City actually controlled the game at Goodison Park on Tuesday (31/01/2012). Statistics Soccernet noted they dominated possession up to 68 percent and fired 21 shots.

However, the above statistics is not enough to generate the points for City. They still lost to the host team.

The only goal in the second half Everton created. From a counter-attack, Darron Gibson goalkeeper Joe Hart.

This defeat did not shake the position of City at the top the standings with 54 points from 23 matches. But, the points they equaled by Manchester United who at the same time a 2-0 win over Stoke City. Everton is ranked ninth with 29 points.

The game

Everton threatened first in the fifth minute. Utilizing corner Royston Drenthe, Denis Stracqualursi header towards goal direct City. But, still there is Joleon Lescott of stemming the ball at the goal line.

Entering the 23rd minute, Sergio Aguero action could make a fuss Everton defense. Although faced with three defenders, Aguero could still outsmart them and opened fire. But, the ball was wide.

The home side threatened again in the 36th minute. However, Marouane Fellaini kick from the middle of the penalty box is still thin on the side of the goal Hart.

City’s best chance in the first half created a few moments later. From the counter-attack, Samir Nasri fired remotely. Although already out of reach of Tim Howard, the ball off the crossbar into the goal as thwarted.

After halftime, the City is increasingly showing its dominance. Edin Dzeko could not take advantage of good opportunities in the 48th minute when his header went Gael Clichy crossing right leads into the arms of Howard.

Busy attacking, City even conceded first. Through a counter-attack, Everton the lead thanks to goals from Gibson in the 60th minute.

Starting Leighton Baines cross, the ball fell at the feet of Landon Donovan. Donovan then gave the ball to Gibson, who immediately grabbed it with a hard shot. Had turned over the direction of the City players, the ball penetrating the goalkeeper Hart.

In the remaining time, the City’s defense shut the home team. But, none of opportunities that they can be fruitful goal.

At the long whistle sounded, Everton still lead 1-0.

TEAM LINE-UP:
Everton: Howard, Neville, Hibbert, Heitinga, Baines, Donovan, Gibson, Fellaini, Drenthe (Baxter 79 ‘), Cahill, Stracqualursi (Vellios 88’)

Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott (Kolarov 68 ‘), Clichy, Barry (De Jong 86’), Milner (Johnson 61 ‘), Silva, Aguero, Nasri, Dzeko

In front of his own supporters, the San Siro on Sunday (1/29/2012), Milan opened the scoring through Zlatan Ibrahimovic free kick. Other goals were scored by Antonio Nocerino and Massimo Ambrossini, which makes sure the Rossoneri won with a score of 3-0.

The results of this match to continue revival after Milan defeated Inter Milan two weeks ago. After submission of the Derby Della Madonnina Diavolo Rosso pluck four victories over twice namely Novara, Lazio and Cagliari.

With 43 points, Massimiliano Allegri protégé is now closed to within one point of Juventus at the top position. Juventus a 2-1 win yesterday as well as host Udinese.

The game

Unbeaten in 18 games last cons Cagliari make Milan look confident. The first opportunity is obtained when the bait is released Robinho failed accomplished a goal by Nocerino.

Appear less bite, Milan did not really have a golden opportunity to break down the visitors goal in the first round. But a free kick moments before the penalty box eventually change the course of action.

Forward as the executor of a free kick, the ball is kicked from outside the penalty box Ibra curved side towards the top corner of Cagliari. The ball that hit the side netting to reach the inside of the keeper no Agazzi. A beautiful goal from Ibrahimovic.

Seven menih then Milan managed to double the advantage, with Ibra be givers bait. Welcoming Philippe Mexes passed ball from the midfield with his chest, Ibrahim serves as a reflector the round leather Nocerino who then struck with a hard kick. The ball sank into the goal, 2-0 for the Rossoneri.

At the beginning of the second half Milan again have a chance through Nocerino, but this time the kick can be driven Agazzi. The new entrance a few minutes, Stephan El Shaarawy directly create opportunities when kicking that he remove the thin slip of the target.

Milan’s third goal finally came in the 75th minute through Ambrosini, who entered the field to replace Clarence Seedorf. Utilizing feedback encouragement Emanuelson, kicking senior midfielder tore Milan Cagliari goalkeeper and change the score became 3-0.

Teams Line-up:

Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Nesta, Mexes, Mesbah; Nocerino, Van Bommel, Emanuelson; Seedorf (Ambrosini 67); Ibrahimovic (Inzaghi 84), Robinho (El Shaarawy 62)

Cagliari: Agazzi; Pisano (Thiago Ribeiro 54), Canini, Astori, Agostini; Dessena, Ekdal, Nainggolan (Conti 66); Cossu (El Kabir 58); Ibarbo, Pinilla

Facing Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (29/01/2012) , just behind Arsenal 0-2 at halftime. The Villas winning goal by goal scored by Richard Dunne and Darren Bent.

However, Arsenal gave a good reaction at the beginning of the second half, scoring three goals in seven minute intervals. Two Robin van Persie penalty and one other goal from Theo Walcott gave Arsene Wenger’s protege 3-2 victory.

The fifth round of qualifying, Arsenal face the winner of the match between  Sunderland and Middlesbrough.

The game

In the fifth minute Arsenal had a chance to open the scoring when a free kick Chris Vermaelen still be ignored Given out of the park. For the next hosts dominated possession, but was unable to create chances let alone goals.

Precisely Villa capable of shocking the home fans when goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski able at minute 33. Cooperation Petrov and Robbie Keane now proceed to take advantage of a corner kick sent the ball into the penalty box.

Although located in a convoy Arsenal defender Richard Dunne was able to win air duel for the ball into the goal. Goals and Arsenal behind 0-1.

Instead of Arsenal equalized just re-pierced in first half injury time period, this time by a rapid counterattack. Puncture from the right side, Bent kick from inside the box can still be ignored Fabiaski. Mentally from the moment the ball successfully direbound Bent, and despite being in a tight angle he can send the ball into the goal.

Per Mertesacker opened the wave of Arsenal attacks in the second half when a header that he release the Villa defender stopped right at the goal line. Awaited equalizing goal finally came on 54 minutes, through Van Persie penalty.

The referee pointed to the spot after dropping Dunne Ramsey with hard tackle in the penalty box. Advanced as executor, Van Persie completed the task perfectly.

In the 56th minute Arsenal equalized through Walcott. This goal as Walcott just smelling good luck trying to bounce a ball thrown Hutton. Being at the right time and place, Hutton kick the ball bounced into the net after hitting Walcott.

The referee gave a penalty for Arsenal’s second in minute 60, this time for a foul on Bent Koscielny. Van Persie returned mensia wasted no chance to come, the ball ripped the nets penalty kick Given and change the score finished 3-2.

Through Robbie Keane, Villa returned almost equalized in the 80th minute. But the efforts of former Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur Van Persie was foiled.

Teams Line-up:

ARSENAL: Fabianski, Coquelin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Song, Rosicky (’71 Arteta), Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain (Henry ’89), Van Persie, Walcott (Sagna ’89)

ASTON VILLA: Given, Hutton, Cuellar, Dunne, Warnock, Ireland, Clark, Petrov (’82 Bannan), Agbonlahor (Gardner ’71), Keane, Bent

This victory is not achieved easily. It took an hour for “The Bavarian” breaking goal guests who created Mario Gomez. Goals came from a header that is released using bait Robben Gomez. Goalkeeper Diego Benaglio had managed to block the header Gomez. However, Gomez again managed to control the ball and not waste the second chance to score a goal.

After winning, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes put the new power on the front line team. He played Olic to replace Gomez in the 75th minute. Heynckes yan changes made ​​effective enough.

Bayern could have a golden opportunity through akasi Frank Ribery in the 85th minute. Ribery action solo run. Once successfully entered into the penalty box, the French midfielder fired hard. Apes for Bayern, his shot was blocked by Benaglio.

Wolfsburg goalkeeper also finally conceded a goal by Arjen Robben created in the 90th minute. Goal was to lock the Bayern win 2-0.

Teams Line-up:
Bayern Munich: 1-Manuel Neuer; 28-Holger Badstuber, 17-Jerome Boateng, 21-Philipp Lahm, 13-Rafinha; 39-Toni Kroos, 31-Bastian Schweinsteiger, 7-Franck Ribery (David Alaba 88), 10-Arjen Robben; 33-Mario Gomez (Ivica Olic 75), 25-Thomas Müller, 30-Luis Gustavo Dias

VFL Wolfsburg: 1-Diego Benagliol; 3-Aliste Felipe Lopes, 23-Marco Russ, 34-Ricardo Rodriguez, 15-Christian Träsch; 20-Petr Jiracek (Giovanni Sio 66), 25-Chris (Koo Ja-Cheol 41), 4-Marcel Schäfer, 13 – Makoto Hasebe; 18-Mario Mandzukic, 24 – Ashkan Dejagah

An additional three points made Dortmund remain in second place with 40 points. They only lost on goal difference from Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga standings sementera. As for Hoffenheim, this defeat led them to the eighth position with 23 points.

Do not want much from Bayern, Dortmund appeared adamant against Hoffenheim. The result they were able to confine Hoffenheim defense and scored on the 16th minute through the action of Shinji Kagawa. Receiving feedback Sebastian Kehl, Kagawa shoot the ball into the middle of the goal can be driven without Hoffenheim goalkeeper, Tom Strake.

The hosts added advantage in the 31st minute. This time, turn the breaking goalkeeper Kevin Grosskreautz Strake. He found the net Hoffenheim by utilizing feedback from Jakub Blaszczykowski.

In the 44th minute, Grosskreautz able to score his second goal. However, a goal disallowed because the referee was in a position to assess Grosskreautz off-side when receiving the ball.

In the second half, not much changes. Dortmund continued to dominate. Late in the 55th minute, the hosts able to score their third goal through action after receiving Grosskreautz Kagawa.

Hoffenheim minimize the position in the 63rd minute after Fabian Johnson able to subdue the Roman Weidenfeller. This goal is the creation of Edson Braafheid.

Although not conceded again, Hoffenheim failed to add a goal until the long whistle sounded.

Team Line-up:
Dortmund: Roman Weidenfeller, Mats Hummels, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Lukasz Piszczek, Sebastian Kehl, Sven Bender, Kevin Grosskreutz (Iklay Gundogan 85), Jakub Blaszczykowski (Ivan Perisic 77), Robert Lewandowski (Lucas Barrios 77), Shinji Kagawa

Hoffenheim: Tom Starke, Janick Vestergaard, Daniel Williams, Edson Braafheid, Andreas Beck, Sebastian Rudy (Knowledge Musona 80), Sejad Salihovic, Tobias Weis, Fabian Johnson (Peniel Kokou Mlapa 77), Ryan Babel, Roberto Firmino