Borussia Dortmund winger and face of US Soccer Christian Pulisic has been persistently linked in transfer rumors with some of the biggest English clubs over the past year or two. It appears that a breakthrough has finally been reached, with a more credible outlet publishing a more definitive narrative. Bild, the paper of record in Germany, are claiming that Chelsea are … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Reportedly Closing in on Christian Pulisic Summer Acquisition
Archives for 2018
Chelsea FC Starting XI, Team News, Injury Report at Crystal Palace
Chelsea FC head into the weekend looking for more consistency this season. They rebounded from a shock home loss to Leicester City last weekend by winning at Watford on Boxing Day. Essentially the team will go as Eden Hazard goes, with manager Maurizio Sarri saying the Belgian's level of worth to this club is comparable to Cristiano Ronaldo with Juventus or Lionel Messi at … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI, Team News, Injury Report at Crystal Palace
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United has faced AFC Bournemouth nine times in the Premier League, with the Red Devils winning five of the previous meetings, and the Cherries just one. The series has seen one draw, and one very memorable meeting that made international headlines due to its having to be rescheduled and the bizarre reason for that delay. United will host Bournemouth at Old … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
United vs Bournemouth Injury Report: Martial, Sanchez, Lukaku, Smalling, Francis
Caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to continue his perfect start when Manchester United welcome AFC Bournemouth to Old Trafford this weekend. The 12th place Cherries are reeling, having just been blown out 5-0 by Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day. United meanwhile have their eyes on getting back into the top four, with the first two games of the Solskjaer era producing … [Read more...] about United vs Bournemouth Injury Report: Martial, Sanchez, Lukaku, Smalling, Francis
Arsenal at Liverpool FC: Starting XI Predictions for Both Teams
Liverpool are a whopping 13 points ahead of Arsenal in the current Premier League table, and are thus heavily favored when they host the Gunners on Saturday. It's the weekend's only all big six match-up and thus the most hyped up fixture of the period in between Boxing Day and New Year's this season. It's also a series that has been extremely evenly matched during the … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Liverpool FC: Starting XI Predictions for Both Teams
Arsenal at Liverpool Injury Report: Milner, Mkhitaryan, Bellerin, Holding, Monreal
Without a doubt, the headliner fixture of the Premier League weekend is Liverpool hosting Arsenal on Saturday. A Boxing Day win over Newcastle United, coupled with another shocking Manchester City loss saw Liverpool widen their lead at the top of the table. Meanwhile Arsenal dropped points again and currently find themselves on the outside looking in with respect to the top … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Liverpool Injury Report: Milner, Mkhitaryan, Bellerin, Holding, Monreal
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Having scored 11 goals in their last two games, Tottenham Hotspur are absolutely on fire right now. Having now leapt up to second place in the table, surging at the same time Manchester City is sagging, the north London side is definitely NOT the team you want be to playing right now. That's a bummer for Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are the next team slated to face Mauricio … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tottenham vs Wolves Injury Report: Alli, Vertonghen, Wanyama, Dier, Aurier
Tottenham Hotspur head into Saturday sitting second in the Premiership table, six points behind league leaders Liverpool. On Boxing Day they achieved an emphatic 5-0 rout over AFC Bournemouth that sent a massive message. With Manchester City losing on Wednesday, Spurs leapfrogged the Sky Blues and made it known that the title race will feature three teams this season, not … [Read more...] about Tottenham vs Wolves Injury Report: Alli, Vertonghen, Wanyama, Dier, Aurier
Maurizio Sarri Compares Eden Hazard Impact to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Eden Hazard scored twice today, bringing him to the 100 goals in a Chelsea shirt benchmark, and helping his side to a 2-1 Boxing Day victory at Watford that they badly needed. Earlier in the day, the Blues saw their position in fourth place strengthen as arch-rival Arsenal dropped two points by virtue of their draw at Brighton. After the match, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Compares Eden Hazard Impact to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Nemanja Matic Hails the More Positive Atmosphere Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Nemanja Matic opened the scoring for Manchester United today, with fellow midfielder Paul Pogba bagging a brace en route to the Red Devils' 3-1 victory over lowly Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford. The Boxing Day triumph was exactly what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needed in his home debut as United caretaker manager. There have only been two games with the Norwegian in charge so … [Read more...] about Nemanja Matic Hails the More Positive Atmosphere Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer