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FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 502929058 and 629845764) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool (L) and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Liverpool and Manchester City meet in a Premier League match at Anfleid on December 31, 2016. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool looks on before the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Liverpool at Stadium of Light on December 30, 2015 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on December 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Who has the edge between Liverpool and Manchester City this weekend

While Chelsea has won 12 straight matches to create some separation atop the Premier League standings, its two closest rivals meet at Anfield Saturday when Liverpool hosts Manchester City (12:30 ET, NBC). It’s a pivotal time of the year. The Premier League schedule is almost at the halfway point, and the transfer window opens again […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City and David Luiz of Chelsea compete for the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The ten best Premier League players for 2016

Over the next couple weeks, the staff of 32 Flags will be counting down some of the top achievements and moments of this calendar year. 2016 has seen many things in the soccer world from the good to the bad and the ordinary to the extraordinary. Today, we are counting down the top Premier League […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Ramiro Funes Mori of Everton in action with Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Does Liverpool have the best chance to catch Chelsea?

Sadio Mane’s stoppage time goal powered Liverpool to a Merseyside Derby win against Everton Monday, and that result kept the Reds within six points of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table. In the face of Chelsea’s brilliance this season — and 11 straight wins can hardly be described any other way — […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Captain Wes Morgan and manager Claudio Ranieri of Leicester City lift the Premier League Trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 7, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

The ten best soccer moments of 2016

Over the next couple weeks, the staff of 32 Flags will be counting down some of the top achievements and moments of this calendar year. 2016 has seen many things in the soccer world from the good to the bad and the ordinary to the extraordinary. Today, we are counting down the top moments of […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 03: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on December 3, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Real Madrid may already have one hand on the La Liga title thanks to Sergio Ramos

For 89 minutes, everything was coming up roses for Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Luis Suarez’s goal in the 53rd minute had the Catalans on top of Real Madrid and ready to carve into a six-point deficit at the top of the La Liga table. But, in the final minute of regulation, Sergio Ramos took […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 02: Lionel Messi (L) and Neymar Jr. of FC Barcelona look on during a training session ahead of their La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 2, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona, Real Madrid to meet in season’s first ‘Clasico’

Some of the best theater in world football takes the stage again this weekend as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew their bitter rivalry Saturday (10 a.m. ET, beIn Sports). Table watch: Barcelona needs to make up a little ground. Real Madrid hasn’t tasted defeat this season, and that fast start has it six points clear […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League match between Manchester United FC and Feyenoord at Old Trafford on November 24, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

WATCH: Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic connect for an equalizing goal

Paul Pogba’s inch-perfect pass to Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped Manchester United draw level with West Ham in their BPL clash this morning:

COBHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 17: Manager Antonio Conte of Chelsea is awarded the October Manager of the Month at the Chelsea Training Ground on November 17, 2016 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images for Premier League)

Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 has Chelsea flying, can it survive against Spurs and Man City

Sometimes, a subtle shift in formation can make the difference for a team struggling for form. Occasionally, a bigger change is needed. For Antonio Conte’s Chelsea side, a switch to a 3-4-3 lineup has resulted in six-straight league wins. That surge has vaulted the Blues to the top of the table. A humbling 3-0 loss […]

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Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid to tangle in Madrid Derby

For the first time since Real Madrid edged Atletico Madrid on spot kicks in the Champions League final, the two city rivals will face off Saturday (2:45 p.m., ET, beIn Sports). A fond farewell: This will be the final La Liga match between the two clubs at the Vicente Calderon Stadium. The 56-year-old stadium is […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 05: David Moyes, Manager of Sunderland (L) speaks to Graham Souness (R) prior to kick off during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland at Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

What does the future hold for David Moyes at Sunderland?

To say that David Moyes has had a rocky start to his tenure at Sunderland is a bit of an understatement. Eleven games into the season, the Black Cats have one win and five points. They’re rooted to the bottom of the table, along with Swansea, and they’re already six points from safety. Teams can’t […]

LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER – OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carter-Vickers of USA makes a clearance during the Under 20s Four Nations Tournament match between Germany and the United States at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on October 5, 2016 in Leigh, Greater Manchester. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

What’s the best development plan for Cameron Carter-Vickers?

It’s one of the older questions in world soccer: What’s the best way to develop a talented young player? Today, we’re asking it about Tottenham and U.S. international center back Cameron Carter-Vickers. He’s an 18-year-old who’s been on the books at Spurs since he was 11. He was born in England, the son of an […]

Mario Balotelli finds new life in Ligue 1

A few short months ago, Mario Balotelli left Liverpool for Nice on a free transfer. It was a bad piece of business for the Reds, who basically decided to eat the £16 million they paid for him in 2014. His final numbers in his first season on Merseyside, four goals in 28 appearances, led the […]

FILE PHOTO – (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 576692476 and 485728065) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho (L) and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Josep Guardiola brings his Manchester City team to Old Trafford to face Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United in their first Manchester derby in the Premier League on September 10, 2016. ***LEFT IMAGE*** WIGAN, ENGLAND – JULY 16: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks on during the pre season friendly match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the JJB Stadium on July 16, 2016 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

It’s a very important Manchester Derby in the EFL Cup

It’s always an occasion when Manchester United and Manchester City, so today’s EFL Cup tie could provide good theater at Old Trafford (2:55 p.m. ET, BeIn Sports). United comes in on the heels of a 4-0 hiding over the weekend in manager Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea, while City was also less than its best […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Swansea City manager Bob Bradley gives instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at Emirates Stadium on October 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Looking back at Bob Bradley’s Swansea City debut

Much has been made of Bob Bradley’s hire as Swansea City manager. He’s the first American to coach a Premier League team, and as such, carries the mantle of American soccer in the EPL at the moment. He’s a man that’s led two national teams as well as clubs in the U.S., Denmark and France. […]

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