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Premier League sees Mercyside Derby demolition, Gunners fall

Nathan McMahon
SPORTS EDITOR

This week, the Premier League was
headlined by the Merseyside Derby featuring
Everton and host Liverpool.

It figured to be a tight match, but
quickly became a one sided affair. Steven
Gerrard started the battering off with a header
from a Suarez corner rocketed into the net.
Daniel Sturridge then scored two impeccable
goals in two minutes to give the Reds a three-
goal lead at half. Suarez of course was always

 

going to get into the mix and did so by the final
goal to give Liverpool a 4-0 win over their rivals-
Liverpool remains fixed in fourth with 46 points,
while Everton sits in sixth with 42 points.

Vital points were lost by Arsenal as
they drew to Southampton 2~2. Goals from
Giroud and Cazorla puts them at 52 points,
and they have dropped to second, while
Southampton has struggled recently, and are
in ninth with 32 points.

Manchester City has taken over the
lead in the table after they smashed Tottenham
5-1 to bring them to 53 points, and put them in

first. Tottenham has struggled to find consistent
form, even after a managerial change and with
all the talent brought in, but remain in fifth with
43 points.

Chelsea also found things difficult
when West Ham came to visit Stamford Bridge.
West Ham from the first whistle stuck to their
game plan of giving nothing away in the back as
they frustrated Chelsea with their park~the~bus
style of play. In the end, West Ham came out
with a vital point in a 0-0 draw as they attempt
to climb out of the relegation zone. Chelsea will
be very disappointed in the loss of points when

every point counts at the top of the table if they
hope to win the league. Chelsea has 50 points
and will look to gain ground on the league
leaders next week.

Former Chelsea man, Juan Mata, has
recently moved to Manchester United after he
struggled to make the Chelsea squad and had
an instant impact. Mata provided the assist on
the second goal of a 2-0 win over Cardiff City
that will a massive lift for United as they have
struggled in the league, but now welcome back
Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney from
injury to make a run at it.

Track season returns with high stakes

Phillip Cano
TECHNEWS WRITER-

“Track is back!”

That’s what the Illinois Tech Varsity
Track and Field Teams say as they continue to
prepare for their first meet of the season. For the
past three weeks, the Scarlet Hawks have been
working hard in their pre-season practices. Not

  
  
         
       
 
      
       
     

to mention, many of them practiced on their
own or with partners during winter break in
order to stay ahead of the competition. It is vital
to staysdisciplined as a track and field athlete
because when the stakes are high, the end results
could come down to a camera-finish lean in a
race or one more inch in a shot put throw.

So far IIT’s Head Coach Calin
Hantau, and Assistant Coach Raul Botezan, have

3 pm.

11 a.m.

Saturday, February 8

Men's Basketball

vs. Robert Morris University—
Springfield

@ Keating Sports Center

Men 8 Women's Track 8 Field
Windy City Invitational
@ University of Chicago

assembled a strong unit of student athletes who
are looking physically fit and mentally ready
for the start of the new indoor track and field
season. This Saturday both men’s and women’s
teams will travel to University of Chicago to
compete in the Windy City Invitational.

Don’t worry, the teams will not be
competing outside in all this snow, they will
have the grand Henry Crown Field House to

Tuesdayg February as.
Men's Basketball

@ Lincoln Christian College
7 pm.

Monday $ebruary 1e
Women's Basketball
vs. Mounty Mary College
@ Keating Sports Center
7 pm.

perform in. It’s a special feeling to put on a jersey
with IIT displayed across your chest and be able
to represent one of the greatest universitys in
Chicago and in the nation. If you see your fellow
Scarlet Hawks on campus this week, make sure
to cheer them on because the support is much
appreciated.
Track is definitely back!

 

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