Many pundits have labeled Group H the dreaded ‘Group of Death’. That is wrong. I don’t think there can be any argument that Group E is not the real ‘Group of Death’ at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. With three sides inside the top 25 of FIFA’s official rankings, this group contains more must-see matchups than any other grouping. European giants Spain and Germany headline … [Read more...] about World Cup Group E Preview: The Real Group of Death
West Ham United Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
West Ham United host Leicester City in Premier League action this weekend. After the Hammers got their season back on track, they hit another slump. David Moyes’ men have recorded just one win in their last five league fixtures. Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City has turned a corner also, finding themselves in slightly better form, having lost just one of their last five league … [Read more...] about West Ham United Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
Tottenham Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Leeds United
We have reached the last week before the unprecedented World Cup break. Tottenham Hotspur will sign things off in front of their home fans against Leeds United on Saturday. Or as we like to call them, Leeds United States of America (more on that here). Tottenham comes into this game on the back of a shock League Cup loss at Nottingham Forest. Some poor defending saw Spurs … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Leeds United
Liverpool FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton
After what has been an up-and-down start to the season, Liverpool faces a home clash against Southampton prior to the World Cup break. Liverpool definitely turned to the kids in the third round of the Carabao Cup against Derby. The youth did get the job done, eventually, as Derby became the latest victim of Caohmin Kelleher’s penalty shootout expertise. The Reds picked up a … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton
Liverpool Starting XI Prediction vs Derby County (EFL Cup)
Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side host League One outfit Derby County in the EFL Cup this week at Anfield. Liverpool sits eighth in the Premier League, whilst Derby sits seventh in League One. This is the third time that these two sides have faced each other in the League Cup. Both of the previous meetings in this competition took place in the third round too. The Reds … [Read more...] about Liverpool Starting XI Prediction vs Derby County (EFL Cup)
Liverpool Team News vs Derby County (EFL Cup): Milner, Keita, Matip
It must be hard work being a Liverpool fan. Losses to Leeds United and Nottingham Forest have truncated victories over Man City and Tottenham. When you throw in the insipid performances against the likes of Crystal Palace and Fulham, it’s a wonder any of you Kopites have any hair left at all. Well, all aboard the Liverpool rollercoaster again. The next stop - 7th place … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Derby County (EFL Cup): Milner, Keita, Matip
West Ham Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup)
West Ham tackles Championship side Blackburn Rovers this midweek in the EFL Cup. This is the first time that the two sides have met in this competition for over twenty years. The last time they met in this competition was back in October 2000. On that day, goals from Davor Suker and Paolo Di Canio secured victory for The Hammers. West Ham head into this match on the back of … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup)
Tottenham Starting XI Prediction at Nottingham Forest (EFL Cup)
Fourth-placed Spurs take on dead-last Nottingham Forest in EFL Cup competition this midweek at the City Ground. Spurs have already tasted victory at Forest's home ground this season, winning 2-0 in a Premier League fixture back in August. Tottenham has won its last three consecutive fixtures against Nottingham Forest. They haven’t won four in a row against The Tricky Trees … [Read more...] about Tottenham Starting XI Prediction at Nottingham Forest (EFL Cup)