Whenever Liverpool takes on Southampton, it's easy to make the "parent club vs farm club" jokes, but we've done those plenty enough already. To quote George Harrison (another Liverpool reference here!) during his appearance on The Simpsons, 30 years ago: "it's been done." Besides this match has all kinds of other story lines to cover, … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Southampton (EFL Cup Quarterfinal)
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Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (EFL Cup)
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Manchester City in what is obviously the headliner tie of the EFL Cup round of 16. Both of these clubs got a bye into the third round of the competition, with Spurs besting Coventry 2-1 and Man City beating Watford by the same score. A spot in the final eight of this tournament is on the line here, but I am not sure that either side would be totally … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (EFL Cup)
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Wimbledon
Newcastle United are headed to London town, specifically Plough Lane, to take on AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup's third round. It's going to be a fun contrast to see a big money club like Newcastle, who have a giant home stadium, take on the League Two (fourth tier) minnows in Wimbledon. And they'll do so at a ground that only seats about 9,000. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Wimbledon
Tottenham Starting XI Prediction at Coventry City (League Cup 3rd Round)
It's time for Tottenham Hotspur to finally end their 16 year trophy drought? Actually, according to current Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglu, it IS TIME for Spurs to end their trophy drought! And the League Cup might be the best/most likely place to do so. And this competition, for the North Londoners, starts on Wednesday night when they visit Coventry City FC. This past … [Read more...] about Tottenham Starting XI Prediction at Coventry City (League Cup 3rd Round)
Tottenham Team News at Coventry City (EFL Cup): Richarlison, Yves Bissouma
Tottenham Hotspur heads to Coventry City FC Wednesday nigh, hoping to put in a performance that doesn't really make many headlines. An upset win, from the Championship side hosts, obviously would. A Spurs victory would obviously get considerably less attention and publicity. Richarlison (long term muscle injury) and Yves Bissouma (tweak on his groin) are the only two fitness … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Coventry City (EFL Cup): Richarlison, Yves Bissouma
Chelsea Team News vs Liverpool (EFL Cup Final): Sanchez, Silva, Carney
It is not all bad news for Chelsea FC, on the injury front, as the EFL Cup Final draws near. Their No. 1 goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, is expected to be fit enough to feature versus Liverpool. He's now fully recovered from the knee injury that has kept him out since of action since December. And one of the Blues veteran team leaders, central defender Thiago Silva, could be in … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Liverpool (EFL Cup Final): Sanchez, Silva, Carney
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Middlesbrough (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Chelsea FC must quickly pivot from one domestic cup competition, where their opponent is a lower division side, to the next. Having just routed Preston North End yesterday, in the third round of the FA Cup, the Blues next take on Middlesbrough in the League Cup semifinals. "Don't Middles me bro!" In trying to forecast the first team that manager Mauricio Pochettino will … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Middlesbrough (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Chelsea Team News at Middlesbrough: Nkunku, Chilwell, Carney, Lavia
As we rapidly shift from one cup competition to another, the Chelsea FC absentee list remains very lengthy. Thus we'll just dive straight in to it, starting with Christopher Nkunku. His competitive Chelsea debut was a very long time coming (due to a knee injury suffered in the preseason), and sure enough, Nkunku got injured again soon afterward. Now Nkunku has a hip issue, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Middlesbrough: Nkunku, Chilwell, Carney, Lavia
Liverpool-West Ham Headlines EFL Cup Quarterfinal Draw
Liverpool FC vs West Ham United appears, at least on paper, to be the biggest tie in the next round of the EFL Cup. Although Chelsea vs Newcastle United will be a solid pairing too. But given what a mess Chelsea is right now, it's hard to call that a "headliner matchup." As the secondary domestic cup competition in England completed its round of 16/4th round, the draw for … [Read more...] about Liverpool-West Ham Headlines EFL Cup Quarterfinal Draw
Newcastle Team News at United (EFL Cup): Tonali, Botman, Isak
Sandro Tonali, one of the biggest stories in world football right now, has begun serving his very long-term suspension. The Italian will be unavailable against Manchester United, in the EFL Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night. And the next time he features won't be until next August. Tonali was found to have breeched multiple rules related to gambling, although he remains … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at United (EFL Cup): Tonali, Botman, Isak
