Chelsea FC were, at one point, very much in the Premier League title race, as just last month they were sitting second in the table. However, the Blues have since slumped, winning just one of their last six in the league, and now find themselves fifth. Their next opponent, AFC Bournemouth, were once in strong contention to lock down a UEFA competition spot for next season. … [Read more...] about Bournemouth at Chelsea Match Preview, Predicted Starting XIs
Aston Villa at Arsenal FC Match Preview, Predicted Starting XIs
Heading in to the massive match at Arsenal on Tuesday night, Aston Villa have won 11 in a row across all competitions. In the league itself, they have won 12 out of the past 13. If they win on Tuesday, they'll pull level on points with the table topping Gunners. Wow! What a cazy three months it has been for the Villans. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Arsenal FC Match Preview, Predicted Starting XIs
Arsenal Team News vs Aston Villa: Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber
Talk about a crunch clash! When Arsenal FC hosts Aston Villa on Tuesday, it's first place versus third, with just three points separating the two teams. This is massive, to say the least, so let's run down the team news for this one, starting with Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber. Neither one will be available here, but both should be back, at least in theory, for the next … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Aston Villa: Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber
Man United Team News vs Wolves: Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes
When Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim did his press conference on Christmas Eve, he ruled Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes out of the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle United. Amorim's side would go on to win, 1-0, yesterday. Of the two injured midfielders, it appears that Mainoo will be the one returning sooner. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Wolves: Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes
Man United Team News vs Wolves: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire
Manchester United got a really nice win at home over Newcastle United yesterday, but the game, unfortunately, also brought them a new injury concern, in midfieder Mason Mount. "He felt something at half-time," United manager Ruben Amorim said of the unspecified/undisclosed injury to Mason Mount. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Wolves: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire
Newcastle Team News at Burnley: Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles
It might indeed be a Happy New Year for Newcastle United and their supporters. That's because they will be getting a lot of players back from injury, around the time when 2025 changes to 2026. And perhaps having more players available for selection will lead to improved form. Maybe Emil Krafth (knee) and Kieran Trippier (thigh) will be in contention when Newcastle travels to … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Burnley: Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles
Newcastle Team News at Burnley: Anthony Elanga, Sven Botman, William Osula
Anthony Elanga missed out on the opportunity to face one of his former teams on Boxing Day. The Newcastle United forward was left out of the squad that lost at Manchester United yesterday 1-0. After the defeat, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe explained why: "He just took a knock against Chelsea. We don't think it's too serious. We hope to have him back pretty quickly." … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Burnley: Anthony Elanga, Sven Botman, William Osula
Music City Bowl, Illinois vs Tennessee: Preview, Opt-Outs, TV Info, FYIs
Taking on Tennessee in the Music City Bowl, the Illinois Fighting Illini will face a SEC team in their bowl game for the third straight time. Because after all, "It Just Means More." They split the last two, beating South Carolina last year in the Citrus and losing to Mississippi State in the Reliaquest in 2023 (2022 season), so we'll see what happens in the rubber match … [Read more...] about Music City Bowl, Illinois vs Tennessee: Preview, Opt-Outs, TV Info, FYIs
Tottenham Team News at Crystal Palace: Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, Cristian Romero
Tuesday saw Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank provide an update on the injury status of two players- Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke. Neither one will return for the Sunday clash at Crystal Palace, but Frank gave the media the following quote in regards to their status: "Same as I said before. Both of them, I will be very happy when I can announce, 'now they are … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Crystal Palace: Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, Cristian Romero
Aston Villa at Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
There is only one match on Boxing Day this year, but tomorrow brings a ton of Premier League action. For whatever reason, almost all of the games are on Saturday this weekend, not Sunday. And although Friday is a holiday too, Newcastle United at Manchester United is the only match scheduled for that day. The best overall match of the weekend though is Aston Villa at Chelsea FC. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview