Tottenham Hotspur heads to Arsenal for the first north London derby of the 2019-20 season, and it's a clash that sees two arch-rivals badly in need of a win. Both sides lost in disheartening fashion last weekend albeit for very different reasons. For the Gunners, it was same old same old, in terms of very poor away form. For Spurs, it was a very surprising home loss to … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction for North London Derby
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Burnley FC
As Liverpool FC are currently topping the Premier League table, we've also seen the Reds, deservedly so, in the penthouse spot on many a media outlet's global power rankings. A significant reason for this is back-up goalkeeper Adrian. Just as Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will tell you, the summer transfer window acquisition has filled in nicely for the injured Alisson this season … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Burnley FC
Liverpool FC at Burnley Team News: Alisson, Keita, Clyne, Defour, Brady
As table topping Liverpool head into their final match before the first international break, at Burnley FC on Sunday, their primary fitness concern revolves around their No. 1 Alisson Becker. At his media briefing ahead of the clash at the Turf Moor, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that Alisson is progressing along, making strides on the comeback trail from his calf … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC at Burnley Team News: Alisson, Keita, Clyne, Defour, Brady
Chris Smalling (AS Roma), Matteo Darmian (Parma) Move to Serie A
Just two hours ago, AS Roma announced that Manchester United central defender Chris Smalling has completed the medical examination with his new club. Smalling, along with fellow defender Matteo Darmian, join Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez (both Inter Milan) as Red Devils making the switch to Serie A this summer. According to Sky Sports, Darmian is returning to his home … [Read more...] about Chris Smalling (AS Roma), Matteo Darmian (Parma) Move to Serie A
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester City will meet Brighton & Hove Albion for the 23rd time tomorrow, with City winning 13 of the previous clashes. Brighton have five wins to go along with four draws. It's been 11 years since the Seagulls last beat City, and it came in the League Cup, via a penalty shootout. Since that setback, City have won all five meetings, including a triumph in the EFL Cup … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton at Manchester City Team News: Stones, Jesus, Sane, Izquierdo
The last weekend before the first international break is here, and the most lopsided game on paper, according to forecasters, is definitely Brighton & Hove Albion at Manchester City. Of course, games are not played on paper, by simulations and forecasts. They are played in real life by human beings, and sometimes, crazy things happen. City didn't expect to drop points at … [Read more...] about Brighton at Manchester City Team News: Stones, Jesus, Sane, Izquierdo
AVP Provides Final Chance to See Beach Volleyball Olympians Before Tokyo 2020
The AVP Gold Series Championships of beach volleyball hits Chicago this weekend and it’s all about last chances. As it’s Labor Day weekend, it’s the unofficial end of summer (and as every single automobile commercial on television will tell you, summer’s here but it’s over soon), as the beaches and pools will soon close. And with the 2020 Olympics taking place in Tokyo next … [Read more...] about AVP Provides Final Chance to See Beach Volleyball Olympians Before Tokyo 2020
Hack Wilson: a Chicago Cubs Story of RBIs, Booze and Brawling
There is a brick outside Wrigley Field that honors Hack Wilson; accompanying the flag that flies atop the roof, also glorifying the Great Depression era slugger. Wilson is also enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, largely on the strength of his 56 home run, 191 RBI season of 1930. His National League single season home run record didn't fall until the … [Read more...] about Hack Wilson: a Chicago Cubs Story of RBIs, Booze and Brawling
Tottenham Get Tough UCL Draw, Man City Has Very Favorable Group
Today was the UEFA Champions League group stage draw and as usual, people all over the world have very strong opinions about the results. As they should, when you see what UEFA presented to the world in Monaco during the UCL Draw on Thursday. Tottenham Hotspur, as a "reward" for their runners-up appearance last season, have Bayern Munich in their grouping. The holders, … [Read more...] about Tottenham Get Tough UCL Draw, Man City Has Very Favorable Group
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Sheffield United
Frank Lampard leads Chelsea FC into their final match before the first set of internationals badly in need of a victory. It's match day four and the Blues are still in search of their first victory in front of the home folks this season. Luckily, they are heavily tipped to do so against newly promoted Sheffield United on Saturday. Frank Lampard's men head into this match … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Sheffield United