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Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero

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This weekend, Igor Tudor is hoping to obtain first win as caretaker manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Actually, the adverse situation goes far beyond just him as Spurs haven't won a league fixture in 2026 as of yet. With the third month of the year commencing this Sunday, it is indeed a gloomy statistic. Tudor will have some good fitness news going for him though, as the injury … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero

#3 Michigan Wolverines at #10 Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview

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A couple weeks ago, Friday night's visit from the Michigan Wolverines looked like it might be the biggest Illini regular season game in a very long time. It was setting up to be the de facto Big Ten regular season title game, with a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament at stake. However, now Michigan is no longer #1, having suffered a loss at Duke. But they have wrapped up the … [Read more...] about #3 Michigan Wolverines at #10 Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview

Hilary Knight Further Cements Legacy With Another Gold Medal

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The Winter Olympics have lost a lot of star power over the years, but greatness must be still be recognized. Hilary Knight is a prime example of that, as her achievements transcend the Olympics themselves. Knight is as instrumental as any single individual in putting women's hockey on the map. The United States national team captain just won her second gold medal, earlier … [Read more...] about Hilary Knight Further Cements Legacy With Another Gold Medal

Man United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt

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As Manchester United head towards the stretch run of the 2025-26 season, they have a new injury concern in central defender Lisandro Martinez. That's really a shame, considering how the Argentine has missed 90 games in total since 2022. There is good news though- it doesn't sound too serious. "Yeah, unfortunately, he just picked up something during the week," Interim manager … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt

Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Ben White

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No doubt what the biggest game in world football is this weekend- the London derby that sees Arsenal host Chelsea FC. Whenever these two London rivals clash, it's always a big deal, worthy of the Sunday matinee slot that it typically almost always occupies. The hosts have five injury fitness concerns for this one, and that list includes the likes of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Ben White

Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia

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Chelsea FC are only three points outside the top four, but the team they're chasing, Manchester United, is pretty hot right now. The Blues can't afford to keep dropping points with draws right now. And ahead of their London derby at Arsenal this Sunday, they have a long injury and unavailability list to contend with. Wesley Fofana is suspended here, having received two yellow … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia

FC Barcelona Team News vs Villarreal: Gerard Martin, Gavi

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FC Barcelona will have to soldier on without the services of defender Gerard Martin when they host Villarreal at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Martin will serve a one match ban this weekend, having received his critical fifth yellow card of the season against Levante. Being without Gerard Martin for this match, literally a first versus third clash, is no doubt a bit of a setback, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Villarreal: Gerard Martin, Gavi

Manchester City Team News at Leeds United: Jeremy Doku, Max Alleyne

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Heading into last weekend's win over Newcastle United, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave fitness updates on his squad. Savinho was cleared to play while Jeremy Doku was not. It is very possible that the Belgian winger will be available for the next match, a trip to Elland Road on Saturday night to face Leeds United. Manchester City will enter this match five points … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Leeds United: Jeremy Doku, Max Alleyne

Newcastle United vs Everton Team News: Jake O’Brien, Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento

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Newcastle United hosts Everton FC in matchup of two sides trying to qualify for continental competition, of any form, for next season. Everton is on the first page of the standings, barely, but in striking distance of locking up a Conference League slot for 2026-27. Their fitness/availability situation is really favorable right now, with just one absentee for this weekend: Jack … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Everton Team News: Jake O’Brien, Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento