Despite putting together a string of impressive performances over the last month, Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin faced his first major test of the season on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder not only held his own during the massive match in Manchester, but Coquelin passed the test with flying colors […]

Gary Neville thinks Manchester United's defense lacks "control" and consistency. United may be on course for Champions League qualification, their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed on many occasions this season and they have relied heavily on the excellent form of goalkeeper David de Gea. United concede an average of around a goal a game and […]

David Sullivan has astonishingly laid out his ambition for West Ham to be English and European champions within five years. The Hammers are enjoying a fine campaign, easing the pre-season pressure on manager Sam Allardyce with a run to seventh in the Barclays Premier League and at one point having been as high as third. […]

Everton supporter Sylvester Stallone will be making a guest appearance at half-time of today's Everton-WBA match to film a segment for his upcoming film, as well as to give some words of encouragement to the Everton club who are badly in need of some wins to lift them up from their unlikely position of 13th […]

There was great anticipation around the Camp Nou heading into the this season. Barcelona's summer signing of Luis Suarez from Liverpool meant the Catalan club had a potential starting eleven which could boast the talents of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Suarez all at the front of its attack. The La Liga side's 'Big Three' would be one […]

FOX Sports has released its first video to promote the 2015 Women's World Cup, and it's typical FOX. Twenty four teams from around the world will compete in the tournament hosted in Canada this summer, but after watching FOX's video to promote the tournament, you would think there's only one team participating. I have nothing […]

At the start of the 2011-2012 season, Manchester United were running rampant over their opponents. Beginning with their US Tour, the club were not only beating the competition, at times they were displaying an attacking flair which was rarely seen in soccer. The highlights of the early campaign were: a 3-0 win over Spurs, a 5-0 defeat […]

The 2015 AFC Asian Cup has written itself in the history books. How so? Well after this weekend’s results, the tournament has seen 20 straight games with a winner. That’s right there have been no draws in this tournament thus far. No major football tournament — be it the World Cup, European Championships, African Cup […]

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has been linked with a host of Europe's top clubs over the past season and a half. The France international has found playing time hard to come by under manager Carlo Ancelotti since suffering lingering knee injuries throughout the 2013-14 campaign. This season, the 21-year-old Frenchman has made six La Liga […]

Harry Redknapp defiantly maintains he will spearhead QPR's January recruitment drive and Premier League survival fight, despite persistent rumors he faces the sack. The Rangers boss has targeted another forward, claiming "I've only got two strikers" despite adding Mauro Zarate on loan to front men Bobby Zamora, Charlie Austin and Eduardo Vargas. Redknapp once more […]

Jose Mourinho says failing to sign Steven Gerrard remains one of his greatest transfer disappointments and admits he does not like Chelsea fans poking fun at the Liverpool captain. Mourinho was on the verge of signing Gerrard in his first spell as Chelsea manager in 2005 before the former England captain chose to stay at […]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger felt his team had produced a fine response to their critics after claiming a fine victory at champions Manchester City. Goals from the impressive Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud gave the Gunners an unexpected 2-0 success at the Etihad Stadium and considerably enhanced their Barclays Premier League top-four prospects. It has […]

Match-winner Eljero Elia has thanked Southampton boss Ronald Koeman for handing him a chance to prove himself all over again. The 27-year-old Dutchman played in the 2010 World Cup final for Holland, but has rather lost his way since having failed to impress in two spells in Germany with Hamburg and Werder Bremen, and landing […]

Aaron Ramsey hopes Arsenal can enjoy a strong second half of the season after they consigned Manchester City to a 2-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners, who beat City to lift the Community Shield in August and drew against Manuel Pellegrini's men at the Emirates a month later, […]

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: West Ham vs Hull, 8:30am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra Manchester City vs Arsenal, 11am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra READ — Where to find Premier League Extra Time and how to use NBC Sports Live Extra Starting lineups West Ham: Adrian; Jenkinson, Collins, Tomkins, Cresswell; […]