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Do the Christmas League Leaders Typically Claim the Title?
Liverpool will be on top of the Premier League table this Christmas Dayfollowing a 6-3 victory over Tottenham, while Southampton finds itself at the bottom. So, where does each team stand and what can we infer from this? Moreover, how frequently do teams maintain their positions if they hold them…
Dunfermline Dismisses Manager McPake
In a bold and decisive move, Dunfermline Athletic have parted ways with manager James McPake and his assistant Dave Mackay, a decision precipitated by the team’s precarious position at the foot of the Scottish Championship table. The sacking follows a disheartening run of form, featuring back-to-back 2-0 defeats against Raith…
USMNT in 2024: Pochettino Takes Charge as Berhalter Exits – Did a Troubling Year Spark Transformation?
The U.S. men’s national team kicked off 2024 with great anticipation for what the summer might hold. However, the outcome was not as expected. Rather, it became a pivotal moment for the U.S. Copa América did not yield a major trophy or an exhilarating run that raised hopes for the…
Cast Your Vote for Masterclass of the Year! FourFourTwo Alternative Awards 2024
This month in eScored magazine, we are celebrating the remarkable figures of 2024 with our annual awards – however, there were several categories that we couldn’t fit into the issue. So, we present the Alternative Awards of the Year, where you have the opportunity to vote. First on the list…
‘A Crucial Match That Defined My Career’: Ex-Chelsea Star Reflects on the Game That Altered the Blues’ Destiny
Chelsea competed against Liverpool in 2003, marking one of the most crucial victories in the club’s history. This win not only secured Champions League football for the Blues but also paved the way for Roman Abramovich’s purchase of the club just weeks later, setting them on a trajectory toward success.…
When Should You Use the Assistant Manager Chip in FPL? Five Key Scenarios
Attention, Fantasy Premier League managers! Starting from gameweek 24 (1 February 2025), the game debuts the exciting Assistant Manager chip. While this new addition might seem somewhat perplexing at first, fear not; strategic planning will be essential to unleash its full potential. No need to panic! We’ve meticulously developed a…
European Finals Featuring Teams From the Same Nation
The European Cup commenced in the 1955/56 season, allowing just one club from each country to participate. As the tournament progressed, it became common for two teams from the same league to compete, often including the defending champions as well. This led to Real Madrid, who won the first five…
Leeds Fans: Should We Discuss Brenden Aaronson’s Future?
“Score some goals. Make some assists. Don’t fall over so easily. Then we can talk. MOT.” When eScored inquired last summer whether there was a way back for Brenden Aaronson at Leeds United, a reader responded with the quote above. It had just been announced that, following a season on…
INEOS Takes the Helm of Manchester United Women: Title Aspirations, a Bold Move, but Lacking a Clear Strategy
December 24 marks a year since Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of the petrochemical company INEOS, acquired a minority stake in, and assumed sporting control of, Manchester United. In honor of the anniversary, eScored has interviewed several individuals to assess the impact Ratcliffe and INEOS have had on United…
Compassion, Support, and a Christmas-Free Zone: Life Inside a Football Club’s Medical Team
“What you are having to do is balance risk all the time,” comments Robin Chakraverty. “That’s the job.” Chakraverty, who served as the England men’s football team doctor from 2016 to 2020 and previously held the position of head of performance and medicine at Wolverhampton Wanderers, reflects on what he…