Arteta: Everton boo boys did harm me
Sunderland Everton Mikel Arteta admits the Everton boo-boys did influence him. The midfielder was back again to his best for victory over Sunderland . He admitted: “I’m often genuinely important of myself when points aren’t going well and I comprehend the enthusiasts. “They pay for the tickets and want to watch good football and as players, we set the standards. So when they’re not happy there will be a reaction …
Saturday football as it took place
Gentleman Utd beat Wigan to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table whilst there are also wins for Aston Villa, Everton and Wolves, as effectively as a total Football League programme.
Who will win the fantastic relegation battle of 2011?
Relegation. The “R” word. Some managers ban its use. Other people would fairly communicate its name so that their gamers are completely mindful of the enormity of dropping a division. For a club sliding out of the Premier League, it can suggest a reduction of up to £40m in Tv income, not to point out players defecting and attendances falling. For the fans it brings emotional turmoil: what if we never ever arrive back up?