Archives for December 2019

Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Sheffield United

December 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment

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The unblemished season is not on the table for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool, but an undefeated campaign is still there to be had. Knowing what we know of Klopp, i.e. the fact that he does not coast and relent, he may push his side to achieve such a feat.

The managers of both the second and third place teams in the table have already conceded the Premier League title race, but even with that acknowledged, one should still not expect the German to field a weaker side for any of the upcoming matches during this busy festive period of fixture congestion.

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Liverpool FC vs Sheffield United Team News: Fabinho, Lovren, Matip

December 31, 2019 By 1 Comment

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With a 13 point lead, and a game in hand to boot, halfway through the Premier League season, the title race is done and dusted and Liverpool FC are champions-elect. Just don’t tell manager Jurgen Klopp.

“We are a unit so we fight until somebody says ‘it’s enough’ and ‘you have enough points’ or not,” Klopp said following Sunday’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. “We will see. But it’s not about belief. If we were not confident it would be really crazy but it’s not about knowing, or wanting to know, that it’s already done. Imagine, really, if you asked me and I sat here and said ‘yeah, actually, I think it’s done’…That would be really crazy.”

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Optimistic About January Transfer Window Additions

December 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment

The January transfer window is now here and we shall see if Manchester United make some additions. Currently in fifth place, the time and space is right to beef up the roster and make that push for the top four. Of course, it remains to be seen who Old Trafford might go after, with top target Erling Haaland having gone to Borussia Dortmund instead. 

Despite United having the inside track, due to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s connections to the Norwegian youngster, the club was reportedly not very keen on what the wonder kid’s agent, Mino Railo, was asking. Another top MUFC target, Mario Mandzukic, elected to sign with Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail instead. Maybe United wasn’t really that interested instead.

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Filed Under: Arsenal, Football/Soccer, Manchester United

Chicago Cubs Following Tottenham Hotspur Business Story Arc

December 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment

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The date is July 25, 2014; Tottenham Hotspur FC are in Chicago to play the Fire in a friendly at Toyota Park the next night. On this evening, members of Tottenham’s side are doing a public appearance at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. Budding face of the franchise and English football Harry Kane throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs take on the San Diego Padres.

Kane, Michael Dawson and Anthony Rizzo do a shirt swap in this Cubs-Spurs international exchange program, but there’s a much bigger reason to revisit a photo-opp five and a half years later. The two franchises, an ocean apart, are set to progress along very similar paths over the next half-decade.

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Filed Under: Business, Chicago Cubs, Football/Soccer, MLB, Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC

December 31, 2019 By 2 Comments

The New Year’s Day slate of Premier League action includes Tottenham Hotspur visiting Southampton FC for a clash of two sides with different priorities this season. Spurs hope to push for the top four while Saints are struggling to stay up.

“We are a much more competitive team at the moment,” said Southampton FC manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

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Filed Under: Football/Soccer, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham vs Southampton Team News: Winks, Son, Davies, Long, Obafemi

December 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment

As 2019 turns to 2020, Jose Mourinho has Tottenham Hotspur on the upswing, having added a cutting edge to the side that was missing this campaign before he got there. And while they’re refocused again, there is still a ton of work to do.

They really miss their captain and No. 1 Hugo Lloris, who remains out for the New Year’s Day clash at Southampton FC. Defenders Danny Rose and Ben Davies remain out as well while Heung-min Son will continue serving his suspension. Meanwhile Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko are back available for selection, having missed out on the weekend draw with Norwich City due to suspension.

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Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Everton FC

December 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment

On Sunday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola achieved his 100th Premier League victory, and did it in just his 134th game in England. It’s a new record, eight matches faster than the previous record holder, Jose Mourinho.

[“Of course we proud of all the players we had in three seasons and the staff, the incredible effort,” said the Spaniard, who currently has a record of 100-17-17 in the EPL. “When you think about 100 wins in 134 games it is an incredible achievement. It is so nice to be alongside Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jurgen Klopp, and Arsene Wenger. It means a lot.”

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Man City vs Everton Team News: Aguero, Stones, Silva, Iwobi, Schneiderlin

December 30, 2019 By 1 Comment

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said out loud what we’re all thinking about the current state of his side’s season. The two time defending Premier League champions trail table topping Liverpool by 14 points, and the Reds have a game in hand to boot.

Guardiola, on at least a couple occasions, has conceded the league title race. With that out of the question now, and a domestic treble achieved last season, what’s left for his City to accomplish? What about European glory? Guardiola confirmed as such- City will now focus on trying to win the UEFA Champions League title.
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Filed Under: Football/Soccer, Manchester City

Complete Illinois Fighting Illini Bowl Game History and Bowl Summaries

December 30, 2019 By 1 Comment

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Good morning college football and Illinois Fighting Illini fans. Another autumn Saturday is in the books and the season is just flying by. Last night saw Illinois go on the road, to Michigan State, and win their fourth straight game. They did it in extremely dramatic fashion, achieving the biggest comeback in school history (25 points).

Illinois is now bowl eligible, for the first time under Lovie Smith, and there are still two games left to play. This will be Illinois’ 19th bowl appearance, and they are 8-10 all-time. Let’s take a look at where we’ve been, so we can try to see where we’re going.

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Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Arsenal FC

December 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment

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What’s got to be the New Year’s resolution for Manchester United? Finding some semblance of consistency! United  have lost to some of the worst teams in the Premier League in: Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Newcastle United, Watford FC and AFC Bournemouth.

In addition to getting beat by low table and relegation fodder sides, they’ve also beaten the big boys. United are still the only team to take points from Liverpool this season, and they’ve defeated the other three teams in front of them in the standings/the rest of the top four.

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Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United

December 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment

Maybe the flipping of the calendar is a great thing for Arsenal FC? 2019 was a disaster under Unai Emery, who was deservedly sacked, and interim manager Freddie Ljungberg couldn’t stop the bleeding. Now Mikel Arteta takes over the shambolic side which is a complete train wreck defensively. He’s the right man for restarting the culture, over time, but supporters will have to be patient.

At least they still have Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who continues to be a prolific scorer. The Gunners will host Manchester United on New Year’s Day, in a match-up of two clubs trying to find their way during their rebuilds.

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Man United vs Arsenal Team News: Bailly, Pogba, Rojo, Chambers, Xhaka

December 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment

Manchester United visits Arsenal Wednesday night in a match-up of two giant clubs that have fallen far from their former glory. United are much closer to getting back there, as at least 1.) they are up to fifth place now in the table and 2.) they have shown that that they can beat the big boys.

However, they also lose to the small sides and those defeats are just inexcusable. The Red Devils are coughing up easy goals and MVP David De Gea is having a down season, at least by his elite goalkeeping standards. This could be a problem against a gunners side that can certainly score.

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Filed Under: Arsenal, Football/Soccer, Manchester United
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