Aston Villa have three injury situations updates, ahead of their trip to Arsenal: Pau Torres, John McGinn and Ross Barkley. Here is the latest on the trio of injured Villans, as we approach what is certainly the standout fixture on the Saturday slate of Premier League fixtures. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Arsenal: Pau Torres, John McGinn, Ross Barkley
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Arsenal vs Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
You got to love Arsenal midfield maestro Declan Rice providing the bulletin board material for arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur last night. And honestly, Aston Villa could use the remarks as motivational fodder as well. "We are unlucky we didn't score 10, that's the feeling," Rice said after his side won the North London Derby 2-1 yesterday. … [Read more...] about Arsenal vs Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Arsenal Team News vs Aston Villa: Gabriel Jesus, Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal have now officially confirmed what had been long suspected- striker Gabriel Jesus has suffered an ACL injury in his left knee. "Further to being substituted during our match with Man United, Gabriel Jesus has received extensive assessments, which have confirmed that he has sustained an injury to the ACL in his left knee," the statement reads. The Brazilian is now … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Aston Villa: Gabriel Jesus, Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal FC at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Arsenal FC hosts Aston Villa in a matchup that sees a Premier League title aspirant welcome in a top four contender. In other words, there is a whole lot on the line this Sunday, when Unai Emery visits his former club (Emiliano Martinez too). This also happens to be one of the later kickoffs this weekend, so that means by the time it rolls around, a lot of relevant results … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Team News: Timber, Cash, Ramsey
As the next edition of the Unai Emery Cup approaches, there is much more team news to discuss for Aston Villa than Arsenal. With the Gunners, the only issue is Jurrien Timber, and at what point does he make his return? Versus the Villans, who will be sweating on the fitness of Matty Cash and Jacob Ramsey. Both are likely sidelined for Sunday. … [Read more...] about Arsenal vs Aston Villa Team News: Timber, Cash, Ramsey
Jets are Geno Smith’s team; for better or worse
The New York Jets lackluster play is more frustrating than normal because this team has shown that they have talent. Behind all of the penalties, turnovers, and play calls that will make your head spin is a team that has managed to keep every game close. This is a team that was actually beating up on the Green Bay Packers 21-3 at one point. … [Read more...] about Jets are Geno Smith’s team; for better or worse
Cincinnati Bengals: your new Super Bowl favorite
It seems early to already be down to just one undefeated team in the AFC, but the Bengals are playing like they could maintain that storyline well into November. They’re led by a defense who is hungry for more. Aside from the Ravens making a game of it late during the fourth quarter, the Bengals have been almost untouchable. That defense is suffocating opposing quarterbacks … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Bengals: your new Super Bowl favorite
NFL passing emphasis, rushing decline: by the numbers
It’s happening. The day has finally come where the play calling in the NFL resembles my own play calling from back when I first started playing Madden. First and 10? Streak to the endzone. Second and four? Streak to the endzone. Third and short? Streak to the endzone. Okay, it might not be that drastic. But if it hasn’t been apparent in the past decade or so leading up to … [Read more...] about NFL passing emphasis, rushing decline: by the numbers
The Numbers Behind the Bears’ Domination of the Titans
In 2000, the Tennessee Titans pulled off the famous “Music City Miracle”. In 2012, the Bears stormed into Nashville and put on a performance that from this day forth should be known as the “Music City Massacre” (I’m trademarking this). If they hadn’t done so already, the Bear’s firmly placed their names amongst the NFC’s elite with their 51-20 shellacking of the … [Read more...] about The Numbers Behind the Bears’ Domination of the Titans
Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter
The Bears have taken full advantage of facing the weakest strength of schedule in team history over the first 5 games of the season. They’ve rode their dominating defense to a 4-1 record and now stand alone at the top of the NFC North after the Minnesota Vikings fell to the Washington Redskins this past weekend. In my first 2 installments of “Quarter Previews” (1, 2), I … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter