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/ 4203 days agoSteven Gerrard to Leave Liverpool at End of Season
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to announce he is to leave his boyhood club at the end of the season, Press Association Sport understands. The midfielder, who will turn 35 in May, is out of contract in the summer, but, despite being offered a new deal, he appears to have decided the time is […]

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/ 4203 days agoWest Brom Hiring Tony Pulis is a Coup for Midlands Club
For years, it has seemed that West Bromwich Albion was content to be either a yo-yo club or barely scraping by to avoid relegation. Steve Clarke raised the club to unseen heights in the Premier League era finishing 8th in the 2012-13 season but was sacked before Christmas when 2013-14 didn’t start off quite as […]

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/ 4203 days agoReaction to Premier League Breakaway Debut on NBCSN
NBCSN's launch of Premier League Breakaway has been a hit and a miss according to soccer fans in the US, but one consensus that seems to be unanimous is this: Rebecca Lowe, NO SPOILERS! NBC Sports launched Premier League Breakaway today to give soccer fans a chance to see live and slightly delayed highlights of […]

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/ 4204 days agoNBCSN’s Premier League Breakaway
"What is NBC Sports' Premier League Breakway show and what have they done with my Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool games?" Have no fear. We're here to explain it all so you get the most out of the temporary new format or making sure you don't miss a minute of your favorite team today. For […]

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/ 4204 days ago10 Biggest Soccer Stories of 2014
The year 2014 included many major soccer stories, talking points and controversies. Here's a list of 10 of the biggest stories to come out of the beautiful game during the past 12 months. 1. Germany Wins Fourth World Cup The Germans triumph during this summer’s World Cup came down to defense. The now four-time champions […]

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/ 4204 days agoUS Soccer media reacts to Lampard joining MLS later than planned
Questions persist regarding the revelation today that Frank Lampard reportedly was not a New York City FC player (even though he was paraded out in front of the US soccer media this past summer as their new signing). Instead, he was in fact under contract with Manchester City for the full 2014/15 season with a […]

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/ 4204 days agoWhat Frank Lampard’s deal means for NYCFC, MLS & Man City
Call it the New Year’s Eve Earthquake. The reaction to the news that Manchester City has decided to keep Frank Lampard until the end of the European season sent shockwaves through social media and the American soccer community this afternoon. But here's what the deal means for each of the parties involved. Manchester City Short of […]

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/ 4204 days agoManchester City extends Frank Lampard loan
Manchester City has extended the loan of Frank Lampard from New York City FC until the end of the 2014/15 season. In a blow to NYCFC and MLS, Lampard — who was originally scheduled to join the brand-new MLS club in January for preseason training — will miss the start of MLS season in March through until […]

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/ 4204 days agoReturn of Sam Vokes Will Boost Burnley's Chances of Avoiding Relegation
Many pundits predicted that Sean Dyche’s Burnley team would be among the worst in Premier League history. Following promotion to England's top flight, the Clarets sticked to a tried and tested (and wise) economic model, spending very little money and opting not to engage heavily in the international transfer market. So far, the club has […]

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/ 4204 days agoFernando Torres Passes Medical And Trains With Atletico Madrid Teammates
Fernando Torres has passed his medical with Atletico Madrid and completed his first full training session with his new teammates. The on-loan striker from AC Milan took part in a solo training session late Tuesday afternoon, but today commenced work with the full squad under the instruction of manager Diego Simeone and his staff. Atletico […]

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/ 4204 days agoWhat Should Your Team's New Year's Resolution Be For 2015?
The New Year is always a time for reflection. But it also should be an opportunity to think about your favorite club and what you think their New Year's resolution should be for 2015 in order to improve. No matter what team you support in any league, every team can be improved, even Chelsea. And […]

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/ 4204 days ago2015 Can Be A Vintage Year For Arsenal According to Arsene Wenger
Manager Arsene Wenger remains confident 2015 can turn out to be a vintage year for Arsenal. The rejuvenated Gunners head to Southampton on New Year's Day having taken 10 points from the Christmas schedule and on the back of just one defeat out of nine games in all competitions. Victory at St Mary's Stadium would […]

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/ 4204 days agoTottenham vs Chelsea: Preview and Predicted Lineups for New Year's Day Derby
Chelsea take the short trip to North London where they face a rejuvenated Tottenham side in the late kickoff on Thursday, New Year's Day. This match marks the end of the hectic festive period that has seen the Premier League clubs play four matches in 12 days and ushers in the beginning of the second-half […]

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/ 4204 days agoSteve Bruce Rules Out Newcastle United Switch
Hull City boss Steve Bruce has ruled himself out of replacing Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager. Bruce is a boyhood Newcastle fan and said he was "flattered" to be linked with the position but is committed to Hull and has already turned down three offers from other clubs during his time at the Tigers. Pardew […]

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/ 4205 days agoCrystal Palace Could Move for Darren Bent in January Transfer Window
Alan Pardew could turn to Darren Bent to fill Crystal Palace's striker void if the Eagles cannot complete a deal for Swansea's Bafetimbi Gomis. Newcastle boss Pardew is expected to be installed as Palace's new manager ahead of the New Year's Day trip to Aston Villa. Pardew has been in talks over personal terms with […]