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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: The injured Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool is hugged by Jurgen Klopp the Manager of Liverpool as leaves the pitch due to injury during the Capital One Cup semi final, first leg match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium on January 5, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Amid insane stretch of games, what results should Liverpool expect from Arsenal and Manchester United?

Even though every EPL team is in the midst of a tough January full of games, one team stands out above the rest. Liverpool has had a stretch of games that no team would envy. From Boxing Day until January 26, 31 days, Liverpool will play 10 games total and have midweek games for an […]

Shaking up the EPL’s top-four, does a dark horse team have a chance?

For some clubs, reaching the Champions League is a requirement. Missing out on the top-four would be considered a complete disaster. The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and their cross-town neighbors, United, are expected to be in Europe’s elite club competition. This year, however, with Chelsea falling apart in the first half of the […]

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 […]

during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Wycombe Wanderers and Aston Villa at Adams Park on January 9, 2016 in High Wycombe, England.

WATCH: Aston Villa fans argue with captain Micah Richards after drawing to Wycombe Wanderers

The Aston Villa fans seem like they have had enough. The team looks to be on their way to relegation (8 points in 20 games and 11 points behind of 17th) and to make matters worse, Villa drew League Two side Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 in the FA Cup earlier today. The fans are fed up […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Manager Jose Mourinho of Chelsea lies on the pitch as Chelsea celebrate with the trophy during the Capital One Cup Final match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on March 1, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea is back…sort of

One of the biggest stories of 2015 was Chelsea’s woes, both on and off the pitch. After the sacking of Jose Mourinho, results are starting to turn around. They have gone from losing to Bournemouth to beating Crystal Palace by three goals. A pretty remarkable turn around. Does this mean the Chelsea of old are […]

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 21: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid reacts after FC Barcelona scored their 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 21, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

32 Flags rates the legitimacy of this weeks transfer rumors 1/7/16 edition

The transfer window is now underway and clubs are wasting no time starting the wheeling and dealing. There have been plenty of moves so far but nothing major, however that hasn’t stopped the big names from constantly appearing on the rumors of the back pages, despite the fact that most of them won’t even consider […]

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Steve McLaren Newcastle unitedâs manager gestures to Florian Thauvin of Newcastle United during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle and Everton at St James Park on December 26, 2015 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty images)

Midway through the EPL season, which bottom 3 team has the best chance of survival?

Now that the calendar has flipped over to January, it’s time to start thinking about the bottom of the EPL table. Unlike the NFL or NBA, which rewards its worst teams with high draft picks, the EPL sends its three worst teams through the trap door and out of the league all together — allowing […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool congratulates his players after the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Liverpool at Stadium of Light on December 30, 2015 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Christian Benteke might not be the Center Forward Jürgen Klopp is looking for

Jürgen Klopp has a goal scoring problem. To be honest, it was a problem Brendan Rodgers also had, but for Klopp it’s a little different.The biggest issue might be Daniel Sturridge and his inability to stay healthy, because, beyond Sturridge, Klopp doesn’t have the kind of striker he needs. Liverpool spent a lot of money […]

Premier League Insanity: Is this the start of something new?

The Premier League has been in absolute turmoil this season. Depending on where you sit and who you support, this could be either a good thing or a bad thing. If you happen to be a fan of a traditionally “big” club, one that finishes in the top half of the table consistently, it is […]

Did Louis van Gaal save his job at Manchester United?

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was on the hot seat. United were struggling and had gone over a month without a win and fans were getting restless. Once Chelsea fired Jose Mourinho, van Gaal’s seat got even hotter as many people believed United would part ways with […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores his team’s second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford on January 2, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Video: Wayne Rooney remembers where the net is, scores lovely back heel goal

It hasn’t been the best season for any of Manchester United’s attacking players this season, especially Wayne Rooney. The highest scoring forward in an England shirt has not been able to score much for his Club this year. His last goal for United came back on November 3rd in the Champions League. However, against Swansea, […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Michail Antonio of West Ham United scores his team’s first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Boleyn Ground on January 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s top 4 hopes take a hit with poor performance against West Ham

Liverpool needed a good result against West Ham United if they hoped to put further pressure on the top-4. Instead, after 90 minutes it was the Hammers who came away with the three points. West Ham defeated Liverpool on the back of goals from Michail Antonio and Andy Carroll. West Ham came into today’s match unbeaten […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Michail Antonio of West Ham United scores his team’s first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Boleyn Ground on January 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Video: West Ham’s Michail Antonio scores the first Premier League goal of 2016

We didn’t have to wait long for the first Premier League game of 2016 to produce the first goal of 2016. West Ham’s Michail Antonio was the beneficiary of a perfect cross from Enner Valencia.  Seconds before scoring, Antonio had won the ball near his own touch line with a brilliant or controversial tackle, depending […]

MUSCAT, OMAN – DECEMBER 09: President of FIFA, Jospeh Sepp Blatter attends a press conference with the Oman Football Association at the Main Press Centre, Al-Musannah Sports City on December 9, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Top 10 News Stories of 2015

This year has been absolutely spoiled for interesting or insane stories in the soccer world. It was genuinely difficult to pick just ten. So here we are, with 2015 drawing rapidly to a close. Which of the amazing stories this year had us speculating and arguing from January to December? Well… 10) MLS and the Possible […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool congratulates his players after the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Liverpool at Stadium of Light on December 30, 2015 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Liverpool begin brutal four game away stretch with a win, keep up in top four race

Liverpool knew that they must start their four game away stretch with a win. In just 10 days, Liverpool traveled north to Sunderland on the 30th, down to London to visit West Ham on the 2nd, back north to Stoke on the 5th for the Capital One Cup semifinal and then travel southwest to face […]

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