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Groundhog day in La Liga, but judgement day is just around the corner

Details: Created: Monday, 20 April 2009 22:13; Written by Benjamin Cullen

Those of you who read Last week's liga review could be forgiven for thinking this report describes the very same round of fixtures. But despite Real and Barca squeeking to narrow victories again,

Valencia securing fourth spot, again,

Sevilla and Villareal stumbling again,

Atletíco Madrid making up for lost ground with a win, again,

Emana repeating 2 goal heroics for Betis and Racing and Bilbao continuing their slide from mid-table mediocracy to relegation flirtation.

I assure you, this really is a completely different report!

The Joys and Woes of an FA Cup Semi-Final!

Details: Created: Monday, 20 April 2009 16:28; Written by Darren Douglas

Just a few weeks and games remain in the season, every upcoming game is tagged with a reminder that at this stage all fixtures are must-win and of intense importance. The FA Cup semi-finals are in some ways like a paradox, it is make or break for the next few days, on the one hand there is tantalising glory, and then on the other, bitter disappointment.

The pre-match hyping had both semi-finals reasonably well matched, and all four clubs concerned were in relatively good form. Arsenal had many reasons to be optimistic before taking on Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. It was the first visit to the new version of the national stadium for the Gunners, and only one defeat since mid-December had given fans like myself a reaffirmed faith in our ability to win trophies.

Spot the footballer

Details: Created: Monday, 20 April 2009 10:09; Written by Ian Shine

You made fools of yourselves last week.

You suggested Robin Van Persie when it was fatty, fatty Mido. Now when have those two ever looked alike?

Considering that you’re clearly awful at this game, i’ve made this week’s picture about as easy as a two foot tap in. So if you get it wrong you’re going to look about as stupid as Chris Iwelumo.

Premier League review

Details: Created: Sunday, 19 April 2009 23:31; Written by David Moftakhar

With Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all otherwise engaged, attention turned to the fight at the other end of the table this weekend. Going into the games nine were still in with a decent shout of going down, making it the closest relegation battle for years.