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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

Chelsea FC Starting 11 Prediction at Wolves

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Chelsea FC at Wolves is the lone fixture on Christmas this year, and by that we mean Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. That's probably a good thing, especially with the usual Boxing Day fixture pile up. In 2017, when Liverpool had to play on Dec. 24, manager Jurgen Klopp called it "the worst you can get." We'll see if anyone from either side, Chelsea or Wolves, bah humbugs … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting 11 Prediction at Wolves

Las Vegas Bowl: Northwestern Wildcats vs Utah Utes Preview, Prediction

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The Las Vegas Bowl is sort of like the Pinstripe Bowl in that it has rapidly moved up the bowl pecking order. It's a bowl before Christmas that features an 8 win team from a power conference (Utah Utes) vs. a seven win team from another power conference (Northwestern Wildcats). That is impressive for a bowl staged on Festivus, or Christmas Eve Eve. As a "geriatric miilenial" … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Bowl: Northwestern Wildcats vs Utah Utes Preview, Prediction

Chelsea FC Team News vs Wolves: Enzo, Lavia, Colwill, Madueke

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Midfielder supreme Enzo Fernandez was only able to go 32 minutes in the thrilling midweek win over Newcastle United, but manager Mauricio Pochettino said that the player was just feeling a bit sick. He should be fine to feature on Christmas Eve at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Meanwhile Levi Colwill had to be subbed off at half time, but that was only due to having tired legs. He … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Wolves: Enzo, Lavia, Colwill, Madueke

Liverpool Team News vs Arsenal: Ben Doak, Ryan Gravenberch

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As Liverpool approach the biggest match of the year, at least so far, they have a couple new injury issues to contend with. Ben Doak is the latest to join the list, as he now faces a long spell on the sidelines. The 18-year-old suffered a knee injury that will require surgery, and thus he joins the cadre of Reds who are long-term injury absentees. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Arsenal: Ben Doak, Ryan Gravenberch