Congratulations to Aston Villa FC, as they have now clinched a berth in the Europa League Final. In throttling Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the UEL Semi-Final second leg, they claimed the tie 4-1. Which now means they'll take on Freiburg in 12 days time, with the trophy on the line. Villa has two routes back into the Champions League now- beating Freiburg in the UEL finale or … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Burnley: Amadou Onana, Axel Tuanzebe, Connor Roberts
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How Modern Football Analytics Have Changed the Way We Watch the Premier League
Watching the Premier League used to be a fairly simple ritual. You'd catch the build-up, read a short match preview in the paper or on a website, and form your opinions from the league table, recent form, and whatever the broadcasters chose to highlight at half time. The data that informed those opinions was thin: wins, losses, goals scored, goals conceded. Maybe possession … [Read more...] about How Modern Football Analytics Have Changed the Way We Watch the Premier League
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni
There are no certainly no shortage of storylines as we head into the second and final El Clasico of the season. Where do we even begin? How about the fight at Real Madrid training, earlier today, between teammates Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni? It resulted in Valverde needing to be taken to a hospital, and receiving stitches, according to ESPN. Or what about the … [Read more...] about Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni
Arsenal at West Ham United Team News: Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino, Lukasz Fabianski
Arsenal travels to West Ham United for a London Derby on Sunday that has massive implications at both ends of the table. Arsenal and City are the two sides remaining in a Premier League title race that could go down to the very last kick. West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur are the last two teams battling to avoid relegation. So this is one massive match, on numerous levels. duo … [Read more...] about Arsenal at West Ham United Team News: Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino, Lukasz Fabianski
Man United Team News at Sunderland: Michael Carrick, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick fielded questions about his future at the club, beyond this season, at a press conference today ahead of Saturday’s trip to Sunderland AFC. While he is in pole position to get the full-time managerial gig, nothing is decided as of now. While he has certainly done more than enough to deserve having the "interim" tag removed, … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Sunderland: Michael Carrick, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez
Chelsea Team News at Liverpool: Jesse Derry, Robert Sanchez, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
The disaster class season continues on for Chelsea, who have lost six straight Premier League fixures, getting out-scored 14-1 over that span. In falling 3-1 to relegation scrappers Nottingham Forest on Monday, they finally ended a goal scoring drought that had exceeded nine hours! The loss contained an injury scare that was, simply put, much bigger than mere football. Teenager … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Liverpool: Jesse Derry, Robert Sanchez, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho
Liverpool Team News vs Chelsea: Arne Slot, Alisson, Alexander Isak, Ibrahima Konate
For Liverpool manager Arne Slot, reports of his demise have been greatly exaggerated. The second year Reds boss has been both the subject of sacking speculation, and linked to Ajax. However, right now the belief is that he'll see out his contract, which runs until 2027. However, you just never know what might happen down the stretch here for Liverpool. Perhaps they'll tank … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Chelsea: Arne Slot, Alisson, Alexander Isak, Ibrahima Konate
Man City at Brentford Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry
Monday night was nothing short of a game-changer in the Premier League title race. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged it after the 3-3 draw with Everton: the race is out of their hands now. It is in the hands of Arsenal now, as Gunners legend Thierry Henry said while appearing on Sky Sports on Monday. The momentum has now shifted, and it could still shift back … [Read more...] about Man City at Brentford Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry
Thierry Henry Says Premier League Title Race Back in Arsenal’s Hands
The plot thickened, in the Premier League title race last night, as Everton stalemated with Manchester City last night 3-3. We will almost certainly see the plot thicken again, and again, before Championship Sunday. But for now, Manchester City no longer have the upper hand, and manager Pep Guardiola admitted it on Monday. Arsenal club legend Thierry Henry, one of the leading … [Read more...] about Thierry Henry Says Premier League Title Race Back in Arsenal’s Hands
Pep Guardiola Says Premier League Title Race Out of Man City’s Hands
You knew the Premier League title race was going to have another major plot twist or two. The first one came last night, as Manchester City blew a 1-0 second half lead at Everton, to fall behind 3-1. They salvaged a point, in the closing seconds, on Jeremy Doku's equalizer, which made the end result a 3-3 draw. The late second half was about as riveting as a football match can … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Says Premier League Title Race Out of Man City’s Hands