The Unexpected Champions?
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Manchester United has always been the all-time favourite team to win the Barclays Premier League. With their history of exceptional match performances and dazzling array of skilled players, the team have consistently proved themselves more than worthy contenders for the Premier League “crown” from year to year. Last season, their stellar path to victory seemed certain, undeniable. That was until Manchester City pummelled the previously undefeated champions, winning 6-1 on Sunday, 23 October.
The fall-out from this epic and unpredicted victory resulted in a complete re-evaluation of the team's chances of winning the coveted Premier League title. While Manchester United  boasts a spectacular set of expert strikers and midfielders, who storm the pitch with unchallenged ferocity and passion at each game, Manchester City has no such illustrious line-up of big names. However, the team fully makes up for this lack in “star-player” quality with a strict focus on playing in a tight and closely co-ordinated formation, much to their credit. Their tactics have paid off well, working wonders in their match against Manchester United and considerably boosting their morale in their bid for the most notorious of football prizes. The Premier League “arena” has now been remade. Over the last few years, United and Chelsea have dominated the competition, battling each other fiercely, frequently making it through to the finals. This year, however, may see a break with that tradition, as this latest victory over Manchester United proves that Manchester City are truly a force to be reckoned with, alongside these seemingly unstoppable super-squads. What will happen if all three teams make it to the knockout phase? Then we will truly see a Clash of the Titans: the climax of a very exciting year for the Premiership.
Tags: Manchester, United, City, Football, Champions
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Top 5 WWE Superstars
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The following is a list of the most exciting performers in the wrestling world, who know how to produce consistently exhilarating matches, brimming with intensity and jaw-dropping physicality. When these superstars are pitted against one another, you know it’s going to be one hell of a fight. 1) CM Punk The so called “Voice of the Voiceless” is never far from controversy, and you get the impression he likes it that way. The most exciting performer in the ring, his survivalist style and confrontational attitude has won the hearts and minds of WWE fans. 2) Alberto del Rio Since making his debut in 2010, the Mexican has experienced a rapid rise to prominence, marking himself out as a prime contender for the World Heavyweight Championship for the foreseeable future. 3) The Miz After his famed match with Randy Orton at the Royal Rumble, and his debut against John Cena at WrestleMania, the self-proclaimed “Awesome One” possesses unrivalled confidence, and is constantly on the title hunt. 4) Randy Orton A lone wolf and prone to truly terrifying bouts of rage. This only means one thing for his opponent, and it isn’t good. The Apex Predator possesses arguably the most deadly finishing move in wrestling, the RKO. 5) John Cena The fans’ favourite. He may have lost at the Royal Rumble, but his name will last forever in WrestleMania history - his matches against The Rock will forever be in the minds of those who saw them. He brings a high-tempo physicality to the ring, and is one of the most box-office fighters out there. There are many more superstars that could go up on this list: wrestling has always been a sport that divides opinion. Wade Barrett, John Morrison, and Sheamus all deserve recognition, but these five guarantee excitement like no others. Any time they step in the ring it’ll be non-stop entertainment, and you’d do well to remember that...
Tags: WWE, Performers, Wresting, Orton, Cena
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Handball: GB Women’s Team
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The GB women’s handball team is turning up the heat in light of the needed preparations for the London 2012 Olympics. As they are the host team, the pressure to play well, if not win, is great. The team was only established in 2007 which makes this feat even more of a challenge. The team started with three players from Denmark and the remaining 18, needed to make up the squad of 21, were found after attracting the attention of top-level talent scouts. This remarkable team is based at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre and is coached by Jesper Holmris, who has been with them since the beginning. In the four years the team has played together they have faced fund cuts and have had to make personal sacrifices both of which have brought them closer together. The team performed well in the November 2011 London Handball Cup and showed the potential that they have for future success. With all the preparations going on and with the invaluable insight given from Jesper Holmris, the team promises to make a name for themselves in the upcoming international events. Some of the top competition they will be facing in 2012 will be from long established teams from Austria, China, and Slovakia. We will continue to watch their progress and view what steps they take in order to become one of the finest in the world.
Tags: Handball, GB, Women, November, London
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Pacquia Wins Against Marquez
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This is not the first time that the two boxing titans, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have come head to head. It's the third - and some may say - decisive battle between the duo with their amazing fights having taken place in international locations and been watched and celebrated by all. Stepping back in time, this fight has the tale markings of a previous bout that went on between these two stars in 2004, in which Pacquiao knocked Marquez down 3 times early on in the fight. The pair reconvened in 2008 and Pacquiao again took the prize home, removing a featherweight title from the legendary Marquez.
Before this fight, Marquez boldly stated to the world that he felt he had won the last two fights, and he was back to try and affirm that to the world. And then an unfortunate coincidence occurred. Joe Frazier, one of the stars of the infamous Thrilla in Manila's, died a few days before the fight. Now all eyes were on Marquez and Pacquiao as they have an enormous amount in common with the most historical fight in boxing history. Pacquiao entered the ring comically and with celebration, already assuming that he would win the fight. Manny's confidence struggled to take the fight home for him, and if nothing else showed off his overconfidence and gall, but the Filipino boxer still struggled to victory.
All things considered, the fight was pretty tight. Heavy punches from Marquez rained down throughout the fight, but only landed on ready gloves. Pacquiao was there with the quick combos, but this time his opponent's gloves were there to block. The fight was so close that Pacquiao only won the bout with a series of quick punches that bamboozled Marquez. Neither of the fighters managed to wipe the other one out and it was a close encounter. Though most of the world was behind the dreaded Pacman, Marquez gave a surprisingly good account of himself, especially considering the challenge he had to face.
Tags: Pacquiao , Marquez, Fights, Knocked, Combos
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Mancini to Release Tevez
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Finally, talented footballer Carlos Tevez can sigh in relief after the Manchester City boss agreed to his transfer to South America football giants, the Corinthians. Tevez's reasons for wanting to leave city have never been clarified but he sticks to the fact that he needs to be closer to his family. Initially, Manchester City had rejected a thirty nine million pounds deal from the club rumored to be withholding fifty million pounds in assets.
However, Mancini still said that Tevez remains a Man City player till the deal is signed. It is a deal and releasing the team captain is inevitable. He was telling Sky news sports; Corinthians have played host to Tevez and it is argued that he enjoyed making a football land mark there. He was a very instrumental player and the Sao Paulo club management could not let him slip off again. Mancini also stated that the relocation to South America will help him bond with his family again and he had no reasons to deny the twenty-seven year old player that privilege.
Corithians' manager, Andres Sanchez had last week hinted that Juventus was also in the race to sign Tevez. However, Cartlos Tevez personal advisor had revealed a few days ago that the signing was on course. Tevez was also instrumental as he was committed to going back to render services to a team that made him a champion that he is.
The player, whose contract at City had to end on June 2014 has registered exemplary performances for the now English champions, Manchester United and previously played for West Ham United. He finished a joint top scorer with Berbatov last season having registered a total of 20 goals.
Information from the premier league Tevez's saga points back to December last year. On the twelfth of December, Tevez revealed his discontentment with his stay at City. One week later, he withdrew his transfer request and decided to commit his future to Man City. After remaining in the cold for some time, Tevez came back to the limelight in May this year, stating that he would only consider staying at City if his family issues are catered for. Tevez made his ambitions clearly, on the fourth of this month when he declared that he had come to decision to relocate to South America to be close to his family.
The latest information is that with insufficient time in which to complete the move before the South African transfer window closed Tevez remains, for the moment at least, a Man City player.
Tags: Information, News, Football, Sports, Tevez
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Wengers Fury an Mancini
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Arsene Wenger has accused Manchester City manager, Mancini of disrespect. This comes after the Italian decided to reveal his interest in Samir Nasri in public on Saturday the 16th of July. Samir Nasri is also being sought after by reigning champions, Manchester United. Mancini decided to go public, defying English football transfer guidelines and declare his interests to sign the 23- year old. He declared that he had intentions to sign the France international before the end of that month.
Considering the kind of pressure Arsene Wenger is yielding, this was not just sheer business. He was discussing terms so that Barcelona's target Cesc Fabregas would stay at the Emirates. He said that the comments are not allowed and that Mancini acted against the rules of football, Sky news reported. Wenger said that it is against the governing laws to make public comments concerning players on contract to other affiliated clubs.
Nasri, who was entering his final year of his contract at the Emirates Stadium, had also been constantly sought after by Sir Alex Ferguson. Mancini on the other hand was willing to part with thirty million sterling pounds. Wenger said that he is not in any manner pleased by the kinds of speculation that had been moving around about Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. He said that this might injure his football coaching career and the face of the football club as well.
On the other side Sky news had reported that the former Marseille midfielder had decided to play dumb and would not unravel his true intentions on leaving or staying at the Emirates. Even though Wenger had done good business with the oil-rich owners of Manchester City in the recent past, from sales of Kolo Toure, Adebayor and most recently Gael Clichy, he was not going to let this instrumental mid-fielder slip from his arms without a fight.
Aside from all this speculation, Samir Nasri had joined teammates on a team building tour of Asia. He also appeared for Arsenal side in the Saturday 16th's friendly football match against Hangzhou which resulted in a 1-1 draw final score line.
However, on 24th August 2011 Nasri completed a move from Arsenal to Premiership rivals Machester City in a deal believed to be worth in the region of £25 million.
Tags: Football, News, Arsenal, Wenger Mancini
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Dressing for Horse Racing
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Horse racing sports happen almost all year round in the UK and Europe afar. These come with lots of style and glamour. The horse racing games are associated to the royals which lends it a sense of class. Due to this popularity fashion cops have come in to give offer advice on dress code. They stipulate the kinds of attire to wear to a racing event and those you had better leave to the hangers in your closet.
The whole sport of racing seems to be changing hands and shedding off the perception of braying toffs and sidling bookies to become a fun thing for the whole family. Horse racing is being done as an initiative to help support the poor in society. In this, the children are highly involved to create in them a sense of community.
Now, onto dressing code and guides, ladies are advised not to wear heels. However, different race courses have varied guidelines relating to this. Considering the grassy race courses, the winched look might not portray you well. And as you know, the royal queen could just be in the midst and maintaining style is inevitable. Even if these sporting sessions are known to be the down-to-masses kind, dress code is a must.
For instance, at Ascot racing course, ladies have to follow strict dressing guidelines lest they risk the wrath of her majesty's body guards and representatives. A lady with a strapless top or strap with less than an inch might just be calling for law enforcement. The weather conditions in Europe and Asia are cold and wet for the better part of the year so such a dress code is presumably hard to spot. The men are not left out in these sanction, you cannot just dictate when to remove or not to remove your top hat.
On the contrary however, Newbury is more a relaxed place. You have the freedom to choose what to wear to those sports events. Well, ensure that what you wear is not offensive in any manner. For your information FS regards harem pants as thoroughly offensive. Whichever your favorite racing arena is, sticking to the dress code will definitely work well for you.
Tags: Horse, Racing, Sports, Weather, Guides
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