Manchester City-- RIP to Crazy Spending Summers

Manchester City has set all kinds of records lately with ridiculous spending to the point of hilarity.  Just this summer, City brought in over £100 million in acquisitions.  On average alone, that is £25 million per man.  The outlay takes Sheikh Mansour's total spend, mostly on transfer fees and wages, to £500 million since his takeover in 2008.


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It was reported last week that Man City lost over £121 million in the last year (revenue versus expenses). 

UEFA's new rules are an attempt to curb the massive spending that is crippling football clubs across Europe. Clubs will be allowed to lose no more than €45 million (£39 million) for the next three seasons and must then break even to be allowed entry into the continent's most high profile and lucrative competition.

Yossi Baneyoun out several months with ruptured achilles

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Premier League leaders Chelsea could be without Yossi Baneyoun for a large portion of the season after the Israeli FA revealed he has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.


Benayoun, who joined Chelsea in a £5 million deal from Liverpool in the summer, initially suffered a torn calf muscle in the Carling Cup defeat to Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on September 22.

Liverpool, Red Sox owners agree to sale

LONDON -- Liverpool's board agreed to sell the debt-riddled English Premier League club to the owners of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, although legal action may be needed to force the existing American owners out.

Andy Carroll not guaranteed spot in starting 11

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has backed his decision to drop striker Andy Carroll and claims he has no guarantees of being in the starting XI.

Alex out for Chelsea

Chelsea defender Alex will miss up to 3 weeks as a result of a thigh injury sustained during the 2-0 victory over Arsenal. 

Alex will now miss his country's international friendless against Iran on Thursday and Ukraine on Monday, and Chelsea expect to be without his services for the Premier League tie against Aston Villa and Champions League fixture with Spartak Moscow following the international break.

News of Alex's injury is a setback for Chelsea as his defensive partner John Terry has also been suffering from fitness concerns in recent months.

History of the English League Champions (EPL and previous)

History of the English League championship

Tables for 10/4/10

2010-11 Table
Team	GP	W	D	L	Pts	GF	GA	GD
Chelsea	7	6	0	1	18	23	2	21
Manchester City	7	4	2	1	14	9	3	6
Manchester United	7	3	4	0	13	16	9	7
Arsenal	7	3	2	2	11	16	9	7
Tottenham	7	3	2	2	11	8	6	2
West Brom	7	3	2	2	11	9	12	-3
Stoke City	7	3	1	3	10	8	9	-1
Aston Villa	7	3	1	3	10	9	12	-3
Blackpool	7	3	1	3	10	11	15	-4
Fulham	7	1	6	0	9	8	7	1
Sunderland	7	1	5	1	8	7	7	0
Bolton	7	1	5	1	8	10	11	-1
Blackburn	7	2	2	3	8	7	8	-1
Wigan Athletic FC	7	2	2	3	8	4	13	-9
Newcastle United	7	2	1	4	7	10	10	0
Birmingham City	7	1	4	2	7	7	10	-3
Everton	7	1	3	3	6	6	7	-1
Liverpool	7	1	3	3	6	7	11	-4
Wolverhampton	7	1	2	4	5	7	12	-5
West Ham United	7	1	2	4	5	5	14	-9

Chelsea 2 - 0 Arsenal

Chelsea moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League after a goal in each half from Didier Drogba and Alex earned them a vital 2-0 victory over London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool 1 - 2 Blackpool

Liverpool's much-publicised issues off the pitch have been eclipsed by their problems on it as the side slumped to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at home to Premier League newcomers Blackpool.

Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle United

Adam Johnson was an instant hit for Manchester City at Eastlands as they beat Newcastle 2-1.