LONDON - Chelseas victory over Manchester United has done more than set up a thrilling title finish in the English Premier League. Victor Cruz Authentic Jersey . It has put a whole new twist on this weeks Champions League semifinals. Catch the Champions League action on TSN, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:30pm et/11:30am pt. Facing Barcelona on Tuesday with the two teams tied at 0-0 from the first leg in Spain, United had hoped that, by this stage, it would have had the Premier League title virtually wrapped up with Chelsea effectively out of it. With nothing but the game against dispirited Barcelona to focus on, United would have gone into the Old Trafford match as huge favourites. But the Blues 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday has put Chelsea level on points with the Red Devils with two games to go. That means that United and Chelsea, which hosts Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday with the scores level at 1-1, are both chasing the double and the pendulum now appears to have swung in the Blues direction. "We are possibly just four games away from two big prizes and we have put ourselves in this situation," said Michael Ballack, whose two goals earned Chelsea its victory over United. "This is where we want to be. We like this situation. I think we look fresh and better than all other teams, even in the Champions League now." Chelsea and Manchester United could well meet in the May 21 Champions League final, and Liverpool and Barcelona are out to stop them getting there. Both are out of contention for their domestic league titles, which means they have the advantage that they only have the Champions League to concentrate on. Both semifinals are evenly poised. United hosts Barcelona having not conceded a goal at Camp Nou and Chelsea is level with Liverpool having scored a lucky late equalizer through John Arne Riises headed own goal at Anfield. Chelseas confidence has risen after recent victories over Arsenal and Manchester United and the fact it has closed Uniteds five-point lead in the Premier League. By contrast, United hasnt won any of its last three games. Liverpool was held 2-2 by relegation-threatened Birmingham although Benitez rested several of his front line stars and Barcelona, also without six players including forwards Lionel Messi and Samuel Etoo, tumbled 2-0 at Deportivo La Coruna. Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez and his players also have managed to focus on their performances and avoid the fallout from the headline-grabbing disputes between co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. Gillett also owns the Montreal Canadiens. While the two Americans are in bitter conflict over the future ownership of the Reds with a third party, Dubai International Capital, standing by to step in, Benitez and his players have managed to virtually make sure of finishing fourth. Having rested striker Fernando Torres for Saturdays game and left Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher on the bench without using them, Benitez has a fresh group of players to take to Stamford Bridge where there is a chance that Frank Lampard could be back for Chelsea. The midfielder has not trained since the death of his mother on Thursday and missed Saturdays victory over Manchester United. But he trained on Sunday which indicates he may be back for the game against Liverpool. Of the four semifinalists, Barcelona appears to be in the worst shape. Saturdays loss means it is so far behind Real Madrid in the Spanish title race it is out of contention for the second season in a row. Barcelona defender Lilian Thuram said you couldnt compare the two encounters. "The one at Manchester United is another match. No one knows what will happen," the French defender said. Barcelona needed a win to maintain a glimmer of hope in the title race, but extended its winless streak to five games - its worst since the 2002-03 season. It was Barcelonas third game without a goal - following Espanyol and the Champions League draw with United. "We need to improve what is not working," Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard said. "We need solutions, we need results." Victor Cruz Womens Jersey . [China Daily] The spotlight is on them, and it seems a bit intrusive now, says Xiao Hongxia, the 31-year-old manufacturing manager who, along with co-workers, was asked to represent the ubiquitous Chinese Worker - one of four runners-up in Time magazines Person of the Year shortlist. Authentic Tom Brady Jersey . 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Eli Manning Youth Jersey .[PhotoAgencies] BEIJING: Top US and Republic of Korea (ROK) diplomats were in Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials on Wednesday as part of the latest efforts to nudge Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) back to stalled nuclear disarmament talks.Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles placed offensive lineman Shawn Andrews on injured reserve with a recurring back injury, the team announced on Tuesday. "Its disappointing to lose any player for the entire season, but we have full confidence in the other lineman we have on this roster to help this team succeed," Eagles head coach Andy Reid said. "We wish Shawn all the best as he recovers and rehabilitates from this injury." The two-time Pro Bowl selection missed all four preseason games this year and the Eagles 38-10 win at Carolina in the regular-season opener due to the injury. He was given medical clearance from back specialisst Dr. Danny Woodhead Jersey. Robert Watkins late in camp, but the lineman was unable to overcome the pain in his back. Andrews, the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft, missed the entire 2008 training camp while battling depression, but did play in the season opener a year ago. He suffered a herniated disc in the second game of the year and did not return to the field the rest of the season. With Andrews going on IR, the Eagles can now fit newly signed quarterback Jeff Garcia on the 53-man roster. The veteran signal-caller agreed to terms on Monday when starting QB Donovan McNabb suffered a fractured rib in the opener at Carolina. ' ' '
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