Matt Hackenmiller

This is the last chance to experience Euro 2012 in a whole new way. Head over to ESPN and play Euro Manager. A group named Fans of EPLTalk.com has been created and can be accessed here: All that is required to play is a free ESPN username. Create your team and play against fans from […]

Looking for another way to enjoy Euro 2012? Then head over to ESPN and play Euro Manager. A group named Fans of EPLTalk.com has been created and can be accessed here. All that is required to play is a free ESPN username. Create your team, then click on the 'Join Group' button, and play against fans from […]

The last month of the Premier League season has been one of disappointment for Manchester United supporters. An eight point lead in the title race dwindled into a second place spot based on point differential. As rivals Manchester City ascended up the table by playing proficient and convincing football, Manchester United, on the other hand, […]

As the Premier League season comes to a close, much of the attention is placed upon the title race between Manchester City and Manchester United. But at the other end of the table there is an equally fascinating battle to avoid relegation between several clubs. Wolverhampton already knows their fate, but the likes of Blackburn, […]

The most recent Manchester Derby gave fans an intense, action packed match. The derby provided even more importance and both clubs are competing for the Premier League title. In the end, Manchester City showed its championship mettle as the noisy neighbors pulled even with Manchester United in points and ahead of them in the table […]

“Fact Or Fiction” is an infrequent series on EPL Talk. In this series, an assertion will be made regarding an impacting topic in the Premier League. EPL Talk writers Matt Hackenmiller and Earl Reed each offer their views on whether the statement is “Fact or Fiction.” Fact or Fiction: The upcoming Manchester Derby is the […]

After spending some time going through the remaining fixture list, I have begun the process of projecting the final standings for the 2011-12 season of the Premier League. Now, obviously, with any type of projections, injuries and dips in form are difficult to foresee. However, based on these projections, there are a few things that […]

At this point of the season, Tottenham Hotspur sit firmly entrenched in the third spot of the Premier League. They boast one of the best attacking squads led by Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Aaron Lennon while their defense has been buoyed by the addition of Brad Friedel at keeper. Spurs rise up the table, […]

1. Arsenal fans can exhale and begin chanting, “All is well”. Yes, the Gunners played much better Sunday, but this is still the same club that was routed at the San Siro recently so it is difficult to get a firm grasp on just how good Arsene Wenger’s men are. It will be interesting to see […]

For the past few season, Aston Villa has been a club on the fringes of crashing the “Sky Six” party. Coming into the 2011-2012 season, despite the appointment of Alex McLeish as manager, many supporters had hopes that Villa could challenge for a Champions League spot. To this point of the season, however, Villa have found […]

“Fact Or Fiction” is a weekly segment on EPL Talk. In today's column, an assertion will be made regarding an impacting topic in the Premier League. EPL Talk writers Matt Hackenmiller and Earl Reed (and sometimes The Gaffer) each offer their views on whether the statement is “Fact or Fiction.” Fact or Fiction: With Manchester […]

Here is what the Premier League clubs are wishing for in 2012: Arsenal: Gunner fans are wishing that scoring machine Robin van Persie continues his torrid streak. Aston Villa: That Alex McLeish has a method to his “managerial tactic” madness. Blackburn: Steve Kean is renting and not buying. Bolton: Club officials are wishing the F.A. […]

Here’s a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from week seventeen of the Premier League. Note: Readers can follow Matt on Twitter @thehackreport Cheers 1. Russell Martin: Norwich’s center back was all over the pitch against Wolverhampton. He had three interceptions and twenty clearances to quell the Wolves’ offense. 2. Wolves/Norwich: […]

“Fact Or Fiction” is a series that will be run every Friday. In this series, an assertion will be made regarding an impacting topic in the Premier League. EPL Talk writers Matt Hackenmiller and Earl Reed each offer their views on whether the statement is “Fact or Fiction.” Fact or Fiction: At this point in […]

Here’s a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from week sixteen of the Premier League. Note: Readers can follow Matt @thehackreport Cheers 1. Michael Carrick: Perhaps his best match in a United uniform. 2. Radek Cerny: The QPR keeper made several key saves to prevent a blowout at Loftus Road. 3. […]