TOUR EVENT
Easter weekend gives the English football fans the most valuable thing - the resurrection of champion intrigue . “Manchester United” in Portsmouth interrupts a series of seven consecutive victories, losing in an epic battle to the team of Harry Redknapp. The “black” day of van der Sarah and the inspiration of James, the steadfastness of the host defense and the chronic bad luck of his own attack - and even O'Shea’s signature goal in added time is pointless. To lose “MU” that evening was predetermined from above. “Chelsea” meanwhile, having hardly defeated the weary “Seville” “Tottenham Hotspur”, gets close to the leader at a distance of a single victory. Truly, everything begins anew.
HERO TOUR
An indispensable attribute of Easter celebrations in England is the rabbit, symbolizing abundance and fertility. In the role of that on Good Friday, the midfielder of the Liverpool “Everton” Mikel Artet made . The Spaniard's generosity knew no bounds - he participated in all four goals of his team, distributing three assists and one pre-goal. The unyielding Fulham fell 1-4, and Everton burst into full steam into the UEFA zone. Fans of the “butterscotch” mocking the neighbors from “Liverpool” have long called Arteta the best Merseyside Spaniard and sincerely wonder at the shortsightedness of Luis Aragones.
TOUR FAILURE
On such a day, a loser is simply obliged to have the appearance of a martyr. Goalkeeper “Watford” Ben Foster was again the best in his team and again suffered for the sins of his own defenders. The outsider “burns” “Middlesbrough” 1: 4, and Adrian Butroyd should give the goalkeeper a candle in gratitude for the fact that the opponent’s advantage was not double-digit in the end. An Easter candle, the flame of which will symbolize the undoubtedly divine origin of Foster's talent.
TOUR SENSATION
The main flower of Easter in England is a white lily. The London Arsenal for the first time in history loses to the Emirates Stadium and gives this lily to West Ham - as a symbol of the return to life. Until recently, it seemed doomed, the team of Alan Kerbishli scored three consecutive victories and now only two points behind the saving 17th place. Having lost motivation, Arsenal was able to afford a wide gesture, in a Christian way, without realizing any of the 30 shots on goal of the opponent. Generosity can cost a lot to the wards of Arsene Wenger - the fifth coming “Bolton” is now behind the “Gunners” by only two points on the scores and seriously threatens not to let them into the next Champions League.
TREND
The celebration of Easter was established by the prophet Moses in honor of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt and their deliverance from slavery. The outcome of the London “Charlton” from the relegation zone is the logical conclusion of the trend that has identified itself in the last month. Having scored three victories in five matches and tied twice, including on a tour that was under review on the road with Manchester City, the eddics are ahead of Sheffield United and settle in 17th place. A significant event, although all the acuteness of the struggle is yet to come. If Alan Pardew’s team escapes, the Messiah will be honored by the Messiah trainer as much as Moses.
CM. ALSO
Liverpool’s procession led by Peter Crouch to the goal of Reading ends with the first goal of Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa on English soil.
TOUR DIGIT
The modern ways of celebrating Easter in England are vibrant and joyful. The most common tradition is the exchange of skillfully decorated Easter eggs. Premier League teams took this custom in their own way and decided to exchange goals. 28 goals scored in 10 matches of the round - an indicator significantly higher than the average. And only 4 out of 20 clubs ignored the tradition, failing to hit the opponent’s goal.
Dmitry LONGICH