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Manchester United vs Aston Villa, Premier League Gameweek 34: Open Thread

After Manchester City's shock loss against Tottenham Hotspur yesterday, Manchester United will win the 2012-13 Premier League title today if they beat Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Or, if Aston Villa wins today, it'll mean that Reading and Queens Park Rangers will officially be relegated. No matter what happens today, you have two clubs facing […]

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Luis Suarez Charged By FA With Violent Conduct For Biting Branislav Ivanovic

The Football Association has charged Luis Suarez with violent conduct after biting Branislav Ivanovic in yesterday's Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. "The incident was not seen by the match officials and has therefore been retrospectively reviewed," said a statement by The FA. "It is alleged that the conduct of Suarez constitutes […]
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Mark Clattenburg to Referee First Chelsea Game In 6 Months This Sunday

Mark Clattenburg will referee his first Chelsea match in six months this Sunday after being accused of using a racist slur in Chelsea's game against Manchester United from October, 2012. Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was the center of the storm after accusing Clattenburg of using inappropriate language in his team's match against United, where […]

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Nike and Warrior in Bidding War Over Kit Deal for Manchester United: The Daily EPL

Nike and Warrior are in a bidding war over a new kit deal for Manchester United, according to a report in The Daily Mail newspaper. Manchester United look likely to break through the £30 million per year barrier to receive a record kit deal either from current kit providers Nike or American company Warrior Sports, who recently […]

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Luis Suárez's Liverpool Future in Doubt Despite Apology For Bite Attack: The Nightly EPL

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that no Liverpool footballer is irreplaceable after Luis Suarez bit Branislav Ivanovic during Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Chelsea on Sunday. Suarez later apologized for his actions. Suarez not only faces a possible suspension from The FA after manager Kevin Friend missed the incident. Plus, Suarez faces possible punishment from his club. […]

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Tottenham vs Manchester City and Liverpool vs Chelsea Match Highlights

After a dull day of matches in the Premier League yesterday, two matches exploded today in the Premier League for different reasons. Plenty of goals, end-to-end action, crucial calls and, believe it or not, a biting incident. Today had a little bit of everything. Here are the highlights from today's two Premier League matches: Tottenham […]

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Luis Suarez Apologizes For Biting Chelsea Defender Branislav Ivanovic

Liverpool Football Club have moved quickly to stamp out negative publicity regarding Luis Suarez biting Branislav Ivanovic. "I am deeply sorry for my inexcusable behaviour earlier today during our match against Chelsea. I have issued an apology and have tried to contact Branislav Ivanović to speak to him personally. I apologize also to my manager, […]

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Andre Schurrle May Be The Final Piece of the Puzzle For Chelsea

Andre Schurrle’s heavily speculated transfer to Chelsea may finally be concluded in the coming weeks as Leverkusen have confirmed negotiations have begun between the two clubs. As we have seen on numerous occasions during Roman Abramovich’s reign at Chelsea, whoever Roman wants Roman gets. So who is Andre Schurrle? Bursting on to the Bundesliga scene […]

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Liverpool Striker Luis Suarez Bites Branislav Ivanovic

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was again at the center of controversy today after it appeared that he bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during the 2-2 tie at Anfield. Suarez should have been red carded for the incident. By escaping punishment, Suarez stayed on the pitch and was able to score an injury-time goal in the […]

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Liverpool vs Chelsea and Tottenham vs Manchester City: Open Thread

Today we have a treat of two matches where the results could have big consequences for the race for fourth place as well as, at a longshot, the race for the Premier League title. With Arsenal getting four points from their last two matches, the Gunners are leapfrogged into third place in the table and […]

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City, Match Highlights [VIDEO]

What a brilliant advertisement for the Premier League today as Tottenham Hotspur battled Manchester City at White Hart Lane with so much on the line for both teams — Tottenham trying to stay in the race for the UEFA Champions League, and Manchester City hoping to cling on to their hopes of a Premier League title. […]

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Luis Suarez Wants to Stay at Anfield Club 'For Another Four Years': The Nightly EPL

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is under contract at the club until 2017, but the Uruguayan has reassured Reds supporters that he's not going anywhere in an interview with the Sunday Times. I'll be here next season yes. Not only am I playing for Liverpool, I am playing in one of the best leagues in the […]

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Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 34 Match Highlights [VIDEO]

On a rather disappointing day in the Premier League, there still were some interesting highlights including red cards, an attempted own goal from 40 yards, clubs heading closer to relegation, and fisting-pumping managers. Here are the match highlights from Premier League Saturday, gameweek 34: Fulham vs Arsenal Video: Fulham v Arsenal Premier League Highlights 04/20/13 […]

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Liverpool Football Club Outline The Case For Being Cheap

Brendan Rodgers’ return to Reading last week with Liverpool was a frustrating 0-0 draw, in a game that made more headlines for the traveling supporters’ admonishment of Margaret Thatcher than any action on the pitch. With five games to go in the season, Liverpool sit in seventh place in the Premier League – one spot […]

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Should Managers Face the Chop Before Their Newly Promoted Sides Get a Chance in the Premier League?

In recent years, the Premier League has witnessed some of the harshest managerial sackings in soccer. The majority of dismissals in recent years have been at the expense of a manager who has just gained promotion with his side to the Premier League. Managers have been sacked (some unfairly) for their work in the top […]