Real Madrid had about as disastrous an outing as possible, last weekend, in the first El Clasico of the season. So they're getting Valencia, who sit dead last in the table, at exactly the right time. Their arch-rivals, FC Barcelona, absolutely thrashed them, and in doing so sent a very strong message about the La Liga title race. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Valencia
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Real Madrid Team News at Valencia: Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois
The Real Madrid injury and fitness situation remains pretty much the same as the next La Liga fixture approaches. Forward Rodrygo missed out on the devastating blowout loss in a highly emotional edition of El Clasico, due to a thigh injury. He won't be back for Valencia this weekend either. In fact, it is looking like we won't see him again until after the international … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Valencia: Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Valencia CF
A serious situation has struck FC Barcelona, as the start of their season draws near, with a visit to Valencia CF. The father of Lamine Yamal, who is developing into a major star for both club and country, is no hospitalized. Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, was stabbed in a parking lot located in a town just outside of Barcelona. Yamal will obviously tend to his family … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Valencia CF
Manchester United strikers gun down Arsenal
Premier League champions Manchester United have defeated league leaders Arsenal by a goal at Old Trafford. Courtesy of a sublime header by Robin Van Persie, United have reduced the gap at the top of the table to 5 points. Going into the fixture, it was expected that the game meant more to United than to Arsenal. A loss to their competitor from North London would have meant a … [Read more...] about Manchester United strikers gun down Arsenal
Manchester United v Arsenal: The battle resumes
September 21, 2003, Old Trafford… Referee Steve Bennett sends off Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the 80th minute for kicking out at Manchester United’s striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy. 10 minutes later, Diego Forlan is brought down in the penalty area by Martin Keown and United are awarded a spot kick. Up steps Van Nistelrooy, undeterred from taking up the responsibility despite … [Read more...] about Manchester United v Arsenal: The battle resumes
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Prediction
Six games without a defeat and three wins in a row – that’s precisely what the doctor ordered for David Moyes and co. It is the sort of run that one would expect from Manchester United around this time of the year. However, David Moyes will be more than cautious to fall into the trap of statistics and record books. We are witnessing a different United. One that is being … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Prediction
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