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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City (L) walks past Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Leicester City (R) after he is subbed during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Leicester City at Riverside Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Top 5 Premier League players in the African Cup of Nations

0 comments by on 1/13/2017

The African Cup of Nations gets cranked up on Saturday, and while an international tournament in the dead of winter is fun for soccer fans, it’s less than ideal for club sides. There are 24 Premier League players that will be in Gabon for the tournament, and thus away from club sides. All of them […]

Manchester United hosts Liverpool, looks to gain ground in race for Europe

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One of the biggest games in England arrives again on Sunday (11 a.m. ET, NBC Sports Network) when Manchester United entertains Liverpool. Man in the middle: Michael Oliver draws the plum assignment for this one, and fans will note that Liverpool is 4-0 in matches he’s worked this campaign. United, if you’re curious, is 1-1. […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Claudio Ranieri Manager of Leicester City lifts the Premier League Trophy as players celebrate the season champions 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 Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Five predictions for the rest of 2016/17 Premier League season

0 comments by on 1/12/2017

This Premier League season has already been a bit crazy. With Chelsea going on a 13-game win streak, teams looking like title favorites, only to fall away, and teams that we expected to challenge for Europe (Leicester and West Ham) fighting to avoid relegation. Only a madman would try to predict how the rest of […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 19: Leighton Baines (C) of Everton competes for the ball against Mesut Ozil (L) and Alexis Sanchez (R) of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on March 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are making Arsenal nervous as they look for new deals

0 comments by on 1/11/2017

This season has the potential to become something of a watershed moment for Arsenal. Questions about the future of their manager as well as two of their star players are beginning to fester. Arsenal badly wants to sign Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to contract extensions soon, as each player’s current deal expires in 18 […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur and Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur embrace after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at White Hart Lane on January 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Manchester United and Tottenham need to take the Europa League seriously

0 comments by on 1/10/2017

If you know someone who is a Spurs fan – specifically an American one – then you know the only thing they disdain more than Arsenal is non-league matches. While some fans unfortunately see cup matches as an unnecessary burden, they specifically target the Europa League as for some reason they deem a Thursday-Sunday turnaround […]

HARTLEPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: The FA Cup trophy on display ahead of the FA Cup Second Round match between Hartlepool United and Blyth Spartans at Victoria Park on December 5, 2014 in Hartlepool, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Unlike the rest of Europe, an overcrowded calendar is dimming the FA Cup’s luster

0 comments by on 1/9/2017

Approaching its 150th birthday, The FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world. It’s absolutely dripping with history and should be on the wish list of every club in England. Why then do Premier League teams spend a good chunk of the early rounds using it as an excuse to trot out the kids? […]

LONDON – MAY 17: Portsmouth players celebrate victory following the FA Cup Final sponsored by E.ON between Portsmouth and Cardiff City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Midtable Premier League teams should be taking the FA Cup more seriously

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Maybe it’s because I support a club that not only values the FA Cup but has won it more than anyone else. Or maybe it’s because it was the first trophy said club won after I started supporting them. Or maybe it’s because in the last 10 years, not only have Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, […]

STOURBRIDGE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 13: Luke Benbow of Stourbridge moves away from Lewin Nyatanga of Northampton Town during The Emirates FA Cup Second Round match between Stourbridge and Northampton Town at the War Memorial Athletic Ground on December 13, 2016 in Stourbridge, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

The most intriguing FA Cup third round matches this weekend

0 comments by on 1/6/2017

The FA Cup is always a fun diversion from the Premier League schedule. It’s a competition that any team in England (and Wales) can win, and it sometimes serves up some matches not often seen. In January 2013, Luton Town, playing in the fifth tier of the pyramid of what is now known as the […]

Five players due to breakout in 2017

0 comments by on 1/5/2017

With 2016 behind us, we can begin looking ahead at 2017. Who is ready to take the bull by the horns and make this year their year? Who have some big question marks over their heads that need answering? Below, we have selected the five players that are worth keeping tabs on this year. Check back […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gestures prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Has Pep Guardiola made soccer boring?

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A few weeks ago, after his Manchester City side was thoroughly beaten 4-2 by Leicester City, Pep Guardiola firmly insisted that he is not a fan of tackling. “I am not a coach for the tackles. I do not train the tackles.” Guardiola said at his post match press conference. While the statement is almost […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 03: Swansea City new manager Paul Clement is seen prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Swansea City at Selhurst Park on January 3, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Swansea City appoint Paul Clement as manager in attempt to save their season

0 comments by on 1/4/2017

Heading into 2017, Swansea City has to be hoping the only way left for them to go is up. The Swans seem like a sure fire bet to be relegated in a few months time. Heading into the new year, they’re set to have their third full-time coach of the season. The man for the job is […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Referee Mark Clattenburg shows a yellow card to John Mikel Obi of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 02, 2016 in London, England.jd (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Can Tottenham derail the Chelsea surge?

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Chelsea have won 13 games on the bounce, which is incredible on its own. Tied with the Arsenal “Invincibles,” Chelsea can break a record for most consecutive wins in the Premier League era with a win against Tottenham. With Liverpool dropping points against Sunderland and Manchester City dropping points against Liverpool, Chelsea have a sizable lead over […]

HIGHBURY, LONDON – MAY 15: Former Daily Mirror Editor, Piers Morgan with his family during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Highbury on May 15, 2004 in London. Morgan, was forced to resign from the paper on May 14, after it was proven that a set of photos he had published, purporting to show British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners were in fact fake. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Tears for Piers: The Bournemouth edition

0 comments by on 1/3/2017

Piers Morgan is a very polarizing figure. He’s a very opinionated person and really doesn’t care what anyone thinks of him. To be honest, I can kind of respect him for that. But a lot of times, Piers Morgan can be irritating, especially irritating when he’s talking about his beloved Arsenal Football Club. It’s not […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Liverpool at Stadium of Light on January 2, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Liverpool struggling with poorer sides will keep them from winning Premier League title

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With a win over Tottenham on Wednesday, Chelsea FC can go eight points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. It begs the question, can anyone catch Antonio Conte’s men at this point? Historically, the team at the top come Christmas has had good fortune, with six of the last seven […]

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