Liverpool remain perfect so far this season after they eased past a gritty Burnley at Turf Moor. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.” Shaka Hislop’s famous power rankings are back, and of course the FC crew are baffled by some of his rankings, including Real
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As Barcelona’s stuttering start continued with a 2-2 draw at Osasuna, Steve Nicol is still baffled they’re struggling even without Lionel Messi. Barcelona midfielder Rafinha Alcantara has returned to Celta Vigo on a season-long loan, the two clubs announced on Monday afternoon. “Rafinha Alcantara returns, subject to a medical, to the Celeste club on loan,
Former french international Frank Leboeuf joins ESPN FC to give his thoughts on the Neymar transfer saga that continues to drag on between Barcelona and PSG. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses PSG’s current injury situation and how it will effect Neymar’s future with the French club. ESPN FC’s Ligue 1 correspondent Julien Laurens explains why
Gab Marcotti is here to recap another busy, dramatic weekend in soccer. Welcome to Monday Musings. Jump to: North London derby lessons | Juve, Napoli show flaws | Barca drop points | Lukaku abused | Man United’s transition | Bale back for Real? | Dortmund’s wake-up call | Salah, Mane drama? | Super Simeone and
Former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has become the fourth manager to leave a Liga MX club since the beginning of the Apertura. Cruz Azul head coach Pedro Caixinha has agreed to part ways with the club, bringing the Portuguese manager’s 18-month stint in the Liga MX to an end, a club statement confirmed on Monday.
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley and Gab Marcotti talk through where exactly Mauro Icardi stands with Inter Milan as the deadline nears. Former french international Frank Leboeuf joins ESPN FC to give his thoughts on the Neymar transfer saga that continues to drag on between Barcelona and PSG. Paris Saint-Germain are set to seal the loan
Record signing Sebastien Haller scored again as the Hammers ran out 2-0 winners against a lacklustre Norwich at the London Stadium. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol addresses his top five takeaways from all of Saturday’s action in the Premier League. Sevilla have strengthened their attack with the addition of Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez from West Ham, the
Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich. Philippe Coutinho explains how his chats with Thiago helped make his move to Bayern Munich come to fruition. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest
Steve Nicol explains how much blame should be placed on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after winning only one league game in the last nine. With Alexis Sanchez now on loan at Inter, Craig Burley examines how it went so wrong for him at Manchester United. Craig Burley explains why Manchester United’s Europa League group is easier
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol presents his Saturday Premier League week four takeaways including best goal, biggest letdown and controversy. Steve Nicol delves into just how much Man City will rue the loss of Aymeric Laporte who was stretchered off vs. Brighton. We got a 6/1 treble up over the weekend while also correctly calling Cristiano