Rant Box: Chelsea v United
chelsea.theoffside.com 1/10/2009 — The time has arrived. Will Chelsea rise to the occasion or will the sinking ship finally hit the ocean’s floor? Chelsea travels to the Theater of Dreams on Sunday for a second v. third clash with Manchester United. This will most certainly ...

Are Chelsea out of the Premier League title race?
timesonline.typepad.com 1/11/2009 — Luiz Felipe Scolari has consistently said this season that he feels under no pressure as manager of Chelsea. Perhaps his side's 3-0 capitulation at the hands of Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday will make him think again. Even the ...

Chelsea taken apart at Old Trafford; Spurs sit two points off the bottom after a late defeat at Wigan
101greatgoals.com 1/12/2009 — Manchester United 3 - Chelsea 0 (Premier League, January 10, 2008) Park Ji-Sung had an early chance which John Terry snuffed out at Old Trafford. In a frantic ending to the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo had a header chalked off from a corner, only ...

In a weekend full of talking, Fergie is the man to listen to
thesportscorner.ca 1/14/2009 — After an unusual outburst from Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez where he criticised Sir Alex Ferguson for preferential treatment from just about everybody in football, the wily Manchester United manager responded through his team as United demolished Chelsea 3-0 at Old Trafford. In a weekend ...

United close in on Liverpool after beating stubborn Wigan; Chelsea (eventually) make light work of Southend
101greatgoals.com 1/15/2009 — Manchester United 1 - Wigan 0 (Premier League, January 14, 2009) It took Manchester United sixty seconds to score against Wigan, Ronaldo burst down the right, crossed to Wayne Rooney who had the simple job of rolling the ball in the net. ***  ...

Berbatov: The Silent Killer! — Bleacher Report - EPL
                       On September 1st 2008 Manchester United lands a record £30.75 million for Bulgarian International Dimitar ...

Manchester United Set To Hit the Front for the First Time This Season — Bleacher Report - EPL
Premier League champions Manchester United should beat the Bolton Wanderers and hit the front of the race for the title for the first time this season. They play on Saturday evening and Liverpool have a long wait until Monday night, when they host ...

What Next For Chelsea? A Personal Reflection — Bleacher Report - EPL
  The date of January 11, 2009 will be remembered as one of infamy for Chelsea Supporters. Chelsea lost to Manchester United at its turf in Old Trafford. Chelsea did not even score as Manchester United scored three goals.   This comes ...

Patrice Evra Out for Three Weeks after Making Chelsea Return — Bleacher Report - EPL
After serving his unjust four-match ban, Patrice Evra made an impressive return to the first team in our 3-0 victory over Chelsea. He was substituted in the second half though, with John O’Shea taking his place. It has been reported that he ...

One More Thought on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Disallowed Goal against Chelsea — Bleacher Report - EPL
With the debate still raging (kind of) about Cristiano Ronaldo’s disallowed goal against Chelsea on Sunday, Richard Williams in The Guardian added his take on the trickery of Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs. Williams: “The United ...

Diego Maradona Does TNSSO a Favour for Carlos Tevez Transfer — Bleacher Report - EPL
It’s a laugh picturing the Chelsea team standing on Peter Street shivering at 7:00 am following a fire evacuation. Silly ol' Diego Maradona lighting up a cigar in his room after what I can only imagine was a big night on the town! I ...

Patrice Evra Dedicates Result to Chelsea and FA…After Arsenal Fan Banned Him — Bleacher Report - EPL
The holes in the published FA report regarding Patrice Evra were embarrassing. The bias towards the Chelsea perspective were ridiculous, with emotive phrasings and opinions given to several United testimonies, yet no judgement was made upon those ...

John Obi Mikel: United Didn’t Play That Well — Bleacher Report - EPL
John Obi Mikel missed a year of his footballing career so that he could move from his initial ‘dream’ club, Manchester United, to his second ‘dream’ club, Chelsea. After signing with United, showing up at a press ...

It Was Nice Whilst It Lasted, Chelsea — Bleacher Report - EPL
At the beginning of the season, United were told that we weren’t favourites to win the Premiership, despite winning the league and European Cup the season before. No no, this was going to be Chelsea’s year. The Guardian had us down ...

Rigg's Replays: Ronaldo Crashing On Road and Pitch (Goal.com) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Cristiano Ronaldo helped his Manchester United crush Chelsea 3-0 as they look to roar up the table, but a couple days before that Ronaldo was roaring a bit too fast in his Ferrari.

Chelsea Support Summed Up — Bleacher Report - EPL
Chelsea aren’t famed for their great support. Whilst they too will have seen a lot of the "real fans" pushed out of the grounds due to the rising ticket prices, you would at least expect for them to be able to get a decent lot travelling to Old ...

Manchester United-Chelsea: The Red Devils Defeat The Blues Comfortably — Bleacher Report - EPL
Manchester United beat a very disappointing Chelsea team 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, confirming that they are leaders Liverpool ’s main challengers. Nemanja Vidic’s header on the stroke of half-time was followed by second-half ...

Chelsea Stunned by Manchester United! — Bleacher Report - EPL
Chelsea FC just got killed today by there rivals Manchester United. United scored not one, not two, but three goals. Drogba was quoted as saying: "I couldn't believe it." This was a big wake up call for Chelsea as they found out that they're play ...

Defiant Scolari not giving up Chelsea's title hopes (Reuters) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari refused to accept his side's Premier League title hopes were over after they were humbled 3-0 by defending champions Manchester United on Sunday.

Man United blanks Chelsea, nears Premier League lead — USATODAY.com Soccer - Top Stories
Manchester United beat a major rival for the first time this season with a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday that moved the defending ...

Man Utd 3-0 Chelsea: Classy United batter Blues — ESPNsoccernet
Jose Mourinho's return to the Premier League did not do Chelsea much good as Manchester United turned the heat up under Luiz Felipe Scolari with a thumping 3-0 win.

Ballack Sees Liverpool As The Biggest Threat For Premiership Crown — Bleacher Report - EPL
Michael Ballack has taunted Manchester United by insisting they are no longer the main threat to Chelsea for the Premiership crown. The centre midfielder is still bitter at last season's defeat to Manchester United in Champions League Final in ...

Ferguson Shouldn't Complain About Playing Away After Champions League Games — Bleacher Report - EPL
Earlier this month, Sir Alex Ferguson issued about the Premiership fixtures. He claimed that his side have been handicapped this season. He was unhappy that Manchester United had to play away from home domestically after their European games this ...

Lay Off Scolari, Says Ferguson (Goal.com) — Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has felt the need to shield his Chelsea counterpart Luiz Felipe Scolari from press criticism ahead of Sunday's big game.

Manchester United Vs. Chelsea Preview — Bleacher Report - EPL
Manchester United are set to host their West London rivals Chelsea on Sunday in what is sure to be a match of potentially great consequence. Chelsea arrive to Old Trafford in a tremendous slump in the Premiership, while United have been grinding out ...