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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Lovely poem: A special world

A special world for you and me
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.

Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.

And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.

SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Wednesday)

Manchester United are considering a move to sign Real Madrid defender Pepe as the Portuguese international's contract renewal problems continue.
Full story: caughtoffside

Tottenham will attempt to persuade Newcastle United to sell their young striker Andy Carroll by offering forward Robbie Keane, winger David Bentley and midfielder Niko Kranjcar or a straight cash offer of around £22m.
Full story: caughtoffside

Spurs have also joined the race for Southampton's 17-year-old midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Full story: talksport

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has told winger Daniel Sturridge he will not be allowed join Liverpool on loan.
Full story: talksport

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has told England centre-half Gary Cahill to stick with him until the summer - then make a big-money move with his blessing.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Defender Daniel Agger has added to manager Roy Hodgson's complications at Liverpool by revealing he will look to leave the club if he cannot regain a regular first-team place.
Full story: the Guardian

Tottenham are lining up a January bid for £17m-rated Ajax striker Luis Suarez.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool are considering a January bid for 6ft 8in FC Cluj striker Lacina Traore.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Birmingham are set to sign Boca Juniors striker Pablo Mouche on loan. Full story: Daily Mail
Japanese international forward Keisuke Honda has issued a come-and-get-me-plea to Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson.
Full story: sport.co.uk

Liverpool and Tottenham have asked about the availability of FC Utrecht forward Ricky van Wolfswinkel who has been compared to Dutch great Marco van Basten.
Full story: sport.co.uk

Blackburn have identified Fulham winger Damien Duff and Manchester City forward Roque Santa Cruz as two players they would like to bring back to Ewood Park.
Full story: Daily Mail


OTHER GOSSIP
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he is "lucky" the Chelsea board has not run out of patience with him after a run of 10 points from a possible 30.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton manager David Moyes has insisted he will not turn his back on the club despite their slide down the table and lack of funds for signings in the winter transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror


AND FINALLY
Avram Grant has revealed the secret of West Ham United's upturn in recent form ... his lucky scarf.
Full story: the Guardian

Top Dogs
Manchester United continued their undefeated status in the Premier League this season with a 2-1 win over Stoke City that allowed them to pull clear at the top of the table, at least for a day. Javier Hernandez and Nani scored sparkling goals for the Red Devils at Old Trafford...

Flamengo Or Gremio?
Reports from Brazil and Italy at first claimed Milan star Ronaldinho had accepted a deal with boyhood club Gremio before similar stories emerged regarding an agreement with Flamengo. Where will the 30-year-old end up? Blackburn have also expressed interest.

Dzeko's Juve Ultimatum
Wolfsburg star Edin Dzeko has given Juventus 48 hours to make him an official offer, or else he will complete his move to Manchester City, Goal.com International can reveal. A fee has been agreed between Die Wolfe and the Premier League club, but the player is yet to give the OK...

Surgery Confirmed
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain will undergo surgery to cure him of a herniated disc, the Spanish giants confirmed on their official website on Tuesday. The operation means the Argentina international will likely miss the rest of the season.

Real Italian Interest
Gareth Bale's agent has revealed that Inter, Juventus and Milan are all interested in Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, but a potential move can only happen in June. The agent also revealed that Real Madrid have also declared their interest, and they are the only club who can afford a January transfer

More Citizens Chaos
There appears to be more unrest at Manchester City as stars Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor have been involved in a training ground bust-up on the eve of the Citizens’ huge match against Arsenal, the two players' former club. The fighting pair had to be separated by shocked team-mates.
Top 10 Transfers Of Winter 2011 (SO FAR)
With all of that explained, it's time to see the list! This was last updated at 18:00 CET on Tuesday January 4th.
1
Ibrahim AFELLAY
Barcelona - PSV - €3m

The versatile Afellay will provide Barcelona's squad depth with a huge boost. He has plenty of experience despite his young age, and he should fit in easily into Barca's football philosophy. For a reported €3m fee, he comes very cheap, but how much he will play in the first team at the start remains to be seen. When he does, expect fireworks.
2
Antonio CASSANO
AC Milan - Sampdoria - Undisc.

Antonio Cassano is an enigma to say the least, but there is no doubt at his best he can give a massive push to Milan's Scudetto bid. Capable of creating goals and scoring them in abundance, his talent alongside the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have attacking football enthusiasts mouths watering... providing he can get along with everyone at the club.
3
LUIZ GUSTAVO
Bayern Munich - Hoffenheim - €15m

Luiz Gustavo arrived in Germany from Brazil in 2007 and quickly established himself as a success wherever he went. As a left-back in the 2. Bundesliga, he was great. As a centre-back and defensive midfielder in the top flight, he was even better. He's just 23 and is set to shine for Bayern for years.
4
SIMAO Sabrosa
Besiktas - Atletico Madrid - €900k

The ambitious Turkish side will glady welcome an experienced, flamboyant winger who will give the team more attacking width and dimension. Eventhough he's already 31, the Portuguese still has great pace and dribbling skills and his set-piece deliveries are as sharp and potent as ever.
5
JULIO BAPTISTA
Malaga - Roma - €2m

Over 4,000 Malaga fans descended to welcome Brazilian attacker Julio Baptista back to La Liga. Here, in the Spanish league, Julio is a proven success: his final days at Real Madrid were actually quite good. The Andalucian side can call on his big-game experience when it counts.
6
Federico MACHEDA
Sampdoria - Manchester United - Free (loan)

We saw what 'Kiko' could do in his Manchester United debut. Now it's time to see what he's capable of in Serie A. Antonio Cassano is a tough act to follow but the 19-year-old seems to have everything it takes to succeed.
7
ELIAS
Atletico Madrid - Corinthians - €7m

A left-sided central midfielder with true attacking flair, Elias cost Atleti big bucks from Corinthians. The 25-year-old has been on the Brazilian circuit for years and counts national team coach Mano Menezes as his biggest fan. Voted best player in his position in Brazil in 2010 - a class act well worth following.
8
Andrea RANOCCHIA
Inter - Genoa - €12.5m

Something of a gamble for Inter, Ranocchia's signing could go either way. The Italian international will solidify what has been a weak position for the Nerazzurri over the last two years, provided that he adapts quickly. If he does he will be a very useful starter.
9
Raffaelle
PALLADINO
Parma - Genoa - Undisc. (co-ownership)

A very talented winger who is at his best playing on the right or left of a 4-3-3, on his day Palladino can be truly sublime but he is very inconsistent and can sometime disappear during matches. But his ability and potential is without question and he could shine at Parma.
10
Hugo ALMEIDA
Besiktas - Werder Bremen - €2m

Inconsistency and discipline are the only question marks over Almeida's success in Turkey. With Besiktas spending big this winter he's under pressure, but it's worth noting that even though he was in and out of the team at Werder his overall scoring record was positive.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Marriage series: Why women believe (accept) Men?

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Leo tunawaletea makala mpya ambayo kimantiki ni mwendelezo wa makala zilizopita. Suala ni kuwa kwanini wanawake wanawaamini au kuwakubalia wanaume? Endelea kupata shule.

Why girls believe men? (Kwanini wanawake Wanawakubalia wanaume?)
At maturity from the time a girl starts to show interest in men, she begins to think about that special someone who will hold her tightly and recognize the kind of love she has dreamed about.

When this finally happens, she feels safe and protected and loved, the moment she has waited for has arrived. But hold it. At this point, she has now become the most vulnerable. In order to keep her man, she may likely fall for almost anything! You name it, anything.

Most young women innately understand how to attract a man. They understand that their physical charms (ability to attract men) especially attract a man. Surprisingly, for the most part friends and society pressure them and chide them to get a boyfriend and get married. Every girl hope she can entice a fellow far enough so that she can receive affection and have a dating relationship.
stock photo : Portrait of a cheerful African American business couple over white background

With this much established, we will have a look at some basic reasons why the feminine gender give in to the approaches made by men. First method is “we got carried away”.

Newly developed relationship between boy and girl feel that they need a little petting with each other in order to satisfy their need for emotional intimacy and closeness. Both have been taught that sex belongs to Marriage but if they can be swept off their emotional feet, seduced, or overwhelmed by the emotional moment, it provides the excuse they need.
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Please remember that getting carried away is no excuse at all. Each year teen girls get pregnancies and others contract sexually transmitted diseases. Many of these girls got carried away but no reason is big enough to wipe out the results that these girls suffered. This is upon the girls now to avoid and resist the act getting carried away. Jambo la muhimu ni kuwa hakuna mzazi awaye yeyote ile anaweza kumlinda mtoto wake wa kike asiweze kumkubalia Mbaba. Jukumu la kukubali au kukataa lipo mikoni mwake yeye mwenyewe. Abilia chunga mzigo wako
 stock photo : Happy handsome African American business man with a colleague at the back on white

Take care and see you next time. ( Itaendelea)

LOVELY QUOTES

Life ends when you stop dreaming
Life ends when you stop dreaming, hope ends when you stop believing and love ends when you stop caring. So dream hope and love...Makes Life Beautiful


Love sms When You give your heart
When time comes for u to give ur heart to someone, make sure u select someone who will never break ur heart, cuz broken hearts has never spare parts.


Time will always fly
Time will always fly, but our love will never die. Keep in touch and remember me
Love sms

SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Tuesday)

Liverpool identify Hamburg's Dutch international winger Eljero Elia as the man to spark a Reds revival - with Lacina Traore, Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez also targets. Full story:Daily Mirror
Everton will bid to bring Manchester United striker Michael Owen to Goodison Park. Full story: caughtoffside.com
Chelsea are to make a move for Borussia Dortmund's Serbian international defender Neven Subotic in an attempt to shore up their leaky defence. Full story: caughtoffside.com
Hull are doubling their bid for Swindon hot-shot Charlie Austin to £1.2m. Full story: The Sun
Wolves are to make a £500,000 bid to sign Barnsley winger Adam Hammill. Full story:Daily Mirror

Juventus have stepped up their chase to sign Liverpool's Danish defender Daniel Agger. Full story:IMscouting.com
Liverpool fear they will lose out to Napoli in the chase to sign Utrecht striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel. Full story: talkSport
Bolton have joined the chase to land Danish international midfielder Michael Silberbauer, with Arsenal's Carlos Vela another target. Full story: talkSport
Everton have joined West Ham in race for Monaco's Congolese striker Dieumerci Mbokani. Full story: Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP
Fulham target Steve Morison is "not for sale", says Millwall boss Kenny Jackett. Full story: Daily Mirror

David Beckham could be coach for the British 2012 Olympic football team, reckons Lord Coe, chairman of the organising committee for the London games. Full story: Daily Express
 
Former Chelsea defender Paul Elliott has backed Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti as the best man to lead the west London club forward. Full story: talkSport
Arsenal's Manuel Almunia has played his last game for the Gunners after an ankle injury ruled him out for the next two to three weeks. The keeper may return to Spain after Malaga and Atletico Madrid have registered an interest. Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Arsenal player Dennis Bergkamp has officially been named Ajax youth team manager after the previous incumbent Frank de Boer was promoted to the senior team hotseat. Full story: Daily Mail
Southampton have offered midfielder Adam Lallana a bumper new three-year deal to fend off interest from Newcastle and Wolves. Full story: Daily Mail
Borussia Dortmund manager Jürgen Klopp denies being approached by Liverpool to replace Roy Hodgson. Full story: The Guardian
AND FINALLY
Tottenham's Gareth Bale credits cross-country training for turning him into an iron man. Full story: Daily Mirror

Back To Two Points
Real Madrid cut the gap between themselves and Barcelona back to two points after an exciting 3-2 win over Getafe. The hosts caused a scare by cutting the deficit to one in the late stages in a match where Kaka made his comeback after a lengthy injury lay off from the substitutes' bench...

Blackburn Make Bid
Blackburn Rovers owners the Venky's Group have confirmed that they have made a €7.2 million bid for departing Milan ace Ronaldinho, despite denying they were interested in the player earlier on Monday morning. It is believed that Rovers will increase their offer if necessary to lure 'Dinho to Ewood Park.

Come And Get Me
It has emerged today that Manchester City may run into problems when trying to sign Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg. While the Citizens have been heavily touted as the favourites to sign the Bosnian, reports now claim the striker sent a message to Juventus, asking them to make an offer...

Ryo Unfazed By Comparison
Arsenal's new signing Ryo Miyaichi is unconcerned by comparisons to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Gunners legend Thierry Henry. The 18-year-old Japanese is focused only on doing his best and fulfilling his potential, but he is confident that he will be able to make an impact at the club.

Ranocchia Joins Inter
Inter have signed Andrea Ranocchia on a five-year deal, the club revealed on Monday. Ranocchia joins Inter after having spent the first half of term with Genoa on a co-ownership deal - reports suggest Inter buying back their share from Genoa would have costed around €12 million

BEST XI IN EUROPE SO FAR THIS SEASON
Please note that all club football in Europe, including continental cup competitions, were taken into account when making this selection...

Goalkeeper

Manuel Neuer (Schalke): Simply the best goalkeeper in Germany, if not the world. Schalke may have struggled this year, but the 24-year-old has been one bright spot in die Knappen’s campaign. His heroics - particularly against Bayern - have not only saved goals, but matches; without Neuer, Schalke would be much worse off. The Germany international has skippered his side to the knock-out rounds of the Champions League too after Felix Magath's side negotiated a tough section.  
Defence
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
At just 22 years of age, the centre-half has become by far and away the best defender in Germany. Hummels is an absolute wall at the heart of a Dortmund defence that has conceded just 10 goals thus far. In another era, the former Bayern man could have been a model sweeper: his marking is always spot on, his tackling is immaculate and he also has the soft touch of a midfielder and can serve as an auxilliary attacker. The only downside to the defender's season has been the disappointing exit from the Europa League.

Thiago Silva (Milan):
Quite possibly the best defender in the world right now. The Brazilian is the complete stopper - fast, strong, excellent in the air, a fine tackler, elegant in possession, and unlike most defenders today a brilliant reader of the game. Milan desperately need to find an adequate backup to both Silva and Nesta in January, as they are irreplaceable at the moment.

Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United): A return to form for the bullish Serbian who has been a colossus at the back for United after a frustrating 2009-10 season. Sir Alex Ferguson's side have kept 10 of their 12 clean sheets this season in all competitions when the burly centre-back has been on the team sheet.

Midfield

Milos Krasic (Juventus): The most explosive force in Serie A. Krasic has lit up the championship with his electric raids down the right wing. At times the Serbian has been almost unplayable and he has been the main outlet for Juventus offensively. The 26-year-old has scored five times in Serie A, including a few gems, as well as providing a host of assists.

 
Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
While Xavi suffered post-World Cup injury concerns, Iniesta looks fitter than ever after struggling last season, and he has been the orchestrator of the Blaugrana as they reach new levels of brilliance.

The 26-year-old has never been the most prolific of contributors from midfield, but he has netted four goals already this season, and his level of understanding with Xavi, Lionel Messi and David Villa is now bordering on the telepathic. Collecting the FIFA Ballon d’Or next month would be a fitting end to what has been an astonishing year in the life of Iniesta.

Nuri Sahin (Borussia Dortmund) On their way to a near-record-setting fall campaign, Dortmund have had a tremendously strong backbone in Sahin. The Turkish midfielder has a certain elegance about him that only affords heaps of confidence in his ability; he distributes the ball with uncommon accuracy and vision, has an uncommon work rate, defends well, and is almost always within 10 yards of the ball.

And with four goals and six assists to his name, the defensive Sahin has also proven to be a formidable threat in the attacking third. Before the season, he said he could play at the level of Bastian Schweinsteiger. Certainly, he has done just that. Player of the season thus far in the Bundesliga.

Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur): A player unlikely to make the Christmas card list of Maicon. The Brazil and Inter full-back was shaken from his podium of best right-back in the world when the Welsh tour-de-force swept him aside with ease across the two matches between the two sides in the Champions League. Bale's Premier League form has not been as consistent but he merits an inclusion on the list due to his phenomenal introduction to European audiences.
 
Hernanes (Lazio): The Serie A signing of the summer so far after arriving from Brazilian giants Sao Paulo. The attacking midfielder has been the talisman of a Lazio team who find themselves in joint-second just three points behind league-leaders Milan. Hernanes has scored five goals in 16 games, created numerous others, and displayed all the skills, tricks, flicks and free kick fantasy that the best Brazilians are associated with.

Attack

Lionel Messi (Barcelona): The superlatives have almost ran dry when attempting to describe the genius of the diminutive Argentine. The fact that his genius is now taken for granted goes some way to explaining how utterly unplayable he has been on a regular basis for the Camp Nou giants this season.

He has racked up 27 goals already before the winter break, 17 of those in the league, and in the process has scored some majestic goals that for him, appear commonplace, but that no other player could score. His duel with Cristiano Ronaldo for the world’s best player still rages on, but for now it can't be argued that Messi is No.1.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
The Portuguese has been just as pivotal to the way in which Los Blancos play as Messi is to Barcelona, and CR7 has played with real intent this season, desperate to win his first silverware at the Santiago Bernabeu.

He has struck 17 league goals as Jose Mourinho’s side fight to stay in touch with the Blaugrana with each passing week, and his influence in the side cannot be underestimated. He remains their most important player, and he will need to produce a similar second half of the campaign in order to oust Barcelona from their pedestal.


FORMATION
Neuer

Hummels     Thiago Silva         Vidic

Krasic         Iniesta         Sahin         Bale

Hernanes

Messi         Ronaldo

Monday, January 3, 2011

Did you know?

Did you know that Sir Stanley Matthews (England/Blackpool FC) never received a red card in his 33 years as a professional?

Sir Mathew kwenye picha zileeeee..........


Hapa Sir Mathews akiwa na uzi wa kisasa

Mchezo wa ngumi au wa Vichwa?

Cheka vs Maugo
Boxing ni mchezo wa kutumia ngumi tu lakini hapa Francis Cheka na Mada Maugo wanaonekana pia walikuwa wanatumia na vichwa! Sheria zimebadirika? Mtakuja kuuana sasa

Is Michelle Obama Pregnant?

OAHU, HI -  The White House announced today that Michelle Obama is pregnant with the couple’s third child.
“Michelle Obama is pregnant,”  White House sources said.  White House Press Secretary, Robert Gibbs, told reporters in Hawaii today that he would not confirm or deny the rumor.   But WWN has confirmed that Michelle Obama is about two months into her pregnancy and the President and First Lady expect to have the baby sometime in late July, 2011.

There was a great deal of mystery about the whereabouts of the President and First Lady on Election Night this year.   There were many rumors about where they might be -  but now we know.  The happy couple was spending quality time together, making a new baby.



















The last time a baby was born in the White House was Patrick Bouvier Kennedy.  He was born on August 7, 1963 and only lived two days. Patrick was the youngest child of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and brother to Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.

Marriage series: Phrases used by boys to win girls Part IX

Lines used by boys (men) (Kamba za wavulana kupata wasichana) Part IX
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Wapendwa wasomaji wangu Once again today we are going on with the analysis of the commonly used phrases or philosophies which are professionally known as lines that are used by boys (men) to win girls (ladies) in courtship relationships. Read them.
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Muhimu sana kujua kuwa:
These phrase and philosophies are used by men to win girls. The objective of publishing them here is manly to protect girls from lies of those clever men. The issue here should be that a girl should agree herself instead of being cheated and forced to agree.
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The guilt approach
Under the guilt approach the common phrases include: “I am so tensed up that I cant stand it. You have led me on. You can’t stop now. I just have to get”. Hapa mwanadada au msichana unakuwa mtegoni. Pressure inakuwa kubwa mpaka unapata huruma (au pengine unaona it is ok nawe pia unapenda hivyo) unakubali bila kupenda. Ni pressure hiyo.

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As a remedy, you have to say NO. (Of course if you don’t want it. In case you want it is ok with you). Note that it is not a must to have it. If he doesn’t get a sexual release right then, nothing BAD is going to happen to him! Ni janja yake tu. He won’t suddenly die because of that, or suffer any serious disease.

There are many other lines that are used by men from experienced to inexperienced ones. The aim of these series is not to produce negative image to men, no, I am also a man thus I can’t hurt myself but as profession we have to report reality in the field.

The fact always remains that is it the girl who is finally the most affected through pregnancies but also emotionally. To some girls these effects last for few years although to some girls these effects last throughout their life.
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Uhondo (point to note)
Men when sexually aroused, tend to say anything to get what they want! Kwani uongo? They will make verbal commitments or promises which they mean at that time in order to obtain what the want. They do not consider this dishonest or lying when confronted later.
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Take care and see you next time. (Next session will be on why girls believe men?)

SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Monday)

Antonio Cassano, Gennaro Gattuso, Ronaldinho
Blackburn Rovers are ready to offer Ronaldinho a stunning £130,000 a week to lure the Brazilian forward from AC Milan.Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City's plans to sign striker Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg could be hijacked by Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham want to sign LA Galaxy winger David Beckham in time for the 35-year-old to face his former club Manchester United on 16 January.Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal striker Carlos Vela is wanted on loan by Bolton.Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa and Newcastle are in the running to sign Paris Saint Germain winger Stephane Sessegnon.Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham will let striker Robbie Keane, midfielder Niko Kranjcar and winger David Bentley leave the club but only if the trio fetch £29m in the transfer market.Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton manager David Moyes, keen to boost the club's goalscoring statistics, wants to sign Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on loan.Full story: Daily Mirror


OTHER GOSSIP
Former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is in the running to replace George Burley at Crystal Palace.Full story: The Mail on Sunday


AND FINALLY
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed some of the staggering demands he has received from agents while at Old Trafford. He says that one agent asked for the club to buy a block of flats for a player as a condition of him joining United.Full story: The Guardian

Barca Survive Late Scare
Barcelona went five points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings after defeating Levante 2-1. Pedro's brace had the Blaugrana sitting pretty until a goal out of nothing by Stuani for the visitors in the late stages added some tension, nonetheless the clash ended with three points for Barca...

What's The Mata?
Ten-man Valencia looked destined for a draw with Espanyol at the Mestalla, but an injury time goal from Juan Mata ensured they won 2-1 and gathered all three points. Aduriz was sent with 30 minutes remaining, but Mata's late heroics were the main talking point as there was suspicion of offside.

Drama At The Bridge
Late goals from Didier Drogba and John Terry appeared to have rescued Chelsea from suffering an embarrassing defeat to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge as they were leading 3-2 deep into injury time, but Ciaran Clark headed home to end the game in a 3-3 draw and help the visitors to a point.

Wigan were unable to extend their unbeaten run at home after falling 1-0 to Newcastle, courtesy of a strike from Shola Ameobi.

Home side manager Roberto Martinez was forced into making one change from the side that drew with Arsenal as Charles N'Zogbia started the first game of his three game suspension so Jordi Gomez was recalled to the starting line-up. New signing Adrian Lopez started on the bench after completing his move to the DW stadium recently.


Kaka Returns
Real Madrid midfielder Kaka will make his long-awaited return from injury against Getafe on Monday evening, it's been confirmed by the Spanish giants. The Brazilian has not featured for los Blancos since facing Athletic Bilbao at the end of last season

Turin-Bound In Summer
Italian giants Juventus believe that they would be able to get the signature of Edin Dzeko should he travel to Spain today with Wolfsburg for a winter training camp. Manchester City, though, are said to be lining up a bid for one of Europe's most sought-after players...

Player Of The Season
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted the 2010-11 Player of the Season so far by OUR readers. Juventus winger Milos Krasic had to settle for second place, with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi finishing in third position.