Arsenal FC have to be feeling very good this weekend, as they're both coming off a victory and getting their brand name star player back. Mesut Ozil missed this past Saturday's win over West Ham United due to an illness (at least that is the official word), but he has recovered now and trained all week with the rest of the squad. We predict he returns to the first team when … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Cardiff City
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Arsenal FC vs Cardiff City Injury Report, Match Preview
Arsenal FC are looking to square their record before they head into the international break, and get that second victory to balance out the two losses. They'll be on the road at Cardiff City FC on Sunday, taking on a side with very different ambitions and expectations than the north London club. For the Welsh club, this season is about just staying up in the top flight. … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC vs Cardiff City Injury Report, Match Preview
Manchester United vs Burnley FC Match Preview, Injury Report
Manchester United head to the Turf Moor on Sunday badly needing a result. The bad news is, obviously, how poor their form has been lately. The good news is the side is getting much healthier and fit now. More players who were hurt are now coming back into the team. Argentinian defender Marcos Rojo is back in training but still not yet available for selection. The only new … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs Burnley FC Match Preview, Injury Report
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Burnley
Manchester United head to the Turf Moor to take on Burnley this weekend in a Premier League fixture that they really got to have. Old Trafford is dysfunction junction right now, but winning cures everything, and United are favored to emerge victorious on the road here. Manager Jose Mourinho just gave a very colorful press conference, in which he truly ramped up the boasting … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Burnley
Jose Mourinho References Hegel, Declares Himself Among the Greatest
Instead of "the special one," maybe we should call Jose Mourinho "the boastful one." The Manchester United manager, who angrily walked out on reporters the last time he did a media opportunity, kicked his boasting and braggadocio up another notch at his Friday press conference. Mourinho melted down at his last presser, muttering the word "respect" over and over again as he … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho References Hegel, Declares Himself Among the Greatest
RB Jeremy Larkin the Constant, as Northwestern Shuffles QBs in Win over Purdue
When the Northwestern football community speaks of tonight's 31-27 upset win at Purdue, the first topic will undoubtedly be the rotating quarterbacks that Coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff employed. QB1 Clayton Thorson and QB2 T.J. Green alternated series, and if this confuses you, well, we’ll get to that later. And we promise you, you’ll feel even more confused. While that … [Read more...] about RB Jeremy Larkin the Constant, as Northwestern Shuffles QBs in Win over Purdue
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea are one of four teams in the Premier League that are off to a perfect start this season and squad fitness is a major reason why. Manager Maurizio Sarri hasn't had any real serious injury concerns on the young season, and thus no selection headaches to deal with. The Italian is also a creature or habit, so one should not expect him to make any changes from the team he … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth Injury Report, Match Preview
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri could become the sixth manager to win his first four Premier League matches tomorrow when the Blues host AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Three of the five, Jose Mourinho, Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti, accomplished the feat while leading Chelsea. Pep Guardiola and Craig Shakespeare are the other two, just in case you're scoring at home. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth Injury Report, Match Preview