England once again thrashed Australia in the final test match of the Ashes in Sydney, thereby earning their historic series win, 3 – 1, in sensational style.
The final day began with Australia on 213 – 7, still trailing the visitors by 151 runs, with the opposition needing only three wickets to claim another innings victory.
The challenge proved far too much for the hosts’ remaining batsmen, with all the top order already out, and after a short break for rain England found the wickets they needed to bowl Australia out for 281, which gave them the win by an innings and 81 runs, as well as success in the overall series.
English cricket now finds itself at a high point, whereas the contrast could not be sharper for Australia, with their side deemed to be very poor, and with much work to do before the next Ashes, in England.
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Friday, 7 January 2011
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Hodgson suffers Rovers’ return
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson was being touted for receiving the boot after the Premier League’s fixtures on Wednesday night.
His team went down 3 – 1 at Blackburn, conceding three before Steven Gerrard hit a late consolation.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancellotti was in a similar position after watching his team beaten 1 – 0 at Wolves, leaving the champions lagging far behind in the title race.
West Ham’s Avram Grant will be nervous after they were thrashed 5 – 0 by Newcastle, sending them crashing back to the foot of the table.
Aston Villa’s Gerard Houllier is the final man whose tenure is under scrutiny, his players submitting to a 0 – 1 reverse at home to Sunderland, who scored with a late strike.
Two managers who are safe (for now) are Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini, and their teams, Arsenal and Manchester City, refused to concede any ground to each other, drawing 0 – 0 at the Emirates.
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His team went down 3 – 1 at Blackburn, conceding three before Steven Gerrard hit a late consolation.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancellotti was in a similar position after watching his team beaten 1 – 0 at Wolves, leaving the champions lagging far behind in the title race.
West Ham’s Avram Grant will be nervous after they were thrashed 5 – 0 by Newcastle, sending them crashing back to the foot of the table.
Aston Villa’s Gerard Houllier is the final man whose tenure is under scrutiny, his players submitting to a 0 – 1 reverse at home to Sunderland, who scored with a late strike.
Two managers who are safe (for now) are Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini, and their teams, Arsenal and Manchester City, refused to concede any ground to each other, drawing 0 – 0 at the Emirates.
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Wednesday, 5 January 2011
England dominant again
England took advantage of more sub-par Australian bowling to establish an imperious position in the final test of the Ashes series in Sydney.
Australia were bowled out for 280 in their first innings, and England resumed day three on 167 – 3, with the match in the balance.
Alastair Cook hit 189 and Ian Bell was out for 115 as the tourists amassed 488 – 7 at stumps, putting them over 200 ahead.
With two days play remaining, they will be confident of increasing their lead and then bowling the hosts out to take the much-wanted series win, 3 – 1.
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Australia were bowled out for 280 in their first innings, and England resumed day three on 167 – 3, with the match in the balance.
Alastair Cook hit 189 and Ian Bell was out for 115 as the tourists amassed 488 – 7 at stumps, putting them over 200 ahead.
With two days play remaining, they will be confident of increasing their lead and then bowling the hosts out to take the much-wanted series win, 3 – 1.
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United stoke title challenge
Manchester United were hoping to extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League as they hosted Stoke on Tuesday night, with their rivals not playing until Wednesday. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson still saw fit to rest several key players though.
The hosts dominated against a predictably-defensive Stoke side, although few chances were created. One was taken in the first-half by Javier Hernandez, who produced a clever flick to make it 1 – 0, although it may actually have been an own-goal.
The visitors surprisingly came out with intention after the break and equalised through Dean Whitehead’s header, but United’s superiority was too great and Nani struck soon after to give them a 2 – 1 win which puts them three points clear at the top.
The two other matches played saw vital wins for Birmingham at Blackpool and for Fulham at home to West Brom as the fight against relegation intensifies, 1 – 2 and 3 – 0 respectively.
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The hosts dominated against a predictably-defensive Stoke side, although few chances were created. One was taken in the first-half by Javier Hernandez, who produced a clever flick to make it 1 – 0, although it may actually have been an own-goal.
The visitors surprisingly came out with intention after the break and equalised through Dean Whitehead’s header, but United’s superiority was too great and Nani struck soon after to give them a 2 – 1 win which puts them three points clear at the top.
The two other matches played saw vital wins for Birmingham at Blackpool and for Fulham at home to West Brom as the fight against relegation intensifies, 1 – 2 and 3 – 0 respectively.
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Monday, 3 January 2011
Another return for Becks?
Reports on Monday suggested that former national captain David “Golden Balls” Beckham could make a return to English football.
Several clubs have made their interest clear, but it appears that Tottenham Hotspur and their manager Harry Redknapp are the most enthusiastic and optimistic about completing the signing.
It would only be a short-term deal, however, as Beckham would have to go back to his current club in America, LA Galaxy, to start their new season in March.
A loan move to Spurs would see the winger face his old teams, Manchester United and AC Milan, based on their fixture schedules.
It still remains to be seen whether the Galaxy will allow their star player to move at all, with announcements expected to be made in the next few days.
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Several clubs have made their interest clear, but it appears that Tottenham Hotspur and their manager Harry Redknapp are the most enthusiastic and optimistic about completing the signing.
It would only be a short-term deal, however, as Beckham would have to go back to his current club in America, LA Galaxy, to start their new season in March.
A loan move to Spurs would see the winger face his old teams, Manchester United and AC Milan, based on their fixture schedules.
It still remains to be seen whether the Galaxy will allow their star player to move at all, with announcements expected to be made in the next few days.
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Sunday, 2 January 2011
Chelsea in Villa thriller
Chelsea went into their first match of the year at Stamford Bridge against Aston Villa knowing that they needed a win to keep pace with the leaders, having lost a lot of ground in recent weeks.
Despite the visitors starting better, Chelsea took the lead early on through a contested penalty converted by Frank Lampard. A few minutes before half-time, it was Villa’s turn to be awarded a penalty, and Ashley Young took his chance to level for 1 – 1 at the break.
Things got much worse for the hosts shortly after the restart when Emile Heskey found room at the back post to head in. Chelsea were able to pressurise far more in search of an equaliser as their opponents sat back to defend, and found one when Didier Drogba scrambled in near the end. John Terry then turned in another to seemingly give them the three points, only for Villa to hit back right at the death through Ciaran Clark’s header, making 3 – 3.
The draw does not help Chelsea’s cause, leaving them in fifth having dropped more valuable points, whereas Villa gain breathing space in the battle against relegation.
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Despite the visitors starting better, Chelsea took the lead early on through a contested penalty converted by Frank Lampard. A few minutes before half-time, it was Villa’s turn to be awarded a penalty, and Ashley Young took his chance to level for 1 – 1 at the break.
Things got much worse for the hosts shortly after the restart when Emile Heskey found room at the back post to head in. Chelsea were able to pressurise far more in search of an equaliser as their opponents sat back to defend, and found one when Didier Drogba scrambled in near the end. John Terry then turned in another to seemingly give them the three points, only for Villa to hit back right at the death through Ciaran Clark’s header, making 3 – 3.
The draw does not help Chelsea’s cause, leaving them in fifth having dropped more valuable points, whereas Villa gain breathing space in the battle against relegation.
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Saturday, 1 January 2011
Cole rescues beleaguered Hodgson
There was plenty of drama as 2011 kicked off in the Premier League.
Manchester United retained their status as leaders by (somehow) winning 1 – 2 at West Brom at lunchtime. Wayne Rooney scored early, then West Brom equalised and had several opportunities and shouts for penalties, before Javier Hernandez headed the winner with fifteen minutes left.
Tottenham once again maintained their good form with a home victory against Fulham. The impressive Gareth Bale hit the only goal in a 1 – 0 result.
Manchester City joined their local rivals on points at the top by beating Blackpool 1 – 0 at Eastlands thanks to Adam Johnson’s strike.
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson might have been spared the axe by Joe Cole’s late goal which gave the Reds a 2 – 1 win at Anfield over Bolton.
In the evening game, Arsenal kept pace with the leaders at Birmingham, running out comprehensive 0 – 3 victors at a ground which is normally difficult for visiting sides.
Chelsea host Aston Villa on Sunday.
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Manchester United retained their status as leaders by (somehow) winning 1 – 2 at West Brom at lunchtime. Wayne Rooney scored early, then West Brom equalised and had several opportunities and shouts for penalties, before Javier Hernandez headed the winner with fifteen minutes left.
Tottenham once again maintained their good form with a home victory against Fulham. The impressive Gareth Bale hit the only goal in a 1 – 0 result.
Manchester City joined their local rivals on points at the top by beating Blackpool 1 – 0 at Eastlands thanks to Adam Johnson’s strike.
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson might have been spared the axe by Joe Cole’s late goal which gave the Reds a 2 – 1 win at Anfield over Bolton.
In the evening game, Arsenal kept pace with the leaders at Birmingham, running out comprehensive 0 – 3 victors at a ground which is normally difficult for visiting sides.
Chelsea host Aston Villa on Sunday.
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