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/ 1184 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: Feb. 24 to 26

Many of the eyes on English soccer this weekend go to the Carabao Cup Final. Newcastle, without goalkeeper Nick Pope, takes on in-form Manchester United from Wembley. Those two teams fighting towards the top of the table are not in action in league play this weekend. Perhaps that allows the opportunity for fans to turn […]

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/ 1186 days ago

Don Revie biography tells story of controversial manager

Don Revie was Jose Mourinho, Sam Allardyce, Kenny Dalglish and so much more wrapped into one. Yet, today, many younger soccer fans cannot name him or point to why he is relevant. Except, of course, that he was played masterfully and villainously by Colm Meaney in The Damned United. To many fans, especially those supporting […]

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/ 1187 days ago

Liverpool no longer for sale as club seeks new investment

Principal Liverpool owner John Henry has now claimed that the club is now not for sale. It was revealed back in November that the American was exploring a possible sale of the Merseyside team. Henry even hired powerhouse financial groups Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to supposedly work on a sales presentation. Nevertheless, it seems […]

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/ 1189 days ago

Rashford scores brace as Manchester United thrash Leicester

Marcus Rashford’s brace and a goal from Jadon Sancho helped Manchester United thrash Leicester City 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. The results sees the Red Devils stay in third place but close the gap on second-placed Manchester City to just three points in the Premier League standings. The visitors, however, started the match […]

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/ 1189 days ago

Liverpool beat ten man Newcastle to keep top four hopes alive

Liverpool scored twice in the first twenty minutes as they beat ten-man Newcastle United 2-0 at St James Park on Saturday night. Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo scored for Jurgen Klopp’s side before Magpies goalkeeper Nick Pope was sent off for a straight red as Liverpool kept their hopes alive for a top-four finish. Newcastle […]

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/ 1190 days ago

Seamus Coleman gives Everton massive win over Leeds

Seamus Coleman’s brilliantly taken goal in the second half gave Everton a huge victory over fellow relegation-threatened Leeds United at Goodison Park on Saturday evening. The Everton captain scored the only goal of the game in the 64th minute when he took advantage from Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier’s catastrophic error. The 34-year-old's effort from the […]

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/ 1190 days ago

Southampton stun Chelsea to inflict more misery on Potter

James Ward-Prowse’s brilliant free kick in first-half stoppage time gave Southampton a huge 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The relegation-threatened Saints who are at the foot of the Premier League table secured the win after having lost three consecutive league games. Interim manager makes perfect start This was also interim […]

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/ 1190 days ago

Manchester City suffer title blow after draw at Nottingham Forest

Manchester City suffered a fresh dent in their hopes to retain the Premier League title as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening. The reigning Champions were made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal, as the hosts took full advantage to score from their only shot […]

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/ 1190 days ago

Lee Mason won’t referee in Premier League after quitting PGMOL

After leaving the referees’ body PGMOL by mutual consent, Lee Mason will no longer be officiating games in the Premier League. The 51-year-old who has been referring in the top flight for over 15 years departs days after his mistake during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brentford earlier this month. Arsenal VAR decision Mason, who was […]

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/ 1191 days ago

Tottenham fan fined $120 and given ban for kicking Aaron Ramsdale

A Tottenham Hotspur fan admitted to assaulting Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale following the North London Derby in January. 35-year-old Joseph Watts pleaded guilty to the offense during a court appearance on Friday. As punishment, Watts cannot attend soccer matches for four years. He also has been ordered 150 hours of community service and has to […]

EPL commentators on NBC: Feb. 18 and 19

For the first time since August, there is a different team atop the Premier League table. Manchester City's win at the Emirates leapt the club over Arsenal to usurp first in the league. The two clubs are level on points, but City now holds a 10-goal advantage in the differential category. That being said, the […]

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/ 1191 days ago

Everton try to put Calvert-Lewin injury woes to bed

New Everton manager Sean Dyche has revealed that the club will be going to interesting lengths to study Dominic Calvert-Lewin and his injury crisis. The Toffees boss told reporters on Thursday that the striker's car, mattress and sleep patterns are currently under investigation. Calvert-Lewin has missed 13 total matches during the current campaign due to […]

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/ 1191 days ago

Barcelona, United draw in Europa League first leg

Barcelona and Manchester United played a massively entertaining match in Spain in the Europa League on Thursday. Both teams entered the night as two of the most in-form clubs in Europe. In fact, Barca and United both had just one loss over their last 17 total games. The Spanish side last lost in a Champions […]

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/ 1193 days ago

Southampton and Jesse Marsch part ways after deal not reached

Jesse Marsch will not be heading to Southampton after all. The American coach had been heavily linked with the Saints job in recent days since Nathan Jones was sacked. However, The Telegraph is now reporting that the deal between the two sides hit a major snag. Contract length crux of concern for Jesse Marsch at […]

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/ 1193 days ago

US billionaire wants to buy Tottenham Hotspur for $3.75 billion

US billionaire Jahm Najafi is apparently ready to make a serious bid to buy Tottenham Hotspur. According to sources with Financial Times, the Iranian-American businessman is preparing a massive $3.75 billion offer to purchase the club from current owners Joe Lewis and Daniel Levy. Najafi is currently chairman of MSP Sports Capital. The American investment […]