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Arsenal can beat Chelsea, says Fabregas

Arsenal can beat Chelsea, says Fabregas

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Gunners skipper Cesc Fabregas has no doubt that Arsenal can beat Chelsea and roar right back into the title race.

Ten-man Arsenal beat West Ham and go top

Ten-man Arsenal beat West Ham and go top

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

Arsenal went top of the Premier League when they beat West Ham United 2-0 with goals from Denilson and Cesc Fabregas on Saturday despite playing for more than half the match at the Emirates with 10 men.

Arsenal beat Burnley 3-1 to go second

Arsenal beat Burnley 3-1 to go second

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Arsenal climbed above Manchester United into second place in the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over Burnley on Saturday.

Vermaelen double helps Arsenal thrash Wigan

Vermaelen double helps Arsenal thrash Wigan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Arsenal bounced back from two successive Premier League defeats in emphatic style by thrashing Wigan Athletic 4-0 at the Emirates on Saturday.

EPL: Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton

EPL: Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Arsenal fought back from 2-0 down to beat Bolton Wanderers 4-2 and go top of the Premier League while Liverpool re-ignited their season with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Arsenal told me I had to stay: Fabregas

Arsenal told me I had to stay: Fabregas

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has admitted that he only stayed back at the club because he was given no choice.

Manchester United slash Chelsea's lead

Manchester United slash Chelsea's lead

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Wayne Rooney was involved in every goal as Manchester United beat struggling Hull City 3-1 on Sunday to slash Chelsea's lead to two points in the Premier League. The result lifted champions United back ahead of Arsenal, who defeated fourth-placed Aston Villa 3-0 with Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas coming off the bench to score two second-half goals, into second place.

Rooney inspires Manchester United to victory

Rooney inspires Manchester United to victory

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Wayne Rooney gave away a goal but redeemed himself to inspire Manchester United to a 3-1 win over struggling Hull City which slashed Chelsea's lead to two points at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. The result lifted champions United back ahead of Arsenal, who beat fourth-placed Aston Villa 3-0 with Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas coming off the bench to score two goals, into second place.

Fabregas double takes Arsenal to second spot

Fabregas double takes Arsenal to second spot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Cesc Fabregas scored twice to send Arsenal second in the Premier League, four points behind Chelsea but with a game in hand, after brushing aside Aston Villa 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

'Chelsea's an impossible mission, maybe Tom Cruise can do it'

'Chelsea's an impossible mission, maybe Tom Cruise can do it'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

A 64th-minute goal from wayward striker Diego Costa earned Chelsea their first win in four Premier League matches on Saturday and some breathing space for Jose Mourinho, who said he was still targeting a top-four finish.

I thought I was offside for winning goal: Iniesta

I thought I was offside for winning goal: Iniesta

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Spain's Andres Iniesta thought he was offside when he collected the ball and scored the winning goal in the World Cup final, the midfielder said on Tuesday.

EPL: Chelsea's new signings give Hazard creative freedom

EPL: Chelsea's new signings give Hazard creative freedom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Eden Hazard expects to enjoy playing with greater freedom and less pressure on his shoulders this season as Premier League leaders Chelsea demonstrate their strength in depth by challenging for four trophies, including the Champions League.

Fragile Chelsea face tough European test at Dynamo Kiev

Fragile Chelsea face tough European test at Dynamo Kiev

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Chelsea enjoyed a somewhat fortuitous return to winning ways when they beat Aston Villa on Saturday but their fragile self-confidence will face a far more severe test at Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Man U appeal to UEFA over Fletcher ban

Man U appeal to UEFA over Fletcher ban

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Manchester United have asked UEFA to overturn the controversial red card that will keep midfielder Darren Fletcher out of the Champions League final, British newspapers reported on Friday.

Arsenal pin faith on Fabregas

Arsenal pin faith on Fabregas

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Arsenal are likely to use Cesc Fabregas in an advanced role to add more bite to their attack in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

David Villa to miss final

David Villa to miss final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

- Spain forward David Villa will miss the Euro 2008 final against Germany through injury, coach Luis Aragones told reporters after they beat Russia on Thursday.

Soccer PICS: Depleted Real draw at Villarreal

Soccer PICS: Depleted Real draw at Villarreal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Unai Emery's Villarreal were much improved in the second half and had spurned numerous chances before Moreno's leveller.

3 things Chelsea must do in new season

3 things Chelsea must do in new season

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has urged his players to retain the aggressiveness they have shown during the pre-season, saying that the combative nature of the game was essential to the style of play he is looking to impose at the club. Six players were booked, while midfielder Cesc Fabregas was shown a red card, in Chelsea's feisty 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Thursday after Gary Cahill's early header condemned the Merseyside club to their first pre-season defeat.

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Rediff.com18 May 2017

S&P BSE Midcap index and S&P BSE Smallcap were down 2% and 1.3% respectively

Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout

Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Spain striker Fernando Torres scored a stunning hat-trick in the opening 17 minutes to inspire Confederations Cup favourites Spain to a 5-0 rout of New Zealand on Sunday.

Aliadiere earns Boro draw to frustrate Arsenal

Aliadiere earns Boro draw to frustrate Arsenal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere denied his old club a Premier League victory at Middlesbrough on Saturday when he headed an equaliser in a 1-1 draw at a rain-sodden Riverside Stadium.

He lights up buildings in Kolkata with solar power and sells it too

He lights up buildings in Kolkata with solar power and sells it too

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Conservation of energy dominated Ghosh's thoughts ever since he completed his Masters in Energy Science and Technology from Jadavpur University early 2000.

Fabregas double extends Arsenal's unbeaten run

Fabregas double extends Arsenal's unbeaten run

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

Two goals from Cesc Fabregas gave Arsenal a routine 2-0 victory over precariously placed Middlesbrough Sunday to extend their unbeaten sequence in the Premier League to 20. Captain Fabregas and his team mates were in a different class to Boro as they closed the gap on third-placed Chelsea to six points with four games remaining although they are 12 points behind leaders Manchester United.

League Cup: Hazard ends Liverpool's 100 per cent start

League Cup: Hazard ends Liverpool's 100 per cent start

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The brilliance of Chelsea's Eden Hazard ended Liverpool's 100 percent start to the season as Maurizio Sarri's side enjoyed a 2-1 win at Anfield in the League Cup third round on Wednesday.

Fabregas likely to be out for four months

Fabregas likely to be out for four months

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Arsenal skipper and playmaker Cesc Fabregas will be out with a medial knee ligament injury for up to four months, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told reporters on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who was named Arsenal captain in place of William Gallas a month ago, was injured in a 50-50 challenge with Spanish team mate Xabi Alonso during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

Fabregas likely to be out for four months

Fabregas likely to be out for four months

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Arsenal skipper and playmaker Cesc Fabregas will be out with a medial knee ligament injury for up to four months, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told reporters on Tuesday.

Costa, Mata, Torres and Cazorla left out of Spain squad

Costa, Mata, Torres and Cazorla left out of Spain squad

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Premier League-based trio Diego Costa, Juan Mata and Santi Cazorla were among a high-profile list of absentees when Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque named his provisional 25-man squad for Euro 2016 on Tuesday. Costa injured his hamstring against Liverpool in Chelsea's penultimate game of the season. Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres was also absent from the squad despite his improved form towards the end of the season, as were Arsenal midfielder Cazorla and Valencia forward Paco Alcacer, Spain's top scorer in their qualifying campaign.

Fabregas wants fresh start for Arsenal

Fabregas wants fresh start for Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Cesc Fabregas hopes the beginning of his tenure as Arsenal's club captain can signify a fresh start and a turning point in their season.

EPL PHOTOS: Fabregas stars as Chelsea waltz past Stoke to go three points clear

EPL PHOTOS: Fabregas stars as Chelsea waltz past Stoke to go three points clear

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Images from the English Premier League match played between Chelsea and Stoke City on Monday

Fabregas rescues Arsenal as Man Utd win away

Fabregas rescues Arsenal as Man Utd win away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

A rare header by Cesc Fabregas three minutes into injury time earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw on Saturday after hosts Sunderland seemed on course for an upset victory in the Premier League. Manchester United edged closer to the leading pack with a 2-0 win at a rain-sodden Blackburn Rovers after goals from Wes Brown and Wayne Rooney.

Injury-time Fabregas goal earns Arsenal a point

Injury-time Fabregas goal earns Arsenal a point

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

rare header by Cesc Fabregas in injury time earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw at Sunderland on Saturday after the home side had seemed on course for an upset win when they took the lead in the 86th minute.

Villa earns Spain victory in Bosnia opener

Villa earns Spain victory in Bosnia opener

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

David Villa earned European champions Spain a 1-0 victory over Bosnia in their opening 2010 World Cup qualifier in Group Five on Saturday. The Valencia striker missed a first-half penalty but made amends early in the second half when he rounded the goalkeeper to score from Cesc Fabregas's pass.

Wenger talks up title chances

Wenger talks up title chances

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Arsenal proved their Premier League title-winning credentials with their performance in the 1-1 draw at Liverpool, manager Arsene Wenger said.

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Barcelona followed up Saturday's win over Real Madrid with another victory when Alexis Sanchez set the champions on their way to a 3-0 success at Celta Vigo on Tuesday that put them four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Adebayor double puts Arsenal top

Adebayor double puts Arsenal top

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Arsenal beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 to surge top of the English Premier League.

Arsenal back on top

Arsenal back on top

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Arsenal beat Newcastle United 3-0 to edge ahead of Manchester United in the English Premier League.

Spain trounce Russia to enter Euro 2008 final

Spain trounce Russia to enter Euro 2008 final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Three second-half goals helped Spain reach the European Championship final for the first time in 24 years, setting up a meeting with Germany in Sunday's decider.

Spain beat Italy in 'shootout at Vienna'

Spain beat Italy in 'shootout at Vienna'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Spain beat Italy 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a highly tactical Euro 2008 clash on Sunday to set them up with a semi-final against Russia.

Fabregas puts Arsenal back on top

Fabregas puts Arsenal back on top

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Arsenal regained first place in the Premier League with a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

Drogba double gives Chelsea priceless win

Drogba double gives Chelsea priceless win

Rediff.com23 Mar 2008

Chelsea kept alive their hopes of winning the Premier League title at the same time as severely denting Arsenal's when late goals from Didier Drogba gave them a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Drogba scored after 73 and 82 minutes to give Chelsea victory after Bacary Sagna had put Arsenal ahead in the 59th minute with a near-post header from a Cesc Fabregas corner.