Ahead of the visit from AFC Bournemouth, the saga regarding Marcus Rashford is the dominant story line for all things Manchester United. Of course, it has really been covered, plenty enough, so we don't need to spend too much time on it. After all, The Telegraph has been absolutely OBSESSED with it, producing more than a story per day for the past week-and-a-half. Dude, we … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
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Man United Team News vs Bournemouth: Rashford, Mount, Lindelof
Marcus Rashford is back available again for Sunday's Premier League fixture versus AFC Bournemouth, says manager Ruben Amorim. Rashford was dropped entirely, out of the squad completely, for last weekend's Manchester Derby win and the EFL Cup elimination loss to Tottenham last night. Rashford also declared his intentions to leave the club, obviously this has become a bit of a … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Bournemouth: Rashford, Mount, Lindelof
Arsenal FC at Crystal Palace Starting XI Predictions
Arsenal have only lost in Premier League competition at Crystal Palace twice, and those two Ls came during the month of April, in 2017 and 2022. So Sunday looks like a win on paper for the Gunners, but of course, games are not actually played on paper. Another reason that the Gunners are so heavily favored here, last night's meeting in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC at Crystal Palace Starting XI Predictions
Arsenal Team News at Crystal Palace: Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori
Declan Rice has apparently recovered fully from the unspecified, undisclosed injury issue that popped up this past week. "He's fine, we'll make the decision now whether he's available or not," Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said, just ahead of his side's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup last night. Now comes the second leg of the London derby double header between … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Crystal Palace: Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori
Man City at Aston Villa Team News: Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Tyrone Mings, Leon Bailey
For Manchester City, there are really only two team news items to cover for the Saturday clash at Aston Villa. Defender Manuel Akanji could overcome his pelvic injury in time to be passed fit, and young full-back Rico Lewis is now eligible again, having finished serving his suspension. Otherwise the same trio of players (Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake and Rodri) remain out. … [Read more...] about Man City at Aston Villa Team News: Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Tyrone Mings, Leon Bailey
Manchester City at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Manchester City visits Aston Villa on Saturday to officially kickoff "festive fixtures," a period over the holidays that consists of an extremely high number of games. It's fixture congestion on steroids meets Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's. The festive fixture over-scheduling is also the perfect metaphor for where we are when it comes to the business of sports these … [Read more...] about Manchester City at Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
When FC Barcelona welcome Atletico Madrid to the Estadi Lluis Companys on Saturday night, it will be a match where no added hype will be required. It's simply first versus second, top of the table against the leading contender. This is a huge match for La Liga title implications. The winner, if there is one and they don't stalemate, will make a massive statement of intent … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Lamine Yamal, Borja Garces, Alexander Sorloth
The major headline news, ahead of the huge La Liga clash on Saturday, concerns FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. The young budding Spanish superstar will miss out on the visit from Atletico Madrid due to an ankle injury. It also appears, according to various reports, Yamal will miss significant time beyond that. The hero of the first El Clasico (you know, in October versus … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Lamine Yamal, Borja Garces, Alexander Sorloth
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers are a club based in Tallaght, South Dublin, and they are coming to London to take on Chelsea FC. Shamrock is the most successful football team in Republic of Ireland history, but they're in the third tier of UEFA competition this season- the Conference League. Shamrock Rovers are major underdogs here, but you know they'll give it all they've got, and more on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Shamrock Rovers
Chelsea Team News vs Shamrock Rovers: Mudryk, Badiashile, Cucurella, Felix
A shocking development today, as Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk failed a drug test, and now finds himself indefinitely suspended. "Chelsea confirm the Football Association recently contacted Mykhailo Mudryk concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test," reads a club statement. Mudryk has been out of action lately, with what was officially a labeled an illness. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Shamrock Rovers: Mudryk, Badiashile, Cucurella, Felix