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Archives for December 2016

Jurgen Klopp Says Chelsea Have Had Healthiest Side in the League

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  Liverpool are currently six points behind league leaders Chelsea who have won an astounding 11 in a row. Should they win later today against AFC Bournemouth (starting XI prediction at this link, injury/available report at this link), then their next two league games as well, they'll tie the league record of 14 in a row. They have been on an amazing run of form, and … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Says Chelsea Have Had Healthiest Side in the League

Mourinho Doesn’t See United Being Able to Catch Chelsea

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One year and six days ago Jose Mourinho, then Manager at Chelsea, felt the sack. It came in the midst of a season in which the Blues picked up just 11 points in their first 12 games. The sacking came off the heels of the previous season, in which Chelsea lost just three games the entire season, en route to the Premier League title. The effort earned Mourinho the Manager of … [Read more...] about Mourinho Doesn’t See United Being Able to Catch Chelsea

United Keepers Wrap Christmas Gifts in Goalie Gloves (Video)

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It's Christmas at the Theatre of Dreams. Make the Yuletide gay, as you have no doubt down all your last minute shopping at this point. Hopefully, you have also read Juan Mata's blog in which he revealed what he wants for Christmas. Now that you have your presents this Christmas Eve, it's time to wrap them. Watch Manchester United goalkeepers Sergio Romero and Sam Johnstone … [Read more...] about United Keepers Wrap Christmas Gifts in Goalie Gloves (Video)

Jurgen Klopp Says Liverpool is Best for Developing Young Talent

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Last season, Jurgen Klopp's first on the Liverpool FC job, they finished so low in the table that they didn't even qualify for Europa League, let alone Champions League. Now in his first FULL season at the helm in Anfield, Klopp has the Reds as a league title contender, not just in the mix for top four. What's responsible for the huge upgrade? Well, not really the summer … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Says Liverpool is Best for Developing Young Talent

Crystal Palace: Optimism with Allardyce, Jordan Norman-Williams

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Crystal Palace sacked their manager Alan Pardew on Thursday after he led the side to just 15 points in the first 17 matches. Palace has fallen down quite a bit from the side that almost claimed the FA Cup from Manchester United in May. Pardew is out, and now Sam Allardyce is in. "Big Sam" is probably the guy to lead the London side to a state that ensures they stay up. … [Read more...] about Crystal Palace: Optimism with Allardyce, Jordan Norman-Williams

Chelsea FC Youngster Ben Elliott Makes England Debut as Captain

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Chelsea FC youngster Ben Elliott might indeed be the next big thing. It's a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, likely way too much, but Elliott made his England debut captaining the U15 side, at the tender age of just 13 two days ago. The event is commemorated on the FFDTV Instagram account. As FFDTV writes: "Elliott's ability and progress with with the national side is … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Youngster Ben Elliott Makes England Debut as Captain

Ligue 1 Mid-Season Review: Will PSG recover to win the title?

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Among the top European leagues, it is fair to say that France’s Ligue 1 is one of the least intriguing. It has become Paris Saint-Germain’s toy house in recent years, while the other teams on the coattails of the Parisians have barely put up a fight in the face of the onslaught. This season, however, has witnessed a stuttering PSG, and also the emergence of new title favourites … [Read more...] about Ligue 1 Mid-Season Review: Will PSG recover to win the title?