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Welcome to 2011/12: EPL Talk Podcast Season Preview

UPDATED: The Premier League is back! Kicking off a new season, we see the return of Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna as they dissect the Community Shield and look forward to a brand new Premier League season. In this special 90 minute episode, the team analyzes each club in the Premier League and their chances […]

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Arsenal Sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: A One-Of-A-Kind Name (And Player)

Only days after Sir Alex Ferguson expressed his surprise that rivals like Chelsea and Arsenal hadn't bought more players, Arsenal officially made their third signing of the summer in Championship starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 17 year old from Southampton officially signed with the Gunners in a deal that cost £12 million with an additional £3 […]

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Manchester United Reclaim Community Shield

Video: Community Shield: Man City/Man Utd Football fans watching the Community Shield on Sunday witnessed a truly great spectacle. In what was “just another friendly” according to Sir Alex Ferguson, the match itself was fitting for a FA Cup Final. He further stated that he wouldn’t get too “emotional” about the showdown, but his joy […]

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Five Characters I'd Like to See In and Out of the Premier League

It’s been a long summer in the transfer window, primarily involving transfer sagas between Charlie Adam and Carlos Tevez. On the rare occasion when I’m not catching a Premier League game on the weekend, or if I get to see a Champions League game when I get out of school early, it is always entertaining […]

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Is the UEFA Europa League the Poor Cousin of the Champions League?

Very shortly football leagues across Europe will begin the start of their regular season. Along with the return of regular football will be UEFA Champions and Europa League games. The excitement of the Champions League is greatly anticipated with the best clubs in Europe playing each other for the glory of being crown the best […]

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2011-12 Premier League Season Preview

Watch the best of the 2011/2012 Premier League season with Sky Sports HD. One of the many reasons why I enjoy the Premier League is how well organized the league is. Take any weekend during the season and you'll know when to be sitting in front of the television set ready for the matches. The […]

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Inter Milan Transfer Rumors: Maicon, Sneijder and Eto'o

Internazionale have spent much of this week in Beijing, China preparing to defend their Italian Supercoppa tomorrow against city rivals AC Milan. But all the talk surrounding the club has been focused on potential transfers including some very big names. The Sneijder Saga Continues... Obviously any conversation about this summer’s calcio mercato at Inter must […]

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/ 5441 days ago

Real Salt Lake 3-0 New York Red Bulls: Game Report

Returning from London where they won the Emirates Cup, you would think that the pre-season tournament would have given New York Red Bulls a lift especially when confronted with a trip to Real Salt Lake. It wasn’t so as the problems plaguing the club have re-appeared and you can sense the frustration on the field. […]

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Championship First Saturday Review – Featured Game Brighton v Doncaster

The first day of the Championship is over and there were goals, dramatic comebacks and late winners in a day that averaged three goals per game with Nottingham Forest and Barnsley contesting the only goalless draw. Three players started the season with a brace, Michael Chopra and supersubs Mathieu Manset and Will Buckley starting the […]

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Man City vs Man United: Community Shield Open Thread

Today marks the ceremonial start to the 2011-12 Premier League season with the annual Community Shield match played at Wembley between Manchester City and Manchester United. Viewers in the United States can watch the match live on FOX Soccer at 9:30am ET today. But no matter where you live in the world, feel free to […]

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How Footballers Master The Transfer System: A Step-By-Step Guide

So, you've made it. All those schoolboy daydreams have become a reality and you're a top class Premier League footballer. Fans adore your every touch of the ball, your manager gushes about your talents to the media, beautiful women scramble to get near you, your car only cost you two weeks wages, but it's Italian, […]

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/ 5442 days ago

Wigan Athletic Away and Third Shirts for 2011-12 Premier League Season: Photo

Wigan Athletic is hardly the most fashionable club in the Premier League. But this upcoming season, more so than others, their selection of home, away and third shirts are aesthetically pleasing for once. Gone is the Dutch orange, and in comes a navy blue shirt for Wigan's new away kit. The bold color is accentuated […]

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Poll: Will Man City or Man Utd Win the Community Shield?

I don't think I'm going too far out on a limb here by saying that one of the two clubs we'll see in the 2011 Community Shield will go on to win the 2011-12 Premier League title. Arsenal have had another lacklustre transfer window. Liverpool have improved significantly, but still don't have what it takes […]

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Who is Oriol Romeu? Meet Chelsea's Newest Signing

Heading into the summer, Chelsea have faced questions about whether their aging squad could still win the title. With new manager Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea had been expected to make some noise during the transfer market for new players. However, up to a few days ago, they had only signed Thibaut Courtois, a young goalkeeper who […]

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Paul Scholes Ends Man Utd Career With a Trademark Scholesy Goal

It was a fitting tribute to Paul Scholes's final game for Manchester United. The ginger haired midfielder scored a trademark goal from 20 yards in his testimonial against the New York Cosmos (see above video). “I hope I have left the fans with a few decent memories,” he said. “I’d like to thank the manager, […]