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Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2 | Match Report, Goals & Stats

sonjanik — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:02:34 +0000

Liverpool came back after a goal down at Villa Park to beat Aston Villa 2-1 after a stunning performance and 98th Premier League goal from Steven Gerrard. Second half goals from Henderson and Gerrard gave the Reds three important points as they hope to finish the season strongly and out-do local rivals Everton for a [...]

Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2 | Match Report, Goals & Stats
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West Ham United 3-1 West Bromwich Albion | Tactical Analysis & Match Report

WHU_Stats — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:19:32 +0000

Both sides went into this game with their managers targeting this fixture as one that would have been high on the priority list to get 3 points in. The Baggies arrived in East London having not scored in their last two away fixtures at Stoke and Chelsea, whilst West Ham went into the game with [...]

West Ham United 3-1 West Bromwich Albion | Tactical Analysis & Match Report
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Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United | Match Report & Stats

WHU_Stats — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:32:10 +0000

West Ham, buoyed by their recent away win at Stoke and their 3-1 victory over Chelsea earlier in the season, went to Stamford Bridge with injuries to key men in their midfield. The absence once again of Kevin Nolan and Mark Noble and the added loss of Joe Cole who limped off in that win [...]

Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United | Match Report & Stats
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Everton 3 Reading 1 | Toffees use width to flatten Reading

Luke O'Farrell — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:29:19 +0000

Following successive league defeats, a win here was imperative and Everton overcame a disjointed start to do just that. Disrupted by the early loss of Phil Jagielka, the home side were out of sorts for sections of the first half. Already adjusting to the pre-match loss of Tim Howard, the Toffees struggled to shift through [...]

Everton 3 Reading 1 | Toffees use width to flatten Reading
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QPR 0 Manchester United 2 | Match & Stats Report

Michael Thot — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:20:38 +0000

QPR expectantly lost at home to Manchester United by 2 goals to nil. Rafael scored a stunning volley, and Nani slotted Giggs in for a second to carry United over a Rangers. Overview In terms of possession, the game was far more balanced than most may have predicted. The difference was largely marginal, with Manchester United carrying [...]

QPR 0 Manchester United 2 | Match & Stats Report
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Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa | Tactical Analysis – Santi Cazorla makes the difference

Akarsh Sharma — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:19:50 +0000

In hindsight, a nervous and far from capacity Emirates Stadium saw a predictable result. While Arsenal have a habit of grinding out an important win after major setbacks, Aston Villa have made it a habit of conceding late goals to drop crucial points. In this aspect, Paul Lambert needs to take a hard look at [...]

Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa | Tactical Analysis – Santi Cazorla makes the difference
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Brilliant Bale Destroys Villa | Player Stats Analysis

Matt Swan — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:30:05 +0000

On the back of an 8-0 drubbing from Chelsea on the weekend before Christmas, Aston Villa’s youngsters can’t have been looking forward to the prospect of facing Tottenham’s Gareth Bale running at them. The Welshman was in scintillating form as Spurs ran riot, inflicting another heavy defeat on the midlands team. Bale seems to enjoy [...]

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Liverpool’s failings and Stoke’s approach | Match Analysis

Jonny Grossmark — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:15:54 +0000

Stoke are aware of the value of teams not getting into their final third. In general there is a correlation between final third passing and goals and when a team attacks the Stoke danger zone the Potters make sure that they get behind the ball and allow the other team ball retention. If a team like [...]

Liverpool’s failings and Stoke’s approach | Match Analysis
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Manchester United 4 Newcastle 3 | Match Review using shot strength stats

Jonny Grossmark — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:47:54 +0000

There will be hundreds of reviews of the Manchester United v Newcastle game discussing formations and showing how exciting the game. I would like, then, to show the raw data, mapping the game, to show that it is possible to predict the expectation of goals during a game by looking at shots as time decays. Background data [...]

Manchester United 4 Newcastle 3 | Match Review using shot strength stats
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Wigan 0 Arsenal 1 | Match Stats – Arteta scores 3rd penalty in 3 games!

Statto — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:54:47 +0000

With his third penalty in three games Mikel Arteta was the match winner for Arsenal in a closely contested game in which Wigan just edged the possession. Below you’ll find a graphic of the Match Stats from our Stats Centre (powered by Opta). If you do use these stats please do credit EPLIndex.com. All of [...]

Wigan 0 Arsenal 1 | Match Stats – Arteta scores 3rd penalty in 3 games!
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Reading 2 Arsenal 5 | Tactical Analysis & Player Stats Report

Michael Thot — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:02:54 +0000

It wasn’t 5-7, but it was still highly entertaining stuff on Monday at the Madejski Stadium. Arsenal may be in something of a crisis after losing to Bradford City in the Capital One Cup, but a strong showing at the Madejski Stadium will have Arsene Wenger pleased. Arsenal put 4 unanswered goals past Reading before [...]

Reading 2 Arsenal 5 | Tactical Analysis & Player Stats Report
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Everton 2 – 1 Sunderland: Stats & Match Analysis

Luke O'Farrell — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:19:44 +0000

After four successive draws, Everton returned to winning ways against David Moyes’ favourite opposition. Since his arrival at Goodison Park, David Moyes is now unbeaten in 18 against Sunderland with Everton unbeaten in the last 19 meetings. Despite the three points, this was arguably Everton’s worst home performance of the season with disjointed the most [...]

Everton 2 – 1 Sunderland: Stats & Match Analysis
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Arsenal 3 Fulham 3 | Tactical Analysis

Jake Cohen — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:33:25 +0000

In a match where both sides had their chances to win, these sides deservedly drew in this fixture. Arsenal started this match brightly with two goals inside the first 23 minutes, before Fulham scored two goals before the half time break. Despite the match ending 3-3, the action didn’t stop until the last whistle, with Mikel [...]

Arsenal 3 Fulham 3 | Tactical Analysis
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Liverpool 1 Newcastle 1 | Match & Stats Report

Michael Thot — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:56:35 +0000

Sunday’s tie between Liverpool and Newcastle at Anfield will have Brendan Rodgers frustrated once again with his side’s inability to convert imposing possession play into goals. With Liverpool once again profligate in front of goal despite their 65% possession, and Newcastle failing to create consistent chances, it took moments of individual brilliance from Yohan Cabaye and [...]

Liverpool 1 Newcastle 1 | Match & Stats Report
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AVB Makes it a Game of Two Halves | Stats Analysis

Matt Swan — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:28:58 +0000

Boos rang round White Hart Lane at half time on Sunday afternoon – a sound that has sadly become all too familiar in recent weeks. Tottenham had just been played off the park by a very lively QPR team that Spurs had made look like Barcelona. It was a worrying first 45 minutes. But for [...]

AVB Makes it a Game of Two Halves | Stats Analysis
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Swansea 3 West Ham 0 | Match Stats & Goal Analysis

BackPage — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:05:39 +0000

Swansea appeared to ease past promoted West Ham in last Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off at the Liberty Stadium, but what really happened? Here’s my match report. The game actually started very well for West Ham, very bright, active, attacking well, and put Swansea under pressure early on, but defensive errors cost the Hammers, this was a [...]

Swansea 3 West Ham 0 | Match Stats & Goal Analysis
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Norwich’s Ex-Leeds United Midfield Dominate QPR | Opta Stats

HelenMarie — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:16:00 +0000

This was a game that neither team could lose given both Norwich’s 5-0 drumming at Fulham and QPR’s perhaps more painful 5-0 defeat at home to Swansea. Therefore, it had a 1-1 draw written all over it. Norwich really should have won this game and some sharper finishing would have given the Canaries three points but it was [...]

Norwich’s Ex-Leeds United Midfield Dominate QPR | Opta Stats
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Stoke steal a point but Pulis must not paper over cracks | Stats Analysis

RoryRaine — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:07:11 +0000

Stoke held a toothless Arsenal to a 0-0 draw as both sides failed to inspire at the Britannia Stadium. On the face of it a draw may be seen as a good result for the Potters, but scratch the surface and there is most definitely an undercurrent of discontent. The main sticking point would be the [...]

Stoke steal a point but Pulis must not paper over cracks | Stats Analysis
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Chelsea 2 Newcastle 0 | Stats Analysis: What did we learn?

nufc_stats — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:06:30 +0000

Reality check time at Stamford Bridge as Newcastle were cut open by the craft of Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres in a 2-0 defeat on Sunday. But, Newcastle gave a super account of themselves and the disappointment of the club and fans at losing to one of England & Europe’s top sides really highlights the [...]

Chelsea 2 Newcastle 0 | Stats Analysis: What did we learn?
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Stoke 0 – 0 Arsenal | Profligate Gunners Remain Goalless | Stats

Alex Johnston — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:35:33 +0000

Arsenal left the Britannia after a battling display with a well-earned point, but will be disappointed at not having bagged a goal and the 3 points. A point away to Stoke is a valuable one however, with the Potters only defeated at home a few times last season. Stoke started well and managed to put [...]

LFC Statistical Analysis: Liverpool 2 Manchester City 2

Chris Vermeulen — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:13:46 +0000

Whenever your team faces the defending Premier League champions, you can’t help but feel a bit nervous of what might happen. In the case of Liverpool this holds even more true. The Reds didn’t have the best of starts against West Brom last week and if they didn’t get a result against City, could see [...]

LFC Statistical Analysis: Liverpool 2 Manchester City 2
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What have Southampton learnt from Swansea? | City 3 Saints 2 | Opta Stats

DanSmith_x — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:12:26 +0000

Although very early days, there have been a lot of comparisons between Southampton and Swansea since the south coast side gained promotion from the Championship last season – with many tipping Southampton to ‘emulate’ Swansea’s achievements last year and finish the highest placed promoted team come the end of the season. Swansea began their first [...]

Opening Day for the Canaries not so Chirpy | Opta Stats Report

HelenMarie — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:03:09 +0000

I’m going to start with a positive, as to be honest they will be far and few between for the rest of this article. Last time the Canaries lost badly on the opening game of the season we ended up stealing their manager which then propelled us to a double promotion and back into the [...]

Opening Day for the Canaries not so Chirpy | Opta Stats Report
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New Season, Old Tactics as Stoke choke at Reading | Stats Report

RoryRaine — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:01:56 +0000

Stoke failed to hold on to a 1-0 lead after three questionable substitutions allowed Premier League new-boys Reading a route back into the game. The Potters took a first half lead in the 34th minute through debutant Michael Kightly and went on to control the game going into the latter stages. However a devastating change [...]

New Season, Old Tactics as Stoke choke at Reading | Stats Report
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Arsenal 0 Sunderland 0 | Match Stats and Season Preview

Alex Johnston — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:01:25 +0000

Arsenal kicked off life without Robin Van Persie and Alex Song with a rather dull draw against a disciplined Sunderland. Lukas Podolski started up front and battled hard but to no avail. It could be possible he has rarely faced such a packed defence, playing the majority of his football for a team who were battling [...]

Arsenal 0 Sunderland 0 | Match Stats and Season Preview
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West Ham 1-0 Aston Villa | Match Report | Statistical Comparison

BackPage — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:32:16 +0000

On their return to the Premier League, West Ham played host to Aston Villa on the opening weekend. It was a tight affair, with Kevin Nolan’s 6-yard tap in shortly before half-time settling the fixture. Both sides set up in a 4-5-1 formation to start with: The first half was one really controlled by Villa, [...]

LFC Statistical Analysis: West Brom 3 Liverpool 0

Jack Watson — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:02:24 +0000

Dominate match – miss clear chances. Concede one goal – push the self-destruct button. Yeah, normal service is resumed for Liverpool. The common features that led to the club’s worst run of form since 1954, last season, seem to still be lingering around the squad – even with a new manager with new ideas. When [...]

LFC Statistical Analysis: West Brom 3 Liverpool 0
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Liverpool 3 Gomel 0: Progression | Match Stats & Tactical Analysis

Statactician — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:18:29 +0000

One week later and it looked like a different Liverpool team that took to the field against Gomel. Of course we had two great players back in Lucas and Suarez that no doubt helped the cause immensely. However, it wasn’t just the return of these two individuals that heralded a captivating Liverpool performance; it was [...]

Liverpool 3 Gomel 0: Progression | Match Stats & Tactical Analysis
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Les Bleus get the blues from England | Opta Stats Report

nufc_stats — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:33:20 +0000

Laurent Blanc’s France team entered Euro 2012 on the back of a 21 unbeaten international run to face an embryonic England side, freshened by the recent arrival of Roy Hodgson, who themselves have looked resilient in their run up to the tournament. France have been far from impressive in recent tournament football, especially when you [...]

Les Bleus get the blues from England | Opta Stats Report
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Shevchenko sinks Sweden | Ukraine Match Stats Report

@LGWilliams12 — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:31:18 +0000

Leading up to the game, many thought Ukraine vs. Sweden would be Monday’s undercard with England and France doing battle earlier on in the day. To still say this would be disrespectful to either team, as a scintillating second half saw 3 goals inside 10 minutes. Ukraine were somewhat of an unknown entity coming into [...]

Shevchenko sinks Sweden | Ukraine Match Stats Report
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Sweden’s hopes dashed by Shevchenko – A Sweden match report

Venners09 — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:06:16 +0000

Sweden’s tournament started off with less of a bang than they had hoped, 3 points dropped to a Ukraine team most expected them to beat with games against England and France to come, many expected Sweden to take 3 points and quickly shift their focus to the next game on Friday versus England but this [...]

Sweden’s hopes dashed by Shevchenko – A Sweden match report
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Spain 1 – 1 Italy | Statistical look at Spain’s passing game.

robish12 — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:05:35 +0000

If you haven’t read the review of Italy’s game, you should do it here. «The kings of two footballing philosophies locked horns in the opening Group C game of Euro 2012: Catenaccio and Tiki-Taka; Italy and Spain.» According to Opta, this was the first time Spain started without a typical striker. They actually came out in a 4-6-0, with [...]

Spain 1 – 1 Italy | Statistical look at Spain’s passing game.
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Low’s Gamble Pays off | Germany Euro 2012 Stats

Alex Johnston — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:56:29 +0000

Germany got off to an uninspiring start at Euro 2012 against a well organised but toothless Portugal. Jogi Low opted to start Mario Gomez and Mats Hummels ahead of Miroslav Klose and Per Mertesacker. Gomez was rather quiet and accused of laziness by some, but he is capable of pulling a goal from nowhere and [...]

Low’s Gamble Pays off | Germany Euro 2012 Stats
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Krohn-Dehli stuns Holland – Analysis of Holland

James Amey — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:07:20 +0000

Holland have now got it all to do to in Group B after Michael Krohn-Dehli gave Denmark their first victory over the Dutch since 1967. Holland stuck with the 4-2-3-1 formation which helped them reach the World Cup Final, with Van Persie getting the nod over Huntelaar up front, Willems getting his chance at left [...]

Krohn-Dehli stuns Holland – Analysis of Holland
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Poland vs Greece: The Dortmund trio

SFurnivall — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:17:14 +0000

Euro 2012 began with something of a bang yesterday evening when Poland and Greece fought out a 1-1 draw. There was shambolic defending, goals, red cards and a penalty, more than enough to keep the watching public entertained, but in truth from a game as hectic as this it can often be tough to draw [...]

Poland vs Greece: The Dortmund trio
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Defeat at Norwich was last straw in McLeish’s reign at Aston Villa

Shaun Bradnock — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:26:35 +0000

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner finally sacked Alex McLeish following the 2-0 loss at Carrow Road on Sunday. McLeish was called in for a meeting on Monday morning,the same meeting was scheduled for later in the week. Goals from Simeon Jackson and Grant Holt were enough to add to Aston Villa’s season of woe. Aston Villa fans turned [...]

Defeat at Norwich was last straw in McLeish’s reign at Aston Villa
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Swansea City Outshine Liverpool For Final Day Win

Davebrayley — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:16:33 +0000

Liverpool. Once a name that sent absolute terror through the hearts of teams in the top division. Well, based on what I witnessed over 90 minutes yesterday as Swansea City deservedly beat the current incarnate of the red Mersey giants one – nil, absolute pleasure will probably be the phrase that Brendan Rodgers will use [...]

Swansea City Outshine Liverpool For Final Day Win
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Odds of Winning the League: The Final Day | Probability Analysis

SoccerStatistically — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:28:45 +0000

Wow. What a day. In what was the most exciting finish to the English Premier League season ever, Manchester City secured the title with 2 stoppage time goals to beat out Manchester United on mere goal differential. Instead of trying to sum up the craziness that was this final day in words, I thought it [...]

Odds of Winning the League: The Final Day | Probability Analysis
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End Of An Era? Manchester United 2 Swansea City 0

Manraj — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:30:35 +0000

In the early kick off Manchester City had defeated Newcastle United to strengthen their position and be within touching distance of their first league title since 1968. As Swansea visited the theatre of dreams, it is safe to say that their dreams had come true. With the away fans making a lot of noise at [...]

End Of An Era? Manchester United 2 Swansea City 0
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Swansea City Stand Firm At Old Trafford

Davebrayley — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:23:53 +0000

Prior to yesterday’s game against Swansea, Manchester United had scored an average of three goals per game in Premier League matches played at Old Trafford this season. Following Manchester City’s earlier two goal win up at Newcastle to place them firmly in the driving seat for the title race, the only chance for United to [...]

Swansea City Stand Firm At Old Trafford
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Norwich Dent Arsenal Hopes | Opta Stats

MickTheGooner — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:23:51 +0000

Arsenal’s hopes for third place in the Premier League were dented, after they were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners made a stunning start with Yossi Benayoun curling in a shot with barely a minute gone but this was just the beginning of a see-saw [...]

Norwich Dent Arsenal Hopes | Opta Stats
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Man City defeat United to go top | Opta Match Stats & Analysis

Statto — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:31:48 +0000

Manchester City have overturned an eight point deficit and are now top of the Premier League on goal difference. Three weeks ago it seemed unlikely, impossible in fact as Manchester United were on a streak where they’d won six games in a row and not conceded in any of those six games. However as Manchester [...]

Man City defeat United to go top | Opta Match Stats & Analysis
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Swansea and Wolves in Eight Goal Liberty Thriller!

Davebrayley — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:33:52 +0000

At 3.15 yesterday, I’d already written this column. Swansea City 3-0 up, and surely cruising to at least a six or seven – nil victory, to provide their fans with a home version of the demolition of Fulham, against an extremely toothless Wolves. How wrong was I? Such is the analysis of football available to [...]

Swansea and Wolves in Eight Goal Liberty Thriller!
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Aston Villa edge nearer to safety with another draw

Shaun Bradnock — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:52:22 +0000

Aston Villa edge a step closer to safety following a 0-0 draw at The Hawthorns, and they were backed by a strong 2,400 crowd who were vocal throughout the 90 minutes. Villa went into the game knowing that every point is vital in the close season run-in. West Bromwich Albion were looking to do the league double [...]

Aston Villa edge nearer to safety with another draw
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Aston Villa sink deeper into uncertainty after loss to Bolton

Shaun Bradnock — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:26:46 +0000

Aston Villa’s Premier League status came into questioning once again last night as they were undone by two quick goals from Bolton Wanderers directly after taking the lead. Aston Villa managed just 43.8% of possession over the 90 minutes compared to Bolton Wanderers 56.2%. As many fans at the game said that it felt the completely other-way [...]

Aston Villa sink deeper into uncertainty after loss to Bolton
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Swansea City Come Of Age At The Reebok

Davebrayley — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:31:22 +0000

It may seem an odd statement to make about a side currently sitting in a mid table position in the Barclays Premier League, who were playing against a team in the bottom two, but yesterday, at The Reebok Stadium, Swansea City put in a second half performance that really saw them arrive as a Premier [...]

Swansea City Come Of Age At The Reebok
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Aston Villa haulted in O’Neill return to Villa Park

Shaun Bradnock — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:28:29 +0000

Aston Villa took another step closer to premier league safety gaining another point against Sunderland at Villa Park in a 0-0 draw. Even though there were no goals in the game there was plenty of action during the game with a sending-off, disallowed goal, injuries and end-to-end football. Aston Villa’s draw against Sunderland is their [...]

Aston Villa haulted in O’Neill return to Villa Park
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Aston Villa feel aggrieved by Ashley Youngs actions in 4-0 loss

Shaun Bradnock — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:07:21 +0000

Last Sunday Aston Villa travelled to Manchester United in the fresh optimism that they may be able to keep United’s hands of the Premier League trophy, much to the delight of the Manchester neighbours City. Just 23 hours before Sundays kick off Manchester City showed a fresh burst of hope after beating Norwich City 6-1, although [...]

Aston Villa feel aggrieved by Ashley Youngs actions in 4-0 loss
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Swansea City’s Passing Finally Gets Its Reward.

Davebrayley — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:29:16 +0000

Revenge is a dessert best served cold. I never fully understood that quote until I looked it up a while back. In case you don’t know, what it basically means is that it’s better to get your revenge over somebody after a significant amount of time has passed, as you’ll enjoy it better having had [...]

Swansea City’s Passing Finally Gets Its Reward.
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Tottenham Taken Apart by the Canaries | Stats Report

Matt Swan — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:04:36 +0000

Tottenham played two of the promoted teams at White Hart Lane in quick succession. Much like Swansea who had left empty handed in Tottenham’s previous home game, Paul Lambert and his Norwich team have rightly earned a number of plaudits this season. Swansea seem to have had more media attention, and their flowing passing football [...]

Tottenham Taken Apart by the Canaries | Stats Report
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