Sometimes the fixture gods of the Premier League generate a random weekend where there are so many talking points to look forward to, such as the games scheduled this weekend. While many of us will be keeping a close eye on the Real Madrid against Barcelona El Classico, there are plenty of classics in store […]

Didier Drogba is back at or near his top form, while Nicolas Anelka has been banging in the goals. For Chelsea's derby against West Ham United on Sunday, who should start? Vote now. Who Should Start As Chelsea Striker?
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It's that time of the year when we start dreaming about soccer presents, so EPL Talk wants to get in the spirit by giving you a few chances to get your own soccer goodies including a Fox Soccer Channel bag packed with soccer merchandise and a copy of Jamie Trecker's latest book about the World […]

If Carlos Tevez wants to be a starter for Manchester United, he needs to be more clinical in front of goal. Against Danish side Aalborg on Wednesday night in the Champions League, Tevez blew several chances to put the game out of the gutsy Aalborg's reach. Instead the match ended 2-2, securing United's position as […]

Well if precedent has taught us anything, this upcoming round of the Champions League is usually the most exciting and action-packed. There is a possibilty of seeing yet another Chelsea-Barcelona matchup in the works or Real Madrid- Manchester United or Bayern Munich emerge from the draw. Barca would like to see themselves face off against […]

News about the Arena Football League (AFL) not playing its 2009 season is unsettling and a surprise to many (at this time, statements from the league website are still evolving). The league appeared to be in good shape. Evidence suggested that the league was stabilizing. For 8 home games, each of the 17 teams in […]

Now that the final matchday has come and gone of the Champions League, we now know what the potential parings for the final sixteen of the Champions League could be. With the draw a week from Friday, it's always good to have a little bit of fun with what could possibly be. Here is the […]

Commissioner Don Garber visited Portland this week and touched base with perhaps the most passionate fans any club team has north of the Mexican border. The fans of the Portland Timbers dating back to the initial NASL entry in 1974 have been more reminiscent of the die in the wool fans of European football than […]

After watching last Sunday's sensational win by Aston Villa against Everton, it made me start thinking about how Premier League teams punch above, at or below their weight. And how you can see how teams rely on certain individual players too much to the detriment of the team. By the way, punching above your weight […]

The latest U.S. TV schedules have been released for the Premier League now through March, 2009. For example, Setanta Sports will show Tottenham against Arsenal on February 8. Here's the latest schedule as of writing. TV schedules are subject to change: Saturday, December 13 Middlesbrough v Arsenal, 7:45am, Setanta Sports Man City v Everton, 10am, […]

Werder Bremen vs. Inter Milan After winning at the weekend in Rome, beating opponents Lazio by a score of 3 – 0, Mr. Mourinho has stressed to his players it's victory or bust against Werder Bremen today. So boisterous has Mourinho been he has returned to his old ways in revealing a portion of the game plan […]

Former Sunderland manager Roy Keane has expressed an interest in returning to football management sometime in the near future, but which club do you predict he'll most likely end up at next? Vote now. Which Club Will Roy Keane Manage Next?
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After 72 games, Pedja Mijatovic did take long in making Juande Ramos the 11th coach in ten seasons for the Merengues, the ninth this decade. The writing was on the wall for Schuster after Madrid lost their first home game of the season against Sevilla. According to several reports, the former German international lost his […]

Home Teams Listed First Villarreal 3 – 3 Getafe VIL: Pires 54', Egruen 82', Rossi 85' GET: Granero 9', Gavilán 17', Casquero 30' Sporting Gijón 2 – 5 Atlético Madrid SPO: Bilic 2', David Barral 60' ATM: Agüero 5' & 40', Forlán 57' & 81', Maxi 72' Barcelona 4 – 0 Valencia BAR: Henry 20', […]

Setanta Sports is now available on RCN Cable in the following markets: Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York. Setanta Sports will cost subscribers $14.95/month. RCN digital customers in the above areas will be able to get a free peek at Setanta's exclusive live soccer and rugby coverage and other programs when RCN offers […]