23 years since they won four consecutive top flight matches from November to December 1985.
The Toffees have not conceded a goal in their last five PL matches, which is their joint third longest streak and only two matches shy of their all-time record of seven clean sheets set between November and December 1994.
Everton conceded their last Premier League goal on 7 December when they lost 2-3 at home against Aston Villa.
Longest clean sheets streaks in English top flight - Everton
# Start date Match that ended streak
7 01 Nov 1994 Everton - Sheffield Wednesday (26 Dec 1994) 1-4
6 29 Mar 1986 Oxford United - Everton (30 Apr 1986) 1-0
5 13 Dec 2008 Still running
5 20 Oct 1984 Norwich City - Everton (24 Nov 1984) 4-2
5 20 Apr 1985 Nottingham Forest - Everton (11 May 1985) 1-0
5 18 Jan 1986 Everton - Chelsea (16 Mar 1986) 1-1
5 03 Jan 1988 Tottenham Hotspur - Everton (09 Mar 1988) 2-1
5 27 Oct 2002 Newcastle United - Everton (01 Dec 2002) 2-1
5 14-Jan-1893 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Everton (18 Mar 1893) 2-4
Longest winning away streaks in the Premier League (started 1992/1993) - Everton
# Start date Match that ended streak
3 27 Oct 2002 Newcastle United - Everton (01 Dec 2002) 2-1
3 11 Sep 2004 Chelsea - Everton (06 Nov 2004) 1-0
3 30 Nov 2008 Still running
2 31 Dec 2005 Wigan Athletic - Everton (31 Jan 2006) 1-1
2 01 Jan 2008 Blackburn Rovers - Everton (02 Feb 2008) 0-0
2 25 Feb 2008 Fulham - Everton (16 Mar 2008) 1-0
2 23 Aug 2008 Hull City - Everton (21 Sep 2008) 2-2
2 29 Oct 2008 Wigan Athletic - Everton (24 Nov 2008) 1-0
Friday, January 2, 2009
Chelsea seems to be the champion… of the year
Chelsea lead the FA Premiership table for the 2008 calendar year, having accumulated 86 points in 38 league matches since January 1st. according to Infostrada, the Blues have finished ahead of Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Premier League ranking 2008 calendar year
Rank Club Played Won Drawn Lost Points Goals Diff.
1 Chelsea 38 25 11 2 86 74 - 20 54
2 Liverpool 39 24 12 3 84 69 - 29 40
3 Manchester United 36 24 8 4 80 72 - 21 51
4 Arsenal 38 20 11 7 71 67 - 38 29
5 Aston Villa 38 18 11 9 65 69 - 47 22
6 Everton 38 18 10 10 64 47 - 36 11
7 Wigan Athletic 37 14 10 13 52 38 - 36 2
8 Portsmouth 38 14 7 17 49 40 - 53 -13
9 Fulham 37 12 11 14 47 35 - 39 -4
10 Blackburn Rovers 38 11 13 14 46 45 - 56 -11
11 West Ham United 39 12 9 18 45 41 - 61 -20
12 Sunderland 38 13 5 20 44 37 - 49 -12
13 Bolton Wanderers 38 12 7 19 43 36 - 50 -14
14 Tottenham Hotspur 38 10 12 16 42 45 - 50 -5
15 Middlesbrough 38 10 12 16 42 42 - 49 -7
16 Manchester City 38 11 8 19 41 56 - 61 -5
17 Newcastle United 38 9 12 17 39 44 - 66 -22
18 Hull City 20 7 6 7 27 28 – 37 -9
19 Stoke City 20 5 5 10 20 18 - 33 -15
20 West Bromwich Albion 20 5 3 12 18 16 - 35 -19
21 Birmingham City 18 3 7 8 16 24 - 31 -7
22 Reading 18 4 2 12 14 12 - 24 -12
23 Derby County 18 0 4 14 4 10 - 44 -34
Premier League ranking 2008 calendar year
Rank Club Played Won Drawn Lost Points Goals Diff.
1 Chelsea 38 25 11 2 86 74 - 20 54
2 Liverpool 39 24 12 3 84 69 - 29 40
3 Manchester United 36 24 8 4 80 72 - 21 51
4 Arsenal 38 20 11 7 71 67 - 38 29
5 Aston Villa 38 18 11 9 65 69 - 47 22
6 Everton 38 18 10 10 64 47 - 36 11
7 Wigan Athletic 37 14 10 13 52 38 - 36 2
8 Portsmouth 38 14 7 17 49 40 - 53 -13
9 Fulham 37 12 11 14 47 35 - 39 -4
10 Blackburn Rovers 38 11 13 14 46 45 - 56 -11
11 West Ham United 39 12 9 18 45 41 - 61 -20
12 Sunderland 38 13 5 20 44 37 - 49 -12
13 Bolton Wanderers 38 12 7 19 43 36 - 50 -14
14 Tottenham Hotspur 38 10 12 16 42 45 - 50 -5
15 Middlesbrough 38 10 12 16 42 42 - 49 -7
16 Manchester City 38 11 8 19 41 56 - 61 -5
17 Newcastle United 38 9 12 17 39 44 - 66 -22
18 Hull City 20 7 6 7 27 28 – 37 -9
19 Stoke City 20 5 5 10 20 18 - 33 -15
20 West Bromwich Albion 20 5 3 12 18 16 - 35 -19
21 Birmingham City 18 3 7 8 16 24 - 31 -7
22 Reading 18 4 2 12 14 12 - 24 -12
23 Derby County 18 0 4 14 4 10 - 44 -34
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Happy Liverpool at Christmas
Liverpool are the 2008/2009 FA Premiership table leaders at Christmas time, making them the frontrunners on December 25th for the 16th time in league history, equalling Manchester United’s English top flight record.
The Reds are the leaders at Christmas for the first time since 1996/1997, according to Infostrada. From the previous 15 times they led the way on 25 December, they have gone on to win the league title on 10 occasions. The last time they accomplished that feat was in 1987/1988.
Most often leading English top flight at Christmas
# Club
16 Liverpool
16 Manchester United
12 Arsenal
9 Everton
5 Aston Villa
4 Blackburn Rovers
4 Burnley
4 Newcastle United
4 West Bromwich Albion
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Seasons in which Liverpool led English top flight table at Christmas
Season P W D L Pts GF GA Final rank
2008/2009 18 11 6 1 39 27 12 TBD
1996/1997 19 11 5 3 38 36 18 4th
1990/1991 17 14 2 1 44 37 14 2nd
1987/1988 19 14 5 0 47 44 11 1st
1983/1984 18 11 4 3 37 31 13 1st
1982/1983 19 12 4 3 40 45 17 1st
1980/1981 23 11 10 2 32 46 27 5th
1979/1980 20 12 6 2 30 45 14 1st
1978/1979 20 14 3 3 31 44 9 1st
1972/1973 23 14 6 3 34 45 26 1st
1968/1969 25 17 4 4 38 44 14 2nd
1965/1966 22 14 4 4 32 48 20 1st
1949/1950 22 11 9 2 31 40 23 8th
1922/1923 21 15 1 5 31 46 21 1st
1921/1922 20 9 9 2 27 29 18 1st
1905/1906 19 12 2 5 26 44 29 1st
The Reds are the leaders at Christmas for the first time since 1996/1997, according to Infostrada. From the previous 15 times they led the way on 25 December, they have gone on to win the league title on 10 occasions. The last time they accomplished that feat was in 1987/1988.
Most often leading English top flight at Christmas
# Club
16 Liverpool
16 Manchester United
12 Arsenal
9 Everton
5 Aston Villa
4 Blackburn Rovers
4 Burnley
4 Newcastle United
4 West Bromwich Albion
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Seasons in which Liverpool led English top flight table at Christmas
Season P W D L Pts GF GA Final rank
2008/2009 18 11 6 1 39 27 12 TBD
1996/1997 19 11 5 3 38 36 18 4th
1990/1991 17 14 2 1 44 37 14 2nd
1987/1988 19 14 5 0 47 44 11 1st
1983/1984 18 11 4 3 37 31 13 1st
1982/1983 19 12 4 3 40 45 17 1st
1980/1981 23 11 10 2 32 46 27 5th
1979/1980 20 12 6 2 30 45 14 1st
1978/1979 20 14 3 3 31 44 9 1st
1972/1973 23 14 6 3 34 45 26 1st
1968/1969 25 17 4 4 38 44 14 2nd
1965/1966 22 14 4 4 32 48 20 1st
1949/1950 22 11 9 2 31 40 23 8th
1922/1923 21 15 1 5 31 46 21 1st
1921/1922 20 9 9 2 27 29 18 1st
1905/1906 19 12 2 5 26 44 29 1st
Friday, December 19, 2008
Arsenal – Liverpool preview: the match of the week
Arsenal welcome Rafael Benitez’s Liverpool team to the Emirates on Sunday, in the knowledge that they have the best record in Premier League matches between the Big Four sides over the last three seasons.
According to Infostrada, since the start of 2006/2007 season, Arsenal have picked up 23 points from 14 Premier League matches against the other Big Four sides – one more point than Manchester United.
This season, Arsenal and Liverpool have both won their league matches against Manchester United and Chelsea, and are thus unbeaten in Big Four clashes in the 2008/2009 season.
Premier League record in matches between the Big Four clubs since the start of 2006/2007
Club P W D L GF GA Pts
Arsenal 14 6 5 3 20 17 23
Manchester United 15 6 4 5 19 14 22
Liverpool 14 4 4 6 12 16 16
Chelsea 15 3 7 5 11 15 16
Arsenal vs Liverpool in Premier League since 2006/2007
Season Date Match Result
2007/2008 05 Apr 2008 Arsenal - Liverpool 1-1
2007/2008 28 Oct 2007 Liverpool - Arsenal 1-1
2006/2007 31 Mar 2007 Liverpool - Arsenal 4-1
2006/2007 12 Nov 2006 Arsenal - Liverpool 3-0
According to Infostrada, since the start of 2006/2007 season, Arsenal have picked up 23 points from 14 Premier League matches against the other Big Four sides – one more point than Manchester United.
This season, Arsenal and Liverpool have both won their league matches against Manchester United and Chelsea, and are thus unbeaten in Big Four clashes in the 2008/2009 season.
Premier League record in matches between the Big Four clubs since the start of 2006/2007
Club P W D L GF GA Pts
Arsenal 14 6 5 3 20 17 23
Manchester United 15 6 4 5 19 14 22
Liverpool 14 4 4 6 12 16 16
Chelsea 15 3 7 5 11 15 16
Arsenal vs Liverpool in Premier League since 2006/2007
Season Date Match Result
2007/2008 05 Apr 2008 Arsenal - Liverpool 1-1
2007/2008 28 Oct 2007 Liverpool - Arsenal 1-1
2006/2007 31 Mar 2007 Liverpool - Arsenal 4-1
2006/2007 12 Nov 2006 Arsenal - Liverpool 3-0
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Manchester United unbeaten streak reached 19 matches: They go for a new record
On Wednesday, Manchester United drew AaB 2-2 at home, bringing their Champions League unbeaten streak to 19 matches.
United join Ajax and Bayern München for most successive matches in the CL without a defeat.
AC Milan are the last team that beat Manchester (02 May 2007).
Milan won in the semifinal of the 2006/2007 CL replay at home against Manchester (3-0).
According to Infostrada, the Red Devils also recorded two streaks of 16 matches without a defeat earlier.
Longest undefeated streaks in Champions League
# Club Start date W D Match that ended streak
19 Manchester United 19 Sep 2007 11 8 Still running
19 Ajax 14 Sep 1994 14 5 Ajax - Panathinaikos (03 Apr 1996) 0-1
19 Bayern München 14 Mar 2001 13 6 Real Madrid - Bayern München (10 Apr 2002) 2-0
16 Manchester United 04 Mar 1998 7 9 Olympique Marseille - Manchester United (19 Oct 1999) 1-0
16 Manchester United 23 Oct 2001 10 6 Maccabi Haifa - Manchester United (29 Oct 2002) 3-0
15 FC Barcelona 14 Sep 2005 10 5 Chelsea - FC Barcelona (18 Oct 2006) 1-0
14 FC Barcelona 25 Nov 1998 10 4 Chelsea - FC Barcelona (05 Apr 2000) 3-1
14 FC Barcelona 01 May 2002 11 3 FC Barcelona - Juventus (22 Apr 2003) 1-2
14 Liverpool 08 Dec 2004 8 6 Benfica - Liverpool (21 Feb 2006) 1-0
14 Olympique Lyon 08 Dec 2004 10 4 AC Milan - Olympique Lyon (04 Apr 2006) 3-1
Monday, November 3, 2008
Liverpool – Atlético Madrid preview: Atlético is already to take on Liverpool
After earning an important victory in league play over Gregorio Manzano’s Real Mallorca on Saturday, Atlético de Madrid has their minds set on Champions League. Around 11 am, the ‘rojiblanco’ expedition took off from Madrid Barajas Airport, headed for Liverpool. The city where the Beatles are from will welcome the almost 3,000 Atlético supporters who will make the trip to cheer on their team for two days.
Before their departure from Terminal 3 towards the United Kingdom, the team was received by many fans, who made their way to the airport to hunt down an autograph or take a photo with their idols. Almost two hours after taking off, Atlético de Madrid arrived in Liverpool around 12:10 pm (English time). Upon their arrival, the footballers and the coaching staff went directly to the Hotel Marriot Liverpool, which will serve as their headquarters until kick-off time.
Along with the first squad, and as is usual on most of the trips, Mr. Enrique Cerezo (Chairman of Atlético de Madrid), Mr. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín (Managing Director), Don Lázaro Albarracín, Vice-President of the Social Department, Mr. Antonio Alonso (Vice-President of the Commercial Department), Mr. Fernando García Abásolo (Vice-President of the Economic Department), Óscar Gil (Board Member), Mr. Jesús Gil Marín and Mr. Miguel Pérez (Shareholders), Mr. Clemente Villaverde (Director) and Mr. Emilio Gutiérrez (Director of Marketing and Communication) also travelled with the squad.
They all wanted to accompany the team in its arrival in British lands to watch the team take on Liverpool (it should be recalled that the match played at Estadio Vicente Calderón ended in a one-all draw) and go up against an old ‘friend’ of Atleti in Spanish international striker Fernando Torres. It will doubtlessly be a special match for the player from Fuenlabrada and for all of those who shared so many years at the Atlético organization with him.
Atlético Madrid Press
Before their departure from Terminal 3 towards the United Kingdom, the team was received by many fans, who made their way to the airport to hunt down an autograph or take a photo with their idols. Almost two hours after taking off, Atlético de Madrid arrived in Liverpool around 12:10 pm (English time). Upon their arrival, the footballers and the coaching staff went directly to the Hotel Marriot Liverpool, which will serve as their headquarters until kick-off time.
Along with the first squad, and as is usual on most of the trips, Mr. Enrique Cerezo (Chairman of Atlético de Madrid), Mr. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín (Managing Director), Don Lázaro Albarracín, Vice-President of the Social Department, Mr. Antonio Alonso (Vice-President of the Commercial Department), Mr. Fernando García Abásolo (Vice-President of the Economic Department), Óscar Gil (Board Member), Mr. Jesús Gil Marín and Mr. Miguel Pérez (Shareholders), Mr. Clemente Villaverde (Director) and Mr. Emilio Gutiérrez (Director of Marketing and Communication) also travelled with the squad.
They all wanted to accompany the team in its arrival in British lands to watch the team take on Liverpool (it should be recalled that the match played at Estadio Vicente Calderón ended in a one-all draw) and go up against an old ‘friend’ of Atleti in Spanish international striker Fernando Torres. It will doubtlessly be a special match for the player from Fuenlabrada and for all of those who shared so many years at the Atlético organization with him.
Atlético Madrid Press
Friday, October 24, 2008
Rafael Benitez searching for his first win against Big Four clubs
Liverpool has not won in all 12 Premier League visits to the other Big Four sides since Rafael Benitez became manager.
According to Infostrada, since June 2004, they have picked up only two points from a possible 36 on the road against Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, and have scored only four Premier League away goals in this time.
Liverpool’s Premier League away record at the other Big Four clubs under Rafael Benitez
Club P W D L GF GA Pts
Chelsea 4 0 1 3 0 4 1
Arsenal 4 0 1 3 3 9 1
Manchester United 4 0 0 4 1 8 0
Total 12 0 2 10 4 21 2
According to Infostrada, since June 2004, they have picked up only two points from a possible 36 on the road against Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, and have scored only four Premier League away goals in this time.
Liverpool’s Premier League away record at the other Big Four clubs under Rafael Benitez
Club P W D L GF GA Pts
Chelsea 4 0 1 3 0 4 1
Arsenal 4 0 1 3 3 9 1
Manchester United 4 0 0 4 1 8 0
Total 12 0 2 10 4 21 2
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Atlético de Madrid and Liverpool will train on Tuesday evening at Vicente Calderón
As is usual for Champions League matches, both teams will hold their final training sessions prior to the encounter at Estadio Vicente Calderón. The Liverpool expedition is scheduled to land at Barajas Airport at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and Rafa Benítez and his players will stay at a hotel in the centre of Madrid. The Spanish manager, along with one player, will hold a press conference at Estadio Vicente Calderón at 6:45 p.m. Liverpool will then train afterwards at 7:30.
For his part, Javier Aguirre and one Atlético player will appear before the media at 8:30 p.m., and Atlético de Madrid will hold their practice subsequently at 9 o’clock.
Access to the Press Room shall be granted through Gate 0 and the media, who will only be able to record the first fifteen minutes of each training session, will not have access to the pitch.
Atlético Press
For his part, Javier Aguirre and one Atlético player will appear before the media at 8:30 p.m., and Atlético de Madrid will hold their practice subsequently at 9 o’clock.
Access to the Press Room shall be granted through Gate 0 and the media, who will only be able to record the first fifteen minutes of each training session, will not have access to the pitch.
Atlético Press
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Liverpool 3 – PSV Eindhoven 1: 100 Red goals in Europe
Robbie Keane scored his first goal for Liverpool and Steven Gerrard joined the 100 club as the Reds marked Rafael Benitez's 250th match in charge with a comfortable 3-1 win over PSV Eindhoven.
The Ireland international's first-half strike was upstaged by Stevie's century in what proved to be a routine victory against the Dutch outfit with Dirk Kuyt also on target.
It means Liverpool remain level with Atlético Madrid at the top of Group D and will approach their double-header with the Spanish side in buoyant mood having taken maximum points from their opening two group fixtures for the first time ever.
Ahead of the match Benitez had suggested he would keep with faith with the players who had served him so well in the opening 10 games of the season, and he was true to his word.
Fabio Aurelio's return to action in place of Andrea Dossena was the only change from the team that beat Everton so convincingly at the weekend and it was a policy that would serve the Reds boss well.
Indeed, he didn't have long to wait for his reward with Kuyt firing the Reds in front after just four minutes of the contest.
A corner from the right was met on the volley by Fernando Torres and although Andreas Isaksson did brilliantly to deny the Spaniard, Kuyt was on hand to drill the rebound into the corner via the keeper's hands.
It was Liverpool's 100th goal in the European Cup under Rafa Benitez and it set the tone for a night that would be littered with significant milestones.
First Keane was denied a penalty after he appeared to be tripped in the area before Torres powered a towering header from Steven Gerrard's corner just wide.
Torres ghosted into space down the right hand side of the penalty area before crossing low for his strike partner who met the ball first time with a superb side-footed effort.
So often this season the 28-year-old has seen the ball bounce just wide or into the grateful arms of a goalkeeper - but not on this occasion as he expertly guided it into the far corner of the net. Cue a trademark celebration from the Irishman, whose finish was greeted by the biggest cheer of the night.
It already seemed like it would be a damage limitation exercise for Huub Stevens' men but they gave the home side a scare on 59 minutes when Nordin Amrabat smashed a 25 yarder inches wide of Pepe Reina's right-hand post.
It was rare foray forward for the visitors and the remainder of the match followed the same pattern that had preceded that attempt - with Liverpool in the ascendancy.
Keane went close to doubling his tally with a flicked header from Aurelio's free-kick before Torres saw a clipped effort bounce just wide after a burst of pace had sent him surging in on the left-hand side of the area.
On an evening where his teammates had been stealing the limelight with significant goals, Steven Gerrard had been surprisingly quiet.
The skipper is so often the man for the big occasion and he wasn't about to let it pass him by without notching his 100th for the club. On 76 minutes the Reds were awarded a free-kick in front of the Kop and as the midfielder raced on to Aurelio's touch-off there was only one place the ball was destined to land.
It was typical Gerrard - an exquisite drive that gave the keeper absolutely no chance and how fitting the goal came at the Kop end.
Source: Liverpool FC Press
The Ireland international's first-half strike was upstaged by Stevie's century in what proved to be a routine victory against the Dutch outfit with Dirk Kuyt also on target.
It means Liverpool remain level with Atlético Madrid at the top of Group D and will approach their double-header with the Spanish side in buoyant mood having taken maximum points from their opening two group fixtures for the first time ever.
Ahead of the match Benitez had suggested he would keep with faith with the players who had served him so well in the opening 10 games of the season, and he was true to his word.
Fabio Aurelio's return to action in place of Andrea Dossena was the only change from the team that beat Everton so convincingly at the weekend and it was a policy that would serve the Reds boss well.
Indeed, he didn't have long to wait for his reward with Kuyt firing the Reds in front after just four minutes of the contest.
A corner from the right was met on the volley by Fernando Torres and although Andreas Isaksson did brilliantly to deny the Spaniard, Kuyt was on hand to drill the rebound into the corner via the keeper's hands.
It was Liverpool's 100th goal in the European Cup under Rafa Benitez and it set the tone for a night that would be littered with significant milestones.
First Keane was denied a penalty after he appeared to be tripped in the area before Torres powered a towering header from Steven Gerrard's corner just wide.
Torres ghosted into space down the right hand side of the penalty area before crossing low for his strike partner who met the ball first time with a superb side-footed effort.
So often this season the 28-year-old has seen the ball bounce just wide or into the grateful arms of a goalkeeper - but not on this occasion as he expertly guided it into the far corner of the net. Cue a trademark celebration from the Irishman, whose finish was greeted by the biggest cheer of the night.
It already seemed like it would be a damage limitation exercise for Huub Stevens' men but they gave the home side a scare on 59 minutes when Nordin Amrabat smashed a 25 yarder inches wide of Pepe Reina's right-hand post.
It was rare foray forward for the visitors and the remainder of the match followed the same pattern that had preceded that attempt - with Liverpool in the ascendancy.
Keane went close to doubling his tally with a flicked header from Aurelio's free-kick before Torres saw a clipped effort bounce just wide after a burst of pace had sent him surging in on the left-hand side of the area.
On an evening where his teammates had been stealing the limelight with significant goals, Steven Gerrard had been surprisingly quiet.
The skipper is so often the man for the big occasion and he wasn't about to let it pass him by without notching his 100th for the club. On 76 minutes the Reds were awarded a free-kick in front of the Kop and as the midfielder raced on to Aurelio's touch-off there was only one place the ball was destined to land.
It was typical Gerrard - an exquisite drive that gave the keeper absolutely no chance and how fitting the goal came at the Kop end.
Source: Liverpool FC Press
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Liverpool - PSV Eindhoven preview: flight delayed
PSV’s flight from Eindhoven Airport this morning eventually left two-and-a-hours late. The hold-up was caused when the plane did not take off due to mechanical problems. The PSV party had to wait for a second aircraft and arrived at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool two-and-half-hours later than planned.
Liverpool and PSV had never met until the 2006/07 campaign, when they faced each other four times. In the group stage Ronald Koeman’s team played out a goalless draw in Eindhoven on Matchday 1 before Liverpool won the return match 2-0 on Matchday 5. PSV progressed to the quarter finals after having eliminated Arsenal from the competition. Rafa Benítez's team then earned a comprehensive 4-0 aggregate victory over PSV in the quarter-finals. They recorded a 3-0 win at the Philips Stadium in the first leg and claimed a 1-0 victory in the return leg at Anfield. PSV also made a trip to Liverpool in summer, when they met Everton in a pre-season friendly. Nordin Amrabat opened the scoring for PSV, but the hosts canceled out the deficit in the closing stages. All in all, PSV are in Liverpool for the fourth time and will play a competitive match at Anfield for the third time.
The plane with the PSV party, including players, coaching staff, officials, members of the board, sponsors and media representatives, landed at John Lennon Airport at 2pm. PSV coach Huub Stevens will preview Wednesday’s game at a press conference tonight at 6pm, after which the players will have a one-hour training session on the pitch at Anfield.
Source: PSV Press
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Olympique Marseille - Liverpool FC: only one team will continue the good streak
Olympique and Liverpool will be face to face on Tuesday night. Liverpool squad seems to be ok after the victory against Manchester United while the host team is in second position of the Ligue 1.
Liverpool Football Club have been informed by authorities in Marseille that travelling fans will face delays as they enter the Stade Velodrome.
The message from Marseille reads as follows: "Due to building and other works around the stadium, it is expected that there will be longer than normal delays to access to the Official Visitors Section. Ticket holders for this area are advised to arrive well in advance of the start of the match and no later than 45 minutes beforehand. Also, for security reasons, you should expect to be held back for up to 40 minutes after the end of the match, while the home supporters disperse."
Liverpool Football Club have been informed by authorities in Marseille that travelling fans will face delays as they enter the Stade Velodrome.
The message from Marseille reads as follows: "Due to building and other works around the stadium, it is expected that there will be longer than normal delays to access to the Official Visitors Section. Ticket holders for this area are advised to arrive well in advance of the start of the match and no later than 45 minutes beforehand. Also, for security reasons, you should expect to be held back for up to 40 minutes after the end of the match, while the home supporters disperse."
Friday, September 12, 2008
Liverpool - Manchester United at Anfield: will Red Devils streak continue?
Manchester United travel to Liverpool on Saturday, 13 September, knowing they have a better record at Anfield than any other Premier League team in recent seasons.
Manchester United is unbeaten in their last six Premier League visits to Anfield, winning five times.
Since the start of the 2002/2003 season they have the best record at Liverpool of all Premier League teams and are the only team to remain unbeaten, according to Infostrada.
In total, Liverpool has played 115 home Premier League matches since the start of the 2002/2003 season, losing only 13 (five of which to Manchester United).
Top five Premier League records at Anfield since 2002/2003 season
Club P W D L Pts GF GA
1 Manchester United 6 5 1 0 16 7 2
2 Chelsea 6 3 1 2 10 8 6
3 Birmingham City 5 1 3 1 6 5 6
4 Charlton Athletic 5 1 2 2 5 4 6
5 Arsenal 6 1 2 3 5 7 11
Manchester United is unbeaten in their last six Premier League visits to Anfield, winning five times.
Since the start of the 2002/2003 season they have the best record at Liverpool of all Premier League teams and are the only team to remain unbeaten, according to Infostrada.
In total, Liverpool has played 115 home Premier League matches since the start of the 2002/2003 season, losing only 13 (five of which to Manchester United).
Top five Premier League records at Anfield since 2002/2003 season
Club P W D L Pts GF GA
1 Manchester United 6 5 1 0 16 7 2
2 Chelsea 6 3 1 2 10 8 6
3 Birmingham City 5 1 3 1 6 5 6
4 Charlton Athletic 5 1 2 2 5 4 6
5 Arsenal 6 1 2 3 5 7 11
Monday, September 1, 2008
Liverpool confirms Torres injury
Reds have today confirmed Fernando "Niño" Torres suffered a hamstring tear during the Reds' goalless draw at Aston Villa on Sunday.
The Liverpool striker limped off during the first half of the match and has been forced to withdraw from the Spanish squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Armenia.
"A scan this afternoon has confirmed a hamstring tear in Fernando's right leg. He is expected to be out for between two and three weeks," said a club spokesman.
The Liverpool striker limped off during the first half of the match and has been forced to withdraw from the Spanish squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Armenia.
"A scan this afternoon has confirmed a hamstring tear in Fernando's right leg. He is expected to be out for between two and three weeks," said a club spokesman.
By the way, it seems that he will play UCL first matchday, but it is not sure.
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