Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is off to a fantastic start as Manchester United caretaker manager. The club have won all three games that he has been in charge so far, putting up a goal differential aggregate of 12-3. Not only is United winning again, but they're doing so with panache in an entertaining style. Right now, this is the most fun United have been to watch since Sir Alex … [Read more...] about United at Newcastle Injury Report: Sanchez, Rojo, McTominay, Smalling, Darlow, Clark
Archives for December 2018
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham FC
Happy New Year Arsenal and Fulham supporters! Typically, the mid-point of the season coincides with the calendar flipping over and in 2019 we'll see if the Gunners can improve upon the progress that they have shown under Unai Emery in 2018. Arsenal, currently dealing with a slew of injuries, in all position groups, have only won two of their last five fixtures, so this is the … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham FC
Fulham at Arsenal FC Report: Holding, Bellerin, Monreal, Ozil, Mawson, Anguissa
"Nothing changes on New Year's Day," U2 told us back in the 1980s, but both of the teams in this fixture tomorrow will hope that's not true. Fulham FC is at Arsenal tomorrow, and when this game kicks off 2018 will be a distant memory, having given way to 2019. The visitors enter this content 19th, four ahead of bottom dweller Huddersfield, but just one point behind Southampton … [Read more...] about Fulham at Arsenal FC Report: Holding, Bellerin, Monreal, Ozil, Mawson, Anguissa
Maurizio Sarri Worried About Chelsea Fitness Crisis After Olivier Giroud Suffers Injury
The fixture congestion of the festive period is creating a lot of worries and concerns for Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri as the injuries continue to pile up for his team. Striker Olivier Giroud is the latest player added to the unavailable for selection list that also includes Pedro, Cesc Fabregas, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Danny Drinkwater and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Giroud left the … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Worried About Chelsea Fitness Crisis After Olivier Giroud Suffers Injury
Paul Pogba Finding Himself Again Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Paul Pogba is the number one trending term on Twitter right now, and it's due to the first half brace he achieved at home against AFC Bournemouth. The Frenchman scored in the 5' and 33', with the second coming via a header (watch the video at this link). He's now been involved in six of the ten goals (three scored, three assists) that have been scored since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer … [Read more...] about Paul Pogba Finding Himself Again Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Clark the Bald Eagle Won the Cotton Bowl Before the Game Even Kicked Off
As we head towards halftime of the 83rd Cotton Bowl Classic, the #2 Clemson Tigers currently lead the #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9-3. Although the final outcome is still very much in question, we still have some definitive winners on the day. Clark the Bald Eagle (not to be confused with Clark the Cubs pantsless mascot) soared and circled through the interior of AT&T … [Read more...] about Clark the Bald Eagle Won the Cotton Bowl Before the Game Even Kicked Off
Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Maurizio Sarri Express Solidarity with Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to deplorable racial abuse by Inter Milan supporters on Boxing Day at the San Siro. The home fans directed repeated racist chants, including monkey noises, at Koulibaly despite multiple announcements made over the venue public address system asking the fans to cease and desist. According to UEFA, three such warnings were made … [Read more...] about Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Maurizio Sarri Express Solidarity with Kalidou Koulibaly
Brian Kelly Favors Playoff Expansion, Rejects Criticism of Current CFP System
The College Football Playoff has only been around since 2014, but every single year that it has been in existence there have been plenty of gripes about who got in and who didn't. Just like it was with the BCS system before it, and as it was in the pre-BCS days when the polls determined the national champion. If and when they expand the system to eight, there will of course … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly Favors Playoff Expansion, Rejects Criticism of Current CFP System