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Archives for December 2019

Mason Greenwood is Hard to Drop Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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Manchester United have had an up and down season to say the least, but when the highs have come it's usually coincided with some stellar performances from the younger players. Forward Mason Greenwood is one of those kids who has taken a star turn, at times, when called upon this term. That's crucial because United entered the season depleted in the final third. The team sold … [Read more...] about Mason Greenwood is Hard to Drop Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Pep Guardiola Gets Why Mikel Arteta wants the Arsenal Job

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While there are still plenty of details to be ironed out it's only a matter of time before Mikel Arteta becomes the next manager of Arsenal FC. The north London club wants their former player, and the current Manchester City assistant wants the gig. He's actually the Kroenkes' first choice to succeed Unai Emery at the Emirates. City won't stand in the way of making that … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Gets Why Mikel Arteta wants the Arsenal Job

Carlo Ancelotti Reportedly Close to Taking Everton Job

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It will be interesting to see which club will close the deal on their new manager first- Arsenal with Mikel Arteta or Everton with Carlo Ancelotti? It appears that both moves are inevitable at this point, but also significantly away from signed, sealed and delivered right now. According to The Guardian, Ancelotti has agreed to a deal already that will have him succeed Marco … [Read more...] about Carlo Ancelotti Reportedly Close to Taking Everton Job

Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Monterrey (Club World Cup)

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In the words of the immortal Frank Sinatra: "it happened in Monterrey, a long time ago." Liverpool's match, against Monterrey, won't be taking place "in old Mexico," with "stars and steel guitars" of course, but in Qatar, where the UEFA Champions League winners will take on the CONCACAF Champions League victors. It's a Club World Cup semi-final, where the winner will take on … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Monterrey (Club World Cup)

Man City Asst. Mikel Arteta Reportedly Close to Taking Arsenal Job

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Arsenal FC are reportedly closing in on finding their new manager and he's someone the club is very familiar with. Mikel Arteta, former club captain, assistant under Arsene Wenger and current assistant at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola is lined up to succeed interim manager Freddie Ljungberg. It could happen "in the coming days," according to ESPN. Cub contract … [Read more...] about Man City Asst. Mikel Arteta Reportedly Close to Taking Arsenal Job

Man United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Colchester United (EFL Cup)

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Is Paul Pogba ever returning to action for Manchester United? Well, of course he is, as that's a rhetorical question, but we are beginning to wonder when it will be? So much for that early December/first of the two Manchester Derby return dates we heard about all autumn long. Could he be involved in Wednesday night's EFL Cup clash at home versus Colchester United? We have … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Colchester United (EFL Cup)

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Oxford United (League Cup)

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Manchester City Football Club will be holding a media conference in the media zone at the City Football Academy campus with manager Pep Guardiola tomorrow, ahead of the League Cup trip to Oxford United on Wednesday night. We'll be back with video and quotes from that session on Tuesday, with the latest team news updates, but for now here's the preview of the mid-week … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Oxford United (League Cup)

Manchester City Victims of their Own Success, Says Pep Guardiola

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According to Pep Guardiola, Manchester City have become victims of their own success so far this Premier League season. As we all know, they are the two time reigning Premier League champions, having accumulated 198 points the last two seasons, and in doing so setting the new benchmark in English football. But after winning the league title by the slimmest of margins last year … [Read more...] about Manchester City Victims of their Own Success, Says Pep Guardiola

Liverpool FC Team News, Match Preview vs Aston Villa (League Cup)

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Are you ready to witness history? We're about to see a club field field their U23s in a match on Tuesday night, and then their senior team, in a match in a different competition, the very next night. Liverpool, led by Under-23s manager Neil Critchley, heads to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in the League Cup quarterfinals. This is the game for the kids, with the senior … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Team News, Match Preview vs Aston Villa (League Cup)