20.11. (Sun) 20:00 Atletico Madrid vs Levante

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ATLETICO MADRID CourtoisLopez, Godin, Dominguez, Filipe Gabi, Tiago, Diego TuranPizzi, Adrian

LEVANTE MunuaVenta, Ballesteros, Nano, Juanfran Torres, IborraValdo, Barkero, Juanlu Kone

Levante has been brought back down to earth following back-to-back defeats at the hands of Osasuna and Valencia, with some suggesting the Liga minnows have been finally found out. Nevertheless, the Valencia-based club still occupy a highly respectable fourth position in the league table, a mere five points off leaders Real Madrid.

Martinez has few injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s game with defender Juanfran expected to shake off an ankle sprain and striker Carlos Aranda also likely to recover from a minor knock. Left-back Asier Del Horno could sit out with a leg injury.

Meanwhile for hosts Atletico Madrid, a disappointing start to the season transformed into a mini-crisis after a 3-2 loss to lowly Getafe. Coach Gregorio Manzano has since received more bad news in the form of an injury to in-form striker Radamel Falcao. The Colombian suffered a strain to the abductor muscle on international duty and will miss out on Sunday. Former Portuguese U21 international Pizzi may get a chance to impress.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Atletico Madrid holds the edge in recent head-to-head meetings with Levante (W6 D1 L3).

• Injured striker Falcao is Atletico’s top scorer this season with seven goals.

• Atletico are known by the nickname Los Colchoneros (the mattress makers) due to its home kits sporting the same colours as old-fashioned mattresses.

• Levante’s last victory at the Vicente Calderon stadium was a 1-0 triumph in the Copa del Rey in October 2006.

• At a combined age of almost 170, the east coast club has the oldest defence (back four and goalkeeper) in La Liga.

• Levante was founded in 1909, a full decade before the founding of local rivals Valencia.

Prediction

Despite their inconsistent form this season, Atletico Madrid remain a difficult team to beat at home and they will looking to respond after a morale-sapping defeat against Getafe. The smart money is on Atletico getting at least a point out of this fixture.

Editor's Prediction

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Levante

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20-11-2011 Bran ka Evropi - NIKOLA ĐURĐIĆ (HAUGESUND)

MOJ TIP
BRAN – LILESTREM     1
Fredrikštad – Alesund     x
Molde – Sarpsborg     3+
Od Grenland – Sogndal     0-2
Stabek – Haugesund     x2
Stromsgodset – Valerenga     0-2
Tromso – Rozenborg     1
VIKING – START     1
 Fudbaleri Brana žele da se popnu stepenik više i zauzmu poziciju koja vodi u Evropu. Zadatak ne bi trebalo da bude težak, pošto u goste dolazi Lilestrem, koji je rasprodao ekipu i smenio trenera. Naruku im ide i to što se u ovom kolu „sudaraju“ direktni konkurenti, Tromso i Rozenborg. Domaćin mora da iskoristi ovu šansu, kec je sigurica

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20.11. (Sun) 17:00 Chelsea vs Liverpool

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11/20/11

1:55 PM GMT

Juventus vs. Palermo

Chelsea

0 vs 0

Liverpool

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November 20, 2011 4:00 PM GMT
Stamford Bridge — London
Referee:‬ M. Atkinson‎

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The Stamford Bridge side look to maintain the pressure on the top two while also making sure that the Reds don't close the gap from below them in the Premier League

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Draw £34.00

Liverpool £45.00

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CHELSEA Cech Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Cole Ramires, Lampard, Mikel Sturridge, Torres, Mata

LIVERPOOL   Reina Johnson, Agger, Carragher, Enrique Kuyt, Lucas, Adam, Downing Suarez, Carroll

Chelsea should be able to call upon the services of Daniel Sturridge, with the forward having recovered from a knock, while Didier Drogba should also be available after recovering from a minor arm operation.

The only player definitely unavailable for the Stamford Bridge side is Michael Essien, who is still recovering from knee surgery, which will keep him out until the New Year.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will be available for Kenny Dalglish’s side after recovering from a calf injury, while Luis Suarez is also fit after being rested by Uruguay in midweek with a minor back problem.

The Reds' skipper Steven Gerrard is still out as he battles back to full fitness after suffering from an ankle infection.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Chelsea lost their last home game when Arsenal hit five past them at Stamford Bridge to inflict a second successive Premier League defeat on Andre Villas-Boas' side. It was their only home reverse of the season so far.

• England midfielder Frank Lampard is the Blues' top goalscorer in the Premier League this season, having claimed six goals so far.

• Last time the two sides met Liverpool claimed all three points with Chelsea’s summer signing Raul Meireles (pictured right) claiming the winner for the Reds.

• Liverpool have managed to claim three of their five wins so far this season away from home, with victories at Arsenal, Everton and West Brom.

• The two sides will come face-to-face at Stamford Bridge twice in nine days, as they meet each other in the League Cup.

Prediction

With the sides only separated by three points in the Premier League table, this should be an extremely tight game and with former Liverpool stars Raul Meireles and Fernando Torres available for Chelsea it will add more spice to the fixture.

Editor's Prediction

Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool

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19.11. (Sat) 22:00 Valencia vs Real Madrid

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VALENCIA GuaitaMiguel, Ruiz, Rami, Alba Topal, Costa Pablo Hernandez, Piatti, MathieuSoldado

REAL MADRID   Casillas Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo Xabi Alonso, Sahin Ozil, Kaka, Ronaldo Benzema

Jose Mourinho will be sweating on the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Arbeloa, both of whom returned from international duty with thigh and hamstring strains respectively. However, the two players are expected to shrug off the knocks to start against Unai Emery's men. Angel Di Maria is however out for a month with a knee problem, meaning Kaka will likely start, with Mesut Ozil edged out to the right hand side.

Real Madrid have several players returning from injury including Ricardo Carvalho and Fabio Coentrao, although the pair are likely to sit out the visit to Valencia.

Marcelo will be back in contention following an injury, while Nuri Sahin could start his first game in the white shirt of Madrid.

One man who will not be featuring for Valencia is Sergio Canales, who is on loan from Madrid and will miss most of the season with a serious injury. The home side are also unable to call upon Ever Banega or Hedwiges Maduro.

Despite his double on international duty for Brazil, Jonas is likely to be named as a substitute with Pablo Piatti a candidate to play behind Roberto Soldado. Pablo Hernandez could come into the team on the right wing.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Valencia have lost their last three meetings against Real Madrid in La Liga, losing 6-3 to Los Blancos the last time the teams met in April.

• The last four encounters between the two sides at Mestalla have produced a total of 23 goals.

• Valencia are unbeaten at home in La Liga this season, winning four and drawing two out of their six games at Mestalla.

• Real Madrid are on a run of seven consecutive wins in La Liga. An eighth would be their best run under Jose Mourinho since the coach took over the club in 2010.

• Los Blancos have scored 39 goals after 11 matchdays, their second-highest tally at this stage of the season since 1950-51, where they had bagged 42.

• Gonzalo Higuain has scored seven goals in seven appearances against Valencia.

Prediction
Editor's Prediction
Valencia 1-2  Real Madrid

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19.11. (Sat) 20:45 Napoli vs Lazio

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NAPOLI De Sanctis Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica Maggio, Gargano, Inler, Dossena Hamsik, Lavezzi Cavani

LAZIO Marchetti Konko, Diakite, Biava, Radu Brocchi, Ledesma, Lulic Hernanes Klose, Cisse

Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri will have the luxury of choosing from a fully-fit squad as Walter Gargano and Salvatore Aronica will return to the starting XI. However, Mario Santana is still suspended and will miss the encounter.

Lazio boss Edy Reja will be without the services of influential attacking midfielder Stefano Mauri, who is sidelined with an injury. Andre Dias will not feature due to a thigh strain while Javier Garrido and Libor Kozak are also nursing injuries.

DID YOU KNOW

• Napoli have only picked up two wins in their last seven Serie A matches (W2 D2 L3).

• Walter Mazzarri's men have kept two clean sheets in their past three games at home.

• The southern Italian outfit ran out 4-3 winners in last season's encounter with Lazio at the San Paolo.

• Lazio have lost only three times in their last 13 Serie A matches against Napoli (W6 D4 L3).

• The capital city side are currently riding an eight-game unbeaten streak in league play. (W6 D2 L0).

• Edy Reja's men have won their last four matches away from the Stadio Olimpico.

Prediction

The joint leaders are unbeaten in their last eight games but face a daunting trip to the Stadio San Paolo. Klose continues his fine form as the capital-city side prove that they are legitimate contenders for the Scudetto.

Editor's Prediction

Napoli 2-3 Lazio

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