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/ 5537 days agoSpecial 1 TV Jumps The Shark: Video
We here at EPL Talk headquarters are massive fans of Special 1 TV. It's one of the things I know I look forward to on Fridays. But in their latest episode, entitled "Two Becomes Three," they have in my opinion jumped the shark. Without giving anything away, take a look at the video and let […]
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/ 5538 days agoLiverpool vs Manchester United, 1985 FA Cup Semi Final: Friday Flashback Videos
With this weekend's massive match between Liverpool and Manchester United just around the corner, today's Friday Flashback Videos column features highlights of the 1985 FA Cup Semi-Final featuring the two teams. As you'll see from the above videos, the first match was played at Goodison Park, while the replay was played at Maine Road. For […]
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/ 5538 days agoManchester United Home Shirt for 2011-12 Season: New Leaked Photo
A new photograph of what appears to be Manchester United's home shirt for the 2011-2012 season has been leaked on the Internet. The new photo appears to be consistent with the one of the new Man United home jersey that we leaked in December. The latest image is much clearer and shows a simple yet […]
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/ 5538 days agoKolo Toure Suspended By Manchester City After Testing Positive for a Specified Substance
Kolo Toure has been suspended by Manchester City after testing positive for a specified substance. "Manchester City confirm that the FA has informed Kolo Toure that an ‘A-sample’ provided by him has tested positive for a specified substance," said a club statement. "As result of this, he has been suspended from participating in all first […]
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/ 5539 days agoJP Dellacamera Leaves ESPN for Fox Soccer Channel, Say Reports
JP Dellacamera, one of the most veteran U.S. soccer commentators, has left ESPN and moved to Fox Soccer Channel to become the network's lead MLS commentator, say reports. Dellacamera is synonymous with the rise in popularity of soccer in the United States during the past couple of decades. He is best known for calling the […]
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/ 5540 days agoFernando Torres, The Ghost of Stamford Bridge Against Man United
Chelsea's vital win Tuesday night against Manchester United will help their bragging rights, but it certainly wasn't a performance that you would expect from the current title holder of the Premier League. For the first 40 minutes of the game, Chelsea were flaccid, playing like an away team and constantly losing possession. Around the 40th […]
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/ 5541 days agoChelsea vs Man United: The Biggest Match of The Season?
Many will argue that today's match between Chelsea and Manchester United is the biggest of the season. It's certainly will have a lot of implications depending on the result. But is it the biggest match of the season? It depends a lot on what Chelsea does today. A win for Chelsea will keep the race […]
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/ 5541 days agoIntroducing EPL Talk Pro: Your Ticket To Exclusive Soccer Content
Today marks an exciting new chapter in the history of EPL Talk. In 2005, it began as a dream to create a platform where soccer fans around the world could congregate online and share their passion for their favorite sport, league and team with strangers. That dream came true (in more ways, than one with […]
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/ 5541 days agoManchester United Selected As 2011 MLS All-Star Game Opponent
For the second year in a row, Manchester United will be the opponent in the MLS All-Star Game, according to an unnamed source. Last season, Manchester United defeated the MLS All-Star Team 5-2 in an exciting game in Houston, Texas. But this year's MLS All-Star Game will be played on July 27 at Red Bull […]
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/ 5541 days agoManchester United Finalize Details of 2011 U.S. Preseason Tour
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United's 2011 summer tour of the United States has been finalized, according to an unnamed source. The tour will kick off with Manchester United playing against Seattle Sounders on July 20 or 21 in Seattle, Washington. The club will utilize the Nike training facilities near Beaverton, Oregon to prepare for the club's first […]
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/ 5541 days agoWhen Was The Last Time Your Premier League Club Won A Major Trophy?
Now that Birmingham City has picked up their first major trophy in 48 years (the last one they won was also the League Cup, in 1963), I thought it'd be interesting to look at the other teams in the Premier League to see when they last won a major piece of silverware. But before I […]
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/ 5541 days agoIs This Arsenal's New Home Shirt for 2011-12 Season?
A new photo of what may be Arsenal's new home shirt for the 2011-12 season has been published. Whether this is, in fact, Arsenal's new home shirt, we'll have to wait until we know for sure. The quality of the home shirt (pictured left) looks like a fake shirt. It's quite possible it may be […]
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/ 5542 days agoWho's Your Favorite Premier League Footballer, And Why?
Most fans of either a Premier League club or the Premier League in general are very team focused. Meet a new soccer friend, and usually the first question out of his mouth is "Who do you support?" Listen to most podcasts, too, and all you'll hear is this team name against that team name, and […]
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/ 5542 days agoWhere Do Arsenal and Birmingham City Go From Here?
After Birmingham City's shock victory against Arsenal to win the 2011 Carling Cup, it makes me wonder what the future holds for both teams. The last minute goal by Obafemi Martins, after Laurent Koscielny's critical mistake, puts Birmingham City into next season's Europa League. It also gives them a massive confidence boost, which will presumably […]
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/ 5543 days agoCarling Cup Final and Premier League Sunday: Open Thread
Today marks the first English cup final of 2011 pitting Arsenal against Birmingham City in the Carling Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London. The match is massive for both teams (and supporters). And hopefully it'll be an entertaining two-sided affair. But before the League Cup Final kicks off at 11am ET, there are two […]