Manchester United hope to move on from yesterday's shock home loss to Fulham FC quickly. Nothing like another game, coming fast and furious, to help you get over it rapidly. A trip to Nottingham Forest, for a FA Cup 5th round clash, beckons. United have numerous injuries to key players, and at really important positions. So it will be interesting to see what kind of lineup … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Nottm Forest (FA Cup 5th Round)
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Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Norwich City (FA Cup 4th Round)
Liverpool FC are through to the League Cup final, having bested Fulham 3-2 on aggregate, with a score draw yesterday. A matchup with Chelsea awaits, but for now, the attention shifts to the FA Cup, where the Reds will host Championship side Norwich City. Meanwhile the Reds are also through to the UEFA Europa League knockouts and sitting in the penthouse of the Premier … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Norwich City (FA Cup 4th Round)
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham (FA Cup)
There is no doubt about it- the headliner tie of the FA Cup 4th round is Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur. The winner of this all-big six clash here moves on to the round of 16, and assumes status as a front-runner to win it. The loser joins Arsenal as a big club bounced early, and an overall disappointment in terms of their 2023-24 FA Cup campaign. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham (FA Cup)
Man City Team News at Tottenham: Phillips, Haaland, Akanji, Ederson, Stones
Ahead of the FA Cup clash at Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, we have some major Manchester City transfer news. According to multiple reports, Kalvin Phillips is set to join West Ham United on loan for the rest of this season. As it has been a very quiet transfer window for City, up to this point, we covered this deal, with more detailed analysis, over at this post. As for … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at Tottenham: Phillips, Haaland, Akanji, Ederson, Stones
Tottenham Team News vs Man City: Maddison, Lo Celso, Kulusevski
As February draws near, the Tottenham Hotspur injury list is diminishing. It remains to be seen if James Maddison (ankle) and/or Giovani Lo Celso (thigh strain) will be passed fit to feature on Friday night, versus Manchester City in the FA Cup 4th round. Even if the physios clear them, they would almost certainly play only a limited role. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Man City: Maddison, Lo Celso, Kulusevski
West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Bristol City (FA Cup 3rd Round)
It is easy to see why West Ham United are such strong favorites over Bristol City on Sunday in the FA Cup third round. For one, it's a Premier League club versus a Championship side. Secondly, there are 17 spots in the English Football Association pyramid between them. Speaking of 17, that is how many times the Hammers have beaten Bristol all-time, compared to City's seven … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Bristol City (FA Cup 3rd Round)
West Ham United Team News vs Bristol: Kehrer, Aguerd, Coufal, Kudus
West Ham United will have a host of absentees, for several different reasons, in their FA Cup clash on Sunday. Between Thilo Kehrer, Nayef Aguerd, Vladimir Coufal, Mohamed Kudus and Michail Antonio, you have players who will be missing against Bristol City due to injuries, transferring and international duty. All we need is suspension and personal leave, and then we'd have … [Read more...] about West Ham United Team News vs Bristol: Kehrer, Aguerd, Coufal, Kudus
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Preston (FA Cup)
Are you ready for Chelsea Preston? We're not talking about the actress Chelsea Preston, known for Station Eleven and The Hot Zone. We mean Chelsea FC vs Preston North End. Yes, the oldest domestic football competition in the world, dating back to 1871-72, gets going in full this weekend. What a way to get the New Year going, right? This is a round that has been very rough … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Preston (FA Cup)
Chelsea Team News vs Preston (FA Cup): Lavia, Jackson, Chilwell
Chelsea FC striker Nicolas Jackson will not be with his club when they begin their FA Cup campaign, at home, against Preston North End on Saturday. Jackson is jetting off to join the rest of his Senegal teammates, as they look to defend their Africa Cup of Nations crown. Elsewhere, Romeo Lavia finally made his Chelsea debut against Crystal Palace, as he had been recovering from … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Preston (FA Cup): Lavia, Jackson, Chilwell
Manchester City at Newport County Injury Report: Kompany, Mendy, Bravo, O’Brien, Labadie
Manchester City heads to Newport County tomorrow for the first ever meeting in the FA Cup between the two sides and the first contest in any competition since City beat Newport in a 1962 League Cup clash. Newport County Association Football Club, based in Newport, South Wales, are currently in 15th place of League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Obviously, they are … [Read more...] about Manchester City at Newport County Injury Report: Kompany, Mendy, Bravo, O’Brien, Labadie