Chelsea ruin Robinho's dream start
source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4751492.ece
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Robinho, Britain’s most expensive footballer, made an instant impact on his Premier League debut for Manchester City yesterday, even though his side lost 3-1 to Chelsea. The Brazilian, who had flown 16,000 miles in the last week to play two World Cup qualifiers for his country in South America, only arrived back in England late on Thursday night. But he showed no signs of jet lag, scoring from a direct free kick just 12 minutes into the game in front of a record City of Manchester stadium crowd of 47,331.
In an irony that would not have been lost on the visitors, it was Chelsea who had first courted Robinho until City’s £32.4m bid at the close of the summer transfer window tempted Real Madrid. The goal prompted a furious row between Chelsea keeper Petr Cech and captain John Terry about the positioning of the defensive wall. However, Chelsea struck back within five minutes through Ricardo Carvalho.
Shortly after the interval, Frank Lampard added a second and Nicolas Anelka scored his second of the season with 20 minutes left. Chelsea are top of the Premier League but the win was overshadowed by the dismissal of Terry for bringing down Jo. He will be suspended from the game against Manchester United a week today. Lampard queried the sending-off, saying: “I’ve never seen a player get sent off for a professional foul with two players behind him,” and Chelsea are expected to appeal.
In an irony that would not have been lost on the visitors, it was Chelsea who had first courted Robinho until City’s £32.4m bid at the close of the summer transfer window tempted Real Madrid. The goal prompted a furious row between Chelsea keeper Petr Cech and captain John Terry about the positioning of the defensive wall. However, Chelsea struck back within five minutes through Ricardo Carvalho.
Shortly after the interval, Frank Lampard added a second and Nicolas Anelka scored his second of the season with 20 minutes left. Chelsea are top of the Premier League but the win was overshadowed by the dismissal of Terry for bringing down Jo. He will be suspended from the game against Manchester United a week today. Lampard queried the sending-off, saying: “I’ve never seen a player get sent off for a professional foul with two players behind him,” and Chelsea are expected to appeal.
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GeoffNI
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First game against Pompey was excellent, then Wigan then Spurs were to boring games and Chelsea looked no different than under Mourhino's reign. But at the weekend away from home Chelsea were entertianing and very convincing.
- 3 years ago
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GeoffNI
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Beta_Boy
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It was a great game and I can definitely see Chelsea being strong this season. They look stronger than last year and a lot more dangerous going forward, I'm actually (as a neutral) enjoying watching Chelsea this season, they seem intent on attacking teams and are playing some enjoyable football.
It would seem Abramovich is getting a bit more for his money.
- 3 years ago
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Beta_Boy
