Premier League previews for 2016-17
The ESPN FC panel discuss if Man United deserve to be called EPL favourites, or if they're still too weak defensively. The 2016-17 Premier League season is nearly upon us. Lots has happened already...
View ArticlePremier League season in a sentence: How will your team fare in 2016-17?
With the dawn of the new Premier League season nearly upon us, The Exploding Heads break down this season's certainties. Every Premier League team has hopes and fears ahead of a new campaign. Here's a...
View ArticleKoeman, Mane and Pelle departures leaves Claude Puel with work to do
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol says Southampton are taking a gamble on Claude Puel. Here's a look at Southampton's 2016-17. With Ronald Koeman, Victor Wanyama and Sadio Mane gone, it has been another difficult...
View ArticleKoeman begins quest to emulate Pochettino's success away from Saints
ESPN FC's Craig Burley and Stu Holden delve into Tottenham's chances to replicate last season's performance. They were Saints and winners, men who used their time at Southampton to secure results,...
View ArticleESPN FC's predicted Premier League table and writers' picks
The ESPN FC crew debate which team will win the 2016-17 Premier League trophy. ESPN FC's editorial desk has made its choice for the 2016-17 season, with Manchester City our choice to top in the Premier...
View ArticleChampions Leicester's defence, Mourinho vs. Pep as Prem returns
ESPN FC's Alison Bender and Craig Burley make their picks for the first round of the Premier League season. With the dawn of the new Premier League season nearly upon us, The Exploding Heads break down...
View ArticleThierry Henry comparisons show Puel is building up Saints' Redmond
Southampton will hope Nathan Redmond fills the void left by Sadio Mane's departure. Nathan Redmond is not renowned for his height but Southampton's summer signing should be feeling 10 feet tall when he...
View ArticleMourinho's Premier League experience makes Man United the team to beat
The ESPN FC crew debate which team will win the 2016-17 Premier League trophy. Manchester United's summer spending spree looks like money well spent and gives them a strong chance of regaining former...
View ArticleNathan Redmond catches the eye as Puel starts with Southampton draw
Nathan Redmond scored on his debut as Southampton drew 1-1 with Watford. It was not the fairytale start Claude Puel would have wanted to his reign as Southampton manager, but the Frenchman will take...
View ArticleSaints must keep hold of Jose Fonte after another summer of turnover
Charlie Austin's late winner would prove decisive in Southampton's last encounter with Man United. Being used as a feeder club for the Premier League juggernauts has become an all too familiar...
View ArticleLeicester vs. Arsenal and Jose Mourinho's Old Trafford debut in Prem
Riyad Mahrez has handed Leicester a boost before the visit of Arsenal by extending his contract. Riyad Mahrez has handed Leicester a boost before the visit of Arsenal by extending his contract....
View ArticleFriday night football brings mixed reactions from Premier League fans
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol explains why he would rather play on a Friday night than in the middle of the day Saturday. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes record signing Paul Pogba is ready to...
View ArticlePremier League: Manchester United vs. Southampton as it happened
Zlatan dazzled and Paul Pogba debuted for Manchester United as Jose Mourinho's men took down Southampton 2-0. World record signing Paul Pogba's Old Trafford return went quite well as Zlatan hit home a...
View ArticleZlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice as Man United beat Southampton
Zlatan dazzled and Paul Pogba debuted for Manchester United as Jose Mourinho's men took down Southampton 2-0. World record signing Paul Pogba's Old Trafford return went quite well as Zlatan hit home a...
View ArticleVirgil van Dijk steps up as rest of Southampton wilt against Man United
Zlatan dazzled and Paul Pogba debuted for Manchester United as Jose Mourinho's men took down Southampton 2-0. The ESPN FC crew discuss how Manchester United's Paul Pogba performed in his Premier League...
View ArticleManchester United playing in Mourinho style already as Paul Pogba shines
The ESPN FC crew discuss Paul Pogba's Premier League debut. Manchester United sealed another typical Jose Mourinho win on the Portuguese's Old Trafford debut on Friday night, easing past Southampton...
View ArticleCharlie Austin could be key to handing Claude Puel his first Southampton win
Zlatan dazzled and Paul Pogba debuted for Manchester United as Jose Mourinho's men took down Southampton 2-0. Two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic sealed a 2-0 win for Manchester United as Paul Pogba...
View ArticleKlopp's Tottenham test, Tigers for Mourinho as Wenger battles Hornets
ESPN FC's Ale Moreno and Mark Donaldson predict week 3's Premier League fixtures. Liverpool's trip to Tottenham is the headline match from the final round of Premier League fixtures before the...
View ArticleTrending: Champions League revamped, Pep back to Barcelona
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol presents a few of the Champions League groups to look out for in this year's competition. Take an in-depth look at the UCL draw and see how each of the teams will line up in this...
View ArticleJay Rodriguez rescues a point for Southampton, makes a case to stay
A late goal from Jay Rodriguez brought Southampton level, despite Jordan Pickford's many brilliant efforts. A late goal from Jay Rodriguez brought Southampton level, despite Jordan Pickford's many...
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