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
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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)
Chelsea Team News at Middlesbrough: Nkunku, Chilwell, Carney, Lavia
As we rapidly shift from one cup competition to another, the Chelsea FC absentee list remains very lengthy. Thus we'll just dive straight in to it, starting with Christopher Nkunku. His competitive Chelsea debut was a very long time coming (due to a knee injury suffered in the preseason), and sure enough, Nkunku got injured again soon afterward. Now Nkunku has a hip issue, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Middlesbrough: Nkunku, Chilwell, Carney, Lavia
Liverpool-West Ham Headlines EFL Cup Quarterfinal Draw
Liverpool FC vs West Ham United appears, at least on paper, to be the biggest tie in the next round of the EFL Cup. Although Chelsea vs Newcastle United will be a solid pairing too. But given what a mess Chelsea is right now, it's hard to call that a "headliner matchup." As the secondary domestic cup competition in England completed its round of 16/4th round, the draw for … [Read more...] about Liverpool-West Ham Headlines EFL Cup Quarterfinal Draw
Newcastle Team News at United (EFL Cup): Tonali, Botman, Isak
Sandro Tonali, one of the biggest stories in world football right now, has begun serving his very long-term suspension. The Italian will be unavailable against Manchester United, in the EFL Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night. And the next time he features won't be until next August. Tonali was found to have breeched multiple rules related to gambling, although he remains … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at United (EFL Cup): Tonali, Botman, Isak
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle
When Manchester United hosts Newcastle United on Wednesday night, in the EFL Cup round of 16, it will be a rematch of the last tournament's finale. While United took that title game, and with it the trophy, they just don't seem to resemble the side that triumphed in that match, at all right now. The Red Devils have big problems, and the heat is starting to turn up on manager … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle
Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at Bournemouth (EFL Cup 4th Round)
Diogo Jota, after scoring the first and ultimately match winning goal today for Liverpool, in their 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, held up the shirt of his teammate Luis Diaz. Jota honored his teammate, who left the squad to be with his family, after the forward's parents were kidnapped in Colombia. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said he was unaware of his players' plans to … [Read more...] about Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at Bournemouth (EFL Cup 4th Round)
Liverpool at Bournemouth Team News: Luis Diaz, Bajcetic, Adams
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said his team's 3-0 rout of Nottingham Forest today was the most difficult game that he's ever had to prepare for. That's because the parents of Liverpool forward Luis Díaz were kidnapped back in Colombia on the eve of the match. Upon learning of the kidnapping, Díaz left the squad and returned home to England, with the full support of the club. … [Read more...] about Liverpool at Bournemouth Team News: Luis Diaz, Bajcetic, Adams