Despite their season long injury crisis, no team has been more impressive in the EFL Cup, thus far this season, than Newcastle United. While many are believing that the Magpies are ripe for an upset here, at the hands of Chelsea, we beg to differ. Sure, the Geordies are running on fumes here, given their obvious lack of healthy bodies. However, they just thrashed the Blues … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting 11 Prediction at Chelsea FC (EFL Cup Quarterfinals)
Newcastle Team News at Chelsea FC: Joelinton, Schar, Isak, Trippier (EFL Cup)
The Newcastle United injury list pretty much never shrinks. It only grows and grows, as Joelinton and Fabian Schar became the most recent additions to the group yesterday. Both players had to be subbed off, due to muscular injuries, in the win over Fulham on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Chelsea FC: Joelinton, Schar, Isak, Trippier (EFL Cup)
Chelsea Starting 11 Prediction vs Newcastle (EFL Cup Quarterfinals)
In trying to locate highlights of this Chelsea FC 2023-24 season thus far, there isn't a whole lot to choose from. You have the draw with Manchester City right before the November internationals (although everybody seems to be doing that now these days) and their showings thus far in the EFL Cup. While they haven't defeated world-beaters or anything like that, they have … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting 11 Prediction vs Newcastle (EFL Cup Quarterfinals)
Chelsea Team News vs Newcastle: Nkunku, Lavia (EFL Cup Quarterfinals)
For the first time in his Chelsea FC career, striker Christopher Nkunku was healthy enough to be named to the matchday squad yesterday. We're speaking about competitive competition only, of course, as Nkunku did actually get a lot of playing time in the preseason. The French striker went an unused substitute in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Saturday, and perhaps … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Newcastle: Nkunku, Lavia (EFL Cup Quarterfinals)
Man City Starting XI Prediction vs Urawa Reds (Club World Cup Semis)
Live from the capital of the nation that is strongly angling to become the next epicenter of the sport of football, it's the Club World Cup. Manchester City, as the reigning European champions (also the reigning English champs) for the invite to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for a quick, mid-week tournament. They'll take on Japan's finest, the Urawa Reds, in the tourney semifinals. … [Read more...] about Man City Starting XI Prediction vs Urawa Reds (Club World Cup Semis)
Man City Team News vs Urawa Reds: Haaland, Doku (Club World Cup Semis)
Manchester City is feeling the pain that comes with the absence of Premier League leading scorer Erling Haaland. He's missed the past two league fixtures, and the last three across all competitions, with a stress reaction in his foot. The club maintains that Haaland hasn't suffered a fracture, but if his situation is mishandled, a more serious stress fracture could … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Urawa Reds: Haaland, Doku (Club World Cup Semis)
Four Great Christmas Moments in Recent Manchester United History
We all need a little Christmas, right this very minute, as this has been a rough season for Manchester United. Chances of joy are low tomorrow at Anfield, but they, it's a rivalry game and anything can happen. Matches are never won, lost or drawn on paper. It's the players and coaches who determine the result. Just in case tomorrow brings no jubilation however, here are four … [Read more...] about Four Great Christmas Moments in Recent Manchester United History
West Ham United Starting 11 Prediction vs Wolves
West Ham United continues their quest to secure European football for next season when they host Wolves on Sunday. So the Hammers knows the demarcation point they're aiming for right now. As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, a win here would put them on the first page of the standings. That would be huge for very unlikely first year manager Gary O’Neil, as it would make a major … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting 11 Prediction vs Wolves
West Ham vs Wolves Team News: Antonio, Ait Nouri, Neto
If West Ham United score a win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, and other results fall the Hammers way, they could see themselves complete this weekend sitting sixth in the Premier League table. Not bad when you consider the ups and down that this campaign has brought so far. Other than Michail Antonio (still recovering from a knee problem), manager David Moyes has a fully fit … [Read more...] about West Ham vs Wolves Team News: Antonio, Ait Nouri, Neto
Real Madrid Injury List, Team News vs Villarreal
The Real Madrid injury crisis this season has been extremely severe and very well documented. However, it is eases somewhat this weekend when Aurelien Tchouameni makes his return. The France international and holding midfielder has now pulled off a much quicker than expected recovery from the foot fracture that he suffered in the October El Clasico. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury List, Team News vs Villarreal