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Manchester United vs. Swansea City predicted lineups and team news

Manchester United desperately need a win against Swansea City when both sides clash at Old Trafford on Saturday after going six league games without winning. The Red Devils only scored three goals in that period and lost three consecutive games before managing a scrappy 0-0 draw against Chelsea on Monday. The poor run of form […]

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English soccer clubs braced for risky January window

The start of the new year means the opening of the January transfer window and an opportunity for English Premier League clubs to once again flex their financial muscle. The window opens in England on Saturday and clubs in Europe's richest league are likely to once again be the busiest in the market, but January […]

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Arsenal vs. Newcastle predicted lineups and team news

Arsenal host Newcastle United at the Emirates on Saturday in what is an important game for both sides for very different reasons. The hosts are top of the league (on goal difference) and they will be looking to consolidate that lead by beating Newcastle United and hoping Leicester City drop points against Bournemouth. The Gunners […]

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5 most underrated players from 1st half of 2015/16 EPL season

Although the big clubs and top goalscorers earn most of the limelight, there are certainly players that should receive more credit for what they do on the pitch. Listed below, in alphabetical order, are five top performers of the 2015/16 Premier League season that should be getting more attention. Marc Albrighton (Leicester City) "Brilliant to […]

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Louis van Gaal thanks Manchester United's fans for their support

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said on Thursday that the backing of the club's supporters was a vital element in his attempts to improve his side's spiraling form. Van Gaal was thought to be a front-runner in the Premier League manager sack race in the run-up to Christmas as United were eliminated from the […]

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Stat for stat: How does Riyad Mahrez stack up against Mesut Ozil?

This year's Premier League is one of the league's most surprising editions in decades, with rising Leicester defying expectations while Chelsea struggle near the bottom of the table. On the podium, as Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez leads the Foxes to new heights, Mesut Ozil's consistency has led Arsenal to the top of the league, with both […]

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Gary Neville still winless in La Liga as Valencia fall at Villarreal

Gary Neville remains without a win in La Liga as Valencia boss as Villarreal moved up to fourth thanks to captain Bruno Soriano's spectacular free kick in a 1-0 win on Thursday. Bruno found the top corner from the edge of the box midway through the second half to allow Villarreal to edge two points […]

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West Ham's Dimitri Payet could return this weekend against Liverpool

West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet could start against Liverpool on Saturday after nearly two months out with an ankle injury, manager Slaven Bilic revealed on Thursday. The France midfielder, 28, was expected to be sidelined until February after damaging ankle ligaments in the 1-1 draw with Everton on Nov. 7, but he has recovered […]

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he has 'no intention of leaving' PSG

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insisted he has no intention of leaving the French champions despite his contract being due to run out at the end of the season. The 34-year-old, who played in PSG's 1-0 friendly win over his former club Inter Milan in Doha on Wednesday, has been heavily linked with a move […]

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Leicester's success creates a predicament for NBC's TV scheduling

Depending on how you look at it, the surprise success of Leicester City is creating a predicament for NBCSN. Up until recently, the Premier League's top teams such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Manchester City and Chelsea have continued to keep a stranglehold on the top positions in the league. For NBCSN, those clubs […]

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Mexico soccer legend Blanco sworn in as mayor

Mexico football legend Cuauhtemoc Blanco was sworn in as mayor in the crime-plagued city of Cuernavaca on Wednesday, with the playmaker tackling tough political opposition before kicking off his tenure. Blanco took the oath of office at Cuernavaca City Hall, looking like a veteran football manager in a black suit and tie as he vowed […]

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Barcelona want more trophies in 2016, says Messi

Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona's rivals that the European champions are determined to match their five-trophy haul from 2015 in the coming year. Messi scored on his 500th appearance for the club as Barca rounded off the year in style with a 4-0 win over Real Betis to move […]

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Ranieri gives Leicester players New Year's Eve pass

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has given his high-flying players permission to go out and celebrate on New Year's Eve, provided they perform in Saturday's home game against Bournemouth. Leicester begin 2016 in second place in the Premier League table, level on points with leaders Arsenal, after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. But while Ranieri […]

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Benitez: Ronaldo has been inspirational in Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez hailed the leadership shown by Cristiano Ronaldo as he scored twice despite also missing a penalty as Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-1 on Wednesday. Ronaldo failed to even hit the target for the first time in his Madrid career from a penalty as he blasted over early on. Yet, he […]

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David Moyes: Louis van Gaal needs more time at Manchester United

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes believes the Premier League club should stand by under-pressure manager Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman, 64, has faced weeks of speculation as United slipped to sixth in the Premier League table after limping out of the Champions League in the group phase. Moyes took over from Alex Ferguson in […]