[Manchester United vs. Queens Park Rangers will be shown LIVE on NBC Sports Network at 11:00am EST] It is only the fourth match of the Premier League season, but the eyes of the world will be on the Theatre of Dreams today as Manchester United take on Queens Park Rangers. The game marks the first time this […]

In his pre-match press conference, manager Louis Van Gaal revealed that wingback Ashley Young and defender Phil Jones are injured for the game against QPR. The Dutchman also indicated that Luke Shaw, Rafael and Ander Herrera are close to full fitness and will likely be involved in Sunday’s game. Given the myriad of attacking options […]

Heading into today's game at Stamford Bridge, neither team had dropped points thus far in Premier League play. Following the international break and transfer window both teams were looking to stretch their "legs" and earn their place at top of the League table. Despite an early start from Swansea, Chelsea emerged with the coveted 3 […]

An exciting draw to welcome us back into the Premier League season was much needed after a what seemed like a very long international break. Both teams were looking to prove themselves after some shuffling on both team's line-ups and less than stellar starts for the defending Champions and the hungry Arsenal side. Between injuries […]

For the third time in less than a month, cross-town rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are set to meet at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening. On the outset, it may seem like a derby of little value – after all, the Spanish season is less than a month old. Yet, there is still […]

Liverpool play Aston Villa on Saturday against a Villa side who are absolutely flying at the moment. This is the first of many games Brendan Rodgers’ men will play without star man Daniel Sturridge and it will be very interesting to see how they fair in his absence. The 25 year old picked up the knock on […]

In a battle of the top two Premier League sides, and the only two to not yet lose a match this season, Swansea City travel to West London to take on Chelsea. Both clubs have looked impressive in their early season fixtures, and each will be looking to take maximum points from this encounter at […]

The Barclays Premier League returns to action this weekend and to kick off the busy weekend in British soccer, Arsenal will host the reigning champions Manchester City on Saturday at 7:45 AM (ET). With both sides having some injury issues, let’s take a look at who the managers could select to start the important match. […]

NBC has announced the commentators for this weekend's Premier League matches that will be shown on television and Internet across the United States. Here's the line-up: Saturday, September 13: Arsenal vs Manchester City, 7:45am, NBCSN and mun2 and NBC Sports Live Extra; Peter Drury and Danny Mills Chelsea vs Swansea, 10am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live […]

[Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid will be shown LIVE on BeinSPORT at 2:00pm EST on Saturday] There aren't many things more exciting in soccer than a "derby" match. Every league in every country boasts a matchup of local or regional teams that just bring out the hate in opposing fans: Manchester United-Liverpool, AC Milan-Internazionale, Rangers-Celtic, Fenerbache-Galatasary […]

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal revealed that defender Phil Jones will be out of action for up to one month due to a torn hamstring, an injury he suffered during England's 2-0 win in Switzerland earlier this week. "Phil has a torn hamstring," Van Gaal told the gathering. […]

For Premier League fans, like James Bond in The World is Not Enough, Christmas comes twice a year. First, when August brings a three-week tease of action, and then again when the Prem triumphantly returns replete with new transfers after a torpid international break. Before Saturday’s slate, let The Sweeper fill you in on some […]

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has unveiled a new lighting system which uses kinetic energy from the movement of players on a pitch, as well as solar panels; to illuminate a community soccer field in Morro da Mineira, Rio de Janiero. The intention of the project is to provide a safe space at night for young […]

Today, Hull City owner Assem Allam kept to his word and announced that he is putting the club up for sale. The Egyptian businessman had previously stated if the Football Association would not allow him to rename the team "Hull Tigers", he would consider selling the 110-year-old Yorkshire club. Speaking to the media at the KC […]

Reports emanating from England and Spain are speculating that Cristiano Ronaldo is approaching an end to his time at Real Madrid. Although the player himself has professed his "happiness" at his current club, Ronaldo has also confessed that a return to Old Trafford is very much in his thoughts. Just last week, the reigning Ballon d'Or […]