| A five-star Champions League show James Richardson and the motley crew are back to apply forensic-style analysis to this week's Champions League fixtures and seek a portent ahead of this weekend's Premier League games. James is joined by Paul Doyle, Scott Murray and James Dart.First under the microscope is Arsenal and Chelsea's form in the Champions League ahead of Sunday's derby. Arsenal's 3-1 win at Partizan Belgrade with the help of a more confident Lukasz Fabianski between the posts and Chelsea's 2-0 triumph over Marseille points to a challenge for both London rivals.Sid Lowe reports from the hustle and bustle of crossing the road in Barcelona to give us his insight into Manchester United's 1-0 win over Valencia.There's also the pod's verdict on wins for Tottenham and Rangers, the English lower leagues and a look ahead to the rest of this weekend's action.All that and of course many witty and wise contributions to the very lively Football Weekly message boards on this action-packed Football Weekly Extra. Give us your feedback on the blog below, or follow on Twitter and Facebook.James RichardsonScott MurrayJames DartPaul Doyle guardian.co.uk |
Tottenham's trips down memory lane could be a thing of the past Visits of Inter Milan and Werder Bremen to White Hart Lane could usher in the end of an era for Tottenham. telegraph.co.uk |
Impact holds slim USSF semifinal advantage Leonardo Di Lorenzo scored in the 35th minute and the Montreal Impact hung on for a 1-0 win in the first game of the USSF-Division 2 semifinals against the Carolina Railhawks at home on Thursday. cbc.ca |
Crystal Palace 0-1 Millwall | Championship match report Theo Robinson's strike proved enough for Millwall to beat struggling Crystal Palace, who were later reduced to 10 men when Claude Davis was sent off, in the south London derby.Millwall took the lead in the 53rd minute, courtesy of Robinson's neat finish and second league goal of the season. Steve Morison out-muscled Julian Bennett and nodded the ball on for the fast-moving Robinson, who rounded the Palace keeper, Julian Speroni, with ease and slid the ball, which perhaps shaved the post on its way, into an empty net.The result leaves the Eagles without a win in five matches, and in the bottom two of the Championship. Palace enjoyed some excellent pressure during the early stages, and a good break at pace gave Wilfried Zaha a chance but he fired high and wide.Millwall went close through Theo Robinson's fizzed shot and Chris Hackett's toe-poked effort on the half-hour, while Patrick McCarthy spurned a glorious opportunity for Palace before half-time, blazing high over David Forde's goal from six yards. Zaha had another chance, going close this time.Palace had another great opportunity as they searched for an equaliser, with Forde doing brilliantly to deny Pablo Counago and then Zaha on the follow-up as the home side piled on the pressure during the closing stages. But, with seconds left, Davis was sent off for an alleged stamp.Crystal PalaceMillwallChampionshipguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Roddy Forsyth: Old Firm managers voice concerns over trial by television Walter Smith and Neil Lennon call for greater fairness in the Scottish disciplinary process. telegraph.co.uk |