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/ 5009 days ago

The Enigma That Is Liverpool's Stewart Downing

As the transfer deadline came and went, Liverpool supporters would have become painfully aware of two things. One was that the club’s owners had basically stabbed their manager in the back. Another was that yet again, instead of strengthening, a transfer window was mainly used to clear out deadwood (an expensive habit Liverpool have picked up). […]

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/ 5009 days ago

Positive Opening to the Season Bodes Well For Chelsea's Title Hopes

Now that we're in the international break, Chelsea sits atop the Barclay’s Premier League as the only team to record victories in all three of their opening games. The combination of these wins, being current holders of the UEFA Champions League trophy and the impact of new signings, has lead to early optimism that Chelsea […]

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/ 5009 days ago

Why Things Are Looking Up at Aston Villa Despite the Results

After seven years of trudging up past Villa Park in my school years, I can categorically tell you that Aston is a dull place. Grey and melancholic, the drones of the Aston Expressway resonate throughout the tower blocks of inner city Birmingham into the strange mechanical atmosphere of hopelessness. What is perhaps even worse is […]

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/ 5009 days ago

5 Soccer Apps Reviewed for Smartphones and Tablets

Now that we're on an international break, it's perfect timing to take a look at five apps that soccer fans should consider in order to get their footy fix on the go. One is new yet nostalgic, one is revamped, two you may not even know about and one is a decent news source. These […]

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/ 5009 days ago

New Markets Are Challenging MLS Appeal For Europe's Name Players

In the beginning, MLS was a little league that merited little notice internationally. On occasion an all star went overseas and their previous career was noted by pundits, but MLS itself was paid little heed by the Sky Sports of the world. For better or for worse, this changed with the Beckham Experiment when the […]

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/ 5009 days ago

England Remain Third in Latest FIFA Rankings Following their Win Against Italy: The Daily EPL

In the alternate reality of the FIFA rankings, England is still the third best team in the world according to the latest rankings released today. If that's the case, then England should walk over Moldova and Ukraine in the matches later this week and next, right? Here are today's Premier League news-related headlines: England remain […]

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/ 5010 days ago

Andy Carroll Will Be Out For 6 Weeks After Suffering Hamstring Injury: The Nightly EPL

Other than a whopping paycheck after his move to Liverpool in the distant past, things haven't been going well for Andy Carroll. He started well in his debut for West Ham United on Saturday, but had to walk off after pulling a hamstring. Now we've learning that Carroll is expected to be out for six […]

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/ 5010 days ago

FOX Makes Executive Changes In Lead-Up To FIFA World Cup Coverage

FOX Sports has recently made moves to build its' coverage to a world-class level in preparation for its FIFA World Cup broadcasts beginning in 2015 with the FIFA Women's World Cup through FIFA World Cup tournaments in 2018 and 2022. The changes include the addition of Jonty Whitehead, a veteran of Sky Sports and Al […]

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/ 5010 days ago

3 QPR Players to Watch Out For During The 2012-13 Season

While the star signings that Queens Park Rangers made in the summer transfer window have gotten most of the limelight, here are three players from the Super Hoops that deserve recognition and that football supporters should keep a close eye on. Jamie Mackie Last season Jamie Mackie was a key part of Queens Park Rangers' […]

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/ 5010 days ago

Fantasy Premier League Tips: Adventures in the Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 3

1. Leeds in Norwich: Leeds United haven’t been relevant to fantasy football for a long time. Indeed, since their relegation in 2003, United haven’t even been relevant to real football. Leeds used to be really good, but now they’re managed by Neil Warnock, who divides his time between Elland Road and Gringotts Wizarding Bank. I […]

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/ 5010 days ago

Liverpool's Combination of Youth and Established Veterans Will Pull Them Through

“If you are good enough, you are old enough.” This adage can be heard around the halls of Liverpool's training ground, Melwood. Along with an inclusion of youth, the Liverpool squad of 2012/13 has already seen drastic changes for the better. Departing to Boston on Liverpool’s North American tour, Rodgers surprised many by allowing a […]

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/ 5010 days ago

Swansea City Is At Liberty to Reach New Heights This Season

At the moment, comments abound about people "speaking too soon" this season and I think for the most part that sentiment is well founded. The sensible pragmatist stays well clear of this type of comment, the worst place to have egg is on your face and there is nothing eggier than suggesting in early September […]

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/ 5010 days ago

A Tactical Look at Southampton-Man United and Liverpool-Arsenal

The two big games on Sunday provided us with some further insight into how the respective teams will approach this season. Here are some tactical points that proved to be key in determining the results, and some things that may be worth keeping an eye on for the upcoming campaign: Southampton 2-3 Manchester United Robin […]

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/ 5010 days ago

Hugo Lloris Already Unhappy With André Villas-Boas Only Four Days After Joining Spurs: The Daily EPL

Hugo Lloris is already unhappy with Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, according to Didier Deschamps. And so he should be given Brad Friedel's performances wearing the Tottenham goalkeeper's shirt during the team's draws against Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion. The French goalkeeper expects to start for Tottenham, but Friedel will not give up his shirt […]

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/ 5011 days ago

Inside FOX Soccer's New Studio For the 2012-13 Season [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

Video: FOX Soccer studio tour with Rob Stone This season, FOX Soccer has moved into a brand-new studio for its coverage of the 2012-13 soccer season. The new home for FOX Soccer's coverage of the best soccer leagues is the new-and-improved Studio 2A at the FOX Sports Network Center in Los Angeles. The studio is […]