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Newcastle United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Trippier, Elanga, Krafth, Botman

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Newcastle United could get a whole host of players back from injury when they host Crystal Palace on Sunday. Emil Krafth (knee) and Kieran Trippier (thigh) have both been out for well over a month, but manager Eddie Howe (back on Dec. 16) predicted that the pair could return around the new year. So with that in mind, Happy New Year! The visit from Palace will mark the … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Trippier, Elanga, Krafth, Botman

Man United Team News at Leeds: Mount, Fernandes, De Ligt, Mainoo, Maguire

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Manchester United begin the new year with a host of availability concerns. In addition to the triad of players (Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui) who are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, they have a quintet of players who are sort of 50/50 propositions for the next match, at Leeds United on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Kobbie Mainoo … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Leeds: Mount, Fernandes, De Ligt, Mainoo, Maguire

Chelsea Team News at Manchester City: Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Moises Caicedo

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The first big match of 2026 is quite obvious- Chelsea at Manchester City. It's without a doubt the biggest headliner match of the first weekend in the new year. The visiting Blues come in with a couple new injury concerns- defenders Marc Cucurella and Jorrel Hato. The latter is just 19, and more of a squad player, so he likely won't play a huge role here, even if he is passed … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Manchester City: Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Moises Caicedo

Everton Team News vs Brentford: Michael Keane, Carlos Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

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You got to love the answer Everton manager David Moyes gave to a reporter's question about the injury status of Michael Keane and Carlos Alcaraz. "I'm not going to tell you what the injuries are, but obviously they're both missing the game, so we’re disappointed because it adds to quite a big number [of players out] at the moment," Moyes said yesterday, as his side beat … [Read more...] about Everton Team News vs Brentford: Michael Keane, Carlos Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Aston Villa Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara

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Aston Villa certainly got a rude awakening and brutal reality check yesterday. The top of the table clash with Arsenal was very one-sided, and not in their favor, so the best thing to do is quickly move on to the next one. That's a visit from Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and it will see the Villans welcome back Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara. Both are now eligible for … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara

Barcelona Team News at Espanyol: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo

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FC Barcelona could welcome back four top class players back into the fold for the local derby against Espanyol on Saturday: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo and Dani Olmo. It has been a long layoff for the Blaugranes, who last played on December 21, so everyone involved with the Catalan club will be anxious to get back out there. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Espanyol: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo

Arsenal Team News at Bournemouth: Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori

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Arsenal have two new injury concerns to contend with as 2025 turns to 2026. Both midfielder Declan Rice and defender Riccardo Calafiori are basically 50/50 propositions for the first match of '26, a trip to AFC Bournemouth. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta spoke on both Rice (knee inflammation) and Calafiori (unspecified knock) yesterday. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Bournemouth: Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori

Chip Kelly the New Northwestern Offensive Coordinator; Wildcats Make Splash Hire

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Big news today in Evanston, as the Northwestern Wildcats announced a splash hire at Offensive Coordinator. Chip Kelly, who most recently held the same position with the Las Vegas Raiders, will now take over the NU offense. A change was certainly needed, given how much the offense has sputtered in the past two seasons. Quarterback Preston Stone flourished at SMU, but flopped in … [Read more...] about Chip Kelly the New Northwestern Offensive Coordinator; Wildcats Make Splash Hire

Keaton Wagler: Highest NBA Draft Stock on this Illini Basketball Team?

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It was only a buy game, sure, but the #20 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team did exactly what they're supposed to do in a situation like this, routing Southern 90-55. Keaton Wagler, the main storyline of Illini basketball preseason media day, finished just shy of a triple double today with 11 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. … [Read more...] about Keaton Wagler: Highest NBA Draft Stock on this Illini Basketball Team?