" This defeat will have an impact" Sir Alex Ferguson. What lies ahead?

 So for some Manchester City fans, they believe they have finally come out of Manchester United’s shadow. All over the press, media, social networking websites there are fans of every possible team slating and passing their own judgments about the loss. It was emphatic; it was clinical finishing at its best. I don’t think any Manchester United fan can say the loss was not deserved. Manchester City passed the ball, defense splitting passes and there was a Spanish beauty jinxing his way past the United defense as if they were not there. David Silva terrorized Manchester United and gave them so many problems. However huge the score line, however humiliating the red half of Manchester felt, the question to be raised is, is there any need for knee jerk reactions?

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Pakistan beat arch rivals India in the Hockey 9’s tournament to finish with the Bronze medal. Goals for Pakistan were scored by Shakeel Abbasi, Fareed Ahmed, Muhammad Waqas (2 goals), with a solitary reply by Rajpal Singh for the Indian team.

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A look at one of the most ensued Rivalries of Football... Manchester City Vs Manchester United!

Is everyone ready for the big one? It’s a well discussed topic nowadays. Which derby in the world is the biggest and most exciting? Is it the El Classico featuring mighty giants Barcelona and Real Madrid? Is it Inter Milan Vs Ac Milan? Rangers Vs Celtic? The list goes on and on. Manchester United, due to their unrivalled success have made quite a few foes. Some are regarded as rivals due to titles won, some are seen as direct title contenders, and some are rivals due to geography. One city, two football giants go head to head in what is expected to be an epic battle.

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Every week I will be doing predictions (Imy’s gimme) on the English Premier League. I expect you people to challenge me and we can see who has the better prediction. So here it goes.

Saturday 15 October 2011

Liverpool V Man Utd: - 12.45 local time, 16.45 PST

This game at Anfield brings together England’s two most successful teams. Liverpool will be looking to win against their rivals to maintain a title charge, whereas the inform United will look to win to stay as the leaders of the league.

Imy’s Gimme: - Despite a valiant effort from the Merseyside club, the champions will win 1-2

Man City V Aston Villa: - 15.00 Local 19.00 PST

The high flying Manchester club will look to maintain a superb start to the season, which as seen them, along with Man Utd, run away clear at the top. 7th place Villa will know a win can take them into the top 5.
Imy’s Gimme: - The richest club in the world will overcome the midlands club with ease. 2-0

Norwich V Swansea: - 15.00 Local, 19.00 PST

Two, of three, promoted clubs will play in what can become a fascinating encounter. Both clubs have had a great start and will look to take three points and in order stay clear of a possible relegation tussle towards the end of the season.
Imy’s Gimme: - A really entertaining game will end 2-2

QPR V Blackburn: - 15.00 Local, 19.00 PST

After losing their last game 6-0 QPR will look to get things back on track against a Blackburn team that are 2^nd from bottom.

Imy’s Gimme: - More misery for Blackburn as QPR take the 3 points, 1-0

Stoke V Fulham: - 15.00 Local, 19.00 PST

Both teams are around mid table and both teams would be looking to take the spoils in, as expected, a physical encounter.

Imy’s Gimme: - A tight encounter will end with the points shared. 1-1

Wigan V Bolton: - 15.00 Local, 19.00 PST

Both teams are in the relegation zone and in desperate need to win and gain three points.

Imy’s Gimme: - Both teams will show why they are in the relegation zone in a dire game. 1-1

Chelsea V Everton 17.30 Local, 21.30 PST

The inform Londoners take on Everton that have been a mixed bag this season.  Chelsea need a win to create pressure on the Manchester clubs and Everton need a win to stay away from the relegation zone.

Imy’s Gimme: - Expect a rampant Chelsea romp 3-0

Sunday 16 October

West Brom V Wolves: - 12.00 Local, 16.00 PST

Another encounter against two teams near the relegation zone and a win will be imperative.

Imy’s Gimme: - A close encounter will finish 1-1

Arsenal V Sunderland: - 13.30 Local, 17.30 PST

Struggling Gooner’s take on Sunderland, who are one place below them in the league.  A must win for Arsenal.

Imy’s Gimme: - Arsenal back on track, but not before another fragile defensive performance. 2-1

Newcastle V Tottenham: - 16.00 Local, 20.00 PST

4^th placed Newcastle take on 6^th placed Spurs in what promises to be a exhibition of attacking Football.
Imy’s Gimme: - Going to really stick my neck in this one and say a 2-3 win Spurs.

I must say I enjoyed Fottball more in the early 80's when my beloved Aston Villa won the title and the European Cup.

Though must admit the English Premier League formed in 1992 has been the greatest revolution in football in a long time.

From a viewers point of view it truly is a thrill a minute,high quality theatre.

Here is my top 25 ever in the Premier League:

Spurs Croatian Sensations Modric and Kranjcar

In 1978 the then Tottenham Hotspurs Manager Keith Burkinshaw indulged in what was a brave move at the time by investing in two Agentinian stars in Ozzie Ardiles and Ricky Villa.The risk being that foreign players traditionally struggled with the unique English game.Plus the lack of English for the two players was seen as a huge drawback.