Liverpool FC have one hand on a trophy (Premier League) right now. But the only chance for Arne Slot's men to bag a double comes Sunday when they face Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final. For the Magpies, it's a chance to end a 70 year trophy drought. Yes, they have not won a domestic top flight piece of silverware since the 1955 FA Cup. So we can't stress enough how amped … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC vs Newcastle United Starting XI Predictions (EFL Cup)
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Liverpool vs Newcastle Team News: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Hall
Bad news at the Liverpool right-back position, as Trent Alexander-Arnold is injured again. The English superstar and Prince lookalike (or at least they looked alike when TAA had that haircut) limped out of the Reds Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, due to an ankle injury. Reds boss Arne Slot has effectively ruled him out of the League Cup Final against … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Newcastle Team News: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Hall
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
Newcastle United have yet to win a trophy under their new ownership, the Saudi Arabian consortium that took over the club in 2021. This group has big and I mean BIG money behind them. However, thus far they have not been able to "pull a Roman Abramovich," and by that we mean essentially buy titles, like the Russian oligarch did at Chelsea. Or like the Abu Dhabi led consortium … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Newcastle (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Arsenal FC head to Newcastle United on Wednesday for the second of their two-legged League Cup semifinal tie. While Mikel Arteta and his men will indeed play to win, we just don't think they'll go over-the-top all out in doing so. The Gunners are the only team that has a realistic chance of catching Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, and after competing for the … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Newcastle (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Arsenal FC at Newcastle United Team News (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Newcastle United have to like their chances of getting a trophy in the EFL/League/Carabao Cup. They have a 2-0 lead over Arsenal FC on aggregate from the road leg, and it means that they can play somewhat loose and relaxed here in midweek. Actually, it might even be best for both sides if Newcastle marches on, eliminating the Gunners in the process. … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC at Newcastle United Team News (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool (League Cup)
The way this season is going, the League/EFL/Carabao Cup needs to be the focus right now for Tottenham Hotspur. Especially with the next tie in the competition, a visit from Premier League and UEFA Champions League table topping Liverpool, looking like such a challenging one. Of course, the FA Cup starts this weekend, but with Spurs so dreadful in the league, and having … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool (League Cup)
Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur (League Cup Semifinals)
Liverpool FC played Manchester United to a 2-2 draw yesterday, and that was your classic "tie that feels like a win for one side, a loss for the other." If you clicked here, then you probably follow the league and sport enough that you already who felt like winners, and who felt like losers. Now Liverpool will look to take their frustrations out on Tottenham Hotspur in the … [Read more...] about Liverpool Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham Hotspur (League Cup Semifinals)
Liverpool at Tottenham Team News: Szoboszlai, Forster, Dragusin, Gray
Liverpool have a pretty empty training room right now, with Joe Gomez (thigh) the only confirmed injury absentee. However, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai missed the 2-2 draw with Manchester United today due to an unspecified virus. Hence he's a doubt for Wednesday's League Cup clash with Tottenham. On the other side, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu has now added the likes of Fraser … [Read more...] about Liverpool at Tottenham Team News: Szoboszlai, Forster, Dragusin, Gray
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
From one North London opponent to the other. Newcastle United looked good in dispatching Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 yesterday. Can they do the same to Arsenal FC, the other North London side, in midweek? The Magpies are riding a nice wave of momentum right now, having not lost in a month, and going unblemished in the six matches played over that span. What has been the key to … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
Newcastle United Team News at Arsenal: Sven Botman, Nick Pope
We have a couple of injury/fitness news updates for Newcastle United, ahead of their visit to Arsenal for the EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night. Sven Botman, who just returned from a very long layoff, due to a knee injury, has a new but very minor issue to contend with. Sven Botman started the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, and played all the way into extra time until he had … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News at Arsenal: Sven Botman, Nick Pope
