Posted February 8th, 2012 by The Shirtman
Saturday February 11 – White Hart Lane
It was hard not to pick the United v Liverpool showdown as the match of the week this week – but we’ve had lots of Reds and Red Devils over the past month, and very little of the Spurs and the Toons. And apparently during that time we’ve been missing quite a show. Sitting third on fifth on the table respectively, Tottenham and Newcastle have shown they belong amongst the competition elite, and have been giving some of the bigger, deeper pocketed clubs a run for their money.
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Posted February 1st, 2012 by The Shirtman
February 5, Stamford Bridge
It may not have quite the lustre of previous years, but there is still enough history, enough bad blood, enough talent and enough precociousness involved for the footballing world to take notice whenever Chelsea takes on United in the Premier League. Chelsea may not be the dominant force they were under Mourinho. United may not even be the best team in Manchester anymore. But if your blood doesn’t quicken a little at the thought of Chelski duking it out with the Red Devils then you may want to undergo the old Turing test when you next get a chance, because you my friend may very well be a robot.
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Posted January 25th, 2012 by The Shirtman
Liverpool v Manchester United. Januray 28
With Premier League action making way for the fourth round of the FA Cup this weekend, we take aim at the Liverpool v Manchester United showdown in what promises to be a cracker. Two of England’s footballing giants head to head. Add to that the bad blood over the Luis Suarez racial slur incident and what you have, ladies and gentlemen, is the potential for a firecracker.
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Posted January 18th, 2012 by The Shirtman
Sunday, January 22 – Etihad Stadium
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Manchester City, who are learning quickly that life as the Premier League’s front runner is not easy. Teams are aiming up against them now. Calendars are circled weeks in advance. Major rivals are playing with extra passion, and contests can be bitter. In recent weeks they suffered back to back Cup losses (at home no less) to Manchester United and Liverpool. The days of wine and roses may well be coming, but they are not here yet.
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Posted January 13th, 2012 by The Shirtman
January 15, Liberty Stadium
We ease our way back into the tipping with a look at Swansea taking on Arsenal, in what promises to be a fairly entertaining afternoon of football.
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Posted December 22nd, 2011 by The Shirtman
Tis the season folks, but nobody panic – there will be football.
We’ll be taking a short break, but leaving you with two games to tip on whilst we are away (games listed below).
In the meantime, on behalf of all of us at Ambition we wish you a merry Christmas, and a safe and prosperous 2012.
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Posted December 14th, 2011 by The Shirtman
Sunday December 18, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City’s hopes for an unbeaten season were put to rest last week by the sure boot of Frank Lampard, in a result that must have seen many newly minted City fans rushing back to their cupboards to dig out their old Chelsea jerseys. It’s hardly a disaster, but it has made the fight at the top of the table very interesting indeed.
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Posted December 7th, 2011 by The Shirtman
Interesting match up this week between a club that has been working hard to establish their top four bonafides over the past few weeks, and a club that has intentions to reach that same, lofty perch. Both of these clubs have proud histories, and both appear to be rising again. Historically these two haven’t exactly been fierce rivals…but you get the feeling those times may be ahead of us. Let’s get them started early.
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Posted November 30th, 2011 by The Shirtman
Saturday, December 3 – Villa Park
It’s been a good start to the season for the Villans who have shown some real consistency to post some positive early season results. They are hovering around the Europa zone…and yet there remains a gulf between themselves and the leagues top sides. So far their record really tells the story of their season; they’ve beaten the likes of Blackburn and Wigan. They have lost to the likes of City and Tottenham. They have drawn with Everton, QPR and Newcastle. They are eighth on the ladder…but remain stuck in the middle of the pack.
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Posted November 25th, 2011 by The Shirtman
Anfield, Sunday November 27
The Reds got off to their now traditionally shaky start, posting mixed results in the opening weeks and alternating bolts of genius with moments of apathy. Those days appear to be behind them. They are unbeatean in 9 straight starts now, and playing with flair and passion. Kenny Dalglish has this team believing they belong back in the top four, and last week’s victory over Chelsea showed they might well be right.
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