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Arsenal Can Celebrate Topping Spurs, But Nothing More, Says Thierry Henry: The Daily EPL

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has questioned Arsenal footballers for celebrating their fourth place finish, and says that the only thing they should be celebrating is topping Spurs and nothing more. The New York Red Bulls striker said this week: “I know people have a go at them for the pictures of their celebrations but I […]

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Average tenure of Premiership manager compared to other leagues

Until now, the presence of tenured managers in the Premier League like Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger loomed large and were viewed as signs of success, stability and ultimately, pride. With Ferguson’s retirement, he has not only ended his 26 years in charge, but Moyes’ 11 years at Everton, making Wenger the longest serving […]

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'Venky's – The Fall of Blackburn Rovers': Full-Length Documentary [VIDEO]

Given their current situation, it's hard to believe that Blackburn Rovers were once Premier League champions in 1995 and founding members of the Football League in 1888. On December 13, 2010, the Venky's, the new owners of Blackburn Rovers, decided to sack manager Sam Allardyce. At the time, the club sat in 13th place in […]

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Everton Makes a U-Turn On Their New Club Crest: How Not to Launch A New Crest

In an embarrassing U-turn, Everton Football Club have reacted to public anger against their new club crest by deciding to ditch it only days after officially unveiling it. Last week, Everton officially revealed their new club crest, which was much simpler, cleaner and more dynamic than the previous one. The biggest change however was that […]

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Liverpool Agree Deal to Sign Defender Kolo Toure

Liverpool have announced they've agreed a deal in principle to sign defender Kolo Toure as soon as his contract expires with Manchester City on June 30. Toure's contract is set to expire, and Manchester City had no intention of extending the Ivory Coast international's contract. In swooped Liverpool to sign a veteran defender who has […]

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Ashley Cole to Captain England for Friendly Against Republic Of Ireland

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole will captain England for tomorrow's friendly against the Republic of Ireland. England manager Roy Hodgson announced the news today alongside England midfielder Frank Lampard. Hodgson explained that he spoke to Lampard and that the both of them agreed to give Ashley Cole the honor of captaining the team as a way […]

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Mourinho Will Be Box Office, But His Chelsea Return Should Be Greeted With Caution

There will have been few heavy hearts in the Spanish capital when Jose Mourinho’s exit was confirmed by Real Madrid last week. For in the past few months he has cut a frustrated, petulant and desperate figure to regular viewers of La Liga. He has slammed officials, declined to take part in press conferences and […]

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Roberto Martinez Resigns As Wigan Athletic Manager; Set to Open Talks With Everton

Roberto Martinez has resigned from Wigan Athletic. Martinez, who has been at Wigan for five years, helped the club achieve their biggest accomplishment in their club history when Wigan beat Manchester City to win the FA Cup, but his side couldn't stay up in the Premier League and were relegated to the Championship. Here's what […]

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Manchester City Fans Buy Ad in Italian Newspaper to Thank Mancini [PHOTO]: The Daily EPL

Manchester City supporters have returned the favor after Roberto Mancini bought an ad in a local newspaper to thank his supporters. The City fans spent $10,500 to buy an ad, written in Italian, in the newspaper La Gazzetta Dello Sport, that reads "Thank you Mancini; Once a blue, always a blue; Manchester City Supporters." It's a […]

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Martin Skrtel Admits He May Move On After 'Worst Liverpool Season': The Nightly EPL

Liverpool central defender Martin Skrtel has admitted that he may leave the club after his "worst season" of his career, according to reports tonight in The Guardian. "I have not had any specific offers but if some should come and they interest me, I would probably consider it seriously. The club has the biggest say in […]

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Moyes Set to Appoint Phil Neville As Man United First Team Coach to Replace Rene Meulensteen

Manchester United manager David Moyes is set to appoint Phil Neville as his first team coach to replace Rene Meulensteen, according to a report in The Guardian. It's a risky move by Moyes who will be placing Neville in a position where he has very little coaching experience (at the England u-21 level) compared to Sir […]

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Impressions of Manchester City vs Chelsea at Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium was the venue for a game that seemed somewhat anti-climactic after the epic Champions League Final and long Premier League season. Manchester City defeated Chelsea 5-3 in the match, but the result was overshadowed by last week’s announcement of Manchester City’s investment in MLS. MCFC’s investment in the US domestic game served to […]

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Crystal Palace Promoted to Premier League: Match Highlights [VIDEO]

After a thrilling end to the match in extra time, Crystal Palace are promoted to the Premier League thanks to a Kevin Phillips penalty kick. Manager Ian Holloway has done it again. The manager who brought Blackpool into the Premier League has done it with Crystal Palace. Congratulations to Palace, who won the game 1-0 […]

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Championship Playoff Final: Crystal Palace vs Watford: Open Thread

Today sees the richest match in soccer kicking off at 10am ET between Crystal Palace and Watford, to decide which team will be promoted to the Premier League. For the winner, they'll generate a total increase in revenue of £60 million next year. Combined with parachute payments, the revenue increases to £120 million. The loser […]

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Andre Santos Will Return to Arsenal as Gremio Cannot Afford Permanent Deal: The Daily EPL

Depending on your outlook, it's either good news or bad news today for Arsenal as defender Andre Santos is heading back to the Gunners. Santos has been playing for Gremio in Brazil since February on a short-term loan, but his stint in the southern hemisphere is scheduled to end in July, and a Gremio official […]