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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Sam Vokes of Burnley celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Burnley team mates during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on August 20, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Premier League recap: Burnley shocks Liverpool, as Arsenal and Leicester remain goalless

After last week’s win at Arsenal, Liverpool went back on the road in search of three more Premier League points Saturday against newly promoted Burnley. What the Reds found instead was frustration. Despite having 80 percent of the possession and firing 26 shots, Liverpool fell to a pair of well-taken goals from Sam Vokes and […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on August 19, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester United downs Southampton, 2-0

It’s hard to imagine a more successful start to the unlikely union of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Ibrahimovic, the mercurial Swedish striker, scored a pair of first-half goals to power Mourinho’s Red Devils to their third win in as many tries on the young season — a 2-0 victory over Southampton […]

Catch us at the Irish American Pub in downtown Manhattan this Saturday

32 Flags will be on location this weekend. Associate Editor Jeff Snyder and myself (Phillip Bupp) will be heading to New York City for the Premier League weekend. On Saturday, the two of us are going to be hanging out at the Irish American Pub on John St. in Downtown Manhattan (just east of the World Trade […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Alberto Moreno of Liverpool FC during the UEFA Europa League match between Liverpool FC and FC Girondins de Bordeaux at Anfield on November 26, 2015 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Is it time for Liverpool to give up on Moreno?

Life as a soccer player is never tough, especially when you have a bad game. And, boy, did Alberto Moreno have a bad game against Arsenal. At fault for giving away a horribly unnecessary penalty, at fault for the first goal, and lacking his usual attacking outlet, Moreno showed just why many Liverpool want him […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Stoke City at (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal fan puts Riyad Mahrez Arsenal kit up for sale after Mahrez re-signs with Leicester

The transfer window can be a wonderful time of optimism for fans. The thought of your team signing that one final piece to complete your team and go for a championship is tough to put out of your mind if said move hasn’t happened yet. When it comes to Arsenal, they seem to be linked […]

HULL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City claps the Leicester City fans after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Hull City and Leicester City at KCOM Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

What happened to Leicester against Hull?

So Leicester have become only the second team in over 30 years to begin their defense of the First Division (in this case the Premier League) title with a loss. Not the best start to sequal of the fairytale season they had last year. It is especially concerning when you consider that the team that beat […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

After one game, Manchester United are your clear title favorites

If you have a friend who is a Manchester United fan, then by now they’ve certainly made sure you’re aware that the Red Devils defeated Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. It only took one game for Jose Mourinho to get Manchester United fans back on their high horses. It may […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Manager of Manchester United, Jose Mourinho talks to his players after the goal scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Winners and losers from the opening weekend of the Premier League

Matchday one of the Premier League season is in the books, and like the dramatic theater it is, we already have plenty of storylines to keep us busy for the next nine months. Some clubs covered themselves in glory while others would have liked to have been swallowed up by the pitch. There were winners […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool scores with a free kick during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Watch: Philippe Coutinho scores spectacular free kick for Liverpool

While it looked like Arsenal would be taking a 1-0 lead over Liverpool into half-time, Philippe Coutinho stepped up to take a free-kick from about 25 yards out. The resulting kick was so perfectly struck it left Arsenal and Petr Cech with little to do but watch the ball sail into the top corner. The attempt was […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United scores his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Watch: Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic strike twice in five minutes

One of the most talked about topics over this past summer was that of Manchester United’s new striker and their old one. Zlatan Ibrahimovic signing for United provided enough storylines of their own, but there was also the topic of where 12 year Manchester United veteran Wayne Rooney would be lining up on the field. […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Juan Mata of Manchester United turns away after scoring the opening goal as Simon Francis of AFC Bournemouth reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Juan Mata, yes Juan Mata scores the first goal of the Jose Mourinho era

By now you already know the relationship between new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Juan Mata is strained at best. The rockiness culminated last week when Mata was brought on as a sub in last weeks Community Shield and then subbed off. Mourinho claimed the decision was a tactical one and that Mata was […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City claps his team on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Manchester City give Pep Guardiola his first win in hard fought battle with Sunderland

It might not have been the free flowing, brilliant performance many Manchester City fans might have hoped for, but in Pep Guardiola’s first match for Manchester City he came out a winner. A late own goal from Paddy McNair proved to be the difference in Manchester as the home side kicked off their campaign with a […]

HULL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Abel Hernandez of Hull City celebrates his sides first goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Hull City and Leicester City at KCOM Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

WATCH: Hull City scores first Premier League goal off of a bicycle kick

Of all the things to happen to start the 2016-17 Premier League season, I was not expecting who is widely considered going to finish last this year, score the first goal off a bicycle kick against the defending champs. It appeared that after Leicester’s Kasper Schmeichel made a terrific save, Abel Hernandez connected with the […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: A Captains armband and the Barclays Premier League Logo is seen on the arm of John O’Shea of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Sunderland at Boleyn Ground on December 14, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

32 Flags previews the 2016-17 Premier League from Swansea to West Ham

The English Premier League season is less than a week away and we are entering what could be the most unpredictable EPL season in years. We at 32 Flags are here to preview what each team is expected to do this season and where they could finish, as well as letting you know who to […]

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – JULY 18: The Barclays Premiership Trophy on display before the pre-season friendly at Tynecastle Stadium on July 18, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

32 Flags previews the 2016-17 Premier League from Manchester United to Sunderland

The English Premier League season is less than a week away and we are entering what could be the most unpredictable EPL season in years. We at 32 Flags are here to preview what each team is expected to do this season and where they could finish, as well as letting you know who to […]

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