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FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Getafe

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As hip-hop group The Luniz told us in the mid-90s, "I got 5 on it." That has been the theme for FC Barcelona this week, as they rolled their arch-rivals in an El Clasico Spanish Super Cup final, 5-2 on Sunday. After whooping Real Madrid 5-2 to claim the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era, Barca then put another 5 on it, this time against Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey. That … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Getafe

Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC

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Whenever Manchester United and Southampton FC get together, it's a golden opportunity to reflect on July 2020, when Saints accomplished what was perhaps the most brilliant kit launch of all-time. SFC made a video game, in 1980s 8-bit (or maybe 16-bit) style that was based on the history of the club. The game included some fun-loving shots at both Man United and Liverpool. … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC

Man United Team News vs Southampton: Diogo Dalot, Marcus Rashford

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Diogo Dalot is one of the most unsung heroes on Manchester United. He is not PFA XI or Ballon d'Or or anything like that, but he's versatile and reliable, if not, consistently solid. United will miss Diogo Dalot on Thursday, when welcome in Southampton. Fortunately, the opponent is so weak that it won't matter too much. Diogo Dalot got two bookings against Arsenal in the FA … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Southampton: Diogo Dalot, Marcus Rashford

Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC

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Aston Villa visits Everton FC in a matchup of two sides that badly need a win, but for very different reasons. Given how Aston Villa FC have ascended, as a club these past couple seasons, not qualifying for Europe in 2025-26 would be seen as a major step back. So far, 2024-25 has not gone the way that Villa and their fans have expected, or wanted. They're not in line for UEFA … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC

Aston Villa Team News at Everton: Jhon Duran, Diego Carlos, Emiliano Martinez

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Aston Villa will get striker Jhon Duran back from suspension tomorrow night, when they visit Everton FC. It was certainly a very questionable, to say the least, ban because Duran was put in a tough position where there really wasn't anything he could do. But now that Jhon Duran is back, this should help the Villans bang in the goals, at a lower table side that is once again in … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Everton: Jhon Duran, Diego Carlos, Emiliano Martinez

Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction (North London Derby)

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Little over a week ago, we saw a match, Manchester United vs. Liverpool, which epitomized the "throw out the records when these two sides together" cliche. Will that happen again in the North London Derby? After all, Arsenal FC are true Premier League title contenders while Tottenham are buried on the second page of the standings. The Gunners cannot afford to slip up here, … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction (North London Derby)

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction (North London Derby)

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To anyone who isn't a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, what happened on Saturday was nothing short of hilarious. Yes, they did beat fourth tier side Morecambe FC in the FA Cup 3-0, but they needed extra time to do it. Being goalless and level with a League Two club, after 90 mins, is indeed very funny (which again, provided of course you're not a Tottenham fan). No matter how you … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction (North London Derby)

Arsenal Team News vs Tottenham: Jesus, Calafiori, Timber

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Gooners everywhere are pretty serious about hating Tottenham Hotspur; and vice versa. So every edition of the North London Derby is always a very spirited one. This one will be injury-riddled as well, with Arsenal now having three new concerns in Gabriel Jesus, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber. In addition to the Gunners contingent of long-term injury concerns. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Tottenham: Jesus, Calafiori, Timber

Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Nottingham Forest

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Liverpool F.C. travels to Nottingham Forest tomorrow night for a match that is way more relevant than anyone could have ever anticipated. The Tricky Trees are third in the Premier League table, but even on points with second place Arsenal. And Liverpool remain top of the table, with a somewhat comfortable lead. So while this is a first versus third matchup, it kind of feels … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Nottingham Forest