Liverpool was able to avoid humiliation thanks to captain Steven Gerard, who won and scored a free-kick near the end of the UEFA match against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Maxi Rodriguez scored for the visitors with a great finish, 37 minutes after the match commenced. Gerard's in-air collision with Mariano Pernia inside the box had led to the controversial penalty 5 minutes inside the extra time. The midfielder calmly leveled Liverpool to make it 1-1. Liverpool remains at the top of Group G, ahead of Atletico on goal difference.
The Detroit Pistons is sending their leading point guard Chauncey Billups and veteran power forward Antonio Mcdyess to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for former MVP Allen Iverson on monday. However, bringing in the All-Star point guard wasn't exactly meant to help them to win the title this season. According to msnbc, the Pistons will be keeping 33-year old Iverson this season and sending him off the next, so that they can clear some salary cap in order to rebuild the whole squad.
Promoted team Stoke City surprised Arsenal with a 2-1 win at home. Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller headed Delap's powerful throw-in from the sideline to give Stoke City the lead after 11 minutes. Then Olofinjana chested in another throw-in, also from Delap, and Stoke led 2-0 in the 73rd minute. Van Persie got a straight red after his flagrant tackle on goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen. Gael Clichy scored one for Arsenal after his shot took a couple of deflections.
Rejuvenated Tottenham Hotspurs gave Liverpool their first defeat of the season in the Premier League yesterday at White Hart Lane. Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko's late winner helped Tottenham to come from behind to seal the victory at 2-1. Dirk Kuyt put Liverpool ahead just after 3 minutes when his shot beat Gomez before hitting the roof of Tottenham's goal. The home team was then leveled as Jamie Carragher's defensive header ended up in their own net. Pavlyuchenko flicked Darren Bent's pass into the opponent's goal at full-time to seal the win, right after a reaction save by Reina against Bentley's powerful shot.
In just his first matchafter being released from prison, Joey Barton helped Newcastle to move out of the relegation zone defeating West Bromwich Albion 2-1. The League match took place in St. James' Park yesterday, where rejuvenated Barton scored a penalty in the 10th minute right after Ryan Donk's foul on Shola Ameobi. Striker Obafemi Martins headed in Habib's Beye's pass in the 42nd minute to give the home team a 2-0 lead. Ishmael Miller scored one back for West Brom after 65 minutes. Newcastle are finally out of the relegation zone, sitting at sixth from bottom with 9 points.
Chelsea's 86-game unbeaten hoem record in the Premier League ended yesterday as they were defeated by Liverpool 0-1 at Stamford Bridge. The defeat marked Chelsea's first loss at home since February 2004. Xabi Alonso's shot in the 10th minute ended up in Petr Cech's net after a deflection by Ricardo Cavalho and Liverpool took the lead. The Spanish midfielder nearly double their lead when his low free-kick left Cech unable to react, but unfortunately it hit the post. Nevertheless, Liverpool now sits on the top of the League table with just 3 points in front of Chelsea.
It was just earlier today when bottom-of-the-table Tottenham sacked Juan de Ramos and passed the job to former Portsmouth coach Harry Redkapp. The revolution had proven to be a successful one as Tottenham snapped its terrible 8 games winless streak in the league by beating Bolton 2-0 at White Hart Lane. New signing Roman Pavlyuchenko headed in his first goal in the Premier League after 17 minutes. The Russian appeared to be in offside positon when David Bentley passed him the ball but no flag was raised from the sideline.Then Gavin McCain was sent off in the 56th minute for receiving his second yellow. Striker Darren Bent scored his fifth goal of the season through a penalty after being tripped by Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen inside the box.
Aston Villa is the only winning English side in the UEFA Cup fixtures Thursday as they defeated Ajax 2-1 in Group F. Martin Laursen headed in Ashley Young's corner just after just after 8 minutes to give Aston Villa the lead. But in the 22nd minute it was Thomas Vermaelen converting Urby Emanuelson's corner using the same method. Captain Gareth Barry leveled his team at half-time, Ashley Young with another assists.
Tottenham Hotspur's winless streak continued as they failed to grab the UEFA Cup Group D opener, losing 2-0 to Italian side Udinese. A silly mistake by Heurelho Gomez gave Udinese the chance to take the lead. The Brazilian failed to clear a backpass and had no choice but to pull down Fabio Quagliarella inside the box. Antonio Di Natale scored the penalty and leveled the home team after 24 minutes. Tottenham's hope of coming back was crushed as midfielder Jamie O'Hara was sent off following his second yellow card of the game. Substitue Pepe sealed the game with another goal for the Italian club in the 86th minute.
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid both accumulated 7 points in Champions League Group D after both team's meeting yesterday ended up in a 1-1 draw. Robbie Keane leveled Liverpool after scoring in a one-on-one situation with Atletico keeper Franco after 14 minutes, despite a suspicion of being in an offside position. Atletico was down until the 83rd minute, when Portugese winger Simao shot in the equalizer. Each of the two team had one goal which were ruled out due to offside decisions by the referee's assistant. But replay showed clearly that the two players, Liverpool's Benayoun and Atletico's Maniche were onside when the shots were made.
Liverpool was able to avoid humiliation thanks to captain Steven Gerard, who won and scored a free-kick near the end of the UEFA match against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Maxi Rodriguez scored for the visitors with a great finish, 37 minutes after the match commenced. Gerard's in-air collision with Mariano Pernia inside the box had led to the controversial penalty 5 minutes inside the extra time. The midfielder calmly leveled Liverpool to make it 1-1. Liverpool remains at the top of Group G, ahead of Atletico on goal difference.
The Detroit Pistons is sending their leading point guard Chauncey Billups and veteran power forward Antonio Mcdyess to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for former MVP Allen Iverson on monday. However, bringing in the All-Star point guard wasn't exactly meant to help them to win the title this season. According to 
Promoted team Stoke City surprised Arsenal with a 2-1 win at home. Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller headed Delap's powerful throw-in from the sideline to give Stoke City the lead after 11 minutes. Then Olofinjana chested in another throw-in, also from Delap, and Stoke led 2-0 in the 73rd minute. Van Persie got a straight red after his flagrant tackle on goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen. Gael Clichy scored one for Arsenal after his shot took a couple of deflections.
Rejuvenated Tottenham Hotspurs gave Liverpool their first defeat of the season in the Premier League yesterday at White Hart Lane. Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko's late winner helped Tottenham to come from behind to seal the victory at 2-1. Dirk Kuyt put Liverpool ahead just after 3 minutes when his shot beat Gomez before hitting the roof of Tottenham's goal. The home team was then leveled as Jamie Carragher's defensive header ended up in their own net. Pavlyuchenko flicked Darren Bent's pass into the opponent's goal at full-time to seal the win, right after a reaction save by Reina against Bentley's powerful shot. 
In just his first matchafter being released from prison, Joey Barton helped Newcastle to move out of the relegation zone defeating West Bromwich Albion 2-1. The League match took place in St. James' Park yesterday, where rejuvenated Barton scored a penalty in the 10th minute right after Ryan Donk's foul on Shola Ameobi. Striker Obafemi Martins headed in Habib's Beye's pass in the 42nd minute to give the home team a 2-0 lead. Ishmael Miller scored one back for West Brom after 65 minutes. Newcastle are finally out of the relegation zone, sitting at sixth from bottom with 9 points.
Chelsea's 86-game unbeaten hoem record in the Premier League ended yesterday as they were defeated by Liverpool 0-1 at Stamford Bridge. The defeat marked Chelsea's first loss at home since February 2004. Xabi Alonso's shot in the 10th minute ended up in Petr Cech's net after a deflection by Ricardo Cavalho and Liverpool took the lead. The Spanish midfielder nearly double their lead when his low free-kick left Cech unable to react, but unfortunately it hit the post. Nevertheless, Liverpool now sits on the top of the League table with just 3 points in front of Chelsea.
It was just earlier today when bottom-of-the-table Tottenham sacked Juan de Ramos and passed the job to former Portsmouth coach Harry Redkapp. The revolution had proven to be a successful one as Tottenham snapped its terrible 8 games winless streak in the league by beating Bolton 2-0 at White Hart Lane. New signing Roman Pavlyuchenko headed in his first goal in the Premier League after 17 minutes. The Russian appeared to be in offside positon when David Bentley passed him the ball but no flag was raised from the sideline.Then Gavin McCain was sent off in the 56th minute for receiving his second yellow. Striker Darren Bent scored his fifth goal of the season through a penalty after being tripped by Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen inside the box.
Aston Villa is the only winning English side in the UEFA Cup fixtures Thursday as they defeated Ajax 2-1 in Group F. Martin Laursen headed in Ashley Young's corner just after just after 8 minutes to give Aston Villa the lead. But in the 22nd minute it was Thomas Vermaelen converting Urby Emanuelson's corner using the same method. Captain Gareth Barry leveled his team at half-time, Ashley Young with another assists.
Tottenham Hotspur's winless streak continued as they failed to grab the UEFA Cup Group D opener, losing 2-0 to Italian side Udinese. A silly mistake by Heurelho Gomez gave Udinese the chance to take the lead. The Brazilian failed to clear a backpass and had no choice but to pull down Fabio Quagliarella inside the box. Antonio Di Natale scored the penalty and leveled the home team after 24 minutes. Tottenham's hope of coming back was crushed as midfielder Jamie O'Hara was sent off following his second yellow card of the game. Substitue Pepe sealed the game with another goal for the Italian club in the 86th minute.
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid both accumulated 7 points in Champions League Group D after both team's meeting yesterday ended up in a 1-1 draw. Robbie Keane leveled Liverpool after scoring in a one-on-one situation with Atletico keeper Franco after 14 minutes, despite a suspicion of being in an offside position. Atletico was down until the 83rd minute, when Portugese winger Simao shot in the equalizer. Each of the two team had one goal which were ruled out due to offside decisions by the referee's assistant. But replay showed clearly that the two players, Liverpool's Benayoun and Atletico's Maniche were onside when the shots were made.
