Michigan State basketball began the season flying under the radar, unranked for most of the preconference portion, but they're back on the map now. Ranked in the top ten once again, in both polls, the Spartans look like they'll be a major factor in the Big Ten race this year. The New Year's slate, where conference season really gets started in earnest, sees MSU visit … [Read more...] about #10 Michigan State Basketball at Northwestern FYIs, Stats, Info
Archives for December 2021
Predicted Liverpool Starting XI at Chelsea FC
After a frustrating loss to Leicester City, Liverpool return to action Sunday when they travel to face Chelsea FC. The teams sit second and third in the table, but in danger of falling out of a true title race as City has extended their lead in recent weeks. Liverpool has some issues with COVID that may alter their line-up on Sunday, but it should line up close to what they … [Read more...] about Predicted Liverpool Starting XI at Chelsea FC
Liverpool FC Team News at Chelsea: Alisson, Thiago, Firmino
Jurgen Klopp announced Friday that three first-team players and several coaches tested positive for COVID and will miss Sunday's match. Alisson and Roberto Firmino both missed training on Thursday, so they are two of the three expected out. Klopp also said Friday that Thiago is out with a hip injury. He joins Divock Origi (knee), Takumi Minamino (muscle), Harvey Elliott … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Team News at Chelsea: Alisson, Thiago, Firmino
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC
Tottenham Hotspur could find themselves just two points off of fourth place in the Premier League table with a victory on New Year’s Day against Watford. Yep! The same Spurs side I derided and chastised for almost the entire first half of the 2021/22 season, both on this website and the After Extra Time podcast could begin 2022 within touching distance of a Champions League … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC
Tottenham Team News vs Watford: Bergwijn, Lo Celso, Sessegnon, Romero
A resurgent Tottenham suffered a disappointing 1-1 draw last time out against Southampton. Despite having plenty of chances, Spurs just couldn’t get that decisive second goal to secure the three points. They’ll be hoping for a bit more luck in front of the goal this weekend as they face Watford in New Year’s Day Premier League action. The Lilywhites do not have a tremendous … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Watford: Bergwijn, Lo Celso, Sessegnon, Romero
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace
London rivals West Ham and Crystal Palace face each other on New Year’s Day in the English Premier League. Both sides head into this one on the back of comprehensive victories. For the Hammers, they snapped a horrible run of form with their 4-1 victory over Watford. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace rebounded back from a thumping at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur to defeat relegation … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace
West Ham United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Fornals, Cresswell, Zouma, Rice
West Ham takes the quick trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in their New Year’s fixture. After a horrible run of matches where they failed to take all three points from any of the encounters, the Hammers finally got back in the winner’s books, with a 4-1 victory over Watford in their last fixture of 2021. Their opponents, Crystal Palace, also come into this match on … [Read more...] about West Ham United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Fornals, Cresswell, Zouma, Rice
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool
With Romelu Lukaku, there is always a risk that he can hinder and distract whatever team he is on, given his personality. That's been among the major knocks on him, as he's never been the greatest dressing room guy. The big Belgian may have disrupted team chemistry now, as he called out the tactics of his own manager Thomas Tuchel. He also professed his love for his former … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool