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EPL commentators on NBC: May 7 and May 8

It is crunch time in the Premier League. Liverpool and Manchester City hit speed bumps in the Champions League this past week. Surely, a number of fans were looking forward to another meeting between the two in the Champions League Final. After all, the two sides played to remarkable games earlier in the season. However, […]

EPL Commentators on NBC: April 23 to April 25

There are just six games remaining for most Premier League teams. Although, some have seven games left like Everton or Chelsea. Then, some have just five left, like a struggling Manchester United or West Ham. The differences in games only adds to the plotlines as the season's end nears. Starting with the big one, the […]

EPL Commentators on NBC: April 16 to April 21

The Liverpool-Manchester City fixture from a week ago did not disappoint. However, there is no clear front-runner for the EPL title after the 2-2 draw. Those two teams actually play each other again this weekend. Only, that game is for the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley. Weekend action In terms of Premier League action, there […]

Leeds United

/ 1424 days ago

Jesse Marsch is Leeds’s American savior from relegation

Jesse Marsch took over at Elland Road with a demanding task. Not only did Marsch take over a side in the relegation battle in a massively competitive league. He replaced a fan-favorite manager and battled a pre-existing stigma against American coaches in Europe. On one hand, he replaced a manager that got Leeds back to […]

EPL Commentators on NBC: Feb. 12 and Feb. 13

The games from midweek ended a two-week hiatus from the EPL for many of the top clubs. Now, the top-four race continues to heat up with more games scheduled for this weekend. Of 20 teams, 18 are in action this weekend. Remember, Chelsea is currently in the United Arab Emirates for the FIFA Club World […]

EPL Commentators on NBC: Feb. 8 to Feb. 10

The Premier League returns after a couple of weeks away due to the international break and the FA Cup. As things stand, Manchester City remains in the pole position after 23 games, with Liverpool still nine points adrift. After Chelsea's holding of third, the race for the fourth spot is the main draw in the […]

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/ 1508 days ago

The (not-so) inevitable fall of Jose Mourinho

The fall of Jose Mourinho is the concluding act seen in his performances at a number of clubs. This season, AS Roma's 32 points through 21 games represents its worst league start in over 40 years. Most recently, Roma threw away a two-goal lead, suffering a crushing loss to Juventus, 4-3. The loss displayed the […]
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/ 1516 days ago

How Arsenal actually improve without Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last featured for Arsenal a month ago. Now, it seems he may never play for the Gunners again. The 32-year-old star striker began his time in north London as one of the club’s top players. Aubameyang arrived at the Emirates widely regarded as one of the best number nines in the world. The […]
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/ 1588 days ago

Arsenal’s rebuild requires patience with young roster

Arsenal's rebuild arrived out of necessity. In the previous two decades, the London-based club consistently finished in the top four of the Premier League. In fact, the Gunners qualified for 19 straight Champions League group stages until 2017/18. Unsurprisingly, the fan base developed an expectation of domestic and, at least to some extent, European success. […]

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/ 1628 days ago

Amazon and HBO Max to enter soccer streaming wars?

There is a legitimate chance of seeing Amazon and HBO Max streaming soccer. Sure, we all know Peacock, Paramount+ and ESPN+. But, there are always new names entering the market. In recent years, the broadcasting of soccer leagues has shifted from linear television to streaming services. This trend – best exhibited by the trendsetting Bundesliga […]

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/ 1640 days ago

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal’s summer transfer gamble

It’s safe to say that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal’s shopped and sold in the transfer market under a microscope. Summer transfer windows always carry importance for 'big' clubs. However, Arsenal's summer ventures took on a particular significance. The Gunners had a simply terrible 2020/21 campaign. Arsenal finished the season eighth on the table. Consequently, they […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 4108 days ago

NFL season ticket comparison to the Premier League

Two of the world's biggest sports leagues, here is the NFL season ticket comparison to the Premier League. While many soccer fans in England and Wales complain that season ticket prices at Premier League clubs are ridiculously high, the prices seem like bargains when compared to how NFL teams in the United States are fleecing […]

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/ 4199 days ago

The Predicament Of Having A Glorified MLS Deadline Day Coverage Or Not

After two hours of watching Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe break down Deadline Day on NBCSN, I still can't decide if this would be a good thing for Major League Soccer. The signal-to-noise ratio is ridiculously low, a confluence of tabloid pressures, gullibility, and potential for news (albeit slim) creating a ridiculous din, […]

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/ 4203 days ago

Manchester City vs Stoke City Predicted Lineups

Coming off of a decisive 3-1 victory over last year’s Premier League runners up Liverpool, Manchester City will look to continue their perfect start to the early season with a lineup that will feature only a couple of changes. The most likely changes will be at fullback with Sagna in line to make his first […]

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/ 4203 days ago

11 great resources for soccer fans

I should first start off by saying to always check out WorldSoccerTalk.com and the World Soccer Talk podcast for all of your soccer analysis, news, notes, opinions and scores. Now that the preambles are over, here are the remaining top soccer resources everyone should check out: 1. WhoScored.com – WhoScored is a great website to […]