Take a break for two minutes and watch this hilarious video featuring Fabio Capello in "The Italian Job" from a new British show called "Headcases." Thanks to TT for leading me down this path. [display_podcast]

While most of the furor on the internet and in the newspapers Tuesday night and Wednesday has been laser focused on the highs and lows of the classic encounter between Liverpool against Arsenal, Avram Grant and his Chelsea side quietly flew under the radar last night and dispatched Fenerbahce to qualify for the Champions League […]

Oh, to be a Londoner or to live near its vicinity. On April 30th, a lecture is being held at Birkbeck College on a topic that would be perfect for most EPL Talk readers. "A Tale of Two Audiences: Gate Attendance and Broadcast Demand in European Football" will be the topic of discussion. Two professors […]

Sometimes it's refreshing to get an outside opinion to see what the rest of the world thinks. So, his the view from the Spanish newspaper, Marca, regarding the win by Liverpool against Arsenal: "Everything that a fan could demand was at the legendary stadium, home to the 'Reds'. These meetings are the ones that make […]

The Kids, they're alright. But alright does not win you a title. Yes, Arsenal got hosed. Theo Walcott's coming out party was spoiled by a pathetic penalty decision, a putrid product of the Kop End. Stevie G got to grin and smile like he had won the match, though he did everything in his power […]

The sensational match between Liverpool and Arsenal was a wonderful advertisement for English football. The Gunners absolutely dominated Liverpool for the first 30 minutes, running circles around the Reds with their one-touch passing movements which were mesmerizing to watch. After Diaby scored the opening goal, it seemed that Arsenal was unstoppable. The turning point in […]

It's all over at Anfield, and as predicted here before the quarterfinal round started, Liverpool has advanced after winning 4-2 tonight. Captain Steven Gerrard stepped up and converted the game-winning penalty just minutes after Arsenal had equalized at 2-2 through Adebayor. That scoreline obviously would've sent the Gunners through on the away goals rule, but […]

I'm typing this as sort of a live blog as the game goes on, so yes, there are a few contradictions but soccer is a game that can change very quickly. • Clever stuff from Derek Rae right before kickoff...“most anticipated end to a trilogy since Return of the Jedi.” Quality. • Good to see […]

I'm not sure what the issue is here. There shouldn't even be any debate about it; if Cardiff City becomes eligible for the UEFA Cup based on winning the FA Cup, the Bluebirds should play in Europe. If Portsmouth qualifies for the UEFA Cup through their final league position, which is possible, that would give […]

As an objective radio show host and writer I shouldn't admit this but will: I felt physically ill late Sunday Afternoon after FC Dallas gave up a stoppage time goal to allow arch rival and perennial tormentor Houston to escape Robertson Stadium with a draw. I didn't want to talk about the game and I […]

In the past few years, American owners have taken over Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Derby County. Now Stan Kroenke may be starting a new trend by being the first American businessman to invest in a Premier League club's website, Arsenal.com. The Colorado Rapids owner has purchased a 50% stake in Arsenal Broadband Limited […]

In a recent reply to an article on EPL Talk, a reader commented that "the market for the Premier League is limited in the US, and quite frankly is at its ceiling." That comment was posted by Kartik Krishnaiyer, a regular contributor, expert on U.S. soccer and friend of mine. If you've been reading the […]

Just this past weekend, EPL Talk leaked a photograph of what we believe is the new Sunderland away shirt for the 2008/2009 season. Now, thanks to our friends at Football Shirts, we can see what the new Sunderland home shirt will look like. Modeled by Kenwyne Jones, the new Sunderland shirt from Umbro features a […]

It's been a busy seven days for Setanta Sports. First, Setanta has quietly abandoned plans to put itself on the chopping block after their asking price of $2 billion was reportedly rejected by fellow media broadcasters. With the perilous state of the U.S. and U.K. economies due to the Credit Crunch, it looks like Setanta […]

Few football commentators create as much debate as John Motson. Either you love him or you hate him. Sentimentally, I'm a supporter of Motty but it's for the same reasons that I still feel warm and fuzzy when I think about Subbuteo, the original Football Manager computer game, Shoot and Match annual yearbooks and my […]