Craig Burley believes Liverpool’s next two fixtures against Arsenal and Man City could go a long way in deciding this season’s Premier League champion. The FC crew question if there’s a double standard in the Premier League after Mohamed Salah escaped punishment for his alleged dive vs. Newcastle. The FC panel answer your tweets on
Month: December 2018
Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has died at the age of 82. Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has died at the age of 82, the club have announced. Hill-Wood served as chairman for 31 years after taking over the post from his father, Denis Hill-Wood, in 1982. He stepped down because of health reasons in
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri praises Eden Hazard after his two-goal display in their 2-1 win over Watford and insists the Belgian can play anywhere on the pitch. Shaka Hislop weighs up the latest transfer rumours involving Eden Hazard, Aaron Ramsey, Christian Eriksen, Miguel Almiron and more. Maurizio Sarri has said it’s “time to decide” Eden
Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi both found the net for Barcelona who enjoyed a comfortable win at the Camp Nou. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has said he would love to have Neymar back at Camp Nou, while ruling out the possibility of leaving the Catalan side. Neymar, 26, left Barca to join Paris Saint-Germain in
A thunderous strike from Leicester City’s Ricardo Pereira condemned Manchester City to consecutive league defeats for the first time since 2016. A thunderous strike from Leicester City’s Ricardo Pereira condemned Manchester City to consecutive league defeats for the first time since 2016. A thunderous strike from Leicester City’s Ricardo Pereira condemned Manchester City to consecutive
Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer midfielder Paul Pogba is ‘happy now’ amid links he fell out with former boss Jose Mourinho after he scored twice in their win over Huddersfield Town. Steve Nicol and Craig Burley urge Manchester United fans not to get ahead of themselves after their consecutive wins under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Paul
Less than a month ago, Manchester City enjoyed a two-point lead over Liverpool in the Premier League table and boasted a superior goal difference of 15. Suddenly, they’re seven points behind the Reds, who are now level on goal difference, and City aren’t even in second after Tottenham overtook them by a point on Boxing
What was supposed to be a day of celebration on Boxing Day, with games of football played in an atmosphere of goodwill, instead turned into what is locally known as figuraccia: “the worst possible impression.” Dec. 26 left Serie A bruised and the reputation of the league, not for the first time, under awkward scrutiny.
Craig Burley believes Liverpool’s next two fixtures against Arsenal and Man City could go a long way in deciding this season’s Premier League champion. With Liverpool extending their Premier League lead to six points, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol doesn’t see any letdown coming for the in-form Reds. Mohamed Salah led the way with a goal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s opener was not enough for Arsenal as Jurgen Locadia’s first goal of the season earned Brighton a share of the points. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s opener was not enough for Arsenal as Jurgen Locadia’s first goal of the season earned Brighton a share of the points. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s opener was not enough for Arsenal as
Cristiano Ronaldo saved Juventus’ unbeaten Serie A record this season when he came off the bench to score the equaliser in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Atalanta on Wednesday. Juve, who dropped their first away points of the season, were down to 10 men at one of Serie A’s toughest venues when Ronaldo nodded home
AC Milan completed four Serie A games without scoring for the first time since 1984 as they were held 0-0 at next-to-bottom Frosinone. The result, and another lacklustre performance, against the team with Serie A’s worst defensive record heaped more pressure on Milan’s beleaguered coach Gennaro Gattuso. Italian media reported that Gattuso could be fired
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol assesses potential moves for Mesut Ozil, Kalidou Koulibaly, Douglas Costa, Neymar and more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs might be closed, but they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes to line up the arrival of their next star. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol assesses potential moves for Mesut Ozil, Kalidou Koulibaly, Douglas Costa, Neymar and more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs might be closed, but they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes to line up the arrival of their next star. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s
Craig Burley reflects on Ole Gunnar’s Solskjaer’s fantastic start as Manchester United manager. Norway’s flag incorporates the flag of six other countries, but it’s not one you’d readily associate with Manchester United. Until Saturday, that is, when it proliferated in the loud, raffish away end at Cardiff amid songs for a certain Norwegian. Ole Gunnar
Former U.S. forward Herculez Gomez highlights the traits that make Tim Weah a rising star for the USMNT and a different player than his father. After a strong preseason showing, ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains how Timothy Weah has quickly made a name for himself at PSG. United States phenom Timothy Weah will leave Paris
Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno examine Chelsea’s dilemma: splashing for Gonzalo Higuain in January or pursuing a younger striker in the summer. Check out all the action you may have missed this weekend, including huge wins for Tottenham and Manchester United, and a shock result for Man City. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs
With Tottenham only six points off Liverpool, the FC crew examine whether they can challenge the Reds and Man City in the Premier League title race. Pep Guardiola has put the pressure on his Manchester City player by insisting their trip to Leicester City on Wednesday is a must-win game. City fell four points behind
With Tottenham only six points off Liverpool, the FC crew examine whether they can challenge the Reds and Man City in the Premier League title race. LIVERPOOL, England — Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the perceived significance of a team sitting top of the Premier League at Christmas, despite Liverpool being four points clear of Manchester
Cristiano Ronaldo will not start for Juventus in their next Serie A game. Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in the starting line-up when Juventus face Atalanta on Wednesday (9 a.m. ET, ESPN+), his coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed. The game will mark the first time Ronaldo has not begun a Serie A game since he
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