Arsenal FC have to feel pretty disappointed about their result at Falmer Stadium yesterday. They lacked the killer instinct to finish the game off and hence dropped two points that they easily should, or at least could, have had in their quest to catch Liverpool in the league title race. Now the attention shifts to the League Cup and a visit from a surging Newcastle United … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United (EFL Cup Semifinals)
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Arsenal Team News vs Newcastle: Kai Havertz, Ethan Nwaneri
Kai Havertz, it was believed, had recovered well enough from his unspecified illness to feature this weekend. However, the German midfielder/forward was not passed fit, and he did not make the squad for the score draw at Brighton & Hove Albion yesterday. Will Kai Havertz feature on Tuesday night in the League Cup semifinal against Newcastle? For now, I think we need to … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Newcastle: Kai Havertz, Ethan Nwaneri
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Brentford FC
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for a few weeks. Once again Pope must endure a season in which injury severely limits his participation. The same can be said for Callum Wilson. Or to quote former member of The Beatles George Harrison, back when he appeared on The Simpsons in the 1990s: "it's been done." … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Brentford FC
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (EFL Cup)
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Manchester City in what is obviously the headliner tie of the EFL Cup round of 16. Both of these clubs got a bye into the third round of the competition, with Spurs besting Coventry 2-1 and Man City beating Watford by the same score. A spot in the final eight of this tournament is on the line here, but I am not sure that either side would be totally … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (EFL Cup)
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Wimbledon (EFL Cup)
Newcastle United are going to old London town, most specifically Plough Lane (a venue that also has a corporate name too), to take on AFC Wimbledon. This third round League Cup affair is going to mark a very stark contrast between one ultra-rich club in Newcastle, who have a giant state-of-the-art corporate money-fueled home stadium, and some League Two (fourth tier in the … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Wimbledon (EFL Cup)
Newcastle Team News at AFC Wimbledon: Matt Targett, Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson
Whenever you tie the juggernaut that is Manchester City, it has to feel like a win. And for Newcastle United, this weekend must have the victory vibes. Especially so considering that they were without one of their most important overall players in Alexander Isak. They were also missing several other important contributors as well, like Matt Targett, Callum Wilson and … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at AFC Wimbledon: Matt Targett, Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Wimbledon
Newcastle United are headed to London town, specifically Plough Lane, to take on AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup's third round. It's going to be a fun contrast to see a big money club like Newcastle, who have a giant home stadium, take on the League Two (fourth tier) minnows in Wimbledon. And they'll do so at a ground that only seats about 9,000. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Wimbledon
Tottenham Starting XI Prediction at Coventry City (League Cup 3rd Round)
It's time for Tottenham Hotspur to finally end their 16 year trophy drought? Actually, according to current Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglu, it IS TIME for Spurs to end their trophy drought! And the League Cup might be the best/most likely place to do so. And this competition, for the North Londoners, starts on Wednesday night when they visit Coventry City FC. This past … [Read more...] about Tottenham Starting XI Prediction at Coventry City (League Cup 3rd Round)
Tottenham Team News at Coventry City (EFL Cup): Richarlison, Yves Bissouma
Tottenham Hotspur heads to Coventry City FC Wednesday nigh, hoping to put in a performance that doesn't really make many headlines. An upset win, from the Championship side hosts, obviously would. A Spurs victory would obviously get considerably less attention and publicity. Richarlison (long term muscle injury) and Yves Bissouma (tweak on his groin) are the only two fitness … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Coventry City (EFL Cup): Richarlison, Yves Bissouma
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Middlesbrough (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Chelsea FC must quickly pivot from one domestic cup competition, where their opponent is a lower division side, to the next. Having just routed Preston North End yesterday, in the third round of the FA Cup, the Blues next take on Middlesbrough in the League Cup semifinals. "Don't Middles me bro!" In trying to forecast the first team that manager Mauricio Pochettino will … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Middlesbrough (EFL Cup Semifinals)
