[ENG] Premiership 2009/2010 (9 Viewers)
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular]Official: [/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular]Mancini signs for Man City[/FONT]
"Roberto is a hugely experienced manager with a proven track record of winning trophies and championships. His experience and track record speak for themselves,” said chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in a statement.
“What is absolutely clear is that Roberto believes in Manchester City's potential to achieve at the highest level and importantly in his own ability to make this happen. My hope is that our incredible fans will join us in welcoming Roberto to the football club."
Manager Mark Hughes has officially been fired after a slender 4-3 victory over 10-man Sunderland today, although his fate had allegedly already been sealed regardless of that result.
Mancini has been out of work since he was sacked by Inter in the wake of a third consecutive Scudetto title in May 2008.
This is his second spell in English football after making four appearances as a player for Leicester City.
"Prior to the current season beginning, with significant investment in players and infrastructure in place, the consensus between the Board and coaching staff was that appropriate agreed targets should be set for the 2009/2010 season," continued Al Mubarak .
"The targets were agreed as a result of the player acquisition strategy of the club being radically accelerated in the summer as a result of very favourable conditions for any buying club.
“It was also based on the fact that the infrastructure of the club had been overhauled completely at great cost in order to create the best possible environment for the team.
"A return of two wins in 11 Premier League games is clearly not in line with the targets that were agreed and set. Sheikh Mansour and the Board felt that there was no evidence that the situation would fundamentally change.
“This is a particularly difficult announcement given the personal investment over the past 15 months on all sides and we would like to put on record our respect for and thanks to Mark Hughes and we wish him the best in his future career."[/FONT]
Saturday 19 December, 2009
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular]Roberto Mancini has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Manchester City this evening, announced the club."Roberto is a hugely experienced manager with a proven track record of winning trophies and championships. His experience and track record speak for themselves,” said chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in a statement.
“What is absolutely clear is that Roberto believes in Manchester City's potential to achieve at the highest level and importantly in his own ability to make this happen. My hope is that our incredible fans will join us in welcoming Roberto to the football club."
Manager Mark Hughes has officially been fired after a slender 4-3 victory over 10-man Sunderland today, although his fate had allegedly already been sealed regardless of that result.
Mancini has been out of work since he was sacked by Inter in the wake of a third consecutive Scudetto title in May 2008.
This is his second spell in English football after making four appearances as a player for Leicester City.
"Prior to the current season beginning, with significant investment in players and infrastructure in place, the consensus between the Board and coaching staff was that appropriate agreed targets should be set for the 2009/2010 season," continued Al Mubarak .
"The targets were agreed as a result of the player acquisition strategy of the club being radically accelerated in the summer as a result of very favourable conditions for any buying club.
“It was also based on the fact that the infrastructure of the club had been overhauled completely at great cost in order to create the best possible environment for the team.
"A return of two wins in 11 Premier League games is clearly not in line with the targets that were agreed and set. Sheikh Mansour and the Board felt that there was no evidence that the situation would fundamentally change.
“This is a particularly difficult announcement given the personal investment over the past 15 months on all sides and we would like to put on record our respect for and thanks to Mark Hughes and we wish him the best in his future career."[/FONT]
that was a brilliant strike. He played very well today, despite being played out of position.
Liverpool are a mess really. They barely created any chances at all, they don't have a gameplan, they don't have any real creativity and they can barely string 3 passes together. I have always defended Rafa and this is the first time(season) where i'm going to say this, but he just has to go.
Maybe its the injuries?
I don't know, whatever the reason is, he has been downright terrible whenever he's played this season. It wasn't any different today.
United tried playing with a 3 man defense to try and mask their deficiencies but to no avail obviously. Zamora bullied and hassled them all game long, they just couldn't find an answer for him. Duff was also brilliant.
Scholes played his worst game in a long time. He was the worst player on the pitch today.
Mark Hughes is an excellent manager and is doing well with city for the players that they have, not a single WC player if you really think about it, well maybe shay given 
.
We've seen that Mancini can just barely perform with the richest club in the league and no competition, if they do appoint him City wil flop and I will laugh quite heartily indeed.
.We've seen that Mancini can just barely perform with the richest club in the league and no competition, if they do appoint him City wil flop and I will laugh quite heartily indeed.
Arsenal vs Hull City
Premier League 2009
Dec 19, 2009 5:30 PM GMT
Emirates Stadium
Referee: Steve Bennett
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Goals
First Goal for Arsenal from a Wonderfull Freekick by Denilson 48
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Second Goal for Arsenal by Eduardo 59'
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Third Goal for Arsenal by Diaby 80’
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Extras
Chances for Both Teams 16
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Fight between Both Teams 43
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Almunia Saves A PK 54
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Highlights
First Half Highlights : Arsenal 1-0 Hull City
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Second Half Highlights : Arsenal vs Hull City
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