4/5 Recap: It seems the Europa League has surpassed its big brother in terms of unpredictability. Arsenal ran riot in the first half, scoring 4 in 35 minutes. CSKA got an away goal, but that won’t matter heading back to Russia. In my other pick, I thought I was golden when Salzburg netted an equalizer in… Continue reading Title Deciders – Picks From Across The Pond for April 7, 2018
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The All-England Club – Picks From Across The Pond for March 17, 2018
3/16 Recap: After my highs of Thursday, I knew I was going to be brought back down to Earth. To be honest it could have been worse. Monaco looked the team battling relegation against Lille before Stevan Jovetic saved their blushes at the hour mark. Eibar carried the lion’s share of possession and chances against… Continue reading The All-England Club – Picks From Across The Pond for March 17, 2018
United We Stand- Picks From Across The Pond for March 5, 2018
3/2 Recap: I was on my way to a banner start to this series. Gladbach was up 2-0 on Werder Bremen and Middlesbrough led by the same margin against Leeds United. Only one team completed the task at hand though. Patrick Bamford completed his hat trick for Boro and secured me my first result, even though… Continue reading United We Stand- Picks From Across The Pond for March 5, 2018
What’s The Best Fit For Upcoming Free Agent Leon Goretzka?
Leon Goretzka must be one of the hottest names in the soccer rumor mill in Europe right now. The Schalke 04 star and current Germany international has risen to stardom over the past 12 months. He was an integral piece of Germany’s title run in the 2017 Confederations Cup. He also seems a lock to… Continue reading What’s The Best Fit For Upcoming Free Agent Leon Goretzka?
Manchester United Have The Tools To Win The English Premier League This Season
Few teams started the European soccer season as hot as Manchester United. Jose Mourinho’s men have looked unstoppable in the first three weeks of the English Premier League. They have three consecutive wins, have scored 10 goals, and are yet to concede. They sit at the top of the standings, and even though they have… Continue reading Manchester United Have The Tools To Win The English Premier League This Season
EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
The English Premier League season is nearly upon us. This weekend is one I’ve been waiting for since the last kick of last season. Sure, the footballing calendar never ends. But with the Premier League being the one that indoctrinated me to European football as a whole, the start of their season is extra special… Continue reading EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
The Romelu Lukaku Ripple Effect
Manchester United continued their spending spree with the acquisition of Everton striker Romelu Lukaku. The 24-year-old Belgian Red Devil cost these Red Devils £75m with that fee potentially ballooning to nearly £90m in incentives. Last year’s second leading EPL scorer will be a more than adequate replacement for the departing Zlatan Ibrahimovic. But while replacing Ibra is… Continue reading The Romelu Lukaku Ripple Effect
Manchester United Will Empty The War Chest
Manchester United is a world footballing power. They are the richest club in all of sport and a storied organization. However, and this has been beaten to death, the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era has been rough. David Moyes’ football genius flopped. Louis van Gaal spent the better part of a billion pounds and made barely… Continue reading Manchester United Will Empty The War Chest
Where Could Cristiano Ronaldo Land?
Real Madrid is the first team to repeat in the Champions League era. They won an unprecedented 12th crown with a second half decimation of Juventus. It was their third title in four years. Los Blancos were also able to hold off Barcelona for the La Liga title as well. It’s been a banner year… Continue reading Where Could Cristiano Ronaldo Land?
Manchester United Circling On Pogba
Manchester United has had quite the busy summer. They began it with the appointment of Jose Mourinho as manager. The Special One’s arrival wasn’t a surprise, but it was a clear statement regarding United’s recent struggles. Mediocrity was no longer an option at Old Trafford. The board followed up Mourinho’s hiring with several high profile… Continue reading Manchester United Circling On Pogba