Arsenal FC avoided a potential injury crisis as Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Declan Rice all shook off fitness issues that they suffered the previous weekend to come back into the side that won big this weekend. Trossard was named to the squad that routed AFC Bournemouth 4-0, but went an unused substitute. He will hope to play a part in Tuesday’s … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at RC Lens (UCL): Trossard, Martinelli
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Manchester United: The Introspection Begins
Now that the clouds have settled to a certain extent, it is about time we dissected Manchester United’s performance in the Manchester derby. The most successful club in the history of British football was humiliated by the European football’s rising power. It’s not just the score line that would concern the Manchester United faithful, but also the manner in which its players … [Read more...] about Manchester United: The Introspection Begins
Manchester United vs City: Preview
The much awaited Manchester derby is finally here. With changes to the managerial hot seats at both the clubs, it’ll be interesting to see how Manuel Pelligrini and David Moyes approach their first Manchester Derby. Manchester United is coming off from a fairly strong performance against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek’s game. The due credit must go to David Moyes for … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs City: Preview
BBC Announcer attributes Spain Euro 2012 win to “unbelievable amounts of sex: (video)
It was a weekend of Freudian slips for sports casters. ESPN's Andy Katz first tried to describe the "bulging discs" in the back of Jared Sullinger with an omission of the letter s. And told us in NSFW language about Sullinger's sexual arousal. Then yesterday Alan Shearer was trying to articulate the team's success in the Euro 2012 Final; right after Spain crushed Italy in … [Read more...] about BBC Announcer attributes Spain Euro 2012 win to “unbelievable amounts of sex: (video)
UEFA Euro 2012: Spain vs. Italy final preview
After 30 games played and 72 goals scored, just one match remains in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. In a rematch from the group stage, reigning World Cup champion Spain will attempt to defend its Euro crown against an Italian team that appears to be peaking just at the right time. Can La Furia Roja take home yet another major tournament title? Or will Mario Balotelli and the … [Read more...] about UEFA Euro 2012: Spain vs. Italy final preview
UEFA EURO 2012: Knockout stages preview
Just 12 days removed from the opening match in Poland, Euro 2012 has been as good as advertised and more, with 60 goals scored and not a single 0-0 draw in 24 group stage matches. Host countries Poland and Ukraine each treated their fans to close and controversial thrillers before narrowly missing the knockout stage, while four teams that won their opening match (including … [Read more...] about UEFA EURO 2012: Knockout stages preview
