Arsenal visits Liverpool tomorrow night in a match-up that is pretty exciting as far as EFL Cup round of 16 matches go. Between this clash and the Manchester United-Chelsea tie, this round promises to be a compelling one; at least on paper. It should be fun so let's take a look at the team news, starting with the hosts. It's a case of good news and bad news, so we'll give … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Liverpool (EFL Cup) Team News: Matip, Salah, Van Dijk, Nelson
Archives for October 2019
Southampton FC First Team to Donate Wages from 9-0 Blowout to Charity
Hats off to Southampton FC for doing the right thing. On Friday night, the Saints suffered a thrashing, 9-0 at the hands of Leicester City. It served as the largest margin of defeat by a home side in Premier League history. And it tied 1995 Manchester United's 9-0 shellacking of Ipswich Town as the most lopsided game in Premier League history. Thus, one could easily say that … [Read more...] about Southampton FC First Team to Donate Wages from 9-0 Blowout to Charity
2019 Rutgers Closing in on 1981 Northwestern as Worst Power 5 Ever
It's a shame that Rutgers, "the birthplace" of college football, is such a train wreck of a dumpster fire of a hot mess of a program these days. It's almost like they peaked that historical day, November 6, 1869, when they defeated Princeton 6-4 (sounds like a 2018 Michigan State contest) in what was the first college football game ever. The current incarnation of Rutgers … [Read more...] about 2019 Rutgers Closing in on 1981 Northwestern as Worst Power 5 Ever
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United (EFL Cup)
The League Cup isn't the most captivating of competitions, but this next round, the round of 16, should be a lot of fun. In it you have two match-ups that are all big six, with Manchester United at Chelsea perhaps the clash that most observers will be looking forward to. United have had the advantage in the series as of late, but the Blues are coming into their own right … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United (EFL Cup)
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Chelsea FC (EFL Cup)
Have things finally bottomed out for Manchester United? Have we seen rock bottom, and then bouncing up upon hitting it? Maybe, as the Red Devils have won back to back matches, on the road no less! They had just gone a dozen away contests without a win. Now comes a mid-week League Cup clash at Chelsea, a match-up that is historically great for United. In 184 all-time … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Chelsea FC (EFL Cup)
Man United at Chelsea (EFL Cup) Team News: Pogba, Kante, Barkley
Chelsea and Manchester United are in two very different places since the last time they met. The most recent edition of this series between two giant clubs saw a blow out. They squared off in the season opener at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils pounded them 4-0. Since then, Frank Lampard's youth-led rebuild has begun to take hold, and once it did, it took off rapidly. Look … [Read more...] about Man United at Chelsea (EFL Cup) Team News: Pogba, Kante, Barkley
Northwestern Struggles Perfectly Epitomize Importance of Quarterback Position
It's been said, countless times that quarterback is the most important position in all of sports. Not just football, but all of sports in general. You can see that, perfectly exemplified, by the night and day difference between 2018 and 2019 Northwestern football. This year's team is 1-6, 0-5 in league play, just one season removed from going 8-1 in the Big Ten and winning … [Read more...] about Northwestern Struggles Perfectly Epitomize Importance of Quarterback Position
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Rules Paul Pogba Out Until December
Manchester United have finally achieved their first Premier League away win of the season, and they did it without their most expensive and most talented player, Paul Pogba. Plagued by ankle and foot problems this season, the Frenchman has missed United's last five games, and he's often struggled when on the pitch. United will have to continue soldiering on without him, as … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Rules Paul Pogba Out Until December