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/ 6338 days ago

Premier League Eyes American Soccer Next

The Premier League has its eye on securing an agreement in North America and Central America next that will bring itself a massive step closer to seeing the 39th Game become a reality. After the Premier League's historic agreement last week with the Asian Football Federation (AFF) where they agreed to work together at administrative […]

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/ 6341 days ago

Forget El Classico, The EPL Has More To Offer This Weekend

Sometimes the fixture gods of the Premier League generate a random weekend where there are so many talking points to look forward to, such as the games scheduled this weekend. While many of us will be keeping a close eye on the Real Madrid against Barcelona El Classico, there are plenty of classics in store […]

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/ 6343 days ago

Which Premier League Clubs Are Punching Above Their Weight?

After watching last Sunday's sensational win by Aston Villa against Everton, it made me start thinking about how Premier League teams punch above, at or below their weight. And how you can see how teams rely on certain individual players too much to the detriment of the team. By the way, punching above your weight […]

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/ 6345 days ago

Are the English sides once again the teams to avoid in the next round of the Champions League?

With only three places left in the next round of this seasons Champions League and with only five teams capable of filling those spots it seems like a good time to look ahead to the draw for the knockout stages. Once again all four English sides look set to qualify for the next round, with […]

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/ 6350 days ago

If Premier League Clubs Were Rock Bands

If your Premier League club was a rock band, which rock band would it be? Would your favorite club be The Rolling Stones with a bunch of players over the hill? Or perhaps they're more like Foreigner with the lack of Englishmen in their starting lineup? Arsenal – The Gunners used to be on top […]

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/ 6351 days ago

Who Are The All-Time League Leaders in English Football?

If you took every professional team in English football and compiled an all-time league table that calculated the number of points the clubs have earned since their existence, which teams would be at the top? You may be surprised by the findings: Manchester United, 5559 points Liverpool, 5513 Arsenal, 5346 Wolverhampton Wanderers, 5137 Preston North […]

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/ 6352 days ago

Does Anyone Want to Win the Premier League This Season?

Is it me or does it seem like none of the Big Four want to win the Premier League title this season? Just when Liverpool gain momentum, they stumbled to another nil nil draw at Anfield Monday night against West Ham United. How can Liverpool beat Manchester United and Chelsea, but fail to defeat the […]

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/ 6357 days ago

Premier League Comes To The iPhone: EPL Live! App Review

For the past few weeks, I've been playing with a new application for the iPhone called "EPL Live!" While the name of the application doesn't conjure up anything wondrous, what the application does is perfect for Apple iPhone users who are massive football fans. Available for $4.99 through Apple's App Store, EPL Live! from Infindo […]

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/ 6359 days ago

No Winners Among Top 10 Premier League Clubs

To further illustrate how topsy turvy the Premier League is this season, last night's Wigan 1-0 Everton result means that none of the teams in the top 10 of the Premier League won this past weekend. All of them either drew or lost. I don't have time to review all of the record books, but […]

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/ 6359 days ago

Why is the Premier League Race So Close This Season?

In the Premier League, only 10 points separate fourth placed Aston Villa from fourth from bottom Newcastle United. This season's see-saw league is so unpredictable, but if you had to explain why, what would you say? Vote now in our poll below. Why is the Premier League so tight this season?
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/ 6365 days ago

3 Teams Invited to 2009 Premier League Asia Trophy

Plans are being finalized for the 2009 Premier League Asia Trophy. So far, Chelsea, West Ham United and Hull City have been invited to participate in the tournament which is likely to be held in China, in either Beijing or Shanghai. The 2007 edition of the tournament was hosted in Hong Kong where Portsmouth won […]

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/ 6366 days ago

Dirk Kuyt: From Joke to Top Bloke for Liverpool

Another weekend of Premier League action and another cracking Dirk Kuyt goal. Now who would have predicted that this time last season? Certainly not me and with good reason because his goal tally in the league last season was just five, managing 11 in all competitions for the Reds. So far this time around the […]

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/ 6366 days ago

Premier League Schedules Invitations for 2010-2013 TV Rights Bids

Here are five Premier League-related stories I found interesting that I want to share with you. Enjoy. Why the prices of football memorabilia are skyrocketing (The Daily Mail) Fulham opens their own online store just for American residents (Fulham FC) Premier League chairmen have agreed to send out an invitation to tenders to TV broadcasters […]

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/ 6370 days ago

Will the Carling Cup have a winner from outside the top flight?

It has been 40 years since a side from outside the top flight of English football has won the League Cup, when Swindon beat Arsenal 3-1 way back in 1969. However the lose of Liverpool and Chelsea last night has opened the way for the clubs from the Championship to claim some major silverware. Lower […]

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/ 6370 days ago

What if the Premier League was American?

Imagine for a minute that the Premier League was played in America. Which cities would Premiership clubs play in that best resemble their city in England? Arsenal: With Arsenal's former home at Highbury featuring one of the most unique architectural designs, it's only fitting that Arsenal would reside in Brooklyn. Aston Villa: It's apt that […]