FA Cup holder Joe Hart warns Man City to forget about their 6-1 Man United win

FA Cup holder Joe Hart warns Man City to forget about their 6-1 Man United win
By Angela Asante, January 7 2012,

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The last time Manchester City faced Manchester United, the derby produced a total of 7 goals – 6 for the Citizens and a single one for the Red Devils.“That’s in the past, now. It’s gone for us but it’s also gone for them because they have produced some great form since,” goalkeeper Joe Hart said according to Manchester City’s official website.

The English shot stopper is preparing for Sunday’s big showdown against Manchester United in the FA Cup. Hart is fresh from a terrific encounter against Liverpool which ended 3-0 for his side. The Citizens have the backing of their proud supporters to defeat Manchester United yet again.The Red Devils are actually in emergency mode after losing twice on the trot in the English Premier League. Among various predictions from football fans and pundits, Manchester City have been tipped to sink Ferguson’s men in more troubles. The atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium is high but despite being pleased, Joe Hart has urged his team mates not to get carried away.“It’s nice for the fans to have those memories and to have the bragging rights, but for the players, it has gone, and we move on to Sunday and another big game,” he continued.“They owe us one, but that’s for them to feel and not our concern. We have to focus on our own game and we want to win every match we play regardless of the competition because if you win games you win trophies, and that is what we are all about.”Manchester City triumphed over Manchester United last season, when both teams locked horns in the semifinals of the FA Cup. The Citizens eventually sealed their campaign on a glorious note at the expense of Stoke City in the final.Now, they are facing the prospect of a very early exit. Their only option is to overcome Manchester United’s Red Devils on home soil.

Boca Juniors open the door for out of favour Fiorentina striker Santiago Silva

Boca Juniors open the door for out of favour Fiorentina striker Santiago Silva
By Gregory Sica, January 7 2012,

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The Uruguayan goal-poacher could return to Argentina with defending champions Boca Juniors.The agent of Santiago Silva, Pablo Betancourt, discarded any possibilities of the Uruguayan striker returning to Velez Sarsfield, opening the door for a future transfer to Argentine Apertura champions Boca Juniors.

"We spoke with Velez, we reunited with them, but they couldn't buy out his contract. Now we can negotiate with other teams," the agent explained to TyC Sports on Friday.Betancourt stated that if Boca want to purchase the striker first they would have to ask for the collaboration of the AFA so that the regulation would permit the Uruguayan to be eligible to play for three clubs in the space of a year."Knowing Boca, they won't have any problems. If they really want him, they will get him," affirmed the agent, who added "any player would like" to wear the Boca Juniors jersey.Meanwhile, Julio Cesar Falcioni, the coach of Boca, also referred to Silva on Friday, as well as the other possible strikers that could reinforce his squad for the upcoming 2012 Copa Libertadores and the Argentine Clausura championship."The president knows the interest we have for Silva. We know that it is very difficult, but there are legal possibilities to bring him here, and lawyers are working on this," Falcioni told ESPN Radio Rivadavia."Hopefully we can bring everyone, but whoever comes would be to my liking. But neither have I put a deadline for my number nine to arrive," he concluded.Santiago Silva has great possibilities of joining Boca Juniors this season, after a miserable spell in Fiorentina, where he has only scored a single goal since his arrival in August....

Man City vs Man United: Ferguson should fear punishment from recognition denial

Man City vs Man United: Ferguson should fear punishment from recognition denial
By Angela Asante, January 7 2012,

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Manchester City have been urged by their avid fans to punish Ferguson’s Manchester United on Sunday in the FA Cup.The Citizens are entering this weekend’s clash with high hopes and confidence, following their recent 3-0 demolition of Liverpool. The Red Devils, meanwhile, are carrying two consecutive victories on their back.

They lost a 5-goal thriller against Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Eve before surprisingly falling 3-0 away to Newcastle United. Consequently, Manchester City opened a 3-point advantage over their local rivals and coach Roberto Mancini presumes that Alex Ferguson is struggling to face reality.“It’s difficult to say your neighbours play the best football. It’s hard. But I think until now we’ve played the best football in the Premier League,” the Italian told reporters.“In every city where there are two teams, the rivalry is very intense. Rome, Milan, everywhere it’s very strong. [AC] Milan were at the top for many years, winning the Champions League and the championship. For Inter this was very, very difficult because Milan won everything.”Pursuing the explanation of his opinion, Manchester City’s Mancini added:“Here we have the same situation. It’s clear Manchester City don’t have the same history [of winning as many trophies as United].“But when you arrive and start to build a new team, a strong team, and afterwards it becomes as strong as the other team, for me it’s the same.....

Liverpool beat Oldham Athletic 5-1 in FA Cup third round but racism again rears its ugly head at Anfield

Liverpool beat Oldham Athletic 5-1 in FA Cup third round but racism again rears its ugly head at Anfield
By Stewart Flaherty, January 7 2012,

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Liverpool cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win over Oldham Athletic on Friday.Kenny Dalglish will no doubt be pleased with the performance of his players on te field, but the idiotic actions of one fan have again damaged the club's reputation.

On the field, Oldham threatened to produce a famous giant killing performance when an outstanding Robbie Simpson strike gave the Latics a 28th minute lead. That lead did not last long however, as Craig Bellamy and Steven Gerrard scored to give Liverpool a 2-1 half-time lead.Jonjo Shelvey put Liverpool 3-1 up during the second half, before Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing struck late to put a gloss on the score line.Oldham surprised the Anfield crowd by flying out of the blocks and created three early chances. Manchester City loanee Luca Scapuzzi fired wide when presented with a good chance, before leading goal scorer Shefki Kuqi fired into the side netting after a powerful run.Norwich City loanee Tom Adeyemi then headed over the bar, before Simpson gave Oldham a shock lead with a wonder-strike. After being set up by James Wesolowski 30 yards out, Simpson hammered a thunderbolt strike past Pepe Reina to send the visiting fans into raptures.The joy did not last long for Oldham, as Welsh striker Bellamy brought Liverpool level within less than two minutes. Shelvey carved out space to shoot, and Bellamy deflected the ball past Oldham keeper Alex Cisak.Just as the teams looked to be going into half-time locked at 1-1, Maxi Rodriguez was fouled in the 18-yard area by Adeyemi, and Liverpool were awarded a penalty. Captain Gerrard stepped up to confidently convert the spot kick and give the Reds a half-time lead.