The massively discouraging goal-scoring drought is now over for Manchester United wing/striker Marcus Rashford. After 13 games and six months, Rashford has finally scored again, netting in the 41' of United's 3-0 league win over newly promoted Southampton FC. Manager Erik Ten Hag expressed his belief that this will now open the floodgates for his embattled forward, a player who … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag Backs Marcus Rashford to Start a Scoring Spree
Illini Still Searching for Rush Game Consistency Post Chase Brown
Illinois Fighting Illini football is 3-0 (having defeated Central Michigan 30-9 on Homecoming), and that puts them halfway towards bowl eligibility. They have a solid passing attack, good overall defense and a stellar, exceptionally opportunistic secondary. That's all good news. However, their offensive line leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the run game. This is … [Read more...] about Illini Still Searching for Rush Game Consistency Post Chase Brown
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Wolves
If you are a Newcastle United supporter, you have to be feeling pretty pretty pretty good (Larry David voice) right now. After a very disappointing campaign, they have come out of the gates strong. And now they travel to Wolves, where they'll face a side that looks pretty weak right now. Unless something very unexpected happens, Eddie Howe's men should make it three wins … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Wolves
Newcastle at Wolves Team News: Tonali, Schar, Lemina, Mosquera
Sandro Tonali played two full games for Italy, in the international period that just passed. It means he's in line to not just play, but potentially start for Newcastle United tomorrow at Wolverhampton Wanderers. It would mark the first time that Tonali has featured in the Premier League since before serving his very long suspension for breaching the league's betting rules. … [Read more...] about Newcastle at Wolves Team News: Tonali, Schar, Lemina, Mosquera
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
The Catalonia derby is here! It's the current top of the table side, and La Liga champions from two years ago, FC Barcelona, visiting last year's surprise side of all surprise sides, Girona. Let's get you up to speed on everything you need to know for this one. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez
It is a Catalan derby miracle! Very positive injury news, for both Gavi and Frenkie De Jong! Especially Gavi, who has returned to training this week. This is the first time he has trained since tearing his ACL about 10 months ago. Don't expect him to feature at Girona though, as he still has to be eased back into it all. His return to action is still a couple, to a few weeks … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
If there is a chance for Spurs to really pick off Arsenal FC, it's now. The Gunners currently have a lot of walking wounded, and Tottenham Hotspur are pretty fit, overall, as a squad right now. While the North London Derby has been more going the way of Arsenal lately, Sunday is a great chance to turn the beat around. Spurs will be at home, and White Hart Lane will be … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
Tottenham Team News vs Arsenal: Van de Ven, Solanke, Bissouma
Tottenham Hotspur experienced a double fitness boost on Friday, ahead of the North London Derby on Sunday. According to manager Ange Postecoglu, both speedy central defender Micky van de Ven and pricy striker Dominic Solanke will be passed fit to be available for selection here. As for Yves Bissouma, the defensive stalwart in the midfield, he'll be touch and go; most likely … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Arsenal: Van de Ven, Solanke, Bissouma
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, despite his attempts to be covert about it in the media, is in full blown selection crisis mode right now. Midfield meastro Declan Rice is suspended, and he has an injury crisis on his hands. The Spaniard will have limited options in both defense and midfield when his side travels to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Despite all the guaranteed … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal Team News at Tottenham: Odegaard, Calafiori, Merino, Jesus, Tomiyasu, Tierney
Arsenal FC are in nothing short of full-blown injury crisis ahead of the North London Derby. And it all starts at the top with club captain Martin Odegaard, who missed international duty for Norway due to an ankle injury. Norway manager Ola Sand said: “Such ankle injuries often take at least three weeks, Anything other than that is just a bonus. And then it can take longer." … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Tottenham: Odegaard, Calafiori, Merino, Jesus, Tomiyasu, Tierney