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Archives for January 2019

United Midfielder Marouane Fellaini Agrees to Personal Terms with Chinese Club

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Marouane Fellaini, a polarizing figure to say the least, has reportedly agreed to personal terms to join Chinese club Shandong Luneng, according to the BBC. While the England transfer window ends on Thursday, the Chinese transfer window is open until February 28, so there is still plenty of time to get this deal ironed out. While many outlets, especially this time of year, … [Read more...] about United Midfielder Marouane Fellaini Agrees to Personal Terms with Chinese Club

Mauricio Pochettino Vents Frustration with Tottenham Financial Limitations

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino certainly seems to be telling it like it is much more lately. Perhaps he really is keeping one eye on the potential to move to Manchester United, a club that reportedly has him in their cross-hairs? Pochettino has gotten further and further away from press conference platitudes in the past week, and whether or not you agree with … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Vents Frustration with Tottenham Financial Limitations

Why Football Teams are so Keen to Get Involved with Esports

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By Joseph Connolly Ever since competitive gaming came on the scene, it has been widely treated with suspicion by the traditional sporting world. Many commentators stated that it was little more than a sedentary activity, and had little to do with sporting excellence. Despite these reservations, it seems that a growing number of football clubs and players are keen to get … [Read more...] about Why Football Teams are so Keen to Get Involved with Esports

Man United News: Solskjaer Ambitions, Starting XI vs Burnley, Flashback Podcast

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Manchester United are just minutes away from kicking off at home against Burnley in Premier League action. Interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that at finishing in the top four is not high enough to be standard for a club like MUFC in general. "That's not the dream, to be top four," Solskjaer said at his prematch press conference yesterday. "We're Man United, you … [Read more...] about Man United News: Solskjaer Ambitions, Starting XI vs Burnley, Flashback Podcast

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC

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A lot of people in the football world disliked the commentary made by Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino after his side crashed out of the FA Cup over the weekend, but Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp isn't one of them. The Reds boss said that Pochettino is in the right for prioritizing the Premier League above the domestic cup competitions. "You need money for … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC

Tottenham Hotspur vs Watford Injury Report: Kane, Alli, Davies, Sissoko, Doucoure

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Manny football folks are angry, or at least annoyed, by the flippant manner in which Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke of being eliminated from the FA Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace on the weekend. It marked the second time in less than four days that Tottenham were dumped out of a domestic competition by a fellow London side, and afterward Pochettino … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur vs Watford Injury Report: Kane, Alli, Davies, Sissoko, Doucoure

Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City FC

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Liverpool continue their quest to end their title drought when they host Leicester City on Wednesday night. Their closest competitor in the table, Manchester City, visit Newcastle United tomorrow night, so the Reds will be well aware of that result before this match kicks off. With the gap between the two sides just four points, neither side can afford to be settling for draws … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City FC

Liverpool vs Leicester Injury Report: Alexander-Arnold, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gomez, Lovren

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will still have plenty of defensive concerns when his side hosts Leicester City on Wednesday night.  Joe Gomez (ankle) is still out injured for the Premier League table toppers while midfielder James Milner (who has filled in when needed on the back line this season) is suspended. The good news is that Dejan Lovren (thigh) is expected to … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Leicester Injury Report: Alexander-Arnold, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gomez, Lovren