Lille keep title aspirations in check

Arch-rivals at opposite ends of the table, league leaders Lille and relegation-threatened Lens square off in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Lille are unbeaten in eight games and looking for their fifth consecutive victory when they take to the field at the Stadium Lille Metropole.

Their run has taken them four points clear of the chasing pack, but Paris Saint-Germain, Rennes and Lyon are all poised to pounce on a slip from the leaders.

Centre-back Adil Rami, capped six times for France, insists the squad are reluctant to consider mounting a sustained challenge for the championship.

“It’s not like us to say that we’re fighting for the title,” Rami said.

“There are more traditionally successful teams than ours. So we remain humble, it’s a victory for us to be here among many others and now we have to carry on working and going forward.”

Forwards Moussa Sow and Gervais Gervinho have been influential this season, scoring 15 and 10 goals respectively.

But they have been ably assisted by Belgian Eden Hazard, who was singled out for special praise by coach Rudi Garcia.

“We expect a lot from these talented players, on their capacities to be decisive,” Garcia said.

“He’s been decisive these last two games and that’s great, for sure.”

Struggling at the other end of the table this season, Lens have won two games in a row to move clear of the relegation zone, including a come-from-behind 2-1 win over St Etienne.

They also beat Caen 2-0, but are still only one point clear of the bottom three.

“What we did is super important,” defender Franck Queudrue said.

“Already to have come from behind against St Etienne and (winning) against Caen, grabbing six points and exiting the relegation zone.”

Lens’ mini-revival has been prompted by the arrival of new coach Laszlo Boloni, who will have his work cut out for him as he attempts to make it three wins from three up against the in-form table toppers.

Sat 29 January, 2011

Lille keep title aspirations in check

Arch-rivals at opposite ends of the table, league leaders Lille and relegation-threatened Lens square off in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Lille are unbeaten in eight games and looking for their fifth consecutive victory when they take to the field at the Stadium Lille Metropole.

Their run has taken them four points clear of the chasing pack, but Paris Saint-Germain, Rennes and Lyon are all poised to pounce on a slip from the leaders.

Centre-back Adil Rami, capped six times for France, insists the squad are reluctant to consider mounting a sustained challenge for the championship.

“It’s not like us to say that we’re fighting for the title,” Rami said.

“There are more traditionally successful teams than ours. So we remain humble, it’s a victory for us to be here among many others and now we have to carry on working and going forward.”

Forwards Moussa Sow and Gervais Gervinho have been influential this season, scoring 15 and 10 goals respectively.

But they have been ably assisted by Belgian Eden Hazard, who was singled out for special praise by coach Rudi Garcia.

“We expect a lot from these talented players, on their capacities to be decisive,” Garcia said.

“He’s been decisive these last two games and that’s great, for sure.”

Struggling at the other end of the table this season, Lens have won two games in a row to move clear of the relegation zone, including a come-from-behind 2-1 win over St Etienne.

They also beat Caen 2-0, but are still only one point clear of the bottom three.

“What we did is super important,” defender Franck Queudrue said.

“Already to have come from behind against St Etienne and (winning) against Caen, grabbing six points and exiting the relegation zone.”

Lens’ mini-revival has been prompted by the arrival of new coach Laszlo Boloni, who will have his work cut out for him as he attempts to make it three wins from three up against the in-form table toppers.

Sat 29 January, 2011

Liverpool Defeat at Blackpool a Reality Check to Both Kenny Dalglish and Supporters

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Inter send scouts to check on Kaka

Inter Milan will send scouts to check Kaka’s progress before deciding whether to make a move for the Real Madrid star, according to reports from Italy.

Inter new boss Leonardo is reportedly keen on Kaka but he first wants to make sure the Brazilian has reached a desired level of fitness and will, therefore, send scouts to watch Real Madrid play against Getafe and Levante.

The Brazil international has had a disappointing start to his Real Madrid career, as he largely struggled for form before picking up a difficult injury, and with Mesut Ozil already in the side, Jose Mourinho could decide to cash in on Kaka.

Inter are widely looking for reinforcements in January transfer window and they believe the Brazilian would help them return to the title race, provided he has fully recovered from injury.

The only problem remains Kaka’s Milan past, although that didn’t stop Leonardo from joining the fierce rivals, so Massimo Moratti is hoping Kaka would follow his compatriot to Giuseppe Meazza.

Inter send scouts to check on Kaka

Inter Milan will send scouts to check Kaka’s progress before deciding whether to make a move for the Real Madrid star, according to reports from Italy.

Inter new boss Leonardo is reportedly keen on Kaka but he first wants to make sure the Brazilian has reached a desired level of fitness and will, therefore, send scouts to watch Real Madrid play against Getafe and Levante.

The Brazil international has had a disappointing start to his Real Madrid career, as he largely struggled for form before picking up a difficult injury, and with Mesut Ozil already in the side, Jose Mourinho could decide to cash in on Kaka.

Inter are widely looking for reinforcements in January transfer window and they believe the Brazilian would help them return to the title race, provided he has fully recovered from injury.

The only problem remains Kaka’s Milan past, although that didn’t stop Leonardo from joining the fierce rivals, so Massimo Moratti is hoping Kaka would follow his compatriot to Giuseppe Meazza.

Blackpool get a reality check

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The 4 - 0 dream start against Wigan last week may have led them to believe that they would do well against Arsenal.But a 6 - 0 hammering is what they got. Theo Walcott gets a hattrick, Marouane Chamakh opens his league account after squandering an eternity of chances including one just yards out with the goal at his mercy. Arshavin gets on board and so does Diaby.

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