Championship Sunday, for Manchester City, will be all about saying goodbye to Pep Guardiola. Man City were eliminated from the Premier League title race on Tuesday night, via their score draw at AFC Bournemouth. So now their home match against Aston Villa is essentially dead rubber. Pep is on his way out, and Enzo Maresca is in line to replace him. So this weekend will be … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Manchester City Team News: Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca, Emi Martinez
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Arsenal at Crystal Palace Team News: Jurrien Timber, David Raya, Maxence Lacroix, Chadi Riad
Championship Sunday brings a London derby that is essentially dead rubber for both sides. Arsenal travels to Crystal Palace in a matchup of two sides preparing for European Cup Finals next week. Palace will play Rayo Vallecano for the UEFA Europa Conference League title a week from tonight while Arsenal will battle Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, for the big prize, Champions … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Crystal Palace Team News: Jurrien Timber, David Raya, Maxence Lacroix, Chadi Riad
Thierry Henry Admits He’ll Be Nervous Covering Arsenal in UCL Final
Arsenal legend and Football Analyst Thierry Henry was a part of CBS Sports' virtual media session previewing the upcoming UEFA Champions League Final, featuring Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal, on Wednesday. Henry, who played eight seasons, featured 254 times and scored 174 goals for Arsenal, was asked how he celebrated Arsenal's Premier League title triumph the previous day. … [Read more...] about Thierry Henry Admits He’ll Be Nervous Covering Arsenal in UCL Final
Man United Team News at Brighton: Michael Carrick, Ben Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt
Michael Carrick is expected to sign a two-year deal, with an option of one additional year, to become the permanent manager at Manchester United. Carrick, 44, absolutely impressed the club's hierarchy (and the players) during his stint as interim boss this season. It has been widely reported that this deal will get done, but we're still awaiting the official confirmation, which … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Brighton: Michael Carrick, Ben Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt
Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Says He’s Not ‘king’ of Europa League
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery rejects the idea that he's "king" of the UEFA Europa League competition. However, no manager has won the competition more times than he has (4). He's won the UEL three times with Sevilla and once with Villarreal. If leads Villa to a triumph over German side SC Freiburg in Istanbul tomorrow, he'll then have final UEL triumphs. The only other … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Says He’s Not ‘king’ of Europa League
Arsenal Visit Crystal Palace on Sunday with Premier League Title Already Secured
The 22 year wait is over for Arsenal and their supporter base. After three straight second place finishes, Arsenal are Premier League champions. AFC Bournemouth held Manchester City to a draw, on Tuesday night, and that result eliminated the Cityzens from the league title race. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, at least for today is as big an AFC Bournemouth supporter as you … [Read more...] about Arsenal Visit Crystal Palace on Sunday with Premier League Title Already Secured
What Previous World Cups Have Taught Us About Underdogs
The FIFA World Cup often follows the script for the first week or so. The big powers dominate headlines, attract most betting attention, and carry the highest expectations. Then an underdog changes the mood of the tournament. A smaller nation knocks out a favorite, reaches an unexpected stage, or forces elite teams into difficult matches. These runs are part of what keeps the … [Read more...] about What Previous World Cups Have Taught Us About Underdogs
The 2026 FIFA World Cup and the global expansion of legal soccer betting
The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives with the biggest structure in tournament history, so you can expect the competition to feel larger and more commercially connected than any previous edition. FIFA expanded the event to 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico, which gives broadcasters, sponsors, sportsbooks and streaming platforms far more opportunities to reach … [Read more...] about The 2026 FIFA World Cup and the global expansion of legal soccer betting
Pep Guardiola Leaving Manchester City, Enzo Maresca Lined Up as Replacement
A big news bombshell was dropped on Monday night- Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City, at the end of the season. His final game will be on Championship Sunday, at home to Aston Villa. He'll lead Man City into AFC Bournemouth tomorrow night, and he'll do so likely needing to win that match in order to keep his side alive in the Premier League title race. It is still … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Leaving Manchester City, Enzo Maresca Lined Up as Replacement
Michael Carrick Says Luke Shaw Deserves Another England Call-Up
Last July, during the Premier League Summer Series, a collection of friendlies leading into the start of the 2025-26 campaign, Manchester United left back Luke Shaw opened up. Ahead of the exhbition match against AFC Bournemouth in Chicago, Shaw met the media on a 100 degrees Fahrenheit day and discussed a wide range of topics, including his notorious injury history and his … [Read more...] about Michael Carrick Says Luke Shaw Deserves Another England Call-Up