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/ 4728 days agoUEFA Europa League, Matchday 5: Open Thread
While a lot of Americans will be watching the ball games on Thanksgiving Day today, there are plenty of soccer matches to choose from with a full schedule of Europa League games. Here's the TV/Internet schedule for viewers in the United States: Rubin Kazan vs Maribor, Noon, ESPN3.com Tromso vs Tottenham Hotspur, 1pm, FOX Sports […]

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/ 4728 days agoManchester City Defensive Woes Continue
Manchester City's defensive record was the best in the Premier League each of the past three seasons. Under former Manager Roberto Mancini, the club may not have played the most attractive style of football but tactical shape and defensive organization were considered the keys to success. However this season under new Manager Manuel Pellegrini and […]

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/ 4728 days agoNewcastle United Could Challenge for Honours This Season
Newcastle United was in “crisis” we were told before the season began. That “crisis” intensified after a 4-0 opening weekend drubbing at Manchester City. As time goes on I realize it is critical not to make snap judgments about teams. This season’s Magpies squad fits squarely into that category. Alan Pardew’s position was undermined before […]

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/ 4729 days agoUEFA Champions League Wednesday, Matchday 5: Open Thread
After yesterday's exciting Champions League matches, we have another eight games in store today as clubs look to book their place in the next round of the tournament. For viewers in the United States, the TV schedule is as follows: CSKA Moscow vs Bayern Munich, Noon, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Soccer 2Go Bayer Leverkusen vs Manchester […]

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/ 4729 days agoManchester United’s Unbeaten Streak Faces Its Sternest Test Against Bayer Leverkusen
It is safe to say that David Moyes assumed the toughest job in the world of football when he was handpicked to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United. The Scottish-born manager inherited a club rich in history, has become a global brand, and had just come off from winning its twentieth English title. […]

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/ 4729 days agoThe Merseyside Derby Experience: The Heart Of English Football
The Merseyside Derby is a unique fixture. Granted, the ‘friendly derby’ tag is a little tired and not wholly accurate in the modern game. But supporters of Everton and Liverpool are a lot more accommodating and accepting of each other than a host of English football’s other city rivals. Resultantly, the build-up to the game […]

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/ 4729 days agoWes Brown Red Card Rescinded
The controversial red card issued to Wes Brown in Sunderland's 2-0 loss to Stoke City has been rescinded by an FA Panel. Black Cats Manager Gus Poyet said the following regarding the decision: "Of course it was hugely frustrating to have Wes sent off but we accept that officials are only human and, like everyone, […]

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/ 4730 days agoFernandinho Turning Into Manchester City Stalwart
This summer Manchester City took what many, including myself thought was a huge risk in buying Fernandinho who had played the last eight seasons in Ukraine for £30 million. The signing was not only City’s most expensive of the summer but the third most expensive in club history. This for a player who at 28 […]

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/ 4730 days agoUEFA Champions League Tuesday, Matchday 5: Open Thread
UEFA Champions League action returns today with eight matches being played across the European continent. For viewers in the United States, the TV schedule is as follows: Zenit St Petersburg vs Atletico Madrid, Noon, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer 2Go Basel vs Chelsea, 2:45pm, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Soccer 2Go Arsenal vs Marseille, 2:45pm, FOX Sports […]

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/ 4730 days agoCan Emmanuel Adebayor and a Formation Change Reignite Spurs Attack?
Spurs have scored only six open play goals in twelve Premier League matches and while the side has feasted on European opposition in the Europa League something is badly wrong domestically. Andre Villas-Boas spoke after Sunday’s humiliating defeat against Manchester City about possibly moving to a 4-4-2 formation to suit Emmanuel Adebayor. AVB prefers a […]

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/ 4731 days agoWest Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa, Premier League Gameweek 12: Open Thread
The Midlands derby kicks off today with West Bromwich Albion playing Aston Villa at The Hawthorns. Both clubs sit in relative safety right now near the middle of the table. If this derby can be even half as good as Everton-Liverpool from Saturday, then we're in for a cracking game today. For viewers in the […]

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/ 4731 days agoUEFA Champions League and Europa League TV Schedule This Week For Soccer Fans In United States
After a marathon of exciting matches from this past weekend, there's no rest for soccer fans as we have a ton of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches in store this week. Programming note: U.S. Men’s National Team and LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan joins FOX Sports’ lead soccer studio team – Rob […]

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/ 4731 days agoStephen Ross Cools On Owning Piece of Beckham Miami MLS Team, Says Sources: Monday Soccer Insider
I am hearing from multiple sources that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has cooled on owning a piece of MLS team in Miami. This may explain why most media reports indicate David Beckham has moved beyond Ross’ Dolphins Stadium complex for a temporary home. This should properly explain the recent hubbub of activity including LeBron […]

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/ 4731 days agoCrystal Palace's Decision to Acquire Tony Pulis As Manager is a Wise One
Tony Pulis has made a deserved return to Premier League football with Crystal Palace. Critics of the Welsh Manager are seemingly found at every corner in the British press. Yet his accomplishments with Stoke City, his previous Premier League job, have gone wildly under-appreciated. It seems when he was ousted this past summer from Stoke, […]

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/ 4731 days agoCeltic Park Is Set To Rock For One More European Night
Celtic are facing a win-or-go-home scenario when they host AC Milan in Tuesday evening’s Champions League group stage match. A win could see Celtic catapulted into second place; a loss would effectively eliminate the Hoops from this season’s European competition. For those who haven’t seen a Champions League match from Celtic Park, you may only […]