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text-decoration:none; } img {border:none;} The Sport Review: “Cesc in
another dimension, says Wenger after rout” plus 5 more- Cesc in another dimension, says Wenger after rout - Barrichello casts doubt over Hülkenberg’s Williams future - Kimi Räikkönen ‘contacts Renault over Formula 1 return’ - La Liga: Juanmi – Malaga’s record-breaking gem - Sir Alex Ferguson regrets resting Dimitar Berbatov - US Open crowns record-breaking Rafael Nadal Cesc in another dimension, says Wenger after rout Posted: 15 Sep 2010 05:18 PM PDT UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, 15 September 2010 Arsenal 6 Sporting Braga 0 Arsène Wenger hailed Cesc Fàbregas' inspired performance as Arsenal ruthlessly swept Sporting Braga aside at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The Gunners captain scored twice and set up goals for Andrey Arshavin and Carlos Vela as Wenger's side began their quest for a first Champions League title in style. “He has taken on another dimension," said Wenger after the match. "People forget that he is 23 years old, [an age] where other people start. He is a fantastic influence and it is important that he leads this team to winning and I believe it is a fantastic opportunity for the young players who play alongside him to improve as well. "If you are 18 years old like [Jack] Wilshere and you see Fàbregas who is 23, it is a big opportunity to learn a lot." Fàbregas opened the scoring from the spot after Marouane Chamakh was brought down before the Spaniard slid Arshavin in to poke home after 30 minutes. Chamakh then added a delightful third after being found by Wilshere’s flick and Fàbregas rose well to head in Arshavin’s floated cross soon after the break. Vela, a second-half substitute, then added two strikes of his own to complete the rout, the Mexican striker fed by Arshavin and Fàbregas. For Arsenal's sixth goal of the evening, Fàbregas, who was chasing a hat-trick, selflessly opted to play in Vela on the edge of the box rather than try and add to his own tally – an action which Wenger believes aptly summarises his side's footballing philosophy. "I like that he gave the ball to Vela instead of trying alone," said Wenger. "That reflects the way we want to play the game and it reflects the real attitude of a leader. He does what the game wants and is not selfish." The Frenchman also praised the quality of his side's performance despite some notable absentees including Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie. “It’s fantastic because it shows we have a style at the Club that everybody knows and no matter who comes in the football is played the same way," he added. "I have always said that we have a big squad where everybody can play a part and that shows when you look at who was out tonight. Some quality players were sitting behind me.” Barrichello casts doubt over Hülkenberg’s Williams future Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:17 AM PDT Rubens Barrichello has revealed he will remain in Formula 1 with Williams in 2011, but has cast doubt over the future of team-mate Nico Hülkenberg. The Brazilian, who reached 300 Grands Prix in Belgium last month, has been expected to continue for another year with the Oxfordshire-based team. "On my side I think it was an easier decision," said the 38-year-old. "They are waiting. I think they are analysing the Nico Hülkenberg situation in order to do it together for next season,” added Barrichello. Hülkenberg has been described as the new Michael Schumacher in the past and has impressed for Williams this season, finishing in the points on four occasions, and there has been no indication that Williams are unhappy with the German in his debut F1 season. "My part is done. All that is left is the papers to make it confirmed. That I will be with Williams in 2011 is 100 per cent," Barrichello confirmed. Williams are currently seventh in the constructors' championship, with Barrichello scoring 31 of the team's 47 points, including a season-best fourth place in Valencia. Kimi Räikkönen ‘contacts Renault over Formula 1 return’ Posted: 15 Sep 2010 05:40 AM PDT Kimi Räikkönen has reportedly contacted Renault about a return to Formula 1 for 2011 despite earlier indications he would remain in rallying. The former world champion left the sport at the end of 2009 as Ferrari signed Fernando Alonso and he was unable to secure a drive with McLaren, instead opting to join the Citroën Junior Team in the World Rally Championship. Renault have already confirmed Robert Kubica for 2011, but have yet to make a decision on the second seat currently occupied by Russian rookie Vitaly Petrov, with speculation rife over who will secure the spot. Räikkönen had been linked with a move early in the season but the speculation was later rubbished by both the Finn and the team. Toro Rosso's Sébastien Buemi and Force India's Adrian Sutil have also been mentioned after impressing with their smaller teams, while Petrov could still be in contention for a race seat in 2011. "You never know but I will probably never return to Formula One," Räikkönen said just last month. However, at Monza, Renault team principal Eric Bouiller revealed: "He is on the radar because he contacted us. "We need to think about it. But the priority is Vitaly, and to see how he will develop. If we are convinced then we will keep him definitely. This is the first option. There are several other options, and one of them is Kimi." Renault's fortunes have improved considerably both on and off the track with potential sponsors lined up to aid their financial situation. Kubica, meanwhile, has ensured that the season has not been a complete disaster for the French team, standing on the podium in Australia, Monaco, and Belgium, finishing in the points in 11 of the 12 races he completed. La Liga: Juanmi – Malaga’s record-breaking gem Posted: 15 Sep 2010 05:31 AM PDT Seventeen-year-old Juanmi Miguel Jiménez López became the youngest player in the history of La Liga to score a brace on Sunday, as he helped Malaga demolish Real Zaragoza with five first half goals at the Romareda. Juanmi’s double strike capped a fine all-round performance for the Andalusian prodigy, who will not turn 18 until May 2011. The current injury situation at Malaga played into Juanmi’s hands to some extent, as club manager Jesualdo Ferreira gave him a start in Aragon when he might otherwise have had to settle for a place on the bench if the squad was operating with a clean bill of health. Malaga’s new signing, Sebastian Fernandez, whom Juanmi replaced against Zaragoza, did not make the squad due to physical problems and, perhaps more significantly, injuries to key midfielders Duda, Antonio Apono and Sandro Silva meant that Ferreira opted to field two strikers instead of a five-man midfield. With Edinho as his partner, however, that still meant that Juanmi was selected ahead of more experienced club colleagues such as Albert Luque, Nabil Baha, José Rondon and Edu Ramos up front. The Coin-born striker has clearly impressed the new gaffer in training and there is no doubt that Portuguese coach Ferreira has a good eye for young players. Ferreira has a proven track record for nurturing precocious talent – a talent which was fostered during his spell as the Portugal under-21 boss between 1996 and 2000. Ex-protégés, who thrived under the former Porto manager, include Besiktas winger Ricardo Quaresma, Manchester United’s Anderson and Liverpool’s latest midfield investment, Raul Meireles. Juanmi’s progress has not gone unnoticed in the lower categories of the Spanish national set-up either. He was a part of the exciting Spain under-17 squad who narrowly lost to France in the final of the European Championship this year and he can boast an impressive record of five goals in six appearances at that level. Malaga’s latest gem will benefit from the experience of playing regularly with the likes of Gerard Deulofeu and Paco Alcacer, two outstanding talents in the under-17 set-up, but Juanmi has already surpassed them at senior level, as Deulofeu and Alcacer are yet to make breakthroughs for Barcelona and Valencia respectively. Juanmi is quick, without being explosively so, but his general movement and positional sense are excellent and he possesses great technical ability. He has now made seven full appearances for the Malaga first team, even though he is still officially registered with Atlético Malagueno (Malaga B); with Ferreira at the helm and given the club’s commitment to fostering young talent—particularly in evidence last season—Malaga looks like the perfect place for Juanmi to evolve as a footballer. Ivan Gonzalez, Edu Ramos and Francisco Portillo have already emerged as regular squad members at La Rosaleda and yet to return from loan spells are Jordi Pablo, Dani Toribio, Javi Lopez and Daniel Gonzalez, who have all shown tremendous promise. Whether or not these players will get a chance to shine at Malaga will depend a lot on the philosophy of new Qatari owner Sheikh Abdullah Al-Tahni, but the early indications are positive; despite making some significant additions to the squad this summer, Al-Tahni has expressed a desire to take his time with the project and invest in the prominent youth academy, rather than spend lavishly on big name imports. That looks like a good plan given that Atlético Malagueno, the club’s feeder reserve team, continues to churn out top young players. Last season, Edu Ramos was the most excitedly-anticipated player to be promoted up to the full Malaga squad from Atlético and his case is of particular interest in terms of a comparison to Juanmi, as he, too, was starring for Spain’s under-17 side this time last year. Ramos broke into the first team under Juan Ramón López Muniz and put in some dazzling displays only to fall victim to injury. He experienced a lengthy lay-off from an early stage in the campaign and struggled to break back in at the business end of 2009-10. Fit again, he is now playing for the Under-19 national side and is bound to see his minutes increase in Ferreira’s new side. For the moment, at least, he finds himself marginally behind his younger colleague Juanmi in the pecking order. Strictly speaking, Edu Ramos and Juanmi are different players in terms of position; Ramos is more of a winger/attacking midfielder than an out-and-out forward. But if returning stars such as Duda, Apono and Silva do herald a switch to the 4-2-3-1 formation, it is very likely that Edu and Juanmi will be in direct competition for places. Ideally, we will see a lot more of both of them in the Boquerones starting eleven in the near future. Read more on Spanish football at Simon Jalie’s La Liga Blog Sir Alex Ferguson regrets resting Dimitar Berbatov Posted: 15 Sep 2010 05:11 AM PDT Sir Alex Ferguson admits it was a mistake to leave in-form striker Dimitar Berbatov out of his match-day squad to face Rangers in Manchester United’s opening Champions League Group C game. The United boss rung the changes in the wake of the Red Devils' 3-3 draw at Everton on Saturday. Berbatov, who sparkled in the away trip to Merseyside, was rested for Tuesday's clash with highly-rated Mexican Javier Hernández selected to lead the line at Old Trafford. However, Walter Smith's Rangers were well organised managed to keep the home side relatively quiet for 90 minutes as the two sides played out a goalless draw. United, who have won Europe’s most prestigious competition on three occasions, lacked thrust and invention up front – an observation Ferguson alluded to after the match. “It was a frustrating night for us,” said Ferguson. “They were well organised and defended so deep, it was difficult to open them up at all. “We wanted to see how Javier Hernández would do in a full game,” he added. “Because of that we left Berbatov out and his form has been absolutely fantastic. “He has been one of our best players this season and his ability to create in tight situations would have made a difference. "We didn’t test their goalkeeper at all, apart from a couple of shots straight at him.” US Open crowns record-breaking Rafael Nadal Posted: 15 Sep 2010 03:23 AM PDT One man in Flushing Meadows must have sent a small prayer up to the heavens on Sunday night. They obligingly opened, and that forced the postponement of the men's US open final to a third Monday. Only 20 hours before, Novak Djokovic had won what he described as one of the most memorable matches of his career. At the fourth attempt in consecutive years, he beat his US Open bête noir, Roger Federer, in a pulsating three-and-three-quarter hours of gripping, blood-on-the-court tennis. He craved every minute of recovery time he could squeeze from the inclement weather. For waiting with him in the locker room—and, one might imagine, pacing restlessly—was Rafael Nadal, who had dropped not a set on his way to this meeting. For Nadal, this title—his first in New York—would anoint him the seventh man to complete a career Grand Slam. Only two men had done it younger: Don Budge in 1938 and Rod Laver in 1962. Nadal had dispatched Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets in just two-and-a-quarter hours before Djokovic even got on court. But the odds that had favoured Nadal—his easier progress, his earlier and shorter semi, the dominant player of 2010—were tempered by the rain. Djokovic had time: to adjust to his victory over Federer, to regain his equanimity, and to restore his body. The two men had an intense history. This was their 22nd meeting in four-and-a-half years, and Nadal held a 14-7 advantage. Djokovic, though, had won their last three meetings, and all of his seven wins had been on hard courts. So talk that had been of Nadal's tennis—his movement, speed, improved serve, desire to win—was intercut by talk of Djokovic's near-faultless ground strokes, his confidence and touch at the net, his composure and focus. Both had hit their best form at the right time, were injury-free, hungry. The final was, in fact, what every final should be: a fight between the best. With the score poised at 4-4, 30-30 in the second set, the weather took control again as a rain-storm hit Flushing Meadows. The set was already the same length as the first, the points shared equally: 57 each. Almost two hours later, play resumed, and Djokovic rose to the challenge of resuming his service mid-game. It was a gutsy hold after a couple of deuce scares. The first two points of game 10 had the crowd on their feet: one a running forehand down the line from Nadal, the other a similar shot from the Djokovic backhand. Both men had returned into the cool evening with fire in their bellies, and the standard of play took off. Passing shot, cross-court running forehands, delicate drops, and high smashes, and the second set was still not decided. After two hours, however, it was. Djokovic applied the pressure deep into Nadal's court, powered his shots to alternating corners, and forced some errors from Nadal. It brought a break of serve and the set, 7-5. Djokovic's problem, though, was that Nadal had already won the first set. And Nadal had a 106-1 record of winning such matches. Sure enough, no matter that Djokovic played some of his best tennis of the year, stayed focused, gave not an inch, Nadal was an immovable object. The manner in which Nadal finished off the bombardment only served to gild his performance. Not content with playing an entire match of accurate, intense, and athletic baseline tennis, Nadal reached match point with a bouquet of drop shot pick-ups, a volley and—how appropriate—his distinctive looping forehand. He left it to the bedazzled Djokovic to place his head on the block with a wide forehand. An ecstatic New York roared its pleasure for surely one of their most gladiatorial of champions. The 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 win ensured Nadal's name will forever appear on every Grand Slam trophy. Those rain-storms that fell like a prayer from heaven for Djokovic were not enough to quench Nadal, but they were enough to ensure this was one of the highest quality US finals of the Open era. At the end of March—fewer than six months back—Nadal was ranked fourth in the world with 6,800 points. He now stands almost 5,000 points clear of Djokovic at the top and is guaranteed to be No. 1 until Monte Carlo next spring without lifting a finger. He will be favourite to take the WTF title in London. If he can go on to win the Australian title, he would be that very rare beast: a man who has held all four Slam titles at the same time. Nadal's body looks in better shape than at any time since his first Roland Garros title. His game is multifaceted, his tenacity unquestioned, his capacity for evolution still clear. He barely attacked the net at all against Djokovic, yet his speed, serve, and volley skills make this a natural play should he seek more solutions. With three Slam titles in the space of four months, the question is not about whether Nadal's knees will see him through another season but how anyone else can beat this epitome of determination. 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