Tottenham Hotspur are in deep, deep trouble, in the Premier League, but at least they're looking pretty good in the UEFA Europa League. IF Elfsborg come to town on Thursday, and this match provides a good chance for a win for the very much under-fire Ange Postecoglu. And at this point, Tottenham will take any win they can get, in any way shape or form. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs IF Elfsborg
Tottenham Team News vs IF Elfsborg: Postecoglu, Maddison, Richarlison
Sack speculation around Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglu continues to mount, after Spurs lost at home to newly promoted, but once again relegation threatened Leicester City. Postecoglu is safe, at least for now, despite the fact that Spurs already have 13 league losses, a mark surpassed by only Wolves, Southampton FC and the side that just beat the North-Londoners on … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs IF Elfsborg: Postecoglu, Maddison, Richarlison
Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Atalanta BC
Atalanta BC at Barcelona will kickoff the same time as every other UEFA Champions League game on Wednesday night; in what will be the final matchday of this stage. That's because having everyone playing at the same time prohibits collusion or tanking or other malfeasant attempts at trying to rig the final outcome. There will be no place for chicanery, tomfoolery or scamming … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Atalanta BC
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Celtic
Aston Villa hosts Celtic on Wednesday night in a UEFA Champions League match that is filled to the brim with next round qualification ramifications. Villa are just one point below the line to go though automatically, and bypass the playoff round. Meanwhile Celtic find themselves smack dab in the middle of that pack of teams, which will move on, but only to the playoff … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Celtic
Aston Villa Team News vs Celtic: Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley
Tyrone Mings is the latest injury concern for Aston Villa manager Unai Emery. The 31-year-old English defender suffered what initially looked like a pretty serious knee injury against West Ham United on the weekend. And given the recent injury history of Tyrone Mings, it's understandable why the red flags of concern could be going up right now. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Celtic: Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Girona CF
Well, Girona CF, it was a nice run while it lasted. The Catalonian club qualified for their first ever UEFA Champions League in 2023-24, and their debut in the 2024-25 competition comes to an unceremonious end on Wednesday night. Regardless of how they fare against Arsenal FC on Wednesday night, Girona CF has been eliminated from the UCL. … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Girona CF
Arsenal Team News at Girona: Odegaard, Merino, Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal have a couple more availability concerns, ahead of their trip to Girona. Team Captain Martin Odegaard is a doubt as he's dealing with a virus. Sticking in the midfield, summer signing Mikel Merino is also a doubt, as he's battling a knock of some sort. Both are thought to be minor issues, but it is possible that manager Mikel Arteta might not risk them here, given the … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Girona: Odegaard, Merino, Lewis-Skelly
Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at PSV Eindhoven
While Liverpool at PSV Eindhoven isn't the most meaningful of all the Champions League matches on Wednesday, there are still some stakes to be settled here. The Reds need a draw or win to secure the top overall spot in the table. Meanwhile PSV Eindhoven are looking to move up the table in the pack of those bound for the playoff round. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at PSV Eindhoven
Liverpool Team News at PSV: Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, Joe Gomez
Liverpool complete the first round of the UEFA Champions League competition, in its new format for the first time this season, with a trip to PSV Eindhoven. They'll head to the Netherlands on Wednesday night with only three injury concerns: Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez. Let's get you up to speed on this trio, and their current situations. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at PSV: Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, Joe Gomez
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Club Brugge
Win and they're in. Win or go home. Lose and you're out. All the sports competition cliches apply to Manchester City here when they take on Club Brugge in the final matchday of this round of the UEFA Champions League. City need three more points, in order to reach 11 and qualify for the playoff round. A draw is obviously not enough, and it just so happens that their opponent … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Club Brugge