本周轮到切尔西主帅希丁克出来大放豪言,甚至模仿13年前的纽卡主帅基冈。基冈在被曼联大逆转的一个赛季在BBC节目中失控大喊: ‘I’d love it if we beat them, love it’。而希丁克则说:“只要还有可能,你就不能对事情下定论。阻挡曼联肯定将会是件艰难的事情,但我喜欢永不言弃的球队。”
“我很欣赏切尔西在维甘比赛中的表现,尤其是在被追平的情况下还能绝杀对手。正如咱们在欧冠赛场所表现出来的良好竞技状态一样。对于对抗曼联,我们有充足的信心。红蓝大战是英超两大豪门的经典对决,不过我们需要一步一步来。”
被问到弗爵爷总能压倒其他教练的历史时,希丁克微笑着说:“我不知道是不是所有人都害怕弗格森,但我不怕他。” 希丁克称赞弗爵爷长远目光
切尔西主帅表示:“我不怕弗格森,我喜欢阻止他赢得本赛季全部5个冠军,但他是一个非常优秀的组织者,他总是能够提前1、2步计划,为球队准备好下年、下下年的阵容。”
“我们必须也要为球队准备好未来的储备和计划,而不仅仅是现在,曼联已经为他们可见的将来准备得非常好,他们的年龄架构非常合理。” 兰帕德:曼联可能失分
“双方去年的差距十分接近,我感觉这是可以弥补的,考虑到我们本赛季遇到的危机,我们仍然能排名第二。我知道我们与曼联的差距不小,但我们不会放弃。”兰帕德表示,“尽管曼联现在处于完美的领先状态,但我们还能收获很多分数,至于最后是否能追上我也不知道。”
“我们必须相信可能很难(完成超越的事实),但我们现在要做的就是担心我们自己,尽可能的多拿分,他们会像去年一年感受到我们追赶的压力,毕竟你永远也不知道会发生什么。”
“他们(曼联)不可能永远赢球,或许有一天,他们会在主场遭受惩罚,运气是会变的,而且往往改变得十分迅速。” 奥雷里奥:利物浦没输
“我们丢掉了一个接近曼联的大好机会。”利物浦巴西边后卫奥雷里奥说,“我们非常失望,因为我们上半场制造了足以赢下比赛的机会。”
“我们还会继续战斗,因为我们知道在足球里一切都可能发生。我们不会放弃,我们现在要争取赢得每一场比赛。” 曼联夺联赛杯 英超增加一个联盟杯名额
因为曼联击败了热刺夺取联赛杯,现在,英超前四将可以参加欧冠,第五第六名都可以参加联盟杯,到时它将已经改名叫做欧洲联赛。
根据英足总规则,联赛杯冠军如果参加更高级别的欧洲比赛,亚军将不能直接替补冠军出战联盟杯。
英文阅读 大家自己看原文,我累了,懒得翻译了... 伊恩-赖特:弗格森99岁还会执教!
Alex will still be boss at 99!
AFTER beating Bob Paisley’s record a couple of years ago, Alex Ferguson is the oldest post-War boss to have won the English title.
There’s not much doubt that at the age of 67, he will soon be celebrating yet another Premier League success at Old Trafford.
While the talk at the moment is whether Manchester United can win the Quintuple, I think Ferguson has an even greater goal.
And that’s to become the first man to take a club to the title in his seventies. The way things are going, it wouldn’t surprise me if Fergie was still in charge at the age of 99.
Some say he’d think about quitting if he bags five trophies this season but it could work the opposite way. It would fuel his hunger to build yet another dynasty.
I can no longer see Ferguson calling it a day in the near future. That’s bad news for everyone else.
He says he is not thinking about the Quintuple but I bet he is.
I’m convinced that United will clean up domestically. Seven points clear with a game in hand, I can’t see them losing three games in the league.
Fulham away in the FA Cup on Saturday will be a tough one but I’m fairly sure they’ll be in the final.
Considering the achievement that they are looking to pull off, the competition will take on extra importance.
The team they put out at Craven Cottage will be stronger than it would have been.
Yet as we saw on Sunday against Spurs, the squad’s quality is so impressive.
The big problem will be the Champions League and, in particular, Jose Mourinho.
This tie against Inter Milan is not finished. Maybe it could yet have a sting in the tale.
I still feel United will nick it, just, but whether they can go all the way in Europe remains to be seen. It’s a massive ask.
However, United won the Treble and people said it would never be repeated and Fergie has had a habit of proving people wrong.
Next up is Newcastle tomorrow and I expect Fergie to leave with the three points.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have got quite a tough run-in so it is important they pick up the points now.
If they fail, it’s going to be an incredibly nervous end to the season for everyone at White Hart Lane.
THE one thing which upset me more than anything over the weekend was the jeering James DeGale had to put up with on his pro boxing debut.
Those so-called fans need to take a serious look at themselves.
IAN WRIGHT was talking to CHARLIE WYETT. Courtesy of SEM Group.
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The next generation: Is the future bright for United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Villa and Arsenal?
By [url=]Mike Breton[/url] and [url=]Ashley Gray[/url]
Last updated at 3:13 AM on 03rd March 2009
Warning: Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink admits that Manchester United could dominate for years to come because of the strength of their squad.
With the Chelsea boss rueing his own club's lack of planning for the future, Sportsmail takes a look how the top five compare when it comes to the next generation of stars.
Hiddink believes United have a great blend of youth and experience, with many of their Under 21 internationals already getting a good amount of game time.
However, it's not the same across the board...
Manchester UnitedAnderson (20 years old)
The Brazil international has already made more than 60 appearances for United in just a season-and-a-half since his switch from Porto for an estimated £18million. A revelation in his debut season, establishing himself as a box-to-box midfielder, though injuries have slightly stunted his progress this term. Appears to have a bright future for both club and country.
Danny Welbeck (18)
Looked a little out of depth in the Carling Cup final, but the England youth international has impressed when called on in earlier in the competition and in FA Cup fixtures this season. Trusted enough to make his League debut in November - scoring when coming off the bench during the 5-0 demolition of Stoke. His goal against Derby in the FA Cup last month had something of Thierry Henry about it, though strikers have traditionally found it difficult to come up through the ranks at Old Trafford - though he can also play on the wing.
Growing in stature: Jonny Evans has been an able deputy at Old Trafford
Jonny Evans (21)An established international with Northern Ireland, who impressed on two loan spells with Sunderland before being considered to valuable to hive off this season. United were prepared to move on the highly rated Gerard Pique to Barcelona in the knowledge that Evans would be good enough to step up and the centre half has proved an able deputy to Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic. Whether he can break up that formidable partnership is another matter.
Darron Gibson (21)
The Republic of Ireland midfielder has grown so much in stature over the last few months that his competent performance at Wembley on Sunday was seen as being a little disappointing. Gibson looks a mature 21, with great composure on the ball and an eye for goal, judging by two he scored against Southampton and Derby in the FA Cup this season. He's pushing for a starting place with Giovanni Trapattoni's men and has a real chance to become a United regular.
Fabio da Silva (18)
His brother Rafael has already impressed at right-back and now appears to be ahead of Gary Neville and Wes Brown in the pecking order. Fabio has the difficult task of usurping Patrice Evra, but, had it not been for injury, he would surely have been handed more opportunities. The former Flumninense trainee captained Brazil at the Under 17 World Cup and he's said to be even better than raiding Rafael. VERDICT: Just champion. This list doesn't even include the likes of Nani, Fraizer Campbell, Danny Simpson, Rodrigo Possebon, Craig Cathcart or the new Serb recrutis Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic. It seems Hiddink is probably right.
ChelseaMichael Mancienne (21)Englander Under 21 defender has made three appearances for Chelsea this season. Mancienne, who had a successful spell on loan at Wolves earlier in the season impressed so much he was included in Fabio Capello's England squad to face Germany and Hiddink is thought to be a fan.
Highly rated: Michael Mancienne
Miroslav Stoch (19)Young winger Stoch was a part of Chelsea's FA Youth Cup final team that was beaten last year by Manchester City. The Slovakia international has made five substitute appearances for Chelsea this season and but will be hoping to gain a place in Chelsea's injury-hit squad.
Franco di Santo (19)The Argentina Under 20 striker joined Chelsea last season from Chilean club Audax Italiano were he scored an impressive 35 goals in 86 appearances. Despite only joining in January, Di Santo finished last season as Chelsea's top scorer in the reserve league. At 6ft 4in, he's hardly the next Maradona, but the powerful striker could be the long-term successor to Didier Drogba if he sharpens up his act at Stamford Bridge.
Ben Sahar (19)Had his Chelsea debut in 2007 as a substitute against Macclesfield. Sahar has had loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday, QPR, Portsmouth and is currently on loan at Dutch club De Graafschapp. Sahar has 13 caps for Israel scoring 3 goals but has yet to transfer his International form on to the domestic scene and may need to look elsewhere for a breakthrough.
Jeffrey Bruma (17)Although yet to appear in the first team the young Dutch defender has impressed many with his appearances in the Chelsea youth team and reserves. Bruma was part of Chelsea's FA Youth Cup side last season despite still being at school. The centre back has a long way to go before he is ready to challenge John Terry for a position but is definitely one to keep you on.
VERDICT: The kid's aren't all right. They may have made the FA Youth Cup final last season, but there aren't too many who are trusted with first-team football.
LiverpoolEmiliano Insua (20)The Argentine left-back joined Liverpool from Boca Juniors in 2007. Insua, was apart of his country's Under 20 World Cup-winning side in 2007 and has played six times this season for Liverpool and looks to be good cover for Fabio Aurelio, which could spell the end of Italian left-back Andrea Dossena.
South American flair: defender Emiliano Insua
David N'Gog (19)The France Under 21 striker joined Liverpool last summer for £1.5m. N'Gog, has made 12 appearances so far this term and scored against PSV in the Champions League. Although very raw, N'Gog could prove to be a good asset to Benitez's squad.
Damien Plessis (20)Like N'Gog, Plessis is a France Under 21 international. The centre midfielder joined Liverpool from Lyon in 2007 and has drawn comparison to former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira. Plessis has appeared seven times for Benitez's men and scored his first goal in the 4-2 Carling Cup defeat to Tottenham.
Krisztian Nemeth (20)Currently on loan at Blackpool, the Hungarian sensation has yet to make a first team appearance. Nemeth, joined Liverpool in 2007 and has impressed many with his pace movement and eye for goal. With Liverpool short of strikers he will be looking to break into the Liverpool first team by the end of the season.
Stephen Darby (20)Right-back Darby, who is Liverpool's reserve team captain ,has appeared twice in their Champions League campaign. The Melwood graduate will look to break into the first team and play with boyhood heroes Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher. VERDICT: Teething troubles. Liverpool could do with a crop of good youngsters to patch up a thin squad, but Benitez's boys are a mixed bag, including a number of foreigners who may struggle to step up.
Aston Villa
Nathan Delfouneso (18)Turned 18 last month and has been rewarded with a handful of starts in the UEFA Cup and FA Cup this season, commendably scoring three in eight appearances. A locally produced graduate of the Villa academy, the striker with the difficult to pronounce surname is a rough diamond who is expected to follow in the footsteps of Gabriel Agbonlahor. He's yet to play for England Under 21s but was the top scorer in the successful 2006 Victory Shield campaign for the Under 16s.
Holding his own: Villa midfielder Craig Gardner in action against CSKA Moscow last month
Craig Gardner (22)Becoming an established part of the Villa team, preferring to play in central midfield but also proving versatile by stepping in at the troublesome right-back position. Could be a long-term successor to Gareth Barry, should the England midfielder leave. Signed up on a long-term deal and has been part of the England Under 21 set-up.
Isaiah Osbourne (21)Just signed for Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season. The imposing defensive midfielder has struggled for first-team opportunites and has suffered injury set-backs. Nonetheless, he is considered one of the best players in the reserve team and has made six appearances in cup competitions this season. A number of decent players ahead of him, though.
Stephen O'Halloran (21)Things were looking up for the defender when he won two caps for the Republic of Ireland back in 2007 before even making his Aston Villa debut. The left-back has represented his country at every level and was influential on loan at Wycombe during their memorable Carling Cup run in 2006-07. However, his progress was stunted when he suffered a serious knee injury while on loan at Leeds a year ago. Now trying to get back into the groove with a spell at Swansea.
Chris Herd (19)The young Australian may make it for his versatility above all else. Comfortable on the right wing or in central midfield, he has also been used by the reserves at right-back - a position that causes Martin O'Neill problems. Yet to make his first-team debut, but he has been named on the bench for O'Neill this season and tasted senior football on loan at Port Vale and Wycombe last season. VERDICT: Must try harder. This list masks a good crop of youngsters who have just come through - the likes of Gabriel Agbonlahor, Ashley Young and James Milner who have fired Villa up the table. But Martin O'Neill could do with the likes of Barry Bannan and Marc Albrighton pushing on.
ArsenalAaron Ramsey (18)Joined Arsenal from Cardiff for £5m after 22 appearances including a substitute appearances in the FA Cup final. Wales U-21 manager Brian Flynn described Ramsey as the Welsh Fabregas and has impressed for the Gunners in his six substitute appearances in the Premier League.
Teenage kicks: Aaron Ramsey gets stuck in to Mark Kennedy, of his former team Cardiff
Kieran Gibbs (19)Although Gibbs, started his Arsenal career as a left midfielder, Gibbs has mainly appeared at left back as cover for Gael Clichy. The England U-21 star has impressed with his quick and direct attacking play which has drawn comparison with former Arsenal player Ashley Cole.
Jack Wilshere (17)Wilshire's substitute appearance against Blackburn last September made him the clubs youngest player to appear in the League at 16 years and 256 days. The young midfielder has appeared mainly as a winger in the first teams campaign in the Carling cup and scored on his debut at home to Sheffield United. Arsenal boss Wenger has also tipped the young midfielder to break into the England set-up in the next few seasons.
Carlos Vela (20)The young Mexican international impressed many with his goalscoring form in preseason. A regular in the Carling Cup campaign, Vela, scored a sensation hat-trick against Sheffield United and will look to build on this success and help the Gunners in their quest for silverware and Champions League qualification.
Theo Walcott (19)Sven Goran Eriksson did his best to ruin the forward's credibility by taking him to the 2006 World Cup, only to then seem to have no intention of using him. He struggled to live up to the hype following his £12m move from Southampton as a 16-year-old. But he proved the doubters wrong this season before dislocating his right shoulder in November. VERDICT: Top of the class. The difficulty with selecting from Arsenal's youngsters is who doesn't make the list. Denilson has impressed this season, Samir Nasri has the makings of a decent winger, and Wenger's boys have been unleashed to great effect in the Carling Cup. If only some of them could make the step up quicker, it would add a better balance to the squad.