The teams are in ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at Stamford Bridge, where Newcastle United take on Chelsea for a place in the last four. Here’s the side Eddie Howe has gone with: STARTING 11: Dubravka – Krafth, Lascelles, Botman, Livramento – Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff – Almrion, Wilson, Gordon. SUBS: Karius, Gillespie, Trippier, Dummett, Hall, A Murphy, Burn, Ritchie. Sven …
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Allegri praises Juventus starlets Yildiz & Huijsen: “They will have great careers”
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri only had words of praise for his youngsters Dean Huijsen and Kenan Yildiz. The two teenagers caught the coach’s attention last season for their displays with the Primavera and Next Gen squads. Therefore, he decided to add them to the first team’s pre-season tour in the United States last July. The Turk and the Dutchman made …
Read More »Toney Arsenal, Osimhen Chelsea, Sancho exit & more
This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io We know Victor Osimhen is close to signing a new contract until 2026, but I don’t think it rules out a summer exit. This new …
Read More »2024 Copa America Group Stage: The battle of the Americas
The quartets are set for the 2024 Copa America group stage, but who will emerge victorious next summer? CONMEBOL’s ten national teams are being joined by six of the top sides from the northern half of the Americas, with continental superiority on the line. No guest team has ever won the Copa América before. So if a North American, Central …
Read More »Man United-linked legend decides against last hurrah at Old Trafford
It’s a sign of how far Man United have fallen that players are turning their noses up at a move to Old Trafford to play for a progressive, forward-thinking manager in Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman has come under fire of late because his side haven’t been able to get the results expected, however, he hasn’t become a bad manager …
Read More »League Cup score, updates, news
The quarterfinals of the League Cup are midweek, and you can get live updates as Chelsea hosts Newcastle with a spot in the semifinals on the line. The one-legged tie at Stamford Bridge can send Newcastle to the sixth round of the cup competition for the second-straight year. Meanwhile, Chelsea is looking for its first domestic cup triumph since the …
Read More »“Would be so unfair” – Pep Ljinders backing underperforming £64m Liverpool ace
Liverpool have begun the 2023/24 season well, and remain just a point behind Premier League leaders, Arsenal, as we approach the halfway point of the league season. With so many transfers, particularly in midfield, during the summer window, and coming off the back of a poor 2022/23, the Reds’ resurgence, whilst welcomed, is still something of a surprise. It’s to …
Read More »Dimitar Berbatov names surprise Arsenal player who is most similar to him
The former Manchester United star has revealed that Kai Havertz resembles his playing style more than any other Premier League player. Dimitar Berbatov will go down in English football history as one of the most aesthetically pleasing and silky footballers to ever appear in the Premier League. His languid style masked his deceptively quick feet and his even quicker intelligence …
Read More »Official: Barcelona confirm ‘minor muscle injury’ to key midfielder
After reports emerged earlier today regarding Pedri suffering a fitness setback, FC Barcelona have officially confirmed that the 21-year-old has indeed suffered an injury. “At this morning’s training session, the first team player Pedri suffered a knock that resulted in a minor muscle injury. He is out and his recovery will determine his availability,” the statement from Barça read. It …
Read More »USWNT 2023 TV ratings best since 2019
The USWNT TV ratings in 2023 were the best since 2019. In 2023, the USWNT’s TV ratings averaged 1,560,929 viewers per game for 14 games where viewing figures were available. That is a whopping 330% increase over 2022’s average of 362,692 viewers per game. Here are the TV ratings for the USWNT games in 2023. Both English and Spanish viewership …
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