Although Chelsea sampled Champions League glory in 2012, it’s been a few years since English sides made a prolonged impression at the very pinnacle of European football. Between the years of 2005 and 2012, of the 16 European Cup Final spots available, English teams occupied eight. But since the Blues’ wonderful victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, […]

It only took Danny Welbeck two Champions League appearances with Arsenal to become only the sixth Englishman to score a hat-trick in the European competition. The 23-year-old forward, who signed from Manchester United on Deadline Day, became only the third Gunner to score a hat-trick in the Champions League, after Thierry Henry and Nicklas Bendtner. Cynics […]

After Chelsea's narrow victory against Sporting CP yesterday and Manchester City's disappointing 1-1 draw with AS Roma, two more Premier League teams take the field today in addition to several other European powers. Here are the TV listings for today’s matches (all times Eastern): 2:45pm Arsenal v Galatasaray (FoxSports-1, Fox Deportes and FOX Sports GO) […]

Following Manchester City's 1-1 home draw with AS Roma, questions are being asked about the reigning Premier League champions' ability to perform in the Champions League. Prior to the contest against Roma, City manager Manuel Pellegrini was asked about his squad's chances of winning the European tournament: "I am absolutely sure that Manchester City will eventually […]

Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk has informed the Russian Football Union of racial abuse directed towards him by Spartak Moscow fans during a Russian Premier League match this past weekend. The Russian Football Union is now investigating the incidents and will likely explain what action it will be take within the next 24 hours. "During […]

I am a big fan of Michael Davies and Roger Bennett, better known as the Men in Blazers. Like many soccer fans, I discovered their terrific podcast on Grantland two years ago and haven’t missed an episode since. Their appreciation of all things soccer, their insightful analysis, and above all their contagious sense of humor […]

It wasn't that long ago that Newcastle United was challenging for an UEFA Champions League spot and Alan Pardew was named Premier League Manager of the Season. At the end of the 2011-12 season only a masterful performance by Yaya Toure followed by a 3-1 defeat at Everton kept Newcastle out of Champions League qualification, and […]

As the UEFA Champions League enters Matchday Two, all four Premier League clubs in the competition are facing tricky fixtures. Even though a draw or defeat would not condemn any of the English sides to the Europa League, anything less than three points would heap unwanted pressure on the club and create nervous times for their […]

As a Swansea City supporter, consider me unimpressed by the season thus far for the Welsh team. While the Swans are sitting comfortably in fifth position, the team still could be doing much better than they are currently. It's that feeling of "could be doing better" that has undermined the Swans for the past couple […]

UPDATE: Sports Illustrated is reporting that Vincent Tan is one of the investors interested in acquiring MLS club Chivas USA. Vincent Tan just won’t go away. The enigmatic and controversial Cardiff City owner, who has avoided dullness at all costs since coming to the Welsh club, has been quoted in an interview today saying he’d […]

We're only six games into the Premier League season, but it's already panic stations for Newcastle United footballers, fans and manager Alan Pardew. The Geordies sit second bottom in the table (only above Burnley on goal difference). A loss today and the pressure will surely mount on owner Mike Ashley to make a decision regarding Pardew's […]

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is rarely at a loss for words. The Sweden international has never had particularly kind words for Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola, since both the player and manager spent time working together while at Barcelona five years ago. In his 2013 autobiography, I AM ZLATAN, the 32-year-old Malmo-born striker reserved special attention for the current […]

It should surprise no one that this season's title challengers in La Liga would come from the Spanish cities of Barcelona and Madrid. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique spent the summer green-lighting moves for some of the world's top footballers in an effort to wrestle the La Liga title back […]

Only six games into the season, we have a Premier League relegation battle between West Bromwich Albion (fourth from bottom) against Burnley (second from bottom) in a clash at The Hawthorns. West Brom will be buoyed by their shock away win against Tottenham Hotspur last week, while Burnley is searching for its first win of […]

A show of unusually resolute defending from both Liverpool and Everton meant only two fantastic captains’ goals made the scoring. Liverpool looked the more likely to notch in the first half creating 16 chances to Everton’s three but it took a free kick not long after the hour mark to open the scoring, and who […]