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Former England midfielder Dele Alli was dismissed just under 10 minutes into his first professional game in two years as his new team Como lost to AC Milan in Serie A.  Dele entered the game as a substitute in the 81st minute for his debut with Como but received a red card during stoppage time of the second half for a reckless tackle on Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek.  Dele was introduced by Como manager Cesc Fabregas, but a careless challenge on fellow countryman Loftus-Cheek prompted referee Matteo Marchetti to elevate his first booking to a red card after a VAR check.  The evaluation revealed Dele’s studs striking Loftus-Cheek's leg, leaving Marchetti with little choice but to dismiss him.  This occurred regardless of the efforts made by Dele’s ex-Spurs teammate Kyle Walker in advocating for him to the referee.  Walker receives negative coverage in England due to his off-field activities and notable errors in major tournaments, yet his empathetic response to Dele...

Chelsea is going through a terrible time at the start of the new year, despite having finally found their rhythm under Enzo Maresca. Chelsea's unexpected losses to Fulham and Ipswich Town at the end of December marked the start of the issues, and the Premier League draws with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth barely raised spirits. On Monday night, they have the opportunity to regain their form against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Although Chelsea does not currently have a large injury list, Enzo Maresca has issued a warning that Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, and Levi Colwill are all questionable for Wolves' visit. Despite the fact that none of the four trained on Friday, the Italian acknowledged that they are still eligible to play. This is Chelsea's expected lineup versus Wolves. Chelsea's expected lineup at Wolves [4-2-3-1] GK: Robert Sanchez – Sanchez appears to still have Maresca's support despite his many errors. During the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth midwe...

Liverpool has no time to recover as they prepare to face their fourth game in nine days, this time against Premier League powerhouse Nottingham Forest. Arne Slot hasn't yet experienced an injury problem as a result of the unrelenting schedule, but his players are definitely feeling the tempo as they balance league play with FA Cup and Carabao Cup duties. Liverpool has only defeated League Two's Accrington Stanley in the three games they've played in the past week and a half. Tottenham upset the apple cart by narrowly defeating the Reds in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final match after Manchester United earned a point away from Anfield. Nuno Espirito Santo is shockingly in third place after putting together an incredible run of results, so Tuesday's matchup against Forest is another really difficult test. They have won their last six games in a row in all competitions, and they are only six points behind Liverpool at the top of the table. Here's how liverp...

On Manchester's sky-blue side, things are finally returning to normal as City looks to win four straight games across all competitions. Following back-to-back Premier League victories on either side of New Year's Day, City unleashed their brutal best performance and outcome this past weekend, defeating Salford 8-0 in the FA Cup third round. Although Saturday's victory isn't a clear sign that City will soon be a threat once more, there's little doubt that positive vibes are beginning to spread throughout the Etihad. Before the month is out, Pep Guardiola might also have some new, shiny toys to play with. Next up is Tuesday night's trip to Brentford, a team in the middle of the standings.  Here's how mancity line up could look like Man City predicted lineup vs Brentford [4-1-4-1] GK: Stefan Ortega – Given that Ederson will start in the cup on Saturday, Ortega appears to have assumed the number one role. The German used to do that. LB: Josko Gvardiol – Gvardiol...

The Chelsea supporters would undoubtedly be happy with the most turgid of victories over Bournemouth on Tuesday night, even though they have witnessed enough of thrashings this season. The Blues have lost their last four Premier League games going into their next matchup with Bournemouth. After a difficult couple of weeks, a 5-0 thumping of EFL opponents over the weekend brought some smiles back to faces, but if their winless league streak continues against the Cherries, frowns will return. Despite the comfort of Chelsea's triumph, Tinkerman Maresca made a lot of rotations for the weekend's visit from Morecambe, and major changes are anticipated once more. The Blues could lineup like this. Chelsea predicted lineup vs Bournemouth [4-2-3-1] GK: Robert Sanchez –  To unseat Sanchez as Chelsea's top player, Filip Jorgensen will need to do a bit more than keep clean sheets against Morecambe. LB: Marc Cucurella –  Cucurella was not in danger from Renato Veiga, but the summer visit...

Lucas Bergvall's second-half goal will give Tottenham a 1-0 advantage going into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final matchup with Liverpool next month. Whether the young Swede should have had the opportunity to convert the game-winning moment can be debated, but Spurs were worth it for their first-leg success on Wednesday. Liverpool played poorly for the second straight game, but they still have a chance to win the match because the second leg is scheduled for Anfield next month. The events of the game Given the lack of rest his team has received over the last month, Arne Slot may have surprised some by playing at nearly full capacity on Wednesday night. Before the league leaders head to Nottingham Forest this weekend, Breathers should make an appearance against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup. The Dutchman did, however, make four changes from the team that defeated them 6-3 in N17 prior to Christmas, with the majority of the switches going to defense.  Given the situat...

Manchester United drew a 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday afternoon at Anfield following a significant improvement. Despite coming off a four-game losing run and being closer to the drop zone than the European spots going into the match, United was outstanding here and got a great deal for their point. Although Liverpool had a difficult game and will undoubtedly feel that this was a wasted chance following Saturday's draw between Arsenal and Brighton, they still have a solid six-point lead at the top of the table despite playing one fewer game than their competitors. How the match played out Since postponement was contemplated on Sunday morning, the unclean Anfield conditions shouldn't have been a huge surprise.  A powerful performance of "You'll Never Walk Alone" lifted Scouse's spirits on a gloomy Merseyside afternoon, although the home audience initially felt demoralized by United's strong performance in the first forty-five minu...

Manchester United travel to Anfield looking to upset rivals Liverpool in a crucial Premier League clash. With Erik ten Hag's side seeking to build momentum, the Red Devils' team selection will be vital.  Here's a predicted lineup for Manchester United as they aim to contain Liverpool's attacking threat and secure a valuable win." This Sunday, Manchester United will play league leaders and fierce rivals Liverpool in the Premier League in an attempt to pull off an unexpected victory. After four straight losses, the Red Devils are under tremendous pressure going into Anfield, and Ruben Amorim has failed to make any progress in his first six weeks as manager. The last thing the Portuguese coach needs as he attempts to turn around Man Utd's troubles is a trip to the red part of Merseyside. The Red Devils' poor play and form can no longer be attributed on injuries, since Amorim is still unsure of his ideal starting lineup. Fearing a possible beating, the former S...

"Liverpool prepare to host arch-rivals Manchester United in a highly-anticipated Premier League showdown.  As Jurgen Klopp's side aim to bounce back from recent setbacks, the Reds' team selection will be crucial.  Here's a predicted lineup for Liverpool as they look to secure a vital win against their bitter foes and reignite their top-four challenge." If Liverpool defeats the dejected Red Devils on Sunday, they would move an incredible 26 points clear of rivals Manchester United. In his first half-season at Anfield, Arne Slot has led his team to the top of the table and has only suffered one loss throughout his remarkable reign. He has already secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League. Here is how Slot could line his Liverpool side up for a crucial fixture. Liverpool predicted lineup vs Man Utd [4-2-3-1] GK: Alisson – With five straight clean sheets in home games against Manchester United, Liverpool's goalie is among the finest in the...