The European champions and holders of Ol' Big Ears begin the knockout round portion of their title defense tomorrow night, when they host Lille in the first leg of their UCL round of 16 tie. Chelsea FC will enter the match against the French champions with some concerns about potential absentees due to fitness reasons and other concerns. Manager Thomas Tuchel has already … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Lille (UCL): Azpilicueta, Mount, Hudson-Odoi
Archives for February 2022
Tottenham Team News vs Burnley: Tanganga, Skipp, Reguilon, Royal
What a week for Spurs! From Antonio Conte going off-script on Sky Italia to Harry Kane hammering home a 95th-minute equalizer against champions-elect Manchester City, the North London club's week was a roller coaster. The fun and excitement are over now though, as they face Sean Dyche’s dogged Burnley FC in their next Premier League fixture. The Clarets will start the match … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Burnley: Tanganga, Skipp, Reguilon, Royal
Juwan Howard Clearly Has Some Serious Issues to Work Through
University of Michigan head coach Juwan Howard is a 49-year-old man with a reported net worth of about $80 million. Before getting into coaching, he had a very solid, if not storied NBA career. The Chicago native and CVS high grad has accomplished a whole lot in his life, and because of this, it's so strange to see that he's thin-skinned. He has an obvious persecution … [Read more...] about Juwan Howard Clearly Has Some Serious Issues to Work Through
Antonio Conte Says Tottenham Don’t Want Him Speaking to Italian Media
Ahead of the blockbuster weekend fixture at Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte gave a press conference that was filled with informative entertainment. While talking to the media, he gave some critique of the media, and discussed his club's policies with reporters. No doubt this will lead to some editorializing by the media, as they report on media … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Says Tottenham Don’t Want Him Speaking to Italian Media
Thomas Tuchel Admits Chelsea out of Premier League Title Race
Thomas Tuchel led his Chelsea FC side to their first piece of silverware (Club World Cup) last weekend, and next weekend they will face Liverpool for the opportunity to claim a second (EFL Cup). The Blues are also beginning their Champions League knockout round campaign next week, so the chance remains for the west London club to retain their European title. However, Tuchel … [Read more...] about Thomas Tuchel Admits Chelsea out of Premier League Title Race
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Leeds United (Roses Rivalry)
Sunday brings the renewing of the Roses Rivalry, as Leeds United hosts Manchester United. The derby's strong emotions originate from the fierce rivalry between the Northern England counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, which is popularly believed to have its origins in the 15th century Wars of the Roses. How's that for a blood feud backstory? This type of this is quite rare … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Leeds United (Roses Rivalry)
Man United Team News at Leeds (Roses Rivalry): Cavani, Heaton, Matic
For the first time in 16 years, we'll see a full capacity Elland Road host a meeting of the Yorkshire and Lancashire sides. Sixteen is the operative number here, as Leeds United has won just one of their last 16 EPL matches against Manchester United, their bitter Roses Derby rivals. (More on the Roses Rivalry, and its origins in the next post) The last Leeds victory came 20 … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Leeds (Roses Rivalry): Cavani, Heaton, Matic
Predicted Liverpool FC Starting XI vs Norwich City
Liverpool got a solid result on the road at the San Siro on Wednesday, topping Inter in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 match. The Reds now turn to the Premier League, where they are hosting Norwich City at Anfield. Liverpool are second in the table at the moment, nine points behind Manchester City with a game in hand. Norwich City are in a relegation … [Read more...] about Predicted Liverpool FC Starting XI vs Norwich City
Liverpool FC Team News vs Norwich City: Jota, Harlem Globetrotters
Liverpool FC return to Premier League action on Saturday at Anfield. The Reds sit second in the table, nine points behind Manchester City, but have a game in hand. They welcome Norwich on Saturday, who are 18th in the table and in a relegation fight. Liverpool picked up a few injuries in Wednesday's win over Inter Milan but should be close to full strength. (For the … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Team News vs Norwich City: Jota, Harlem Globetrotters
Chelsea at Crystal Palace Team News: Mount, James, Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea FC makes the short trip south, to Crystal Palace, for a London derby on Saturday. This fixture is one of many in the 3pm window on Saturday, as this weekend's action sees only two of the ten matches being played on Sunday. And the bulk of those Saturday fixtures will be played in the afternoon. Without further ado, let's take a took at the team news for both sides. … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Crystal Palace Team News: Mount, James, Loftus-Cheek