Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joined the chorus of European Super League critics, a list that grows longer by the hour. Jurgen Klopp, Mesut Ozil, Ander Herrera, Marcus Rashford and James Milner are just a few of the current, active and prominent figures in the world of European football who have slammed the ESL. Given how much this proposal seems to be almost … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Slams the Anti-Competitiveness of Super League Proposal
Odds Favor Detroit Lions Selecting a WR or QB at Pick #7 in NFL Draft
Quoting one of the most popular songs about Detroit in recent history: "you only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow, this opportunity comes once in a lifetime." That iconic line from the refrain of Eminem's timeless classic "Lose Yourself" applies to everyone involved in the high stakes poker that is the annual NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions, coming off another … [Read more...] about Odds Favor Detroit Lions Selecting a WR or QB at Pick #7 in NFL Draft
Zack Steffen Will Start EFL Cup Final, Pep Guardiola Confirms
When making your starting XI predictions for the EFL Cup final on Sunday, you can pencil one in for certain on the Manchester City side. “He is going to play in the League Cup final, for sure,” City manager Pep Guardiola said of goalkeeper Zack Steffen. “Yeah, for sure.” Guardiola said earlier this week he would rather start his No. 2, and cup competition goalkeeper than … [Read more...] about Zack Steffen Will Start EFL Cup Final, Pep Guardiola Confirms
Liverpool FC Supporters Start Protesting European Super League
There have been a ton of strong takes on the European Super League since yesterday, and deservedly so as the concept seems to be universally reviled. Now the supporters are starting to stand up and push back, and really, they are the only ones who can stop this. If public outrage is strong enough, and consistent, then maybe the breakaway clubs will get cold feet and reverse … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Supporters Start Protesting European Super League
Jose Mourinho Sacked by Spurs the Day After Super League Announcement
Earlier this season, Jose Mourinho promised to end Tottenham Hotspur's 13 year trophy drought. He did lead Spurs to the final of the EFL Cup, but it will be somebody else leading the team on the touchline this weekend as he has now been sacked by the club. The announcement comes a day after Tottenham made public their plans to join the breakaway European Super League, and … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Sacked by Spurs the Day After Super League Announcement
Arsene Wenger Saw the European Super League Coming
Arsene Wenger once said in a press conference, several years before he was forced to step down, "you'll miss me when I'm gone." He was prophetic with this statement. Something else he was right about, years ahead of his time- the rise of the European Super League. Check out what the former manager of Arsenal, for 22 years, said 12 years ago, and again three years ago: … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger Saw the European Super League Coming
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
It's kind of hard to focus on anything else football related today, given the massive news of the formation of the European Super League, but we'll try. Chelsea is one of those teams headed to the ESL, a concept which is pretty much universally despised. Seriously, other than the owners of the clubs who joined up, who actually likes this thing? Anyone? For now Chelsea must … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea vs Brighton Team News: Kovacic, Silva, Christensen, Connolly, Tau
European Super League club Chelsea FC (sorry, you knew we had to open with that today) resume their 20/21 Premier League campaign on Tuesday night when they host Brighton & Hove Albion. And with the advent of the Super League, perhaps Brighton will become a regular in the Champions League moving forward. Can't wait until 2027, when the Seagulls beat Real Sociedad in the … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Brighton Team News: Kovacic, Silva, Christensen, Connolly, Tau
Kevin De Bruyne Injury a Major Blow to Manchester City Treble Hopes
With a FA Cup semifinal loss to Chelsea yesterday, Manchester City saw their quadruple hopes dashed. However, there was a bigger loss to the Cityzens, beyond just the one specific match, and that's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian injured his ankle at Wembley Stadium yesterday, and we won't know the extent of the damage until the swelling goes down. With an injury … [Read more...] about Kevin De Bruyne Injury a Major Blow to Manchester City Treble Hopes
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Selects Very Strong United First Team vs Burnley
With fixture congestion decreasing during the run in now for Manchester United, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was able to select a very strong side today versus Burnley FC. After today's home match with the lower table side, United are off for a week, with the next opponent being Leeds United next weekend. Their next European battle isn't until April 29, when they will play … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Selects Very Strong United First Team vs Burnley