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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Arsenal snatches 2-1 win from Leicester

Usually, matches between sides at the top of the table become drab, defensive-minded chess matches. Every once in a while, though, two teams play at a level befitting their lofty credentials — leaving fans and neutrals alike breathless for 90 minutes. Place Leicester’s trip to Arsenal on Valentine’s Day squarely in the latter category. The […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Watch: Danny Welbeck wins it at the death for Arsenal

Danny Welbeck, out injured since April, came on as a substitute against Leicester City and scored the game winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Have a look:

during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs. Leicester: Walcott scores to level the match

It’s been quite a show at the Emirates. First, Leicester City drew a penalty late in the first half: Which Jamie Vardy converted into a goal from the spot: But, early in the second half, the Foxes went down to 10 men: In the 70th minute, Arsenal make the man advantage pay off with a […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 26: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on September 26, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Manchester City hosts Tottenham in Valentine’s Day clash

Two teams with Barclays Premier League title aspirations square off on Sunday at the Eithad Stadium when Tottenham visits Manchester City. Both teams are staring up the table at Leicester City, and with the league leaders heading to Arsenal a few hours earlier, it could be an opportunity for one of the sides to close […]

during The Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at between Bury and Hull City at Gigg Lane on January 30, 2016 in Bury, England.

What are the most likely upsets in the FA Cup round of 16?

The world’s oldest cup competition began with an eye-popping 736 teams back in August, but now only 16 still have a chance to lift the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium on May 21. There are the usual suspects, like Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester United, and there are a few wildcards, like Leeds United, Blackburn Rovers […]

CARSON, CA – FEBRUARY 5: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States battles with Steven Vitoria #15 of Canada during the first half of their international friendly soccer match at StubHub Center February 5, 2016 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

U.S. men’s national team nips Canada, 1-0

Jozy Altidore nodded home a perfectly delivered cross from substitute Ethan Finlay to help the United States take a 1-0 win over Canada at the Stub Hub Center Friday night. Jozy Altidore with a winner at the death! Ethan Finlay with the brilliant assist

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Eden Hazard of Chelsea is tackled by Darren Potter of MK Dons during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Milton Keynes Dons and Chelsea at Stadium mk on January 31, 2016 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Does Eden Hazard have a future at Chelsea?

A year ago, Chelsea was on its way to winning the Premier League and a big part of the reason why was Eden Hazard. The Belgian international scored 14 goals and tallied nine assists for the Blues last season, helping manager Jose Mourinho lead the London giants to the title while losing just three league […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 13: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States reacts after missing an opportunity to take a shot on goal against Winslow McDowall #22 of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during a World Cup qualifying match at Busch Stadium on November 13, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

USMNT’s first test of 2016 is against rising Euro 2016 qualifier Iceland

January camps for the U.S. Men’s national team are always a time for experimentation. It’s a chance for young players to impress and veterans to prove they still belong in the squad. That’s the backdrop for today’s match with Iceland (3:45 ET, ESPN2) in Carson City, Calif., at the Stub Hub Center. “It’s certainly not […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: Wayne Hennessey of Crystal Palace dives in vain as Nacer Chadli of Tottenham Hotspur scores his team’s third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on January 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace will stay a mid-table club without more offense

At the end of August, NBCSN’s Rebecca Lowe’s beloved Crystal Palace was one of the stories of a young Premier League season. Alan Pardew’s men won three of their first four matches, and were sitting second in the table. As the league takes a breather for the fourth round of the FA Cup, Palace resides […]

DERBY, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: A general view of iPro Stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Pride Park Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Derby, England. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images)

Top 5 potential road trips for the fourth round of the FA Cup

In a perfect world in which I had unlimited financial resources, or access to a Star Trek-inspired transporter, I’d be over in England at the end of the month trying to decide which FA Cup match I’d like to see. The fourth round of the competition is set for the weekend of Jan. 29-31, and […]

OXFORD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 10: Oxford player Kemar Roofe in action during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Oxford United and Swansea City at Kassam Stadium on January 10, 2016 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

How Swansea City’s FA Cup loss might actually help the club avoid relegation

For some, it may not be a bright and cheery day in South Wales. Instead, it’s the morning after Swansea City’s shocking (and comprehensive) 3-2 defeat in the FA Cup at the hands of League One side Oxford United. Toss in reports of midfielder Jonjo Shelvey arguing with traveling Swans’ fans, and the picture gets […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 10: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur and Ben Chilwell of Leicester City in action during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on January 10, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Harry Hubbard/Getty Images)

Tottenham, Leicester City battle to a 2-2 FA Cup draw

It looked like Leicester City was on its way to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday, but an 88th minute penalty decision gave Tottenham Hotspur a chance to grab a 2-2 draw, forcing a replay between the sides at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Leicester City defender Nathan Dyer […]

during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Chelsea and Scunthorpe United at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2016 in London, England.

FA Cup: Chelsea downs Scunthorpe United; Oxford United stun Swansea City

Both ends of the FA Cup spectrum were on display Sunday, as League One sides tangled with Premier League clubs. Chelsea avoided disaster by dispatching Scunthorpe United, 2-0, only hours after Oxford United stunned Swansea City, 3-2. Yeovil Town got a goal in stoppage time to tie the score at 2-2, forcing a replay with […]

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