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Can Fulham cause another upset?
Being cast as pre-match underdogs will not worry Fulham one bit as they bid to upset the apple cart once more against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final.
Roy Hodgson’s men began their journey in the competition last July as 500/1 outsiders and have brushed off each damning prediction of defeat with increasing confidence to reach their first ever European final.
It isn’t as if they have had it easy either. They have beaten holders Shaktar Donetsk, German Champions Wolfsburg and Italian giants Juventus en route to the final in Madrid, where they are once again second favourites in a two horse race.
On paper their outsiders tag is justified as Atletico have the better players - Sergio Aguero, Diego Forlan, Simao and Jose Antonio Reyes are four of the most skilful, attacking players in Spanish football. However, Atletico are also fallible at the back and their defence is the worst of any side in La Liga’s top ten, having let in 58 goals in 37 games.
My prediction, therefore, is a final full of goals as both teams stick to their footballing principles. For Fulham much will depend on the fitness of talismanic striker Bobby Zamora, who his hit six goals in Europe this season, but whose achilles injury has cost him a place in the England squad and means he is a doubt for the final itself. If he does play it is unlikely to be for the full 90 minutes. With Zamora struggling, more responsibility will be heaped on the shoulders of Damien Duff, Clint Dempsey and Zoltan Gera to score goals.
A victory for Fulham is certainly the romantic’s choice. It would be a fairy tale for the club and their boss Roy Hodgson, as well as a nice little earner for those betting on the match - the online betting odds make them 11/4 for the win. However, the reality is the Cottagers will be hard pushed to repeat their heroics away from their home ground, which has been a fortress for them in Europe this season.
No wins and just three goals away from Craven Cottage in Europe this year suggests they will struggle at the Bernabeu, and as much as I would love to see them win, my head says Atletcio will come out on top.
Meanwhile, Darren Bent appears to have taken Zamora’s place in the provisional 30-man World Cup squad.
The World Cup betting odds make England third favourites for the tournament, and there is still a chance the Fulham man could make the cut if he can prove his fitness.
Tags: Achilles Injury, Apple Cart, Atletico Madrid, Betting Odds, Bobby Zamora, Clint Dempsey, Craven Cottage, Damien Duff, Diego Forlan, England Squad, Fulham, German Champions, Heroics, Horse Race, Increasing Confidence, Jose Antonio Reyes, Roy Hodgson, Simao, Spanish Football, Zoltan
UKSoccershop - Win a Free Football Shirt
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With Christmas now just over 9 weeks away, we have decided to launch a special incentive for our early bird shoppers this week. There is a major shortage of football shirts in the marketplace this season as a result of last years economic downturn and as a result, we are almost certain to be sold out of a number of leading teams before Christmas. To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend ordering as early as possible. Therefore, we are this week running two great competitions which give you the chance to win a free football shirt. Free Football Shirt The customer placing the highest total order between 9am on Monday 19th October and midnight, Friday 23rd October will be contacted and asked to choose a free football shirt to their order. Get your Christmas shopping done early for all your friends and family with UKSoccershop and then sit back and relax, knowing you will make everyone happy on Christmas Day. This offer is open to all UK and international customers. Win £20 gift voucher Also this week, we will be giving every customer who places an order one free entry into our draw to win one of five £20 gift vouchers which you can add to purchase as a gift to the certificate. There is no need to use any code, all customers will be automatically entered on completing an order. This competition also closes at midnight, Friday 23rd October and is open to all UK and international customers. Best Selling Categories: To give you some ideas, here are some of our best selling categories for Christmas 2010. Sloffies - Official Football Boot Slippers 2010 African Nations Cup Shirts 09-10 AC Milan home (Pato 7) New Arrivals This Week: 09-10 Nottingham Forest home 09-10 Bordeaux home 09-10 Borussia Dortmund 100 Years shirt
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Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero Atletico Madrid football kit
The new Atletico Madrid football shirts are available to buy in all adults and kids sizes with the official printing of your favourite layers including Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero.
Aguero is one of Atleticos brightest stars and was linked with a number of top clubs around Europe over the summer but has remained at Atletico. Aguero is key to the Atletico team and is becoming a more important player for the Argentinian national side. You can now buy the Kun Aguero Atletico Madrid kit online.
The Kun Aguero Atletico Madrid shirt is priced at £54.99 and is available to buy now.
Tags: Adults, Atletico Madrid, Brightest Stars, Europe, Football Kit, Football Shirts, New Madrid, Sergio Kun Aguero, Top Clubs
All The Latest 09/10 Football Tracksuits
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