Mike Grundy kicked off his UFC career in impressive fashion, turning in a gritty performance to overcome Nad Naramani in the first UFC London bout of the night. Grundy came into this UFC debut matchup with the support of his Team Kaobon teammate and UFC London headliner Darren Till behind him and there was a certain level of confidence that …
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The draw for the 2019 Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals has taken place with one all England tie to look forward to. Tottenham Hotspurs, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City were all in the bowls alongside Barcelona, Ajax, Porto and Juventus. It is the first time since 2009 that four English Premier League sides have made it to the …
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Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals following a 1-3 victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The tie was finely poised heading into this leg following a 0-0 draw at Anfield two weeks ago, and even though Sadio Mané’s first-half effort was cancelled out by a Joel Matip own goal, Virgil Van Dijk’s and Mané’s second …
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The Republic of Ireland legends and Liverpool legends have announced their squads for the upcoming charity game in aid of the Seán Cox Rehabilitation Trust. Sean Cox suffered life-changing injuries when he was the victim of an unprovoked attack outside Anfield ahead of the Reds’ Champions League semi-final against AS Roma last April. He is currently rehabilitating at the National …
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An injury-stricken Manchester United frustrated Liverpool at Old Trafford holding Jurgen Klopp’s men to a scoreless draw. United lost three players to injury in the first 40 minutes with Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard all being forced off for Solskjaer’s side. Despite the injuries to their opponents, Liverpool struggled in the final third and could not muster up …
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On Saturday morning we asked you to select a combined Manchester United vs Liverpool XI ahead of their massive game at Old Trafford. We decided on 4-3-3 as the formation and opted not to exclude players currently injured like Anthony Martial and Joe Gomez. Liverpool dominate proceedings with eight out of the starting XI coming from Jurgen Klopp’s side. The …
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Manchester United take on title-chasing Liverpool this afternoon in what looks set to be one of the biggest games of the season so far. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to keep up his fantastic start life as Manchester United manager and pick up what would unquestionably be his biggest victory since taking charge at Old Trafford. Liverpool, on the …
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This weekend in Charlotte North Carolina, the very best the NBA has to offer will gather for the annual showcase that is the All-Star game. A part of a full weekend of action which includes the Slam Dunk Contest, the Skills Challenge and the Rising Stars game, the All-Star break is one of the most exciting times in the basketball …
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As League Two Newport County look to cause one of the biggest FA Cup shockers in history, Pundit Arena takes a look at five of the most surprising upsets the competition has ever seen. 5) Wigan 1-0 Manchester City – FA Cup Final 2013 The most recent of our five shockers, Newport’s opponents this evening, Manchester City, were odds on …
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As Irish football fans continue to recover from the Declan Rice-induced hangover of earlier today, it is now time to move on and instead look to the future. The West Ham man announced on his social media that he would be selecting England following months of discussions and deliberations. Mick McCarthy will have to plan for a future without Rice, …
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With Liverpool and City chasing the title, Manchester United still unbeaten under Solskjaer and the relegation battle heating up, Pundit Arena looks at five of the biggest stories heading into this weekend of Premier League action. _____ 1) Will Marco Silva Come Back To Haunt His Old Side When Everton Visit Vicarage Road? Marco Silva hasn’t quite lived up to …
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On Wednesday evening, Manchester City returned to the top of the table for the first time since December following a victory over Everton at Goodison Park. Guardiola’s side overtook rivals Liverpool on goal difference, although the Reds still have a game in hand over their Manchester counterparts. The victory also took City five points clear of third place Tottenham who have …
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As Manchester City prepare to face Everton in what could be a massive game in this season’s title race, Pundit Arena looks at five key questions ahead of this evening’s clash at Goodison Park. _____ 1) Can Everton Do Their Neighbours Liverpool A Favour? Some Everton fans will claim that this game is a catch 22 for them. A win …
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As the Premier League begins to enter the business end of the campaign, talk will soon inevitably turn to who will win this season’s Player of the Year award. This year there has been a number of standout performers in the league with a plethora of stars all vying for the title of the league’s best. Here Pundit Arena takes …
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As the jitters begin to set in for Liverpool, and Manchester City and Spurs continue to breathe down their necks, questions turn to whether or not they can hold their nerve at the top of the Premier League table. Where they once were seven points clear, two draws in a row have reduced the gap from second-placed City to just …
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Transfer Deadline day is always one of the most frantic days in the football calendar, whether it be Winter or Summer. Twice a year, every year, clubs scramble to try and pick up some last minute bargains or big money deals in a bid to bolster their squad midway through the season. January, in particular, has seen it’s fair share …
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Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge was rocked by a stunning 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, while Manchester United’s late escape preserved Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s unbeaten start in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Burnley on Tuesday. City needed a win at St James’ Park to close the gap on leaders Liverpool to one point ahead of the Reds’ clash with Leicester …
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Manchester City will provide relentless opposition in the race for the Premier League title this season. Klopp’s table-toppers lead second-placed reigning champions City by four points heading into this week’s matches. But this week, for the first time since December 15, City will play a league match before title rivals Liverpool, with Pep Guardiola’s men …
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