Manchester United are off to a very rough start this Premier League season. With only 21 points from a possible 39, manager Jose Mourinho (who for some reason felt the need to remind everyone of his past European accomplishments, unprompted, on Tuesday night) is doing a job, at least thus far, which is among the worst in recent club history. You can forget about the league … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
Man United vs Southampton FC Injury Report: Lindelof, Rojo, Darmian, Ings, Target
When Manchester United visit Southampton FC on Saturday, it'll be a match-up of two teams that really need to get the ball rolling now if they are to realize their goals of this Premier League season. United are seven points off the pace for the top four, but sitting in seventh place, they need to leapfrog a couple teams in order to get back in next season's UCL qualifying … [Read more...] about Man United vs Southampton FC Injury Report: Lindelof, Rojo, Darmian, Ings, Target
Northern Illinois Football Game Preview: MAC Championship vs Buffalo Bulls
With apologies to Kris Kross, who will be the MAC Daddy or Daddy MAC come Friday night in Detroit? Will it be this 2018 Northern Illinois football team who claimed the Western division title, or the winner of the East division, Buffalo Bulls? Both teams dominated their divisions so thoroughly that they were able to clinch their berth in Detroit rather early. That left them … [Read more...] about Northern Illinois Football Game Preview: MAC Championship vs Buffalo Bulls
Neymar Play-Acting Frustrates Liverpool Defender Andrew Robertson
Whether you love, hate or have complicated mixed feelings about Neymar, you're well aware of his notorious reputation for theatrics. If you're a fan of Paris Saint-Germain and/or the Brazilian forward you may not agree with what opponents say about his tactics and methods, but you're well aware of how truly polarizing he is in within the football world. Liverpool defender … [Read more...] about Neymar Play-Acting Frustrates Liverpool Defender Andrew Robertson
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs FC Vorskla (Europa League)
When Arsenal FC take on FC Vorskla in UEFA Europa League group stage action tonight, the match will seem pretty insignificant in comparison to what is going on in that part of the world right now. According to the Ukrainian Navy, Sunday saw the Russian coast guard attack and then seize three ships off the coast of Crimea, which resulted in the wounding of six Ukraine … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs FC Vorskla (Europa League)
#6 Ohio State Buckeyes vs #19 Northwestern Wildcats: B1G Title Game Preview
The 2018 Big Ten Championship Game will feature the #6 Ohio State Buckeyes versus the #19 Northwestern Wildcats, a match-up of two teams at opposite ends of the league spectrum on several dimensions. OSU has arguably the largest and most zealous fan base in the league; NU not so much. Likewise when it comes to media attention and history of overall success. Northwestern … [Read more...] about #6 Ohio State Buckeyes vs #19 Northwestern Wildcats: B1G Title Game Preview
Jurgen Klopp Slams Officiating After Liverpool Loss at PSG
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watched his side fall 2-1 at the Parc des Princes tonight to Paris Saint-Germain in UEFA Champions League group stage action. The result, which saw Neymar break the record for UCL goals scored by a Brazilian (passing Kaka), left Liverpool in serious danger of not going through to the UCL knockout round. Now the Reds, who made it all the way to … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Slams Officiating After Liverpool Loss at PSG
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs PAOK Salonika (Europa League)
Chelsea FC head into their penultimate UEFA Europa League group stage match having already booked their passage to the knockout round. With just one more point, either tomorrow night at home versus PAOK Salonika or in the finale, they'll top the group. The visiting side comes in needing points in Europe, but very dominant domestically. They have taken 29/33 points possible … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs PAOK Salonika (Europa League)
Chelsea FC vs PAOK Salonika Injury Report, Match Preview (UEFA Europa League)
Expect Chelsea FC manager Maurizio Sarri to field a team filled with subs when his squad takes on Greek side PAOK Salonika at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night. The Blues will enter the UEFA Europa League clash having already qualified for the knockout round, and needing just a single point in order to win Group L. Thus you can be almost certain that Eden Hazard will be rested … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs PAOK Salonika Injury Report, Match Preview (UEFA Europa League)
Why Did Jose Mourinho Feel the Need to Boast About His Past Accomplishments?
After Manchester United booked their passage through to the UEFA Champions League knockout round yesterday, with a 1-0 win over Young Boys at home, Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho felt the need to toot his own horn. In his post match press conference, he said, unprompted: "For some of my lovers I just want to say: for the ones that like stats, 14 times in the Champions League, … [Read more...] about Why Did Jose Mourinho Feel the Need to Boast About His Past Accomplishments?