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Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Burnley

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The headliner fixture of Christmas weekend/the festive period is now in the books, and it ended all square. Liverpool and Arsenal battled to a score draw yesterday, meaning that Jurgen Klopp and company must already turn to the page to Burnley. It's a very quick turnaround (during the festive period, it always is) to the Boxing Day clash against the Clarets, and it's a match … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Burnley

Liverpool FC Team News at Burnley: Kostas Tsimikas Update

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Liverpool earned a hard-earned point today, at home against league leading Arsenal, but it came a tremendous cost. Defender Kostas Tsimikas suffered a very serious injury, a situation that is widely reported to be a broken collarbone. It's a tremendous set back for Tsimikas and the back line, and to means that Tsimikas could be out for up to three or four months. “A massive … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Team News at Burnley: Kostas Tsimikas Update

Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa

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It won't be a Merry Christmas at Old Trafford, as Manchester United are currently going through a very dark period. They just got womped at the London Stadium, by West Ham United, and up next is a visit from surprising Premier League title contenders Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Manager Erik Ten Hag put it bluntly:  "We have to play two more games this week but we can't feel … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa

Man United Team News vs Aston Villa: Varane, Kambwala

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The last thing Manchester United need right now is another injury, especially in the back line. The situation is even worse in central defense, where Raphael Varane missed today's 2-0 loss at West Ham United due to an unspecified illness. Will he be well for Boxing Day, when the Red Devils welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford? Varane was replace by Wily Kambwala at central … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Aston Villa: Varane, Kambwala

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC

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It may seem weird to be posting a Manchester City versus Everton FC preview tonight, five days (ok, in most of the world, four days) before the match is staged. Not to mention that 14 other Premier League fixtures will be staged between when this article is published and when this match actually transpires. However, given the craziness of the festive period fixture … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC

Man City Team News at Everton: Rodri, Haaland, De Bruyne

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Manchester City claimed the Club World Cup title earlier today, beating Fluminese 4-0 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During the second half of the trophy clash, superstar central midfielder Rodri was forced off due to injury. It doesn't look to be too serious however, as Rodri was able to join in with the rest of his mates for the silverware celebration after the match. … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at Everton: Rodri, Haaland, De Bruyne

Illini Must Pull Out of Braggin’ Rights Football Series ASAP

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Tonight marks the 43rd edition of the annual Braggin' Rights game in St. Louis, a marquee college basketball event that features the Illinois Fighting Illini versus the Missouri Tigers on a neutral court. Despite Mizzou recently dominating this series, the Illini have a 26-16 all-time advantage. Friday also brought news that this series will be extended, as expected, through … [Read more...] about Illini Must Pull Out of Braggin’ Rights Football Series ASAP

Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town

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Newcastle United head to Luton Town tomorrow afternoon (sorry for the tardiness on getting this preview posted! It has been a hectic holiday season here at The Sports Bank) The injury-riddled Toon are set to take on the Premier League club with the largest growing fanbase on social media. At least as far as Instagram is concerned, where Luton have seen a 336.4%+ growth in … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town

Newcastle Team News at Luton Town: Isak, Gordon, Schar, Krafth, Joelinton

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If Newcastle United ask Santa Claus for anything this Christmas, it should be a much more fit squad. These days, you could do two injury report articles for every Newcastle match: one on the progress of the long-term injury absentees, and another Team News piece on the short-term injury issues. We'll do that, and just that, here starting with forward Alexander Isak. He has a … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Luton Town: Isak, Gordon, Schar, Krafth, Joelinton