SWANSEA, WALES – SEPTEMBER 24: The Manchester City team check that Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City is okay after being fouled during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Kevin De Bruyne’s injury could cause big headaches for Manchester City

Manchester City has enjoyed a tremendous start to their season. Pep Guardiola has begun his career in the Premier League with 10 consecutive victories. It seemed like nothing could stop the Citizens. That was until Saturday’s meeting with Swansea City. In the 3-1 victory over the Welsh club, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne came off with […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Watch: Arsenal jump out to early 2 goal lead against Chelsea

Arsenal has not had great success against Chelsea in recent years, with only one win in the last four years. Coming up against their recent nemesis, The Gunners could have used a bright start and that’s exactly what they got. 15 minutes into the match against their London rivals, Arsenal found themselves up 2-0. The first […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Chris Smalling of Manchester United scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on September 24, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

WATCH: Manchester United races to a four-goal lead against Leicester

With its recent losing streak, Manchester United has been the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism in recent days. After scoring four goals in the first 45 minutes against Leicester City, it might be time to move away from the panic button. Set pieces were a real issue for the defending champions, and Chris Smalling […]

FILE PHOTO – (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 602356340 and 514338590) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Antonio Conte manager of Chelsea (L) and Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal. Arsenal and Chelsea meet in a Premier League match on September 24, 2016 at the Emirates Stadium. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SWANSEA, WALES – SEPTEMBER 11: Antonio Conte manager of Chelsea looks thoughtful prior to the Premier League match between Swansea City and Chelsea at Liberty Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** HULL, ENGLAND – MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 8, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Chelsea square off in their first London Derby matchup this season

There are no shortage of storylines for Chelsea’s visit to the Emirates on Saturday (12:30 ET, NBC Sports Network). It’s early positioning for the top four, the first matchup between Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger and the usual spice of a London derby. Table watch Only goal difference separates the two sides. The Gunners have […]

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Mark Hughes, manager of Stoke City looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Stoke City and Hull City at the Bet365 Stadium on September 21, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Are Stoke shock relegation contenders this year?

After five games, Stoke sit in last place. They have been unfathomably bad in their matches thus far and have a goal differential of -11. Worst of all, some of the opponents they have gone up against are ones they should have beaten. The points dropped against the likes of Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace, and Hull […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and team mates celebrate his goal with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool 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)

Is it time for Liverpool to be taken seriously in the Premier League?

This Premier League season has been filled with drama and excitement already. One team that has had the most impressive start of the season is Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. Many have said that this year is a bit too soon for them, that they simply don’t have the fire power and defensive steel to compete with […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Ronald Koeman manager of Everton and assistant Erwin Koeman look on prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ronald Koeman is looking like the perfect hire for Everton

Everton has long been a club that feels they should aspire to be more than a mediocre mid-table team. When they finished 11th last season it was considered an awful year. The club cut ties with manager Roberto Martinez on May 12, 2016, one game before the season ended. Everton was in 12th when Martinez […]

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Michail Antonio of West Ham United shows dejection after his side concdede a goal during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United at The Hawthorns on September 17, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

West Ham’s first season at the Olympic Stadium has not been a happy homecoming

West Ham United supporters must feel like the Olympic Stadium is in a foreign country rather than their home ground. The Hammers have managed only four points of their opening five league matches. They even fell out of the Europa League in the qualification stage, losing to Romanian side Astra Giurgiu. European football was supposed to be […]

WATFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: The Manchester United medical staf help Anthony Martial of Manchester United up after being injured during the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road on September 18, 2016 in Watford, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

The decision to keep Anthony Martial in with concussion symptoms doomed Manchester United

Manchester United struggled to keep up with Watford and Watford ended up winning 3-1. At around the 30 minute mark, Anthony Martial clashed heads going for a ball and went down. Despite going through some concussion tests, Manchester United kept Martial in and minutes later, gave up possession to Miguel Britos and led to Etienne […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne in action 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)

WATCH: Kevin de Bruyne’s free kick goes under the wall to score for Manchester City

A free kick that’s kicked on the ground is very rare. Like a panenka on a penalty kick, it looks beautiful when it’s done right and looks horrific if it doesn’t. For Manchester City, his choice of shooting underneath the Bournemouth wall worked. And as the players jumped, the ball trickled into the back of […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool (14) celebrates with team mates as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

WATCH: Jordan Henderson’s perfect golazo doubles Liverpool’s lead

If you thought Dejan Lovren scored the goal of the match, Jordan Henderson has got the goal of the early season. After a poor Chelsea clearance off a Liverpool throw in, the ball fell to the Liverpool captain and from about 25 yards out, drilled one of the most perfect shots you’re going to be […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool (3L) celebrates with team mats as he scores their first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

WATCH: Dejan Lovren left wide open and his beautiful finish gives Liverpool lead

Of everyone on this high attacking Liverpool side, the last person you would expect to see on the scoresheet would be Dejan Lovren. But in a moment, the center back became a striker and found himself wide open to score on a terrific volley on the far post from Philippe Coutinho’s pin perfect long pass. […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City is pulled back by Julian Korb of Borussia Moenchengladbach during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City FC and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Raheem Sterling entering critical year at Manchester City

If you ask his critics, Raheem Sterling had the world on a string before his roughly $62 million move from Liverpool to Manchester City last summer. At just 20 years old, he was the future of the English national team. He had just turned in his second strong season for the Reds, and he looked […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Daley Blind of Manchester United is closed down by Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Will the top six be closer than ever this Premier League season?

This year, the Premier League promises to be more competitive than ever. That is quite the statement, considering what happened in the 2015/16 season. Without a doubt, though, the top six will be closer than ever before in the 2016/17 Premier League season. Why are we looking at the top six, instead of the top […]

PASADENA, CA – JULY 27: Sadio Mane #19 of Liverpool in action against Chelsea during the 2016 International Champions Cup at Rose Bowl on July 27, 2016 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Sadio Mane is on his way to becoming a bargain for Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp

For no small fee, Liverpool acquired the services of Sadio Mane this summer. The speedy winger set the Reds back £34 million. After a month at his new club, the 24-year-old from Senegal is starting to look like a bargain. First impressions are important and Mane made a great one this year with Liverpool. The […]

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