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/ 6461 days ago3 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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/ 6462 days agoDirk 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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/ 6462 days agoPremier 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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/ 6466 days agoWill 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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/ 6466 days agoWhat 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 […]
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/ 6468 days agoHughes the wrong man for the Abu Dhabi United Group?
One point off the relegation zone is the last place Sheikh Mansour would have expected Manchester City to be when he took over at Eastlands in September. Now with the club verging on a relegation battle rather than one for a Champions League place must have the ADUG questioning whether Mark Hughes is the right […]

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/ 6468 days agoGuide to English Accents of Premier League Cities
The number of regional accents in England is staggering. Massive differences can be heard in towns as near as twenty miles apart. If you're new to the Premier League or are learning more about British culture, here's a helpful guide to the different accents you'll likely hear at each of the 20 Premier League grounds […]
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/ 6475 days agoBoothroyd gets the shaft after Watford’s mismanagement of funds
So the 12th longest serving manager in the football league is finally given the push after a poor start to the season. However despite the Hornets currently languishing in 20th position is Aidy Boothroyd being made a scapegoat for the Watford board's imcompetance? After finishing rock bottom of the Premier League in 2007 the club […]
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/ 6476 days agoRain And Night Games: A Perfect Premier League Combination
What is it about rain and night games that produces more entertaining football matches? Take this past week in the Premier League for example. The level of play seems to have been elevated much more in previous weeks. Was it just a fluke, or are matches more exciting when rain and darkness falls? As a […]
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/ 6477 days agoPremier League And FA Threaten To Sue Justin.tv
The Premier League and Football Association have finally caught up to Justin.tv and are threatening legal action to prevent soccer fans from around the world watching live streaming games, according to the News Of The World newspaper. However as of this morning, the streams are still available for today's Bolton against Manchester City derby and […]
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/ 6478 days agoPremier League Switches To Yellow Winter Ball
The dark days of winter have officially arrived in the Premier League this weekend as the white ball commonly used has been replaced by the yellow ball. The ball will be easier to see during those dark and dreary days in England. For a very interesting article about frozen pitches and how English football clubs […]
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/ 6479 days agoWhy Wigan will avoid relegation under Steve Bruce
For a town more accustomed to the wing exploits of Martin Offiah, Wigan’s been treated to some great football in the last few years. Since promotion to the top flight in 2005 Wigan Athletic have battled through tough matches, pie jokes and countless accusations of clogging to establish themselves as a Premier League club – […]
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/ 6484 days agoIf You Were A Professional Footballer, What Club Would You Sign For?
Imagine for a minute that you're a teenager gifted with incredible soccer talents. Several scouts have been following you, and you've heard rumors that a couple of different clubs in the Premier League are interested in bringing you on to their books. If you were in that position, which Premier League club would you choose […]
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/ 6485 days agoTake the Premier League Global Fan Survey
Barclays Bank, the sponsors of the Premier League, has launched a Global Fans Survey 2008 where you could win a free trip to watch an EPL team of your choice play live (airfare and hotel included). The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and asks a series of questions such as who your favorite […]
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/ 6486 days agoBig weekend for…
As we arrive at the quarter mark for the current Premier League season the standings are starting to take shape, although who would have ever thought we would see Tottenham rock bottom or Hull City in the Champions League places. As such it is another big weekend of fixtures coming up and about time players […]