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Chelsea's David Luiz Sure Can get Double
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Chelsea defender David Luiz, admitted his team's performance has not met expectations. However, Luiz believes the Blues will be able to end this season with the sweet.

Chelsea's position began to decline in the third start and now 19 points adrift of Manchester United at the top position. Rafael Benitez's team stayed landing compete to finish in the Champions League at the end of the season.

Previously, Chelsea also lost a number of trophies in the Community Shield (lost to Manchester City 2-3), League Cup (losing to Swansea City 0-2 on aggregate), UEFA Super Cup (lost 1-4 Atletico Madrid) and the Club World Cup (Corinthians lost 1-0 in the final).

Disappointing results continued into the Champions League where Luiz et al. status as the defending champions were eliminated in the group stage instead and forced "down caste" to the Europa League. In the competition, 'The Blue' still survive and qualify for the quarterfinals.

In addition to Europa League, Chelsea outstanding chance this season came in the FA Cup. They still persist and will play quarterfinal match replay counter Manchester United.

"I think we have not played at the level expected of Chelsea and did not perform well this season," I'm Luiz on Sky Sports. "But I believe we have to look good because we were still in the three competitions."

"We can still win the Europa League, still in the FA Cup and fight for a better position in the standings board so I think we are likely to end the season well," assured the Brazilian international defender.

Chelsea's David Luiz Sure Can get Double

beat Fulham, Manchester United qualified for the Fifth Round
Manchester United cruised smoothly into the fifth round of the FA Cup thanks to a 4-1 victory when the host fellow Premier League team, Fulham.

At Old Trafford on Sunday (01/27/2013) pm dawn, MU quickly took the lead through Ryan Giggs penalty in the third minute. It becomes the only goal in the first half.

Five minutes into the second half, Wayne Rooney added advantage MU. Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez then scored a pair of goals to make the 'Red Devils' lead four goals without reply. On 77 minutes Aaron Hughes makes a consolation goal for Fulham.

The result left the 'Red Devils' to the fifth round of the FA Cup, following a number of other Premier League clubs who have passed before, namely Arsenal, Everton, Manchester City, Reading and Wigan Athletic.

The game

MU direct hit after the initial whistle sounded. Corner kick, which was in the process goal to fruition, was immediately obtained in the first minute.

From the corner kick, Chris Smalling and Aaron Hughes duel air to snatch the ball. But then the referee pointed to the spot after seeing Hughes hands on the ball.Ryan Giggs then advanced into executioners and kicked the ball from the spot. Kick the ball was on the hands of Mark Schwarzer but still slid inside.

In the 20th minute, a pass from Giggs looks on hand Damien Duff. However, this time the referee pointed to the spot.A minute later Schwarzer made another crucial in keeping Wayne Rooney break his goal. At minute 31, Rooney returned foiled attempt Schwarzer from close range.United doubled their lead in the 50th minute after a through ball from Anderson telling the center towards Rooney at the front can be done well.

The third goal MU born two minutes later. A feed Rooney from the left of the goal was not cleared properly by the Fulham back line, making Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez in front of goal to send the ball into the goal.Chicharito scored his second goal at minute 66. Again because of the fragility of the Fulham back line, Chicharito had the ball in the penalty box and fired a shot into the net after about Hughes.

Fulham thins out in the 77th minute. Starting from a corner kick taken by Giorgos Karagounis, Hughes managed to break away from the convoy and the ball at the near post.On 83 minutes Rooney sent the ball into the Fulham goal, but the goal was disallowed because of previous Chicharito is considered to be a foul to the opponent in the forbidden box.

Lineup

Manchester United: De Gea; Rafael, Jones, Smalling, Evra; Nani, Anderson (Kagawa 71 '), Carrick (Scholes 61'), Giggs (Valencia 71 '), Rooney, Hernandez.Fulham: Schwarzer; Riether, Hangeland, Hughes, Riise; Duff (Rodallega 62 '), Sidwell, Baird (Karagounis 46'), Kacaniklic; Ruiz (Dejagah 70 '); Berbatov.

beat Fulham, Manchester United qualified for the Fifth Round

Back to Old Trafford, Berbatov hailed Fergie
Dimitar Berbatov split with Manchester United in conditions less reassure. But ahead of his return to Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson still throw flattery.

Berbatov, who is now strengthening Fulham, will come to Old Trafford on Saturday (26/01/2013), to live the last 16 of the FA Cup. There is a special mission brought Berbatov in the game, he wants to prove that he still has the ability to be a mainstay on the front lines.

Had four seasons strengthen the Red Devils, Manchester United and Berbatov part with Fergie in conditions less reassure. Bulgarian striker Fergie criticized because it was not treated well by his manager, after he slowly eliminated as the main striker 'Red Devils'. Berbatov did not even say bye with Fergie when he moved to Fulham last summer.

Related to meeting again with Berbatov, Fergie gave a eulogy for him. 31 year-old striker called best player Fulham today.

"He was their best player (Fulham) at the moment. Sata did not think that he failed here. He's really a good player. At his age it is not easy if you do not get the chance to play. He wanted to get in the first team .. and that is the right thing. I think he performed well there, "said Fergie, as reported by Reuters.

Strengthening MU during 2008-2012, appearing in 149 games Berbatov in all competitions and scored 56 goals. He helped present two Premier League titles, two FA Community Shield titles and each one League Cup trophy and the Club World Cup.

"It is a step back away from Manchester United to any club. But that's not a big drop. Issue him here is that he wants to play in the choices I have. I could have Carlos Tevez is also here and it affects both of them," continued the man of Scottish origin.

Back to Old Trafford, Berbatov hailed Fergie

Get rid of Chelsea, Swansea Advance to League Cup final
Swansea City advanced to the English League Cup final after eliminating Chelsea with a 2-0 aggregate following a 0-0 draw in the second leg of the semifinal party.
At the Liberty Stadium, Thursday (01/24/2013) pm dawn, both teams equally powerful opponent goalkeeper for 2x45 min.
Chelsea, who lost two goals without reply in the first leg at Stamford Bridge on 9 January, even having finished the game minus one player after Eden Hazard red carded on 80 minutes.
The result left Swansea advanced to the English League Cup final to face Bradford City to qualify for the top party after passing Aston Villa. The party will be held in the Wembley final on 24 February.

The game


Toughness Cech in goal for Chelsea was tested on nine minutes. Britton passed the ball to Routledge and then Michu. Last name and fired hard into the Chelsea goal, forcing Cech stretched to dismissed.
Ramires fired a shot attempt in the 25th minute speculation. The ball rolled into the goal Swansea, although not complicate Tremmel.
Five minutes later Chelsea pressed again, this time preceded by the operand Hazard to eyes. But the ball was blocked by Swansea rearguard.
Six minutes into the second half, trying Ba fired a shot from 18 yards toward the goal. The ball has not exactly into the target area.
Rescue conducted Tremmel when the game entered 73 minutes. Eyes give the ball to Ba who then fired a shot toward the far post. Tremmel react swiftly and catch the ball.
Hazard involved in controversy in the 78th minute after he kicked a ball boy at the edge of the field when trying to retrieve the ball. The referee then red mengartu Hazard on 80 minutes and Chelsea should be reduced to 10 players.
Superior number of players, Swansea pressed in minutes of injury time. Michu pass to Ki who then sent the ball to Dyer. Ball and soccer ball despite it could still be blocked.


Lineup


SWANSEA: Tremmel, Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davies, Britton, de Guzman, Ki, Routledge (N. Dyer 65 '), Hernandez, Michu
CHELSEA: Cech, Azpilicueta, Ivanovic (Luiz 68 '), Cahill, A. Cole (Bertrand 86 '), Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Oscar (Torres 81'), Hazard, Ba

Get rid of Chelsea, Swansea Advance to League Cup final

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