Man City 1-West Ham 1
January 21st 2008 02:05
Another fixture in the Premier League, another two players added to the injury list for West Ham.
Matthew Etherington was injured during training ahead of this clash, while Dean Ashton's full name must surely be "Dean Ashton, knee, three to four weeks".
The two sides lined up against each other once again, and again there was little to separate them. Surprisingly, given the weakened line-up and defensive set-up, it was the visitors who opened the scoring. And more surprisingly, it was a spectacular overhead shot from Carlton Cole, following a fine cross from Freddie Ljungberg, that gave West Ham the lead. Less surprisingly, it was a lack of the ability to clear the ball after a corner that lead to the equaliser. And from there, everyone seemed to be waiting for the final whistle, given the midweek Cup clash and heavy pitch.
Cole had a chance to be a two-goal hero right at the death, but a solid header drew a fine save from the CIty keeper, Joe Hart.
Once again, Ljungberg was lively, while the defence was solid, although City didn't ask all that many questions in the West Ham half. The two sides will be happy to see the back of each other, having locked horns four times this season. Two draws and two narrow City wins has been the return. West Ham can be pleased with the point away, given City are unbeaten at home.
Matthew Etherington was injured during training ahead of this clash, while Dean Ashton's full name must surely be "Dean Ashton, knee, three to four weeks".
The two sides lined up against each other once again, and again there was little to separate them. Surprisingly, given the weakened line-up and defensive set-up, it was the visitors who opened the scoring. And more surprisingly, it was a spectacular overhead shot from Carlton Cole, following a fine cross from Freddie Ljungberg, that gave West Ham the lead. Less surprisingly, it was a lack of the ability to clear the ball after a corner that lead to the equaliser. And from there, everyone seemed to be waiting for the final whistle, given the midweek Cup clash and heavy pitch.
Cole had a chance to be a two-goal hero right at the death, but a solid header drew a fine save from the CIty keeper, Joe Hart.
Once again, Ljungberg was lively, while the defence was solid, although City didn't ask all that many questions in the West Ham half. The two sides will be happy to see the back of each other, having locked horns four times this season. Two draws and two narrow City wins has been the return. West Ham can be pleased with the point away, given City are unbeaten at home.
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