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The case for sacking Louis van Gaal at Manchester United

As the boos rang down from the half empty stands of Old Trafford following Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday, one thing was clear. Manager Louis van Gaal had lost the support of the fans. You’ll notice the word “shock” was not used to describe the loss. In previous years, a 2-1 […]

The case for not sacking Louis van Gaal at Manchester United

It’s no secret that Manchester United has been struggling, really struggling. And a big reason for that is the managerial performance of Louis van Gaal. His rather lifeless, lackluster style of play has resulted in being winless in a little over a month. Many want van Gaal sacked but Manchester United shouldn’t sack him…at least […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

The Top 10 Premier League players of 2015

As the year 2015 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a great year of soccer. Today, 32 Flags is focusing on the best ten players in the Premier League for 2015, from January all the way through December. That time period covers two different seasons. We’re not looking for the best […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 12: Junior Stanislas of Bournemouth celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium on December 12, 2015 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images for Carlsberg)

VIDEO: Bournemouth scores an olimpico early against Manchester United

Bournemouth is enjoying an incredible high. They went to Stamford Bridge last week in the Saturday broadcast game and beat Chelsea. Now, they are at home to face Manchester United on NBC once again and they busted the doors wide open by scoring an Olimpico. It’s very rare to accomplish (unless you’re Michael Bradley) but […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Junior Stanislas of Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Everton at Vitality Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

2015-16 Barclays Premier League matchday 16 gambling guide

For as much as the table sort of looks just like we thought it would (Leicester and Chelsea aside of course) this still has been one of the craziest Premier League seasons ever. We used to at least have a sense of what was going to happen. Some teams were just unbelievable at home and […]

Manchester United crashes out of Champions League in matter of minutes

Manchester United had a whirlwind last few minutes in its deciding Champions League fixture against Wolfsburg, that ultimately saw the Red Devils lose their game and will now finish off their European campaign in the Europa League. Needing a win and/or a PSV Eindhoven loss, Manchester United really needed to step up their attack and […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Jamie Vardy breaks goalscoring record, scores in 11th straight EPL game

We all know the story of Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy by now. Playing at 8th level amateur side Stocksbridge Park Steels and then to FC Halifax Town in the same league. Then Vardy got onto a Football League team with Fleetwood Town and ultimately to Leicester City, then in the Championship. Now, Vardy and Leicester […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary’s Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Southampton, England.

Leicester City vs. Manchester United, the unlikeliest 1 vs. 2 matchup in years

At just over 1/3 into the English Premier League season, we are in the presence of a 1 vs. 2 matchup that would not have been expected weeks ago, much less at the start of the season. Now, Leicester City vs. Manchester United, as the top two teams in the Premier League, will spark the […]

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – NOVEMBER 26: Son Heung-min (Top) and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur FC celebrate a goal during the UEFA Europe League match between Qarabag FK and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Tofig Bahramov Republican stadium on November 26, 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

Premier League Thanksgiving Weekend Gambling Guide

The Turkey has been eaten and the holiday shopping has commenced. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving but it’s time to get all that money that you spent on Black Friday deals back, and luckily the money train is back this week to help guide you . There are a lot of very tasty match […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Manchester United and Valencia at Old Trafford on August 12, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Wayne Rooney appears on WWE Monday Night Raw, slaps Wade Barrett

Taking some time off during the international break, Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney decided to take in WWE’s Monday Night Raw with his son as they were in Manchester. Things took a turn as wrestler Wade Barrett had a bone to pick with the all time England scoring leader. Barrett, a legit Preston North End fan, […]

VIDEO: Louis van Gaal calls Chris Smalling “Mike” again

Back in July, Manchester United manager made a mistake when he referred to defender Chris Smalling, who was sitting right next to him, as Mike at a press conference for the pre-season International Champions Cup. Tuesday night, after United defeated CSKA Moscow, he made the same mistake as he once again referred to his now star […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United looks thoughtful during the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Manchester United FC and PFC CSKA Moskva at Old Trafford on November 3, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

2015-16 UEFA Champions League Roundup: Matchday 4, Pt. 1

The halfway pole is now in the rearview mirror for half of the UEFA Champions League groups and boy are things getting interesting. Only a few clubs are safe, with Real Madrid punching its ticket for the knockout stage after Tuesday. However, the return legs from Matchday 3 gave us all sorts of entertainment and […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Juan Mata of Manchester United is tackled by Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 25, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Manchester Derby ends in a very listless 0-0 draw

This is going to be rather short because there really isn’t much to talk about in this Manchester Derby. In a highly defensive battle, both teams walked away with a point in a 0-0 draw. Sure the game had its moments and it looked like Manchester United was more concerned about getting a winner but […]

during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Manchester City and Sevilla at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Why Manchester City need to beat Manchester United

The Manchester Derby is this Sunday and if recent history is any indication, it will be one of the most important matches this season in regards of deciding who wins the Premier League title. Forget that this is a derby with two teams who despise each other, a win here can vault one team closer […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on February 28, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Why Manchester United need to beat Manchester City

The Manchester Derby is this Sunday and if recent history is any indication, it will be one of the most important matches this season in regards of deciding who wins the Premier League title. Forget that this is a derby with two teams who despise each other, a win here can vault one team closer […]

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