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Another poor result created by Rafa Benitez’s squad after losing to Middlebrough as the home side secured their first league win in 15 matches. Thanks to own goal by Xabi Alonso and the other one is from Turkey forward, Sanli Tuncay at the 64 minutes.

This result meant Liverpool are still withh 55 points which seven behind the leaders Manchester United with one game ahead. If Manchester create another win when the visit Newcastle United on 4 March the gap will wide to 10 points.

Yesterday match also seeing Chelsea move to second spot of the table after late goal from Lampard secure them another 3 points which is the third consecutive win under the new coach Guss Hiddink. With 55 points and the goal advantage the Blues now climb another step at premier league table. Hiddink will kept giving pressure to United for the title race. With 11 games left for this season anothing can be happen.

Ji-sung Park admitted to slight sense of disappointment at the Champions League goalless draw in Milan but is confident United can see off Inter in the return at Old Trafford.

The Reds were dominant in the first half against the Italian champions. Cristiano Ronaldo went close on several occasions, Ryan Giggs missed while through on goal and Park himself just failed to connect with a Ronaldo cross.

Although Inter came back strongly after the break, United continued to dictate the pace of the game but were unable to steal what would have been a crucial away goal.

“We had some great chances but couldn’t score,” Park said. “Inter are physically very strong and can beat anyone, so we prepared well and controlled the match.

“We played to our tempo and style and expected the game to go that way, but not the result. We wanted to win but a draw is okay.”

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What a shocked news  today . After almost poor result they create at home match this season which make them lost 16 points, Chelsea at last sensationally sacked their Manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.

The Brazilian, who ever won world cup with brazil and also bring Portugal to EURO final on 2004 has joined the Chelsea last summer. He was expected to reinvigorate the club’s fortunes and lead them to titles at home and in Europe, but after a poor run of form the axe has fallen. At this moment his job are taken by Ray Wilkins  on a temporary basis until a full-time replacement can be appointed.

A statement on the Chelsea website read: “Luiz Felipe Scolari has been dismissed as manager of Chelsea Football Club today (Monday) with immediate effect. The Chelsea board would like to place on record our gratitude for his time as manager.

“Felipe has brought many positives to the club since he joined and we all feel a sense of sadness that our relationship has ended so soon. Unfortunately the results and performances of the team appeared to be deteriorating at a key time in the season.

A few candidate has been talked will replace him including their last replacement manager, Avram Grant.T he other name thought to be on Chelsea’s list is Russia’s national team coach, Guus Hiddink and also ex Inter Milan coach, Mancini. Who really will taking this hot seat we just wait and see.

On the last day of Transfer Window Andrey Arshavin at last will wear Arsenal jersey. Arshavin, 27, signed a long-term (believed to be three-and-a-half-year) contract with the north London club on Monday, transfer deadline day, after the two clubs agreed terms.

Wenger said he had admired Arshavin for a long time. “He is a versatile player with great experience, who will add real quality to our squad. Andrei is an exciting impact player with a huge amount of ability and has been an influential force with both Zenit St Petersburg and the Russian national team in recent seasons.”

Arshavin added: “I am so happy to be joining Arsenal. They are one of the leading football clubs in the world, with a group of fantastic young players and a great manager. I am looking forward to making the Arsenal supporters happy and helping this great club win trophies.”

However Arshavin cant help Arsenal in the Champions League campaign this season as he played for Zenit in the group stage. The Russian will wear the number 23 shirt at his new club which ever wear by Sol Cambell before.

Two late goal from Fernando Torres secure 3 point for Liverpool last night. Worst result for Chelsea who lose their playmaker, Frank Lampard in that game after 60 minutes. Now Liverpool just within 2 point of Manchester United at the top of table.

Actually this game looked to be heading for a 0-0 draw until Torres rose to head home Fabio Aurelio’s cross in the 89th  minute. One minutes later the Spaniard make his second goal in the game which is really close Chelsea hope to find an equalizer.

This is the second defeat for Chelsea to Rafa Benitez’s men this season. Great achievement for them because the last time the men from Anfield did the double over Chelsea was in Liverpool’s last Championship-winning season, 1989/90.

It’s a good omen for Liverpool fans, but there’s still a long way to go in this season’s title race and United, two points clear and with a game in hand, still have the upper hand.