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Archives for November 2020

Pep Guardiola Demanding More as Liverpool Clash Looms

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Manchester City continued their dominance in the Champions League competition after beating Olympiakos on Tuesday night. Yet speaking to BT Sport after the game, manager Pep Guardiola demanded his players be more clinical in front of goal. City got their third successive win in Europe as they emerged 3-0 winners over the Greek side. The Etihad stadium saw goals from Ferran … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Demanding More as Liverpool Clash Looms

Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Rennes (Champions League)

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Chelsea FC host Ligue 1 side Rennes tomorrow night in a UEFA Champions League group stage clash that will see the Blues coming in feeling pretty good right now. That's because a.) they're coming off a 3-0 thrashing of Burnley FC in the Premier League on Saturday and b.) they've taken four points from two games in the group stages thus far, with easier matches coming up on … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Rennes (Champions League)

Chelsea FC Team News vs Rennes (UCL): Pulisic, Kepa, Gilmour

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Chelsea will host Rennes in their third UEFA Champions League group stage game tomorrow night, where they sit favorably in Group E. The Blues have taken four points from their first two UCL matches. ‘We are happy with where we are in the group after two games, but we can't get complacent,’ said manager Frank Lampard. "We must stay on top of ourselves. The clean sheets have … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Rennes (UCL): Pulisic, Kepa, Gilmour

Christian Pulisic to Miss UCL Clash with Minor Hamstring Injury

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Christian Pulisic got hurt in the warm-up on Saturday, before Chelsea's 3-0 win at Burnely, and manager Frank Lampard maintains that the setback is very minor. A scan was done, and we all learned the extent of the damage done to the 22-year-old's hamstring. He'll miss tomorrow night's Champions League clash at Rennes, and possibly more of course. … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic to Miss UCL Clash with Minor Hamstring Injury

Manchester United Team News at Istanbul Basaksehir (UCL)

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Up next for Manchester United is a UEFA Champions League group stage clash that sees them make the trip to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night. This match is sandwiched in between yesterday's disaster at home against Arsenal, and an away date with Everton next weekend. For whatever reason, United is just awful at home this season, and pretty dominant on the road. It … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News at Istanbul Basaksehir (UCL)

Predicted Liverpool FC Starting XI at Atalanta (Champions League)

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Liverpool kick off a big week on the road Tuesday night in Champions League action. They will travel to Italy, where they face Atalanta in a match-up of the top two teams in Group D. On Saturday against West Ham, Liverpool went back to their 4-3-3 formation, and with the midfield options they have available (go here for the team news) could line-up similarly. … [Read more...] about Predicted Liverpool FC Starting XI at Atalanta (Champions League)

Liverpool Team News at Atalanta (UCL): Matip, Salah, Milner

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Liverpool grinded out a 2-1 win against West Ham on Saturday, getting a late goal from Diogo Jota to secure the three points. The Reds haven't been at their best lately, but are finding ways to grind out results. The attention turns now to the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, when Liverpool travels to Italy to take on Atalanta. The two teams sit atop Group D through two … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Atalanta (UCL): Matip, Salah, Milner

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Olympiakos

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Manchester City will be hosting Greek side Olympiakos in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, but they will be without some of their key playersm, adversely affecting their team selection. City had a tough game against Sheffield United in the Premier League over the weekend, but thanks to a goal from Kyle Walker, they were able to come away with the three points. What … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Olympiakos

Mikel Arteta Says Arsenal can Compete at Any Opposing Ground

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Arsenal scored their first Premier League win at Old Trafford in over 14 years today. Speaking after the game, manager Mikel Arteta expressed delight over his team's performance. The North London club kept their calm to get the job done after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provided the only scoring via a spot-kick. Though United came forward in droves, the Emirates club held … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Says Arsenal can Compete at Any Opposing Ground