Southampton FC hosts Newcastle United on Tuesday night, in a match-up of two clubs going in opposite directions. The visitors are competing for the league title a season or two ahead of schedule in their rebuilding process. They are strongly favored to finish in the top four of the league this season, and their future looks extremely bright under the new ultra-wealthy Saudi … [Read more...] about Southampton Team News vs Newcastle: McCarthy, Walcott
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Southampton FC Team News vs Man City (EFL Cup): Armstrong, Bella-Kotchap
Has Nathan Jones gotten in over his head at Southampton FC? Maybe, as he really stepped into an extremely difficult situation when assumed the reins of the club. This could be a task that is bigger than him, and probably bigger than most managers. Up next is a date with Manchester City, and that will be anything but a proverbial "get right" game. Jones has already confirmed … [Read more...] about Southampton FC Team News vs Man City (EFL Cup): Armstrong, Bella-Kotchap
Man City Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC (EFL Cup Quarterfinal)
When Manchester City thrashed Chelsea FC yesterday, in the FA Cup 3rd round, they did so without the services of Erling Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan. That's really alarming for the Blues and their supporters. It's one thing to lose to Man City, it's another to lose 4-0, and it is quite another thing to lose 4-0 to City when they're resting their two best players … [Read more...] about Man City Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC (EFL Cup Quarterfinal)
Manchester City Team News at Southampton (EFL Cup): Grealish, Dias
Fun fact, as Southampton FC prepares to host Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. These two sides, met, again at the St. Mary's, in this exact round last year, except that time it was in the FA Cup competition. City won that encounter convincingly, 4-1, back on March 20, 2022. New manager Nathan Jones will obviously be looking to avoid … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Southampton (EFL Cup): Grealish, Dias
Manchester United Draw Charlton in EFL Cup Quarterfinals
We're down to the elite eight in the EFL Cup, and seven of the remaining sides are from the top flight. The only non-Premier League team left is Charlton Athletic FC, and they are from League One (the third tier of the English FA pyramid). So it looks like Manchester United really lucked out, as they are the team which drew the minnows from the Southeast London. … [Read more...] about Manchester United Draw Charlton in EFL Cup Quarterfinals
Southampton Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Lincoln City (EFL Cup)
There may not be a better time to stage the League Cup round of 16 than right now. While the inferior of the two English domestic cup competitions typically doesn't garner home page front and center consideration, these are not typical times. It's been well over a month since we've consumed club football, and we never get a break anywhere near as long as this in mid-season. … [Read more...] about Southampton Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Lincoln City (EFL Cup)
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
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
Thirteenth-placed West Ham travels to 17th-placed Southampton this weekend in a clash between two sides heading in very different directions. Southampton is plummeting down the Premier League table at a rate of knots. Conversely, West Ham is on an upward trajectory in the EPL. … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
West Ham Team News at Southampton: Dawson, Zouma, Antonio, Ogbonna
Southampton host West Ham this weekend in the Premier League, desperately needing a win. The Saints season has gone off the rails. Having only lost two of their first five games, there was a feeling of optimism around St. Mary's. They have since lost four matches in a row and now hover dangerously close to the relegation zone. … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at Southampton: Dawson, Zouma, Antonio, Ogbonna
Todd Boehly Has Found Chelsea FC’s New Director of Recruitment
The Todd Boehly makeover of Chelsea Football Club continues. Boehly, an American billionaire and financier, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers and L.A. Lakers handled Chelsea FC's transfer window business this past summer himself, but now he has a new Football Director of Recruitment lined up. It's not official or finalized yet, but as it's being reported by transfer guru … [Read more...] about Todd Boehly Has Found Chelsea FC’s New Director of Recruitment