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Chelsea secured their first Premier League win in seven games as they beat Bolton. The Blues are now within four points of Premier League leaders Manchester United. The result ends Chelsea’s worst run of form for over a decade.

Wolves beat Liverpool at Anfield in a shock Premier League result. The result was Wolves first victory against Liverpool since 1984. The Reds lost for the eighth time this season, which piles more pressure of manager Roy Hodgson. Liverpool are now in twelve place in the league, just three points above the relegation zone.

After beating Chelsea, Arsenal’s game at Wigan seemed more of a formality. Wigan, however, unbeaten in their last five home games had other ideas. Arsenal had made eight changes to the team that beat Chelsea, which possibly had a bad effect on the team.

It’s Premier League Match Time at DW Stadium when Wigan host Newcastle on January 2, 2011, in match week 21. The Magpies, currently in 13th place in the points table, have lost 5 of 9 games on the road this season while winning 3 and drawing the one. The Latics, three places below Newcastle, have won just two of 10 games hosted, while losing three and drawing five. On current form, Wigan should edge this match against the Magpies who have lost five of their last eight games.

Before you become too optimistic about this, I will like to state here that I don’t think we stand a chance against the Catalans next year. In fact, if I had the chance to place a bet on the game, I would put all my money on Barcelona to carry the day. Please forget about optimism or the mystic nature of that element called luck in football, with my Arsene Wenger, luck is like heavy snow in August for us. Barcelona are very beatable and we have seen that a few times thanks to the special one during his reigns at Chelsea and Inter so we would not have difficulties talking about how that can be done.

Half time warmups are crucial. Playing without warming up can result in injuries thus degrading your performance. Here is a short guide on half-time warmups.

As a forward of the team, you are a crucial player. The team needs your ability to win, and they need your attacking prowess to succeed. Yet, you find yourself on the downside, unable to score goals.

The player you loath the most is on the pitch. He starts to play mind games with you, trying to make you lose your temper. How do you counter him?

Want to score more goals in your indoor soccer games? Here are some tips to help you out!

Placed 13th in the league table, Everton have won just one of their last five games, this season, with 3 draws and a loss completing the tally. Fourth-placed Tottenham have won 6 of their last 8 games, including the last 3 on the trot, with the other 2 ended in draws. On current form, Everton should be happy if they could snatch a point from Wednesday’s game.

It’s Premier League match time at the Reebok Stadium when Bolton host Wigan in a Lancashire derby on January 5, in match week 22. Head to head, in the last 11 league games between the sides, the Latics have established a 4-3 lead over the Trotters. The Trotters have won 5 of 10 games hosted this season, while drawing 4 and losing just the one. The Latics have lost 4 of 9 games on the road, while winning 2 and drawing the remaining 3. On current form, Bolton should edge this one.

The big news of the New Year’s first match week is that Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney has scored his first goal from open play since March 2010. This could be the beginning of a barrage of goals and that is an ominous sign for rival teams as Manchester United have consolidated their position as league leaders.