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/ 6588 days agoDaily Dose of Premier League News
In a tribute to The Offside's Daily Dose, here are several Premier League-related articles EPL Talk came across that we thought you may found interesting. Some of them are a little dated but still relevant. Enjoy. A day in the life of football commentator Martin Tyler (Sky Sports). Premier League fans in England paid an […]
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/ 6588 days agoWhich Premier League Clubs Will Get Relegated?
One week ago, it seemed that the Premier League relegation battle was over. Fulham and Bolton both look destined for the drop after devastating losses against Sunderland (1-3) and Aston Villa (4-0) respectively. But incredibly, everything changed yesterday when Fulham recorded their first away win in 33 matches, while Bolton picked up a vital three […]
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/ 6588 days agoNew 08/09 Man United Away Shirt Revealed
A photograph of Manchester United's 08/09 away shirt has been revealed on the Internet. Thanks to the great site Football Shirts for pointing us to it. Designed by Nike, the white shirt uses a new Nike template. Interestingly, the trim lines are blue which isn't a color you'd usually associate with Man United. Let us […]
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/ 6589 days agoRelease Date for 08/09 Chelsea Home Shirt
Chelsea has announced the release date and launch of its 08/09 home shirt. The design will be unveiled on April 24, while the shirt will be available for purchase on May 8. Source: Football Shirts. Of course, you don't have to wait that long. EPL Talk revealed the Chelsea home shirt on March 11 (see […]
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/ 6589 days agoNew Picture of Liverpool's 08/09 Home Shirt
In March, we revealed a glimpse of the new Liverpool home shirt for the 08/09 season. Now, thanks to the Football Shirts website, there's a much better close-up picture of the new shirt. The new design looks more like a classic Adidas style than the current Adidas template worn by Liverpool, Chelsea and other clubs. […]
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/ 6590 days agoVideo Homage to English Football Grounds of the Past
In the last ten years, English football has seen an immense amount of money flow into the game, more than at any other time in the history of the sport. However, the greed knows no boundaries. Instead, clubs are intent on finding new ways to generate more revenue. Often many of them are seeking new […]
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/ 6590 days agoLiam Brady Gets Upset at RTE's Joke Against Wenger
It's always refreshing to watch the unrehearsed football analysis and debate from Ireland's RTE TV network. Author and pundit Eamonn Dunphy is often entertaining to watch and listen to, as are his colleagues Johnny Giles and Liam Brady. But the Irish duo of Dunphy and Brady caused some controversy in Ireland recently when Dunphy compared […]
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/ 6591 days agoI'm On Setanta Sports
I'm On Setanta Sports has returned with a new episode featuring the trio of The Special One, Sven and Rooney. The new episode is another great one and features a smart way of showing off Rooney's talents. The question is how long can they keep the United star from not speaking and whether they'll be […]
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/ 6591 days agoQuestions to Consider After Man United's 1-0 Roma Win
What does it say about English dominance in Europe when Alex Ferguson picks practically a B side to play Roma to ensure qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League? And, after all that, his team still wins? Is this how far English clubs have progressed where even their B-sides are better than one of […]
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/ 6592 days agoWhat Fabio Capello Really Thinks of the England Team
Take a break for two minutes and watch this hilarious video featuring Fabio Capello in "The Italian Job" from a new British show called "Headcases." Thanks to TT for leading me down this path. [display_podcast]
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/ 6592 days agoChelsea's Season Comes Down to 2 Massive Matches in 4 Days
While most of the furor on the internet and in the newspapers Tuesday night and Wednesday has been laser focused on the highs and lows of the classic encounter between Liverpool against Arsenal, Avram Grant and his Chelsea side quietly flew under the radar last night and dispatched Fenerbahce to qualify for the Champions League […]
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/ 6592 days agoHow Football Matches on TV Affect Attendances (And Vice-Versa)
Oh, to be a Londoner or to live near its vicinity. On April 30th, a lecture is being held at Birkbeck College on a topic that would be perfect for most EPL Talk readers. "A Tale of Two Audiences: Gate Attendance and Broadcast Demand in European Football" will be the topic of discussion. Two professors […]
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/ 6592 days agoHow the Spanish Press Views Liverpool's Triumph Over Arsenal
Sometimes it's refreshing to get an outside opinion to see what the rest of the world thinks. So, his the view from the Spanish newspaper, Marca, regarding the win by Liverpool against Arsenal: "Everything that a fan could demand was at the legendary stadium, home to the 'Reds'. These meetings are the ones that make […]
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/ 6592 days agoLiverpool Magic Destroys Arsenal's Trophy Dreams
The sensational match between Liverpool and Arsenal was a wonderful advertisement for English football. The Gunners absolutely dominated Liverpool for the first 30 minutes, running circles around the Reds with their one-touch passing movements which were mesmerizing to watch. After Diaby scored the opening goal, it seemed that Arsenal was unstoppable. The turning point in […]
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/ 6592 days agoStan Kroenke Invests in Arsenal.com
In the past few years, American owners have taken over Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Derby County. Now Stan Kroenke may be starting a new trend by being the first American businessman to invest in a Premier League club's website, Arsenal.com. The Colorado Rapids owner has purchased a 50% stake in Arsenal Broadband Limited […]