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/ 5029 days ago

Alex Ferguson Tells United Fans To Pay Tribute to Liverpool's Campaign for Justice: The Nightly EPL

Sir Alex Ferguson has written an open letter to Manchester United fans, calling on them to pay tribute to Liverpool's campaign for justice. Leading up to Sunday's match at Anfield, the first since the release of the Hillsborough Independent Panel report, there will be plenty of tributes paid before the match kicks off. But a […]

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/ 5029 days ago

Sunday's Liverpool-Man United Match Is A Chance For Real Voices Of Football To Be Heard

This weekend's match at Anfield between Liverpool and Manchester United is important both on and off the field. Brendan Rodgers’ side are still searching for a league win and getting it against their biggest rivals would be a huge catalyst for the club. Meanwhile United are still far from their best and doubtless Alex Ferguson […]

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/ 5029 days ago

Clint Dempsey's Goal That Was Ruled Offside Against Lazio: Making an Argument Against Video Technology

In yesterday’s Europa League match between Tottenham and Lazio, Clint Dempsey’s goal was ruled offside. In viewing it on FoxSoccer2Go, it initially appeared to be onside. I took a screen print and then made lines across the pitch to try to see the role of the camera angle in determining whether a player is offside. […]

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/ 5029 days ago

Premier League Begins Tender to Sell Soccer Rights in United States: The Daily EPL

The race begins today to find out who will win the media rights to the Premier League's 2013-16 seasons on US television and Internet. The Premier League has invited companies to begin the process, which could involve a bidding war between FOX, beIN SPORT, ESPN, NBC and others. The decision regarding who gets the rights […]

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/ 5030 days ago

Racist Taunts Sour Tottenham's Europa League Draw Against Lazio: The Nightly EPL

Three black Tottenham Hotspur footballers were the target of racial abuse from Lazio supporters in Thursday night's Europa League game at White Hart Lane. The unfortunate incident happened during the 0-0 draw where Jermain Defoe, Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend were the target of monkey chants. UEFA President Michel Platini was at the match too, […]

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/ 5030 days ago

"Manchester – the City Years" — Book Review

"Manchester – the City Years" is simply the most comprehensive history ever written about the reigning champions of England. Gary James, a renowned football historian and City supporter whose previous works about City have been impressive, has written a masterpiece that football fans of any English club would appreciate. James's previous comprehensive history, “Manchester, the […]

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/ 5030 days ago

Sporting KC Takes Out Lackluster Red Bulls

For the last several games the New York Red Bulls have been conceding early goals within the first fifteen minutes of the match, and many have been wondering when going down early would finally start costing them three points at home. But whenever that has happened recently the Red Bulls have always found something to […]

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/ 5030 days ago

Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle In Europa League Action: Open Thread

The Europa League means many different things for many different people. For Andre Villas-Boas, it means a chance to win the tournament. For Brendan Rodgers, it's a unnecessary distraction and a land mine where players can get injured. For Alan Pardew, it's a chance to play footballers who normally don't get first team action. In […]

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/ 5030 days ago

Liverpool vs Manchester United: Still the Biggest English Match in the World: The Daily EPL

Liverpool and Manchester United is still the biggest English match in the world, according to a recent study by Sporting Intelligence. No, it's not your Chelsea, Arsenal or other Sky Six. The classic of all classics is still number one. Here are the Premier League news headlines of the day: Liverpool vs Man United: still […]

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/ 5031 days ago

Nikica Jelavic Ruled Out For Two Weeks After Sustaining Knee Injury: The Nightly EPL

In a tough blow to Everton, star striker Nikica Jelavic has been ruled out for two weeks after injury his knee when he collided with a goal post during Monday night's entertaining match against Newcastle United. Jelavic almost scored for Everton in the incident, but collided with a goalpost. The injury to the Croatian striker […]

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/ 5031 days ago

Chelsea vs Juventus & Manchester United vs Galatasaray: Open Thread

It's going to take a lot to surpass the excitement level of what we saw during yesterday's Real Madrid against Manchester City match, but I'm sure that Manchester United and Chelsea will do their best in their respective Champions League matches today. The current Champions League title holders, Chelsea, begins its Champions League journey with […]

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/ 5031 days ago

Brendan Rodgers Must Transcend Liverpool’s Hubris by Curtailing His Own

As Liverpool started a new season with its fifth manager in five years, many Reds fans were hopeful that Brendan Rodgers would transform the club back to its former glory, with him imposing an overall footballing philosophy on the Club, something Liverpool hasn’t had in over 20 years. However, four matches in, some Liverpool fans […]

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/ 5031 days ago

Fantasy Premier League Tips: Wrapping Up Gameweek 4, Looking At Gameweek 5

1. The guy with the funny name: If you’re a Manchester United fan and you mistrusted Alexander Buttner (5.5) (i.e., you thought he was rubbish), then shame on you. United’s Dutch pocket rocket is already my all-time favorite left back, and I’ve only seen him play once. He looks a bit like one of those […]

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/ 5031 days ago

AVB Says Tottenham Was Offered Chance to Sign Miroslav Klose: The Daily EPL

In the 'what could have been' department, Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has said that he had several agents approaching him with an opportunity to pick up Miroslav Klose for the Lilywhites. The prolific German striker certainly would have pacified the Tottenham supporters who were critical of the club because they didn't buy an adequate forward […]

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/ 5032 days ago

Manchester United Set Out to Make Statement Against Galatasaray: The Nightly EPL

No offense against Galatasaray, but I'll pity the team tomorrow when they play Manchester United at Old Trafford, where the Red Devils will want to send a strong signal that they are taking the UEFA Champions League far more seriously this season than last year when the club often fielded weaker starting line-ups, such were […]