With a brutally one-sided loss at FC Barcelona last night, Manchester United saw their European campaign come to an end in Catalonia. And that means back to back trophy-less seasons at Old Trafford, a phenomenon that's become all too common since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. The result last night at Camp Nou conveyed just how wide the chasm of quality is right now between … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Laments How Far and Long Man United are from Europe’s Elite
Chicago Bears-Oakland Raiders to be First Tottenham Hotspur Stadium NFL Game
It took a long time and several delays but the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium finally opened this month. Those who have been there say that the White Hart Lane venue has been well worth the wait. The next Tottenham Hotspur Stadium first will be a NFL game, and it will happen when the Chicago Bears face the Oakland Raiders on October 6; in week five of the season. Then, in … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears-Oakland Raiders to be First Tottenham Hotspur Stadium NFL Game
Liverpool FC Superstar Mohamed Salah Named to Time 100 List
Last week Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was the subject of deplorable chants, made by bigoted Chelsea football club fans. It was yet another incident of Chelsea fans acting in an egregiously racist and offensive manner, a scene we have witnessed all too often in recent years. Making it even worse, this time the target was a former Blues player and a tremendous human … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Superstar Mohamed Salah Named to Time 100 List
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at FC Porto (UCL Quarterfinals)
FC Porto Manager Sergio Conceicao had very high praise for Liverpool heading into the two sides' Champions League clash on Wednesday night. "Liverpool are all about the way that I think about football," the Porto mentor said. "I like Liverpool's dynamics, their game model. I like the way they play with the ball and without it -- it's similar to how I see football. In my … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at FC Porto (UCL Quarterfinals)
Pep Guardiola Labels Upcoming Spurs, United Clashes as ‘absolute finals’
It's a must win for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City tomorrow night; otherwise their UEFA Champions League aspirations, and with it their quadruple hopes, come to an end. City will host Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of their UCL quarterfinal tie, and they enter the match down 1-0 on aggregate. Anything less than a victory and City will be ousted from Europe in the … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Labels Upcoming Spurs, United Clashes as ‘absolute finals’
Liverpool FC at Porto Injury Report: Gomez, Lallana, Lovren, Aboubakar
Ahead of tomorrow night's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash, Porto manager Sergio Conceicao said that his opponent, Liverpool, are sometimes "the best team in the world." Liverpool midfielder/part-time defender James Milner responded thusly: "That's a nice compliment, and we get those compliments by playing good football over a sustained period of time, but to be … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC at Porto Injury Report: Gomez, Lallana, Lovren, Aboubakar
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Slavia Prague (Europa League)
Chelsea FC host Slavia Prague on Thursday night up 1-0 on aggregate in their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie, looking to finish off the Czech side and move on to the semifinals. Hopefully, this match, and the festivities surrounding it, don't include yet another incident of Chelsea fans exhibiting racism and bigotry. It's a disturbing trend that has become shockingly … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Slavia Prague (Europa League)
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Napoli (UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal)
Fresh off a victory at Watford last night in Premier League play, Arsenal FC next head to Napoli to try and punch their ticket to the UEFA Europa League semis. While winning this tournament provides a route back into the UEFA Champions League, the side is more focused on getting back into Europe's big big tourney via a top four finish in the Premier League. Up 2-0 on … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Napoli (UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal)
Arsenal FC at Napoli Injury Report: Bellerin, Holding, Welbeck, Albiol, Diawara
Arsenal FC lead Napoli 2-0 on aggregate heading into the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie in Italy. Should they go through, the Gunners will face Valencia, who beat Villarreal 3-1 away from home last week. The Gunners are in a good position to win the UEL tournament, but according to midfielder Granit Xhaka, finishing in the top four of the Premier League … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC at Napoli Injury Report: Bellerin, Holding, Welbeck, Albiol, Diawara
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City (UCL)
Tottenham Hotspur really pulled off a stunning result in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal versus Manchester City, as losses for the Sky Blues have been exceedingly rare in 2019. In order to do it again, and advance through to the semifinal round, they will once again need to overcome the odds and projections. Spurs will be short-handed in this one, … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City (UCL)