The Premier League title race took another twist on Monday evening, as the previously unflappable Man City went down like an intern in the White House to an inspired Chelsea team. Few teams have put City under any real pressure this season, and on Monday, Chelsea did just that and the cracks began to show. A number of teams would’ve taken notice of this, noticeably Arsenal who travel to the Etihad Stadium this weekend. A win for the Gunners would blow the whole title race wide open, and I’m sure a certain manager across town will be meticulously noting everything down. Onto the matters at hand then.
Friday, 16 December 2011
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Weekend Sports Preview
Well after what was a fairly boring week of sport, what with all the scintillating Europa League action, we head into the weekend, which promises to be a ripsnorter. Apart from the Proteas showing those little Sri Lankans the meaning of a green mamba, there's plenty of other action on the go. There's a couple great football matches both locally and in Europe, as well as some golf and even some boxing. So without further adieu, I bring to you, the Hollywood NewsFlash!
Gunners 46/10 to Turn the Heat Up On City
Manchester City vs Arsenal, Sunday 18th December, 18:10, Etihad Stadium
The English Premiership is in full swing and the table is starting to take shape as the big guns all find themselves vying for the title. This weekend tosses up a mouth watering encounter between two teams that are in a rich vein of form and one can expect fireworks in this tie.With both teams penchant for attacking football, this could prove to be a classic clash. Bring on Super Sunday.
The English Premiership is in full swing and the table is starting to take shape as the big guns all find themselves vying for the title. This weekend tosses up a mouth watering encounter between two teams that are in a rich vein of form and one can expect fireworks in this tie.With both teams penchant for attacking football, this could prove to be a classic clash. Bring on Super Sunday.Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Madrid 9/20 look to bounce back in Sevilla
Sevilla vs Real Madrid, Saturday 17th December, 23:00, Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
The mighty Barcelona proved once again why they are the champions of Spain. Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid to move top of the La Liga standings however Mourinho’s men have a game in hand and will face another team who suffered a disappointing defeat over the weekend. Sevilla were beaten 1-0 by Levante who are now 5 points above them in the crucial 4th place Champions League spot.
The mighty Barcelona proved once again why they are the champions of Spain. Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid to move top of the La Liga standings however Mourinho’s men have a game in hand and will face another team who suffered a disappointing defeat over the weekend. Sevilla were beaten 1-0 by Levante who are now 5 points above them in the crucial 4th place Champions League spot. Sri Lanka 15/2 Praying For Rain
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Sunfoil Test Match, 15 - 19 December, Centurion
Sri Lanka have never won a test match on South African soil. As extraordinary a statistic as this may be, it looks unlikely that they are about to start now. Sri Lanka have been on an absolutely terrible run of form of late, not even notching up a test match victory all year. In all three of the test series they have played this year they slumped to a 1-0 loss, which seems to indicate that they can draw tests if their batsmen stay in long enough, but are unable to take 20 wickets in a match with the bowling attack they have at their disposal.
Sri Lanka have never won a test match on South African soil. As extraordinary a statistic as this may be, it looks unlikely that they are about to start now. Sri Lanka have been on an absolutely terrible run of form of late, not even notching up a test match victory all year. In all three of the test series they have played this year they slumped to a 1-0 loss, which seems to indicate that they can draw tests if their batsmen stay in long enough, but are unable to take 20 wickets in a match with the bowling attack they have at their disposal. Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Europa League Wednesday Preview
Europa League Wednesday Preview - 14th December 2011
With the UEFA Champions League reaching it's conclusion of the group stage last week, all focus turns now to the UEFA Europa League, where the final opportunities to make the knockout stages is upon the teams in this competition. Wednesday action sees Stoke trying to seal top spot in Group E, Fulham to brush aside Odense, PSG hoping for results to go their way, and Twente denying Wisla Krakow from progressing to the knockout stages. Check out our six quick previews on Wednesday night's best games - as taken from Hollywood's bi-weekly Newsflash!
With the UEFA Champions League reaching it's conclusion of the group stage last week, all focus turns now to the UEFA Europa League, where the final opportunities to make the knockout stages is upon the teams in this competition. Wednesday action sees Stoke trying to seal top spot in Group E, Fulham to brush aside Odense, PSG hoping for results to go their way, and Twente denying Wisla Krakow from progressing to the knockout stages. Check out our six quick previews on Wednesday night's best games - as taken from Hollywood's bi-weekly Newsflash!Europa League Thursday Preview
Europa League Thursday Preview - 15th December 2011
Thursday's Europa League action sees quite a few permutations deciding the fate of whether teams advance through to the knockout stages, or return to a life of their nation's league football for the remainder of the season. Tottenham should clap Shamrock, but they are relying on PAOK to defeat Rubin Kazan. Club Brugge and Sporting Braga can play out to a draw if they both wish to advance, while Birmingham City will be hoping Brugge fall short giving them a chance to qualify! Check out the previews now - all of which have been taken from Hollywood's bi-weekly NewsFlash!
Thursday's Europa League action sees quite a few permutations deciding the fate of whether teams advance through to the knockout stages, or return to a life of their nation's league football for the remainder of the season. Tottenham should clap Shamrock, but they are relying on PAOK to defeat Rubin Kazan. Club Brugge and Sporting Braga can play out to a draw if they both wish to advance, while Birmingham City will be hoping Brugge fall short giving them a chance to qualify! Check out the previews now - all of which have been taken from Hollywood's bi-weekly NewsFlash!
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