Chelsea unstuck as City show credentials
I think Roberto Mancini is hasty to say his team has no chance of winning the title. They showed in their display against Chelsea that they can mix it with the big boys, hassling and harrying them to grind out a horrible-looking one-nil victory. There is no doubt about the quality and depth of their squad, they are still to hit top-form and Mario Balotelli can be a big hit when he returns from injury. So there is potential there for the Eastlands side to go for the title - the derby's against United will be key. As for Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti's side have suddenly showed their weaknesses with two defeats in a week. They failed to test City as they can, and the decision to take off Didier Drogba for Daniel Sturridge was an odd one. They are still the team to beat, but will need to improve. It's shaping up to be an interesting season.
Ryder Cup around the corner
The Ryder Cup takes place this week, with the USA and Europe battling it out once again. 2008's tournament saw the Americans take the coveted trophy that the Europeans had held since 2002, so Colin Montgomerie's lads will be eager to get it back. It promises to be an interesting tussle, with Lee Westwood the one to watch for the Europeans. As always, eyes will be on under-fire Tiger Woods, with the US legend in poor form since revelations about his private life last year. He has really struggled to get back to his best since then, and I don't think he will hit top form at Celtic Manor this weekend. Europe for me.
Commonwealth Games: Mockery of the Modern Games
The state of the accommodation for participants at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi have been inescapable in the news recently, and rightfully so. No disrespect to anyone over there, but in this modern age, the disgusting state of some of the facilities is a joke. We don't know the whole story and the organizers proclaim they are ready, but something isn't right over there. The Indian government has spent over $6billion on the event, which is a ridiculous sum. Admittedly, I'm no expert on the subject but surely that is too high a price for what is just a multi-sport event? It shows the outrageous amounts of money that are poured into sport.
Fernando Perfection, Hamilton Out Again
Fernando Alonso put in an expert performance to win the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, holding off Sebastian Vettel in an entertaining race to Mark Webber's nearest rival in the driver's championship. It was a spectacular drive from Alonso, but once again Lewis Hamilton crashed out to give himself an uphill struggle for the pole position. He was out after a collision with Webber, and now finds himself twenty points behind the Australian in the chase for the title of World Champion. It might just be too late for the 2008 winner, but don't rule out Spaniard Alonso with just four races left. Bring on Japan.
Pompey: Time to Push On
We've got that all-important first victory under our belts, and now it's time to really push on and climb the table. We are in a false position at the moment, but we need to show the rest of the Championship what we can do. And hopefully that starts tonight with the return of Jamo with Bristol City. The England man will hopefully get the warm welcome he deserves for his time here, where he really was the best keeper in the Premier League at times. But tonight he's hopefully going to be picking the ball out of his net a few times.
Play Up Pompey
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