It is getting to be a biannual tradition- Manchester United sacks and then replaces their manager. Typically, the new gaffer enjoys some level of modest success for a time, but then things go south in a hurry, and when the decline kicks in, it's a very deep one. Rinse and repeat, "meet the new boss, same as the old boss," as the classic The Who song told us. Does Michael … [Read more...] about Four United Manager Candidates if Michael Carrick Gets Sacked: Conte, Howe, McKenna, Naglesmann
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Aston Villa Team News vs Viking FK: Wan-Bissaka, Manzambi, Hemmings, Maatsen
Summer signing Johan Manzambi provided the only scoring when Aston Villa beat Newcastle United 1-0 this past weekend. It was his third goal in the past four games, and he's truly feeling it right now. However, he also felt a knock, and there is a small chance he might not play on Wednesday, when Viking come to town for a Champions League clash. It is more likely that he will … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Viking FK: Wan-Bissaka, Manzambi, Hemmings, Maatsen
Arsenal Predicted XI at Bayern Munich: Madueke, Merino, Timber, Gyokeres Could All Return to First Team
No doubt what the headliner fixture is this week, in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona at Paris Saint-Germain. However, the main undercard, Arsenal FC at Bayern Munich, looks like a great match on paper as well. After all, it is matchup of the two reigning champions from the English Premier League and German Bundesliga. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta obviously has a very … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI at Bayern Munich: Madueke, Merino, Timber, Gyokeres Could All Return to First Team
Arsenal at Bayern Munich Team News: Zubimendi, Kepa, Olise, Neuer, Min-jae
Arsenal will visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in a matchup of European heavyweights that are always looking to add more silverware to their already well-stocked trophy cases. Both teams come into this clash with a myriad of injury/fitness concerns, so let's get straight to the team news, for both sides, starting with the visitors. Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi has … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Bayern Munich Team News: Zubimendi, Kepa, Olise, Neuer, Min-jae
Manchester United Team News at Como: Carrick, Mainoo, Shaw, Mazraoui
We have now reached that point- Michael Carrick is most likely the next Premier League manager to be sacked, according to all the outfits who do business in these kinds of things. It's easy to understand why, given that Manchester United are off to their worst start in the league in 40 years. Today saw a score draw with Leeds United, meaning the Red Devils have only taken … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News at Como: Carrick, Mainoo, Shaw, Mazraoui
Liverpool Team News vs Villarreal: Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool FC got a nice win at Brentford yesterday, but it came with a price- a new injury concern in Jeremie Frimpong. And more bad news about Dominik Szoboszlai. Not only will both players miss out on Tuesday night's visit from Villarreal, for the Reds' third European fixture, they will be sidelined for some time beyond that. With Szobo, it's the same thigh injury he already … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Villarreal: Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong
Barcelona Boss Hansi Flick Has Selection Crisis at Right-Back against PSG
It doesn't get any bigger than this, when it comes to early season Champions League games. First place Paris Saint-Germain hosts second place FC Barcelona on Tuesday night, with both sides currently in top form. Hansi Flick has guided Barcelona to a perfect nine wins in nine La Liga fixtures this season, tying Real Madrid's record, set in 1961-62 and then matched in 1968-69. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Boss Hansi Flick Has Selection Crisis at Right-Back against PSG
Barcelona Team News at PSG: Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin
The injury bug giveth, the injury bug taketh away. Just as FC Barcelona got Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong off the injured list and back into the rotation...they have new injury concerns in Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin. They all suffered injuries of some sort in the 5-2 win over Real Betis yesterday. Both Garcia and Kounde will miss out on Tuesday night's … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at PSG: Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin
Tottenham Team News vs Coventry: Pedro Porro, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski
Tottenham Hotspur have taken advantage of a nine day layoff in between games to jet off to Marabella, Spain. This is no holiday, however, but instead a chance for everyone to get more fit. And Spurs' next match comes on Monday night, a home clash against newly promoted Coventry City. It remains to be seen how much shorter Tottenham's injured list becomes for this match, if it … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Coventry: Pedro Porro, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski
Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong Will Return for Barcelona This Saturday
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick provided some great news for his club and their supporters today. Both Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong are set to return to action this weekend. The Brazilian forward, probably the team's best player not named Lamine Yamal, injured his hamstring while on international duty with Brazil this past FIFA window. The last time he featured for … [Read more...] about Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong Will Return for Barcelona This Saturday