Carlos Tevez Revives City’s Hopes

Carlos Tevez- the Argentine forward moved Roberto Mancini’s squad back to the twelve points next to the leaders- Manchester United. Even though Manchester City seems to be a bit far from regaining the premier league title, which they won quite spectacularly last season, Tevez’s score against Aston Villa enabled the team to stay alive in the race to retaining the title. The striker hit just a few seconds to half-time and gave his team a 1-0 win. However, Roberto Mancini admitted that it is quite hard for them to catch Manchester United, but he maintained that his squad would continue to push United’s boss, Sir Alex Ferguson and his men right up to when the season comes to a halt.

According to Mancini, although the race is a bit tough for his team this season, they have the spirit and energy to continue fighting. He promised to keep trying. Roberto also noted that it was absolutely imperative for them to remain 12 points at the back of United. He also does not believe that the season is over. There is still enough time for tables to turn. According to him, nothing is impracticable in football. So they have to continue chasing Ferguson’s team until the season is officially over.

Mancini also commended Carloz Tevez for his spectacular score which brought the City back to the 12 points at the back of Ferguson. City’s coach noted that the team played well although they lost a couple of opportunities to score. Aston Villa remains in the demotion zone. Their goal difference keeps them below 17th position. What is more, Paul Lambert’s team is still below Wigan which is position 17 on the table.  Tevez received a cross from Dzeko and immediately dodged Gizan and Baker before taking a perfect shot, which took Manchester City ahead.

LIVERPOOL NET WIN

Liverpool has defeated Sunderland in a Premier League match played at the Anfield Stadium on Wednesday. Liverpool won the match quite comfortably by 3-0. This was Liverpool’s 8th victory in the ongoing Premier League. This win took Liverpool to no. 8 in the points table.  Liverpool currently has 31 points in 21 matches.

On the other hand, this was Sunderland’s ninth defeat in the competition. However, in spite of losing the match, the Black Cats didn’t slip down in the points table. They were at no. 14 before this match and they are still at the same position. They have 22 points in 21 matches.

Approximately, 45,000 people were out there in the Anfield Stadium to cheer for the home team and they certainly got their money’s worth. Their team played superbly in the match and brought smile on their faces.

Liverpool took the lead in the 19th minute of the match with the goal of Raheem Sterling. It was a wonderful finish by the English midfielder. He capitalized on Luis Suarez’s pass and chipped the ball over the head of Simon Mignolet to give his team a lead of 1-0.

Just after a few minutes, Luis Suarez doubled the lead of Liverpool. It was a great move by Steven Gerrard and Suarez gave the finishing touch in style. That was the last goal to be scored in the first half.

Liverpool got ahead by 3-0 in the 7th minute of the second half when Luis Suarez scored his second goal in the match. Again, it was Steven Gerrard who set up the goal for Suarez with a long ball from a distance of 40 yards and the Uruguayan striker didn’t make any mistake in tapping the ball past Mignolet. The Black Cats didn’t manage to make a comeback from that stage and ended up on the losing side.

Liverpool’s next match will be a FA Cup encounter against Mansfield Town on Sunday.