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This season marks the 20th since the Premier League’s inception. In that time some of the finest players to ever play the game have graced English football’s top flight. Year in year out drama has unfolded before our eyes, with goals evoking ecstasy and heartbreak in equal measure.

Today we take a look at the top ten most significant Premier League goals since 1992, those goals that matter that little bit more than most. From title winning goals to those that save a team from relegation, even goals with huge financial implications, the Premier League has seen its fair share of important goals.

10 – Frank Lampard – Bolton Vs Chelsea, 2005

Frank Lampard’s second goal against Bolton in 2005 saw him run the length of the pitch before rounding Jussi Jaskelainen. It marked an end to Chelsea’s 50 year wait for the league title in Jose Mourinho’s first season as manager.

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9 – Carlos Tevez – Manchester United 0-1 West Ham, 2007

Going in to the last day of the 2006/07 season West Ham travelled to Manchester United knowing they would need at least a point to secure safety. Carlos Tevez would become the hero, with an impeccable finish for the Hammers. Carlos Tevez’s move to West Ham was under investigation and the club would later be fined but the mercurial Argentinean will never be forgotten for his goal at Old Trafford.

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8 – John O’Shea – Liverpool 0-1 Manchester United, 2007

At number 8 we have an unlikely hero. Manchester United’s John O’Shea scored a winner at Anfield deep into added time, smashing the ball into the roof of the net after Pepe Reina had spilt the ball. The result sent United 9 points clear and despite a late push from Chelsea, United held on to regain the Premiership crown.

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7 – Stan Collymore – Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle, 1996

Collymore’s late winner in 1996 is a goal that has proved significant for two reasons. The first of which is it contributed to Newcastle letting a 12 point lead slip at the top of the table as Manchester United went into overdrive at the end of the season. Secondly, and perhaps more significantly, the goal epitomised the Premier League. It came at the end of a match recently voted the greatest Premier League match of the last 20 years and Martin Tyler’s commentary for SkySports has been immortalised. ‘Collymore closing in. Liverpool lead in stoppage time!’ In terms of advertisement of brand, Collymore’s goal is at the very top.

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6 – Sylvain Wiltord – Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal, 2002

Having finished as runners up in the previous three seasons, Arsenal were determined to win the title back from Manchester United in their own back yard. Sylvan Wiltord would be the man to write himself into the history books, as Arsenal claimed the title with a 1-0 victory.

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5 – Peter Crouch – Manchester City 0-1 Tottenham, 2010

In what was billed as the battle for 4th place Peter Crouch scored the winner that gave Tottenham Hotspur Champions League football. The club impressed in the competition and can look back on the goal as a stepping stone to the quality of player they now have at the club.

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4 – Geoff Horsfield – West Brom 2-0 Portsmouth, 2005

In what was dubbed ‘The Great Escape’, West Brom became the first club in the Premier League to be bottom at Christmas and escape relegation. In fact, West Brom were even bottom going into the last day. Geoff Horsfield scored the first in a 2-0 win against Portsmouth, with results elsewhere going their way sparking delirium amongst the Baggies supporters.

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3 – Jesper Gronkjaer – Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool, 2003

Another game with huge importance, on the last day of the 2002-2003 season the winning side would secure qualification for the Champions League. Jesper Gronkjaer scored the winner in the first half and as they say, the rest is history. Roman Abramovich invested in the club less than two months later marking a period of unprecedented success for the West London club.

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2 – Steve Bruce – Manchester United 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday, 1993

In the very first Premier League season an unlikely source in Steve Bruce scored twice deep into stoppage time against Sheffield Wednesday. The two goals sent United a point clear at the top, a month later they would be crowned Premier League champions, beginning a period of dominance in English football for Manchester United.

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1 – Brian Deane – Sheffield United 2-1 Manchester United, 1992

For one reason alone, Brian Deane’s goal will always be a significant one in the Premier League’s history, being the first to be scored in the competition. It marked the beginning of a new era for English football and the game has never looked back, indeed, who could of predicted the Premier League would be such a resounding success when Deane scored that very first goal.

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Fulham boss Mark Hughes admits the possibility of relegation still hangs in the air despite his team moving into 10th after beating Blackpool.The Cottagers were clinical in the 3-0 win that saw Bobby Zamora strike a brace and Dickson Etuhu tap in a third.

But Hughes said despite moving into the top half of the English Premier League, relegation was not yet out of the question with Fulham only six points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United.

“It’s not done and dusted until you get the points that you know mathematically that you can’t go down. There’s always a little bit of worry,” he said.

“In terms of what we’re producing and how we played in the last two to three months, I don’t have any concerns.”

“Quality of our performances will allow us to pick up more points between now and the end of the season and that should certainly allow us to be safe.”

“But until we actually get them on the board, you can never say never.”

Hughes was delighted with the impact Zamora made in his return to the starting line-up.

“It was important he got over the last hurdle that he had after his injury in terms of getting a few games and I couldn’t have hoped for a better impact from him,” he said.

“Straight from the off he showed quality that we missed and lacked for many games this season. It’s the perfect day for him.”

The former Manchester City boss said he wanted his team to establish themselves in the top half, meaning they had achieved the goals set for this campaign.

Meanwhile, Blackpool manager Ian Holloway said he wanted his team to play with the belief they had to get promoted to the top flight.

The Seasiders dominated possession for periods at Craven Cottage but could not find an outlet in the attacking third.

“We look like we’re carrying the world on our shoulders and we’ve got to get rid of that,” Holloway said.

“Our body language was horrible. We got promoted on the strength that we didn’t care about someone scoring, we were going to go and score ourselves.’

Holloway said he has told his team to go and watch the way they got promoted last season, hoping for a turnaround in attitude.

“I’ve asked them to do that because you need to remain totally positive,” he said.

“We can probably have five defeats and two victories and we would still stay up, I believe.”

“Thirty-nine points might keep us up and if we achieve that, it will be a fantastic achievement, better than last year.”

Blackpool have collected just five points from their last 11 outings but have their next four league games at home.

Striker Jason Roberts expects to leave Blackburn Rovers before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month.

The 32-year-old has held talks with the club about his future prospects and accepts that he will have to move on sooner rather than later.

He told the Lancashire Telegraph:"It looks like I will be leaving the club. We have had discussions and mutually agreed it is time to move on.

"I have no pre conceived ideas about what will happen next and it would be wrong to talk about anything until there is something officially happening.

"Like I said, all I can say is we have reached a mutual decision where if there is a chance for me to move on then we would like to take that up. We will have to wait and see what happens.

"From my point of view I have had some good years here.

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"I have been part of some very good teams and am very comfortable with what I have done here."

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There is nothing quite like a local derby to get the passion from your players; an electric atmosphere and normally a card happy referee. They are exciting games for the neutrals, although it can be a painful 90mins to sit through for the supporters involved.

Derbies and other established rivalries in general are the first fixtures fans look for whenever the new season’s fixture list is generated. The apparent bravado presented by the fans on the outside, stating they simply ‘cannot wait for this fixture’, often belies the true feelings of fear and anxiety which remains hidden on the inside. Often, fans will quietly admit to each other in wishing the fixture rather not occur, such is the unbearable nature of these great rivalries. Everybody knows that horrible feeling of turning up to work on Monday if their team loses…

Full of incidents, talking points, clashes, excitement, and very occasionally, scintillating football, these unique fixtures can prove the highlights of any season.

We at FanCast towers wanted to find out what you consider the biggest derby in football – leave your comments below…

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The ambitions of new Eintracht Frankfurt coach Christoph Daum extend far beyond securing the club’s Bundesliga status.Daum, 57, joined Frankfurt on Tuesday following the dismissal of Michael Skibbe.

He arrives to find the team 14th on the Bundesliga table, just three points clear of the relegation zone with seven matches left to play.

While Daum acknowledges that his priority is to keep the team in the top flight, he also has grand plans for the future.

“I’m not a fireman, I’m a concept coach,” Daum said.

“Laying on of hands isn’t enough. I will work for Eintracht 25 hours a day.”

“I want to create a spirit of optimism in Frankfurt. Eintracht are a traditional club with huge potential. I’m not thinking about the 2. Liga (second tier).”

Daum, who has coached Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahce along with four other clubs in a 25-year managerial career, believes developing the right mentality within the squad is the key to success.

“The head always plays an important role in football,” he said.

“When it works properly then it is a third leg and can make the difference.”

“The most important thing is to make ourselves safe as quickly as possible.”

After the international break, Frankfurt’s next match is away to fellow strugglers Wolfsburg on April 3.

West Bromwich Albion boss Robert Di Matteo believes Graham Dorrans would be better served staying at The Hawthorns rather than joining West Ham United.

The Baggies hit out at their London rivals earlier in the week after snubbing a third bid believed to be in the region of £5million for the Scotland international midfielder.

Dorrans himself has not asked for a transfer and is believed to be happy at the Midlands club following their return to the Premier League.

And it is here that Di Matteo believes his career will flourish.

"We have said it many times, put statements out, and we'll put another one out now. He's not for sale," Di Matteo told the Birmingham Mail.

"I'm not concerned about him though. It would be so much better for him to stay here and continue his education. That reflects the view of everyone here.

"He's an outstanding young player and there will always be talk about him.

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"It makes sense for him to stay here. He's got the respect of his team-mates and he has a management team which has belief in him – it's important for any player to have that.

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Since the Glazers arrived at Old Trafford, much has been made of the Americans, and very little of it being positive. In fact, such was the outrage at their purchase of United, fans created FC United and have worn green and gold coloured scarves to protest ever since. Yet with United posting profits of £29.7 million pre-tax, and for the first time seeing their revenue pass £300 million for the first time, have the Glazer’s been such a bad influence at Old Trafford?

One fact that you cannot get away with when debating the effect of the Glazer’s on Manchester United is the amount of debt they amassed against the club when they first bought it. Since 2005, it is estimated that £478 million has been spent on servicing debt, with £373 million of that spent on interest fees (the guardian) with the year just gone having seen close to £52 million alone on intrest payments.

Fans are obviously unhappy about this, and have the right to be concerned, and when the Glazers’ first arrived it was more than reasonable for them to hold concern for the club they love so much. The fear of United being lost to debt or face up to being less competitive in the transfer market due to lack of available funds, not to mention the worry over keeping hold of key players were very real issues.

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However, the Glazers have been at United for enough time now to make a more complete judgement about them, and take into account other factors than profits and debt – which whilst important are not the be all and end all of running a football club.

One thing that the Glazer’s cannot be faulted on is letting Fergie run United the way he sees fit. Granted it would take a brave man to tell the legend that is Sir Alex Ferguson how to do his job, but when you compare the level of interference from the Glazers to that of Abramovich and his managerial merry-go round at Chelsea, or the Sheik at City, Fergie has a remarkable amount of control over all things at Old Trafford – both on and off the field.

Not only does he have final say on things at all levels at the club, the Glazers have not once tried to force players on him – a la Shevchenko at Chelsea- or forced Fergie into selling for any reason. Yes, people may point to the departure of Ronaldo, but no player is bigger than the club, Fergie knows this, and once the boy wanted to leave, United knew better than to keep him. The £80 million from Ronaldo was a great bit of business, and the sale had very little to do with financial issues or needing to raise capital. Had Ronaldo wanted to stay, Fergie would never have been forced into selling him.

The Glazers have also provided money for the purchase of players – and good ones at that. This summer especially has seen the arrival of several players such as Phil Jones, Ashley Young and De Gea. Obviously there are some constraints, as there would be with any owner, but for the main, Fergie has not been prevented from buying both when he felt was necessary and who he felt was needed.

Nor can it be said that the Glazers have hampered United’s progress on the field –since their arrival in 2005, success has still befallen United, and yes you can say this is because of Fergie and the players, but the owners could have easily prevented such success by interfering in the day to day running of the club – something that they have steered well clear of.

For some, the level of debt that the Glazer’s have inflicted on United is unforgivable, making them the most indebt club in world football with £715 million to be precise, and the ‘green and gold until United are sold’ will always be their way of thinking, but in actual fact, are the Glazer’s just the best of the worst in terms of football owners?

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I realise that is about as complementary as saying that Capello is doing a better job with England than McClaren did, but realistically, it could be much worse in terms of the level of interference the Glazers inflict upon Fergie. Having all the money in the world cannot make up for a lack of control and being told who to play – just ask the last 8 Chelsea managers.

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Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Mexican ace Javier Hernandez as ‘unbelievable’ following Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Marseille on Tuesday.Hernandez produced a goal in either half at Old Trafford, ensuring United dumped the French champions out of the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate and advanced to the quarter-finals.The 22-year-old, who received a dream ticket to the Premier League from Mexican outfit Guadalajara last year, linked up with Wayne Rooney in the first instance, and Ferguson praised the growing awareness between the strike pair.”It has developed very well,” Ferguson told Sky Sports.”Where Wayne has been playing in the last couple of games, he is a real threat to teams because he has got such power and speed with the ball.””And, of course, Hernandez is unbelievable, his movement. Did you see his movement for the (opening) goal?””He has made three different types of run – in, out, in, out – and the boy has just got goals in him.”Marseille’s only score of the match came from an own goal by United defender Wes Brown, but the visitors never looked out of the tie.Ferguson admitted his men had been ‘nervy’ against the French side, blaming their at-times flustered display on hamstring injuries to John O’Shea and Rafael.”It was nervy because we kept having players taken off with injuries and it shook the balance of the team in a big way,” Ferguson said.”I thought we were quite comfortable, and then O’Shea is off, and then Da Silva (Rafael) is off.””We had made a substitution, which was a killer because we could have brought (Darron) Gibson on to give us a bit more height.””The problem tonight was always going to be height. Marseille’s set-piece play, of course, was very good and it caused us a lot of problems.”Marseille boss Didier Deschamps was critical of his side’s poor finishing at Old Trafford, with Andre-Pierre Gignac and Souleymane Diawara missing the best of a clutch of chances.Asked if he felt Marseille would have qualified for the last eight had they made more of their opportunities, Deschamps told Sky Sports: “I am sure.””I have got young players and it was difficult at Old Trafford but after that my players did well and we had opportunities, good occasions, but we didn’t score and then to be 2-0 down it was more complicated for us.””I think the players, and me as well, felt it was possible because Manchester United were not really fit physically.”

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he has spoken to Wayne Rooney and told the struggling England striker to relax and enjoy the World Cup.

Rooney has looked in poor form during England's disappointing 1-1 draw with the USA and dire goalless stalemate against Algeria as Fabio Capello's side have struggled in South Africa.

Rooney scored over 30 goals for Manchester United last season but does not appear to have recovered from the injuries that blighted him in the last few weeks of the domestic campaign.

Ferguson told The Sun:"Sometimes the expectation can be debilitating. I had that feeling. I spoke to Wayne Rooney and just said, 'relax and enjoy it.'

"I just sensed there was a tension in and around the camp from what I was hearing.

"I didn't watch the Algeria game, I was out with friends, but I just get a feeling that the expectation is affecting the England team.

"It's been a disappointing World Cup, but I had a feeling it would be. I have been disappointed with the quality levels, I haven't been impressed at all.

"The season we have in Europe, particularly in England, is tough.

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"The players met up about three to four days after the season finished and they have been together for most of that time, after a long, hard season.

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The English Premier League is often praised as being the best domestic league in the world, ahead of the Spanish, Italian, German and the rest.

However, it also has its critics; many foreign players and managers that come to the English game will comment on how physical it is and that it’s a hard place to settle for young foreign players.

It does appear that the tide may be changing as a host of young, skilful European and South American players now ply their trade here and are able to impress immediately.

This season has already provided some memorable moments and the skill level on show so far has been outstanding, with a wide open title race and around 12 teams fighting off relegation.

In years gone by a manager in the English game will often look to buy big, strong players to give their side a more physical edge but over the past year or so the players we all want to watch are not the ones muscling their way into a challenge.

Manchester City are going from strength to strength with the funds that are available and the calibre of player they are now attracting.

David Silva, Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero have been in unstoppable form this season at the heart of everything going forward for the Citizens not being outmuscled or bullied in any game so far.

Jack Wilshere has arguably been Arsenal’s best player over the last 12 months; even though he is currently out injured; showing that the smaller, more skilful player could be breaking through in the English game.

Juan Mata joined Chelsea from Valencia and looks a shrewd piece of business for the Blues giving them something very different in the final third which may have been missing in recent times.

Luka Modric was close to joining Chelsea, but has remained at Tottenham and is starting to show again why so many clubs want his signature with outstanding performances in crucial games this season.

The list of small, game-changing players can go on with Scott Parker, Javier Hernandez and Ashley Young to name just a few more.

Barcelona have been setting the trend for a while now and currently have to shortest side in Europe, proving that the quality of the football is the most important thing in the modern game.

The academy at the Nou Camp continues to produce world class, attacking players that are proving unstoppable, no matter how hard you kick them.

Perhaps the age of a Patrick Vieira or a Didier Drogba are slowly leaving the English game, making way for a quicker more attractive game that just seems to be improving every single week.

The days of ‘one nil to the Arsenal’ left when Tony Adams, Martin Keown and co. left, making way for one of the most attractive football sides in the world.

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Football fans often criticise the amount of foreign players and managers that are arriving in the English game but they are transforming the English Premier League into an oasis of skilful football that is a pleasure to watch.

Young players are regularly released from English club academies because they are deemed too small and weak but that may soon be history.

The future may bode well for young, skilful Englishmen and perhaps clubs will be looking for a different type of player at all ages in the game in the near future, but for now everyone is happy with the style of football that is gracing the English game.

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