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Manchester United-Arsenal: Disaster for the Gunners

Both Rio Ferdinand and William Gallas denied claims that a loss either way may well decide the winner of this season's Premier League title...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,022 reads 2 comments
Manchester United: Rooney and Company Set for Backlash Against Arsenal

If one can take the romantic vibe of the FA Cup literally, then he must hail the scheduling of the matchup of United and Arsenal just two days before Valentine's Day...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,073 reads 7 comments
Alex Ferguson's Lineup Blunders: Why United Lost the Derby

Just like all other United fans, I was absolutely crushed by the shocking home loss to local rival City, who are now on an upswing...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,936 reads 14 comments
Manchester United: Why Ryan Giggs Should Be Rested

Ryan Giggs is one of the most evergreen players the Premier League has ever seen. Born and bred United, this Welsh International can be regarded as the best left winger to have ever graced the greens of not only Old Trafford, but also the EPL...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,384 reads 7 comments
EPL Top Five: Saluting the Masters of Free Kicks

Throughout the years, the Premier League has been bestowed with some of the most spellbinding artifices of shooting the ball on goal. We call it the free kick...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,756 reads 13 comments
Manchester United: Who Can Stop Cristiano Ronaldo?

United's 3-1 triumph over a rejuvenated Spurs side was buoyed by Cristiano Ronaldo's brace. But folks, this was not the first time he’s deployed the strategy...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 9,796 reads 39 comments
EPL Golden Boot: Another Two-Horse Race?

Manchester United and Arsenal have set the pace for this season's Premier League title race, and it's apparent that no one's catching up with the two Red Titans of England...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 2,035 reads 6 comments
Liverpool FC: Sack Rafael Benitez

The past few weeks haven’t been savory at all for the All Reds - a string of draws in the league and a hard-fought rematch against the Luton in the FA Cup were all they could earn...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 3,128 reads 64 comments
The Whiz Kids of Europe: A Glance at Football's Stars of Tomorrow

Giving promotion to Youth Academy players and signing young players have been considered as masterstrokes by many football pundits these days. And if you are looking for some perfect examples- ask Arsene Wenger or Frank Riijkard...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,285 reads 7 comments
Manchester United-Newcastle United: Curse of the Trinity Rocks the Toon

A managerless Newcastle United had the most daunting task of their life as they faced an in form Manchester United, who had everything going along their way...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 960 reads 6 comments
Sam Allardyce Firing: A Recipe for Failure

The eighth managerial casualty of the season has been recorded in the English Premier League, with Sam Allardyce getting the axe from Newcastle...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 787 reads 8 comments
Much Ado About Something: The Story of Dimitar Berbatov

If there's a club with banks of money to spare and in need of a top draw striker, I would yell at them to go for Dimitar Berbatov. But as far as Europe is concerned, I don't see any G-14 class clubs running after his signature...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 878 reads 2 comments
Best of the EPL: Midseason Awards

Well folks, we're now more than midway through the EPL season. The title race has started, and much like last season, this one may go right down to the wire. Arsenal are currently leading the pack with a two-point cushion over Manchester United...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,547 reads 17 comments
Boxing Day Bonanza: Gunners Flop, Reds Top

With the festivity of the Christmas looming large on the Barclays Premier League, God couldn't have bestowed his followers a better Christmas gift than the Boxing Day matches...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 552 reads 2 comments
Best Of 2007: The Roar of the Champions

The 30th Primera Liga title win for Real Madrid in the most spectacular fashion, and Manchester United's ninth toast to Sir Alex Ferguson encapsulate the best sporting year I have ever savoured in the footballing calendar...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 473 reads 4 comments
FIFA World Player of the Year Award: Pride and Prejudice

Since its inception in 1991, the FIFA World Player of the Year has been football's most coveted individual honour...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 1,556 reads 37 comments
Hooliganism and Anarchism: Do they Go with Italian Football?

For the past few years, a plethora of English fans were targeted for being unruly and rowdy when their team lost or drew in away matches. A recent flashback of England's defeat to Croatia away to Zagreb says it all...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 592 reads 1 comments
Middlesborough 2-1 Arsenal: Turkish Delight Vanquishes Gunners

With an impressive 23-match unbeaten run in the league, the Gunners didn't think their work would be cut out for them at the Riverside, where 'Boro welcomed them with open arms...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about about 1 year ago 790 reads 5 comments
Cristiano Ronaldo: The Penalty Poacher

Referee Rob Styles invoked the "penalty curse" at Old Trafford yet again Monday night, as he denied Cristiano Ronaldo a shot at his first hat-trick for Manchester United in United's 2-0 win over Fulham...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about over 2 years ago 1,417 reads 12 comments
Jose Mourinho to FA: Come and Get Me

FA Chief Executive Brain Barwick has lots on his shoulders to restore the pride of England's National Football as he has been allocated to find the next England manager...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about over 2 years ago 875 reads 1 comments
Can Fabio Capello Restore the Pride to English National Football?

The FA have axed national team manager Steve McClaren and his assistant Terry Venables following England's failure to qualify for next summer’s trip to Austria-Switzerland...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about over 2 years ago 799 reads 4 comments
Euro 2008 Qualifying: Scotland Bows Out, But England Awaits a Cliffhanger

My eyes were sore when I retired to bed Saturday, after a poignant night for all the Scotland fans around the world. I don't know whether it was due to tears, but they were under strain for ninety minutes...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about over 2 years ago 744 reads 3 comments
Standing Against Sir Alex's Comment: Strongest Manchester United Team "Ever"?

After their seventh consecutive home win of the season, Sir Alex Ferguson hailed his players for showing great character and audacity against Blackburn Rovers...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about over 2 years ago 808 reads 6 comments
Champions League: Fantastic Four for Man-U, but Gunners falter

Manchester United and Arsenal booked their places for the knockout stages of the Champions League after last night's round of matches...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about over 2 years ago 964 reads 4 comments
Ronaldinho for Lampard?: What Lies Ahead for Chelsea

The last few weeks have been quite turbulent for Chelsea FC. But that may just be the precursor to another saga. First, there was the shocking exit of Jose Mourinho. Then came Didier Drogba's "want-away" comments...

Written by Sheikh Zakaria about over 2 years ago 2,629 reads 11 comments

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Sheikh Zakaria Article Archive

Manchester United-Arsenal: Disaster for the Gunners

Manchester United: Rooney and Company Set for Backlash Against Arsenal

Alex Ferguson's Lineup Blunders: Why United Lost the Derby

Manchester United: Why Ryan Giggs Should Be Rested

EPL Top Five: Saluting the Masters of Free Kicks

Manchester United: Who Can Stop Cristiano Ronaldo?

EPL Golden Boot: Another Two-Horse Race?

Liverpool FC: Sack Rafael Benitez

The Whiz Kids of Europe: A Glance at Football's Stars of Tomorrow

Manchester United-Newcastle United: Curse of the Trinity Rocks the Toon

Sam Allardyce Firing: A Recipe for Failure

Much Ado About Something: The Story of Dimitar Berbatov

Best of the EPL: Midseason Awards

Boxing Day Bonanza: Gunners Flop, Reds Top

Best Of 2007: The Roar of the Champions

FIFA World Player of the Year Award: Pride and Prejudice

Hooliganism and Anarchism: Do they Go with Italian Football?

Middlesborough 2-1 Arsenal: Turkish Delight Vanquishes Gunners

Cristiano Ronaldo: The Penalty Poacher

Jose Mourinho to FA: Come and Get Me

Can Fabio Capello Restore the Pride to English National Football?

Euro 2008 Qualifying: Scotland Bows Out, But England Awaits a Cliffhanger

Standing Against Sir Alex's Comment: Strongest Manchester United Team "Ever"?

Champions League: Fantastic Four for Man-U, but Gunners falter

Ronaldinho for Lampard?: What Lies Ahead for Chelsea

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