While the biggest Premier League matches are saved for tomorrow, we still have six intriguing matches scheduled today. Blackburn Rovers against Arsenal kicks things off today with the early kick-off. Rovers will be desperate for a home win. If they lose, the pressure will be on the Venky's to sack manager Steve Kean. Rumors are […]

After a convincing 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in Chelsea's 2011-12 Champions League debut, lots of fun and interesting questions have popped up. In a league and sport that is covered to death, where every game says something, what did we take away from this event? Is Fernando Torres right on the edge of being […]

I've been on the road in California this week on business, so I'm still catching up on some of the stories I may have missed. One of them, which is an important one for gamers, is the release of the FIFA 12 demos for XBOX 360, PS3 and PC, which are now available for download. […]

The Good: Thiago Silva snatched a point for Milan It was a typical Barcelona match. The Spanish champions passed the ball around the pitch with ease, albeit after conceding a very untypical-Barca goal in the first minute. They scored two goals off some brilliant movement and looked certain to take three points comfortably. That is […]

We have only played one week in Serie A so far this season, but the drama is already building. This weekend have a matchup between two clubs both with managers already feeling pressure and a genuine top-of-the-table battle. Here is a preview of those two top matches in what promises to be an exciting weekend […]

Three Premier League sides were held in yesterday’s Europa League play. Today’s “Daily Ticker” reviews those matches, looks at more controversy behind the England job, and much more. Europa League Roundup: Dynamo Kiev 1-1 Stoke City: Stoke went to Ukraine looking to earn a point against a Kiev side that included former Chelsea forward Andriy […]

“Fact Or Fiction” is a series that will be run every Friday. In this series, an assertion will be made regarding an impacting topic in the Premier League. EPL Talk writers Matt Hackenmiller and Earl Reed each offer their views on whether the statement is “Fact or Fiction.” Fact or Fiction: It is time for […]

All does not appear to be well at Sunderland. The shock departure of Asamoah Gyan this week rounded off what has been a horrible first few weeks for Steve Bruce and all involved at the Stadium of Light. This has included a horrible loss to rivals Newcastle and a worrying impotence in front of goal. […]

If it is all relative then this Champions League week looks like a real achievement for all Premier League sides. To discuss the successes and shortfalls of our Euro-Adventurers Laurence McKenna is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Jesse Chula. The first segment is dedicated to european form and success. The biggest question is: how will […]

Arsenal are beginning to awake from their sleepy start. After the much-talked about 8-2 embarrassment at Old Trafford, the Gunners fought hard to gain two good results. Arsene Wenger has been forced to reconstruct the team. No club would be ashamed with a draw in front of the “Yellow Wall.” Arsenal, like the two Manchester […]

It was a disappointing day in Manchester yesterday as the Red Devils and Citizens were held by foreign opposition. Today’s “Daily Ticker” takes a look back at those two draws, covers the rest of the day’s Premier League news, and discovers that the existence of the Champions League, as we know it, is in great […]

Former MLS and U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley was appointed today by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) to coach their senior men's national team. Bradley, fired by the USMNT this summer, had been rumored for months to be taking over the Pharaohs but was just today confirmed finally as the head coach. This […]

The UEFA Champions League group stage kicked off yesterday, but FIFA president Sepp Blatter stole the headlines. Today’s “Daily Ticker” will look back at Arsenal and Chelsea’s matches, look ahead to the games the Manchester clubs play today, and see why and when Blatter may step down. EPL Teams in Europe: Chelsea 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen […]

The hat-trick. Once celebrated as an event of occasional brilliance, and a rare event that would stop the presses. It's now a plaything of the two Manchester clubs. City and United currently have four between them in the last two weeks, and it is these goals that are setting United and City apart at the […]

You couldn’t have scripted a better beginning of this new era in the already storied history of Juventus Football Club. An incredible new stadium, a new coach, new signings, and they all came together beautifully this past weekend for a 4-1 smashing of Parma. For the first time in a few seasons, the Old Lady […]