One of FC Barcelona's star men, midfielder Pedri, is a doubt for Sunday's La Liga clash at Villarreal CF on Sunday. Due to what he is being decribed as muscular overload, he was absent from group training today. Basically it sounds like Pedri has been overworked lately, and perhaps manager Hansi Flick needs to manage his minutes more. It doesn't sound like anything more … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Villarreal CF: Pedri, Ronald Araujo
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Man United at Aston Villa Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Aston Villa are probably the hottest team in the Premier League right now. You can debate whether or not they're in the league title race, but they won't care about that. They believe they are, and that's all that matters to them. Manchester United certainly have their work cut out for them in trying to get a road result this Sunday. Ruben Amorim's side have gotten better as … [Read more...] about Man United at Aston Villa Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Aston Villa Team News vs Man United: Emiliano Martinez, Harvey Elliott, Pau Torres
An action-packed weekly Friday news conference for Aston Villa manager Unai Emery today, ahead of Sunday's visit from Manchester United. Emery provided injury updates on the likes of Emiliano Martinez, Harvey Elliott, Pau Torres Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley. There is a lot of information to cover, and the weekend is almost here, so let's just dive straight in. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Man United: Emiliano Martinez, Harvey Elliott, Pau Torres
Man United Team News at Aston Villa: Casemiro, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Jadon Sancho
Manchester United have no shortage of absentees when they visit Aston Villa on Sunday. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is suspended here, due to yellow card accumulation. Meanwhile Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui have all now departed for the Africa Cup of Nations. So that's four players unavailable for manager Ruben Amorim to call upon, and we have not even … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Aston Villa: Casemiro, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Jadon Sancho
Man City vs West Ham Team News: Bobb, Doku, Fullkrug, Wan-Bissaka
It appears Manchester City forward Oscar Bobb is injured again. What a bummer for the young man. Bobb got hurt in the 2-0 EFL Cup quarterfinal win over Brentford last night. "After 10-15 minutes, he complained about a muscular injury," City manager Pep Guardiola said yesterday. … [Read more...] about Man City vs West Ham Team News: Bobb, Doku, Fullkrug, Wan-Bissaka
Newcastle United vs Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Chelsea visits Newcastle United on Saturday, for the first match of the next round of Premier League action. It's also a matchup of two sides who won their EFL Cup quarterfinal ties in midweek. Newcastle United, banged up as they are, are the defending champions in that competition, and they'll take on Manchester City in the semifinals. As for Chelsea, they await the winner … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Chelsea at Newcastle United Team News: Estevao, Livramento, Burn, Krafth, Trippier
While Chelsea FC have a substantial injury list, there is only one new concern in that department- Estevao Willian. The Brazilian winger missed out on Chelsea's 3-1 win over Cardiff City in the EFL Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, with a minor muscular injury. Blues boss Enzo Maresca ruled him out of the weekend league fixture, but remains optimistic he'll be fit for the next … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Newcastle United Team News: Estevao, Livramento, Burn, Krafth, Trippier
Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Liverpool FC on Saturday evening in an all-big six affair where selection options will be much fewer than normal. Mo Salah, Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are all away the Africa Cup of Nations. For the Reds, you have six players out due to injury: Giovanni Leoni, Cody Gakpo, Wataru Endo, Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez and Dominic Szoboszlai. Spurs … [Read more...] about Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Liverpool at Tottenham Team News: Mo Salah, Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma
When Liverpool visits Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, it will be a matchup with one really quirky storyline. Each side will be without the services of a player who has essentially punched his ticket out of the club, but he'll be absent here for a very different reason- the Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah has temporarily left Liverpool to join the Egyptian national team at … [Read more...] about Liverpool at Tottenham Team News: Mo Salah, Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma
Arsenal at Everton Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
Everton FC hosts Arsenal on Saturday night in a matchup of two sides that are enjoying a season that has been better than recent years. Arsenal have been league title contenders for the past three seasons, but right now they're top of the table in both Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. This is new ground for them; leading the way in both of the two major … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Everton Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview