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Archives for September 2018

Tottenham Hotspur Star Dele Alli Re-Aggravates Hamstring Injury

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Dele Alli is a budding young superstar for Tottenham Hotspur, but early on he’s seen his 2018-19 campaign has been marred by injury.  And now it looks like things are going to get worse before they get better, as his hamstring injury that he suffered while on international duty with England earlier this month has flared up again. According to multiple reports, he'll miss a … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Star Dele Alli Re-Aggravates Hamstring Injury

Fred Explains Goal Celebration, Says He’s Adjusting Better to Life at United

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Fred was Manchester United’s first 2018 summer signing and the only first team caliber player they acquired in what was a very disappointing transfer window. The Brazilian was very impressive during his five year spell at Shakhtar Donetsk, but he’s gotten off to a very slow start at MUFC. Given his expensive price tag, reported to be £53 million (€59m/$69m), fans expected … [Read more...] about Fred Explains Goal Celebration, Says He’s Adjusting Better to Life at United

Man United Legend Ryan Giggs Doesn’t See Former Club as Title Contenders

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Ryan Giggs was a part of Manchester United football club, in one way shape or form for 29 years. He finally parted ways with Old Trafford in less than ideal fashion, as the regime change to Jose Mourinho forced him out. Giggs had served as an assistant under Louis van Gaal and as interim manager after David Moyes had been sacked. Now he's boss of the Wales National Team, after … [Read more...] about Man United Legend Ryan Giggs Doesn’t See Former Club as Title Contenders

Liverpool Defender Virgil van Dijk a Serious Doubt for Chelsea Clash

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The headliner fixture of this Premier League weekend could be missing one of the best players on either side. Liverpool's best defender, Virgil van Dijk, is a serious doubt for the epic clash at Stamford Bridge. During a recent win over his former club Southampton, the Dutchman bruised his ribs, and he's yet to return to full training. Jurgen Klopp held his weekly news … [Read more...] about Liverpool Defender Virgil van Dijk a Serious Doubt for Chelsea Clash

Jose Mourinho Warns Paul Pogba that No Player is Bigger than the Club

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Jose Mourinho held his weekly press conference today, ahead of the trip to London to face West Ham United tomorrow. Mourinho took questions about why he stripped Paul Pogba of his status as alternate captain this week and the video of the training ground confrontation between himself and Pogba which went crazy viral. Mourinho still maintains that he has a good relationship … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Warns Paul Pogba that No Player is Bigger than the Club

Manchester United vs West Ham United Injury Report, Match Preview

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Manchester United heads to West Ham United tomorrow for a match that both sides really need to have. For the Hammers, they need to establish themselves as a side that's going to at least compete for a spot in the Europa League, as a top four finish seems highly unlikely this season. Given the big splash they made in hiring Manuel Pellegrini as manager, and the money spent in … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs West Ham United Injury Report, Match Preview

FSU QB Deondre Francois: More Impressive Stats than You Might Expect

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Much has been made of Florida State's early season struggles, and as you would expect, a lot of that heat has been placed on the quarterback. That's how it goes in the game of football- the QB is the top spot, the guy who takes the fall when things are going awry. At Florida State that's Deondre Francois, a QB1 who is actually statistically much better than you might think, … [Read more...] about FSU QB Deondre Francois: More Impressive Stats than You Might Expect

Premier League Favorites and Underdogs for Top Four, Relegation

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By Kasey Weldon Heading into week seven of the 2018-19 Premier League season, a lot of what has transpired has been expected, but we've seen plenty of surprises as well. Manchester City and Liverpool were considered the league title front-runners, and sure enough those are the two teams that currently sit first and second in the table. … [Read more...] about Premier League Favorites and Underdogs for Top Four, Relegation

Man United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs West Ham United

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Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their shocking upset loss in midweek, as Derby County bounced them from the EFL Cup in a third round match. Now they'll head to the London Stadium for a Premier League fixture against West Ham United, who are currently hovering just above the drop zone in the league table. Despite all the dysfunction junction that is like … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs West Ham United