Monthly Archives: February 2023

Will fatigue impact the conclusion of the Premier League season?

Photo via https://twitter.com/FPLStation/status/1628014794736340997/photo/1 Premier League Gameweek 25 (18th-19th February) saw a remarkable set of results where the bottom three clubs in the table all pulled off victories: Southampton recorded one of the shocks of the season by beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, whereas Everton and Bournemouth nicked important wins against Leeds United and Wolverhampton respectively. Such occurrences are rare in football, and we can only find a handful of weekends in Premier League history when all the basement clubs recorded…
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What happens if Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City?

https://unsplash.com/photos/pKJukGSxdco These are turbulent times for Manchester City, despite having enjoyed the most successful period in the club’s history, masterminded by the managerial expertise of Pep Guardiola. As they prepare to defend themselves against serious Premier League charges, accused of allegedly breaching more than 100 financial regulations, the Spaniard may find himself at the centre of a moral dilemma. Guardiola clear about his views During the previous investigations launched by UEFA, which probed into finances at the club and raised…
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool preview

Liverpool take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park Stadium on Saturday, with this Premier League game as well as all other games in football today easily available for live tracking during the week from your phone or your laptop. The Eagles will enter the home contest on the back of a disappointing 1-1 draw at Brentford. Patrick Vieira’s side looked close to winning the away encounter after Eberechi Eze broke the deadlock in the 69th-minute. However, they were cruelly denied…
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Lost in translation: Terminology differences between English and American football

Football is among the most loved sports in the world. It's famous for its global appeal, spectators, and unrivaled unpredictability. The fact that two separate organizations govern football worldwide adds to its unique nature. However, it is only part of a global sport as two different kinds of football exist: American football is played in America, while English football is played in England. Image: soccer game Although they both go by the name football, they have differences in their rules…
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Looking back on some of the proudest moments in Socceroos history

Australia is arguably the most fiercely competitive sporting nation of them all. When it comes to cricket and rugby, the multiple World Cup winners are among the best in the world. Soccer, however, is still a developing sport Down Under, but it hasn't stopped the team from a few incredible achievements over the years. 1997 – Confederations Cup finalists The Confederations Cup was a four-yearly tournament contested by the winners of the six continental championships plus the World Cup holder…
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A look at some of the world’s smallest footballing nations

FIFA recognizes 211 national associations and their associated men's football teams as well as 129 women's national teams. That’s one for every country in the world and about 14 to spare depending on which measure you use. The discrepancy comes about because some countries have more than one FIFA team – the United Kingdom being the most obvious example. Events like the World Cup, Copa America and the European Championship give us a chance to see the world’s heavyweight teams…
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Will record-breaker Kane overtake Shearer’s record?

Harry Kane scored his 267th goal for Tottenham Hotspur in Spurs’ recent Premier League win over Manchester City, making him the club’s all-time top goal scorer. After breaking Jimmy Greaves’ Tottenham goal record, the England captain will now set his sights on becoming the Premier League’s all-time top scorer. How Kane broke Greaves’ record Kane is still way behind Alan Shearer, who scored a staggering 260 Premier League goals with spells at Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. However, the Tottenham No.…
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Have Steve Cooper and Nottingham Forest justified their Premier League spending spree?

SOURCE: Photo There is a genuine feeling that Nottingham Forest boss, Steve Cooper, has been vindicated by the extreme overhaul of his playing squad after promotion to the Premier League. Many newly promoted clubs to the top flight often hand the players that got them there the chance to retain their Premier League status. However, that wasn’t the case with the East Midlands outfit, who were hellbent on making the most of their Premier League return after more than two…
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MLS, FanDuel partner to open Audi Field’s first retail sportsbook

The debut of FanDuel's cutting-edge retail sportsbook at Audi Field, the home of Major League Soccer's DC United team in Washington, D.C., on July 8, 2022, was a major advancement in the legalization of sports betting for the league. FanDuel’s partnership with Major League Soccer The NBA, NFL, and NHL are all expected to continue rolling out on-site betting facilities in collaboration with the major operators eager to increase their market presence. FanDuel is the first sportsbook to open up…
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Tottenham vs Man City preview

Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester City in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs have been inconsistent form throughout the top-flight campaign but they are only three points adrift of fourth-place Manchester United and third-place Newcastle United, who have a game in hand. Hence, the upcoming game is a must-win to avoid losing further ground in the Champions League race. Despite being the betting favourites with GGBET and other sports bookmakers for the Premier League…
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