Derby in Manchester and London
This weekend’s matches in premier league presented two old traditional derbies, local derbies between clubs from the same city.
It was the case of Manchester United and Manchester City on one side, and Chelsea and Arsenal on the other side.These derbies are the most interesting ones, and are seen by the fans the match of the season that needs to be won.The rivalry between local clubs of the same city is always fierce, and the atmosphere is always electrical, for the fans it doesn’t even matter what position in the table their team occupies, as long as the team is able to defeat the rival.This was the case these weekend, the cities of Manchester and London had witnessed the encounter of their local football club teams.Robin van Persie brought the victory to Arsenal in three minutes in the second half by scoring two goals, after Chelsea had the lead in the first half, and the game finished 2-1 for Arsenal.On the other derby Manchester United defeated their local rival Manchester City with only 1-0 despite the dismissal of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Will Drogba leave Chelsea?
Drogba goes through one of the most difficult periods of his career.
The Chelsea star was injured most of the time in the last six months and Nicholas Anelka took advantage of the situation. Since then Anelka had emerged as the club leading attacker.
The Ivorian international was banned for three matches at his return against Burnley in Carling Cup after trowing back coins at supporters.
Despite all of this Drogba is one of the most hunted attackers with Inter, Barcelona and Real Madrid after him.
The favorites to lure him away from Stamford Bridge are the Italian champions who are ready to sacrifice no less than three of their best attackers in order to raise funds for Chelsea star.
There are good chances of success given the very good relations between Drogba and Mourinho.
Also the Ivorian is not any more that apreciated at Stamford Bridge after declaring few times this summer that he wants to leave the club.
If Chelsea decide to let him go then Scolari will remain with only two attackers available.
A good replacement for him could be Michael Owen from Newcastle United who is in the last year of contract.
Champions League results – Group phase matchday 5
Group A Bordeaux 1-1 Chelsea
Group A CFR Cluj 1-3 Roma
Group B Internazionale 0-1 Panathinaikos
Group B Anorthosis 2-2 Bremen
Group C FC Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 Basel
Group C Sporting 2-5 Barcelona
Group D Atletico 2-1 PSV
Group D Liverpool 1-0 Marseille
| Group A | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Roma | 5 | 9 |
| Chelsea | 5 | 8 |
| Bordeaux | 5 | 7 |
| CFR Cluj | 5 | 4 |
| Group B | Pld | Pts |
| Internazionale | 5 | 8 |
| Panathinaikos | 5 | 7 |
| Anorthosis | 5 | 6 |
| Bremen | 5 | 4 |
| Group C | Pld | Pts |
| Barcelona | 5 | 13 |
| Sporting | 5 | 9 |
| Shakhtar | 5 | 6 |
| Basel | 5 | 1 |
| Group D | Pld | Pts |
| Atletico | 5 | 11 |
| Liverpool | 5 | 11 |
| Marseille | 5 | 3 |
| PSV | 5 | 3 |