It does seem hilarious that a team which finished in the very last spot above relegation last season qualified for this season's UEFA Champions League, but here we are. Tottenham finished 17th (but also 14 pts away) from the drop last term, but they were in the Europa League tournament, and they did win that competition, so hey, the rules are the rules. And although they are … [Read more...] about Tottenham Receive Very Favorable UEFA Champions League Draw
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Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
On Thursday, Chelsea turned Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed out on the first North London Derby staged overseas. However, it was just an exhibition, so the reason he missed out was just precautionary. He'll be back when Arsenal hosts Villarreal on Wednesday night. “He felt something as well in the game against Newcastle,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said in … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
Arsenal Team News vs Villarreal: Calafiori, Magalhaes, Timber, Trossard
Arsenal FC travel to Manchester United on August 17, for the Premier League season opener. Yes, it's only two weeks away now! You can literally start counting down the days now. This week saw Gunners boss Mikel Arteta provided some positive injury/fitness news, in advance of the sun rising on the new season. Defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Villarreal: Calafiori, Magalhaes, Timber, Trossard
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
Only two news items to report for the now officially La Liga champions FC Barcelona this week. Sunday sees the domestic treble winners welcome in Villarreal, and central defender Inigo Martinez should be back in the squad after serving his suspension in the 2-0 win over Espanyol. The Barcelona derby was a festive, title clinching affair, but it also saw defender Ronald … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Villarreal
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Villarreal CF
Amidst the Real Madrid supporter base there are various levels of panic right now. Ahead of the La Liga fixture versus Villarreal CF, Madristas are not feeling good about how things are going in the domestic competition right now. The same can be said on the continent. Nothing is truly clicking for Los Blancos right now. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Villarreal CF
Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Courtois, Militao
Kylian Mbappe surprised everybody who is paying attention when he came off the bench to feature in midweek. The result of the match, a UCL group stage loss to Lille, was surprising as well. But Mbappe, it was widely believed, was set to be sidelined for at least a couple weeks, due to the thigh injury that he is nursing. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Courtois, Militao
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
The first loss of the Hansi Flick era has been suffered, so now, how will the Blaugranes respond? Having been beaten at Monaco, in continental competition, now the Catalan club must rebound in the league. They have a lot more talent and depth than Villarreal, of course, but diving down to the Yellow Submarine is never as easy proposition. Especially now, given that Flick as … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
Willy Kambwala Set for Villarreal Medical Ahead of €11.5m Move
Manchester United are really making moves now this summer transfer window! Joshua Zirkzee is in (more on that here). Raphael Varane (more on that here) and Willy Kambwala are out. According to the BBC, United will receive €5.5m (£4.63m) as an initial payment from La Liga side Villarreal, with potential add-ons, if they are realized, taking the total to €11.5m (£9.68m). This … [Read more...] about Willy Kambwala Set for Villarreal Medical Ahead of €11.5m Move
Barcelona at Villarreal Team News: Pedri, Araujo, Moreno
FC Barcelona won La Liga by ten points last season, but it's difficult to imagine them repeating that feat this term. Last year's runners-up, their bitter arch-rivals Real Madrid, are already getting some space out in front of them. Taking all three points from a road trip to Villarreal would certainly send a message of intent, as this is the headliner fixture for this … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Villarreal Team News: Pedri, Araujo, Moreno