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

Liga BBVA: Levante-Real Sociedad: Arouna Kone; David Zurutuza
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PROBABLE LINEUPS

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

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

Premier League Preview: Chelsea v Liverpool

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

Bet: Returns: Chelsea £18.30 Draw £34.00 Liverpool £45.00 William Hill

By Matthew Harold

More On :  Chelsea, Liverpool, Chelsea vs Liverpool

PROBABLE LINEUPS


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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