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
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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
Man United Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Manchester United on Thursday in the only all-big six matchup of the League Cup's quarterfinal round. However, there is nothing "big," at all, about these two teams right now. They are both sputtering in mid-table, having endured a season that thus far has seen lots of injuries, disappointments and underwhelming performances. … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United
As Tottenham Hotspur prepare to host Manchester United for a League Cup clash, it's worth taking a look at where these two sides are in the Premier League table. While Tottenham are three slots higher than United, they only have one more point. And when you consider that MUFC already sacked their manager this season, one has to wonder is Ange Postecoglu is starting to feel … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United
Man United at Tottenham Team News: Udogie, Bissouma, Mount, Mazraoui
For Tottenham Hotspur, it feels like this season has been a year long injury crisis, and now they have to worry about Destiny Udogie too. The stellar fullback has a thigh problem that makes him doubtful for Thursday's League Cup quarterfinal against Manchester United. Udogie is one of Spurs' best players, so this is the last thing they need right now. And what is going at … [Read more...] about Man United at Tottenham Team News: Udogie, Bissouma, Mount, Mazraoui
Chelsea’s Unexpected Title Charge: A Closer Look
A stark divide has recently emerged in the Premier League: while Chelsea's camp publicly dismisses title aspirations, pundits and rival fans increasingly view the Blues as serious contenders. This intriguing contrast raises a critical question about Chelsea's true position in this season's title race—one that deserves closer examination. To access the best odds and quality … [Read more...] about Chelsea’s Unexpected Title Charge: A Closer Look
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Brentford FC
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for a few weeks. Once again Pope must endure a season in which injury severely limits his participation. The same can be said for Callum Wilson. Or to quote former member of The Beatles George Harrison, back when he appeared on The Simpsons in the 1990s: "it's been done." … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Brentford FC