Chelsea didn't beat Liverpool on the pitch last weekend, but they did beat them, twice, in the transfer market this week. Romeo Lavia joins Moises Caicedo as hot commodity midfielders wanted by both clubs who ultimately choose west London. The Caicedo signing brought the total transfer spend under Todd Boehly above £1b (in just three windows) and the Lavia signing tacks £58m … [Read more...] about Romeo Lavia Set for Chelsea Medical Ahead of £58m Move
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West Ham Transfer Talk: James Ward-Prowse, Harry Maguire
West Ham United took a real long time to get involved in doing any buying this summer transfer window, but once they checked in, they really started to get going. James Ward-Prowse officially became their second summer signing today, and they're moving on trying to make Harry Maguire their third. Now that the Hammers are spending that money they got from Arsenal in exchange … [Read more...] about West Ham Transfer Talk: James Ward-Prowse, Harry Maguire
New Southampton FC Away Kit is Fresh and Clean (Photos)
In the words of legendary hip-hop artists Outkast "so fresh an so clean." That's the feeling evoked by these seaside inspired designs for the 2023-24 Southampton FC away kit. They may not be in the Premier League anymore, but hey, dress for the job that you want, not the job that you have. And Saints will certainly be dressed for success when they play their matches away … [Read more...] about New Southampton FC Away Kit is Fresh and Clean (Photos)
Chelsea FC Finally Announce Mauricio Pochettino Appointment
We've known for well over a month that Mauricio Pochettino was set to be the next manager at Chelsea, but it was only just hours ago that we saw the official announcement. Pochettino, who last managed Paris Saint-Germain, will take over, in an official capacity, on July 1 (Same date the summer transfer window opens). … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Finally Announce Mauricio Pochettino Appointment
Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
After winning seven in a row, Liverpool came back down to Earth last weekend, managing just a draw, at home to Aston Villa. And they needed a very late equalizer, from Bobby Firmino, to even get that. Now their final match will most likely be dead rubber by the time they get to it. (Actually, this Championship Sunday has more dead rubber than usual) … [Read more...] about Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
Liverpool Team News at Southampton: Firmino, Nunez, Milner
One last ride for Roberto Firmino and James Milner? This will be their final game in a red shirt, so will they be handed a starting assignment for it? Speaking of finality, this will be the last game at the Premier League level, for Southampton FC for a year at minimum. And wow, is it really fitting who the opponent is! … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Southampton: Firmino, Nunez, Milner
Mauricio Pochettino Reaches Verbal Agreement to Coach Chelsea FC
Congratulations to Todd Boehly and Chelsea- your coaching search is nearing its end. Mauricio Pochettino, who previously managed Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton FC, is a fine choice. According to multiple reports, Pochettino has verbally agreed to become the next manager. … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Reaches Verbal Agreement to Coach Chelsea FC
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
Manchester City visit Southampton on Saturday in a match-up that looks like it could be the biggest blow out of the season. At least on paper, but of course, as we all know, matches aren't played on paper. The overall series is actually very even. Southampton have 33 wins to Man City's 40, while the two sides have split the spoils on 27 occasions. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton
Sunday brings what we would call a "six-pointer" at the bottom of the table with Southampton marching in to West Ham United. In the relegation race, it could mean a swing of six points, which is absolutely massive when you consider these two sides are separated by just one point and both would be demoted to the Championship if the season ended today. … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton
West Ham vs Southampton Team News: Antonio, Fabianski, Adams
Remember the old cliche- the battles at the bottom of the table are just as fierce, if not more so, than the clashes at the top. Because after all, it's about just plain survival! Surviving will be top of mind when two of the three teams currently in the drop zone get together on Sunday, as West Ham United hosts Southampton FC. … [Read more...] about West Ham vs Southampton Team News: Antonio, Fabianski, Adams