Tijjani Reijnders came in for Jeremy Doku after he suffered a lower leg injury last week. With that in mind, we think he'll keep his spot in the first team for the League Cup quarterfinal vs Brentford FC. Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri will soon leave for AFCON, but before they do, they're both supposed to be available in midweek here. It remains to be seen if manager Pep … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted Starting XI vs Brentford FC
Man City Team News vs Brentford: Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rodri
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a slew of unavailability concerns heading into his side's Wednesday night EFL Cup quarterfinal versus Brentford. Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri will soon depart for the Africa Cup of Nations, and after this game, will not be back until mid-January, at the earliest. Given that situation, and their lack of playing time recently, … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Brentford: Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rodri
Barcelona Team News at Guadalajara: Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczesny
The Copa Del Rey continues on this week, with resumption of action in the round of 32. When it comes to FC Barcelona, they head to Guadalajara to take on a lower division side, in what should be not exactly the most difficult match on the schedule. Barcelona have two breaking team news items for this match, pertaining to Polish internationals Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Guadalajara: Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczesny
Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XI at Cardiff City
Tuesday's League Cup Quarter-final, where Chelsea FC will visit Cardiff City, has an intriguing story-line: Omari Kellyman. The Welsh side asked Chelsea if they would make their loanee midfielder available for selection here. The west London club said no. It does raise an interesting question though- should loaned out players be allowed to feature against their parent … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XI at Cardiff City
Chelsea Team News at Cardiff City: Liam Delap, Moises Caicedo, Marc Guiu
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gave an update, of sorts, on injured striker Liam Delap this weekend. While he didn't provide a true timeline of return for the striker stricken with a shoulder injury, he did make it known that it won't be for awhile. The Blues boss gave a ballpark figure on Delap: "We don't know yet. It can be still, 2,3, 4 weeks... We don't know exactly how … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Cardiff City: Liam Delap, Moises Caicedo, Marc Guiu
Manchester United Predicted Starting XI vs AFC Bournemouth
Once again it's Manchester United on Monday night football. The Red Devils are in the easier part of their schedule right now, so it's time to make hay on moving north up the table. United will look seven slots down the table at their next opponent- AFC Bournemouth, who started the season strong but have cooled as of late. Bigger things were expected of the Cherries this … [Read more...] about Manchester United Predicted Starting XI vs AFC Bournemouth
Man United Team News vs Bournemouth: Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Matthijs de Ligt
The Africa Cup of Nations will soon be here, as it commences a week from Sunday. It runs until Sunday, Jan 18, and over this period, Manchester United will be without the services of a trio of key players: Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon) and Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco). Will these guys be leaving for AFCON before or after the Monday night league fixture … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Bournemouth: Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Matthijs de Ligt
Man United Team News vs AFC Bournemouth: Sesko, Maguire, Mazraoui
Manchester United continue their season of favorable scheduling with another Monday night clash, this time at home to AFC Bournemouth. United did not qualify for continental competition this season, and their league fixtures have been scheduled in a manner that gives them optimal added rest. Plus, there is a small chance that they will get striker Benjamin Sesko back for the … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs AFC Bournemouth: Sesko, Maguire, Mazraoui
Real Madrid Team News at Alaves: Xabi Alonso, Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba
You already know what the main story line is surrounding Real Madrid, the scorching hot seat surrounding manager Xabi Alonso. After losing in the league to Celta Vigo and in the UEFA Champions League in the Manchester City, Alonso has a future that reportedly hangs by a thread. If they lose at Alaves, a side that sits in mid-table, it could mean the sack for him. Yes, his … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Alaves: Xabi Alonso, Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua Plays the Victim Card Against ACC
If you want to learn what the words "targeted," "permanent damage" and "attacked" mean, then stay away from the press conference held by Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua today. Words have actual meaning, and you can't just go around making up new definitions for words, in a way that simply suits your own interests. A classic example would be the idiots who reach … [Read more...] about Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua Plays the Victim Card Against ACC