Tomorrow sees the Premier League table toppers host the absolute bottom side when Watford travels to Liverpool. In other words, don't expect this one to be interesting; at all. One should expect a lopsided blowout. The big news today, ahead of this match is Liverpool FC announcing a contract extension for manager Jurgen Klopp. The German will remain in charge now at the … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Watford: Klopp, Lovren
Archives for December 2019
Saints Michael Thomas on Pace to Break Season Receiving Record
New Orleans Saints wide out Michael Thomas is every opposing defensive back's nightmare. Last season, he compiled the fifth most single season receptions in NFL history (125). The 26-year-old has 121 catches right now, good for the 13th most in a single season with three games left to play. He stands a great chance of breaking the record during the run in here, needing 23 … [Read more...] about Saints Michael Thomas on Pace to Break Season Receiving Record
Evaluating Early Favorites to Become the NBA Draft #1 Overall Pick
At this point of the season, winning actually lies in losing for many NBA teams. True victory comes from tanking, getting the most lottery balls for the draft, and hoping that they can nab the top selection come May and then take whichever prospect is considered the most franchise impactful comes that Thursday night in June. As it stands right now, the Golden State Warriors, … [Read more...] about Evaluating Early Favorites to Become the NBA Draft #1 Overall Pick
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
Saturday sees Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth meet for the 16th time ever and ninth in the Premier League competition. The most interesting aspect of this series record? Not a single draw; ever. Bournemouth, the visitors on the weekend, trail in the series 11-4. Thus, it's pretty easy to see why the Cherries are heavy underdogs in this one. The Blues have better talent no … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth Team News: Tomori, Giroud, Ake, Brooks
Chelsea FC hosts AFC Bournemouth on Saturday in a Premier League fixture that matches two teams desperate for a win right now. Chelsea, losers of three of their last four league fixtures, know that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are now bearing down on them, trying to snatch away a top four place. Bournemouth, losers of their last five, realize the danger they have … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth Team News: Tomori, Giroud, Ake, Brooks
Leicester City Form Heralds Talk of ‘5000/1: The Sequel’
The date: 15 May 2016, the venue: Stamford Bridge. Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is given a guard of honour by opponents Chelsea, the very club that sacked him a dozen years previously. Just eight days prior, he – along with battle-hardened captain Wes Morgan – had lifted a Premier League trophy bedecked in Leicester blue, completing an underdog triumph of Brechtian … [Read more...] about Leicester City Form Heralds Talk of ‘5000/1: The Sequel’
Chelsea Star Christian Pulisic Claims Another Major Award
It's good to be Christian Pulisic in 2019! The year began with his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea FC (taking effect in the summer) for £58 million; making him the most expensive American footballer ever. In July he developed rapidly with the USMNT during the Gold Cup tournament. Life at Chelsea got off to a rough start, but it wasn't long until he became a first … [Read more...] about Chelsea Star Christian Pulisic Claims Another Major Award
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Standard Liege
Arsenal FC head to Standard Liege tomorrow night for what will be their UEFA Europa League group stage finale. With qualification already all but assured, interim boss Freddie Ljungberg might rotate his starting XI. The Gunners have been playing their reserves and kids all along in this tournament, but right now their focus has to be on getting above mid-table in the league. … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Standard Liege
Man United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs AZ Alkmaar
Having already secured qualification to the knockout round, Manchester United are now seeking to claim the top spot in their UEFA Europa League group when they host AZ Alkmaar tomorrow night. Just a draw will suffice to see United earn a place among the seeds when the draw for the round of 32 takes place on Monday. Of course, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men will play to win, and … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs AZ Alkmaar
Christian Pulisic Gets High Praise from Matthew McConaughey
Chelsea FC are through to the UEFA Champions League knockout round, having secured round of 16 passage in their very last group stage match, a 2-1 win over Lille. There were heroes aplenty, but one in particular, American Christian Pulisic, is getting a lot of attention today. One of those playing close attention to the Hershey, Pennsylvania native is Oscar winning actor … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Gets High Praise from Matthew McConaughey