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| xubb | Jan 16 2014, 07:54 PM Post #1 |
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LONDON -- Liverpool was the big casualty on the Premier Leagues opening day, losing 3-0 at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, while Arsenal began life without Robin van Persie with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Sunderland. Goals werent a problem for Fulham and Swansea, with both teams enjoying 5-0 routs, while former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas made a miserable return to English football as Tottenham lost 2-1 at Newcastle. But there were happier returns to the Premier League for West Ham and Reading, with both teams avoiding defeat in their first matches since gaining promotion. The focus Saturday was off last seasons top two, with Manchester City beginning its title defence on Sunday and Manchester United, which was denied the trophy in the final seconds of the last season, playing on Monday. That put the spotlight on Liverpool as the fallen giants experienced their heaviest opening-day defeat since 1937 in another reminder of just how far it has slipped behind the title challengers. Replacing Kenny Dalglish with the youthful Brendan Rodgers from Swansea after last seasons eighth-place finish hasnt provided the immediate uplift in fortunes so desired by Liverpools American owners. Compounding Liverpools misery was the fact West Broms victory was masterminded by Steve Clarke, who was Dalglishs assistant at Anfield. Zoltan Gera put West Brom in front before the break, and Liverpool was reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Daniel Agger conceded a penalty that was missed by Shane Long. Peter Odemwingie was more accurate from the penalty spot in the 64th after Martin Skrtel had fouled Long, and Romelu Lukaku rounded off the win with a 77th-minute header. "I thought the score line was harsh," Rodgers said. "Congratulations to West Brom and Steve Clarke getting his first win as a manager. Ive no complaints about the first goal, a fantastic strike from Gera, showing wonderful technique. "But in the second half, although Im not going to go on about the referee, I thought the two penalty decisions were very harsh ... with 10 men and then chasing the game, it becomes difficult." At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal overwhelmed Sunderland but lacked a cutting edge from new strikers Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, one day after Robin van Persie defected to Manchester United. "The few chances we had we couldnt convert them ... they defended the whole game very well," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. "We lacked something I would call sharpness and quality, and more accuracy in the final pass. "The formation didnt work with three strikers up front. We were not balanced and we did not create enough." That wasnt a problem in west London. At Craven Cottage, Fulham didnt miss rebellious striker Clint Dempsey -- last seasons top scorer for the west London club -- as Norwich was crushed 5-0. After Damien Duffs 26th-minute opener, Mladen Petric scored twice, Alex Kacaniklic netted the fourth, and Steve Sidwell completed the rout from the penalty spot late on. At Loftus Road, though, host Queens Park Rangers was on the end of a 5-0 thumping by Swansea in a clash of sides both playing a second straight season in the Premier League. New signing Michu and Nathan Dyer each scored twice before Scott Sinclair hit the fifth. "Winning the first game in my debut, and also the teams first in their second season in the Premier League, away and 5-0," said Michael Laudrup, who replaced Rodgers as Swansea manager. "I dont think anyone couldve dreamed about that. "Last season I think it took until January to win the first away game, and it is very important that you know you can win an away game as it gives you a lot of confidence for the rest of the season." Life after Harry Redknapp didnt begin well for Tottenham after last seasons fourth-place finish. Hatem Ben Arfa clinched Newcastles victory from the penalty spot in the 80th after being tripped by Rafael van der Vaart, four minutes after Jermain Defoe appeared to have salvaged a point for Tottenham by cancelling out through Demba Bas opener. Just before Tottenhams leveler, Newcastle manager Pardew was sent to the stands by referee Martin Atkinson for pushing a match official. "It was ridiculous," Pardew said. "I apologize publicly." In east London, West Ham made a winning return to the topflight as Kevin Nolans goal clinched a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. 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The National Lacrosse League has announced that two Quebec players will play in this game. A selection camp will be held on Saturday, November 17 at Le Club West Island in Beaconsfield. The two Quebec players will dress and play in the game, one with the Rock and one with the Knighthawks. The selection camp will be under the direction of former NLL head coach Jamie Batley. "This will give players in that region a preetty unique opportunity," said Rock GM Terry Sanderson who coached the Montreal Express in their lone season in the NLL in 2002.dddddddddddd "We are all working together to grow our sport and the league. There is a fan base there, and some talented players. Im looking forward to seeing what type of talent emerges from this camp." Pierre Filion, the Québec federations technical director, is very enthusiastic about this opportunity offered to Quebec lacrosse players. "This is a great opportunity for our players to be seen and evaluated by pro coaches. 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