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/ 4903 days agoBeat The Manager, Gameweek 1-12: iPad Winner Announced
We're proud to announce that the winner for gameweek 1 through 12 of Beat The Manager, the prediction game from EPL Talk, is Adam Heap. Adam scored 832 points, which moved him into second place. First place Greg Pierko won his own Apple iPad for coming in first place after gameweek 6 (Greg, we're sending […]
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/ 4904 days agoThe Blueprint NBC Should Use For Its Coverage of the EPL on US TV
NBC Sports will be the sole broadcaster of the English Premier League beginning with the 2013-14 season on US television and the Internet. While we're looking forward to their broadcasts, here's our blueprint for NBC to help them perfect their EPL programming. Feel free to share your own recommendations in the comments section below. 1. […]
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/ 4905 days agoPremier League Sunday: Nov. 25, 2012
After last Sunday's solitary Premier League match, we have four in store today. Kicking off the action is Swansea City against Liverpool, live from the Liberty Stadium in Wales (8:30am ET kickoff time on ESPN2 for viewers in the United States). The three other matches today are Southampton vs Newcastle and Tottenham versus West Ham […]
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/ 4906 days agoPremier League Saturday: Nov. 24, 2012
Six Premier League matches today. Four tomorrow. Most of these should be routine wins for the top Premier League clubs, or are they? Sunderland kicks things off with a home match against West Bromwich Albion, for the early kick-off. For viewers in the United States, this match will be shown live on FOX Soccer, not […]
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/ 4908 days agoLazio vs Spurs, Liverpool vs Young Boys and Newcastle vs Maritimo: Europa League Open Thread
How about some traditional football on Thanksgiving Day? No, not that football, but some real football with three live Europa League matches featuring Lazio versus Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool against Young Boys and Newcastle United versus Maritimo. A victory for Liverpool against Young Boys will see them through to the next round of the Europa League. […]
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/ 4908 days agoHappy Thanksgiving Day to EPL Talk Readers: What Are You Thankful For?
I'd like to personally wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Day on behalf of EPL Talk. Today's a perfect opportunity to reflect and to consider what we're all thankful for. For me personally, I'm thankful for my wife, children, family and good health. But specifically regarding soccer, I'm thankful for the Premier League […]
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/ 4909 days agoManchester City vs Real Madrid and Arsenal vs Montpellier: Champions League Open Thread
Manchester City's dreams of making it through to the next round of the UEFA Champions League could officially be over today if they lose against Real Madrid at home. Or they could be back on again with a victory. Needless to say, Manchester City has everything to play for today in a match that we […]
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/ 4910 days agoJuventus vs Chelsea and Galatasaray vs Manchester United: Champions League Open Thread
All eyes will be on Turin today as Chelsea hopes to get a good result against Juventus with only two matches remaining for the Blues in Group E. The two teams played out a memorable 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in September, so we could see a similar scoreline today. In the other UEFA Champions […]
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/ 4911 days agoWest Ham United vs Stoke City, Gameweek 12: Open Thread
Today's the perfect opportunity for both West Ham United and Stoke City to dispel the myth that all both teams do is play the ball long into the opponents box. It's an opportunity to see two physical sides play some good football in a match, which will no doubt be a very competitive and intriguing […]
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/ 4912 days agoTrailer for FIFA 13 on Wii U: GamePad Sets a Course for Gaming's Future [VIDEO]
Today, Nintendo launches Wii U, a brand-new video game console that is the successor to the popular Wii video game system. There's a lot of positive buzz regarding the release of Wii U so far. But, for us soccer fans, the most important news is that FIFA 13 is immediately available to Wii U users. […]
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/ 4912 days agoFulham vs Sunderland, Gameweek 12: Open Thread
If you have any small children or pets at home, today is probably a good day to move them away from the television set. What they are about to see today could be damaging to their eyes. I kid, of course. Sunderland's lack of goalscoring could make them a painful side to watch today, but […]
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/ 4913 days agoPremier League Saturday: Nov. 17, 2012
There are several must-see matches to watch today beginning with the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. In previous seasons, the derby has been an explosive match that has often weeble-woobled back and forth throughout the 90 minutes. If those matches are anything to go by, this could be an instant classic. Arsenal […]
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/ 4914 days agoBeat The Manager Standings, Gameweeks 1-11: The Winner After Gameweek 12 Gets An Apple iPad!
There are some massive Premier League matches in store this weekend with a lot on the line, but there's also the opportunity for one lucky EPL Talk reader to win an Apple iPad. EPL Talk reader Greg Pierko won the Apple iPad for having the top score from gameweek 1-6. Now the race is on […]
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/ 4916 days agoStunning Bicycle Kick From Zlatan Ibrahimovic Sinks England [VIDEO]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic single-handedly defeated England Wednesday night in an incredible performance where he capped his four goals in splendid fashion by scoring an absolutely stunning bicycle kick from outside the penalty area. With the ball going towards the edge of the box, England goalkeeper Joe Hart attempted to clear the ball to safety but his […]
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/ 4916 days agoSweden vs England, Friendly: Open Thread
England plays Sweden in Stockholm today in a friendly where Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling will earn his first cap. England was invited to play as Sweden's opponent in this historic match. It'll mark the inaugural match at the Friends Stadium. Plus, it marks the 100th cap for Steven Gerrard, who is set to join the […]