1. Arsenal vs. Sunderland: 6 Things We Learned from 0-0 Draw at the Emirates

    Almost exactly a year after Arsenal drew 0-0 to Newcastle on the first day of last season, the Gunners replicated that result against Sunderland in a frustrating display that left much to be desired...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 1,240 reads 8 comments

  2. Arsenal vs. Sunderland: Premier League Opener as It Happened

    Premier League Round 1— Arsenal vs. Sunderland Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland Full Time Lineups: Arsenal: Szczesny; Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs; Diaby ...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 4,292 reads 36 comments

  3. Arsenal vs. Sunderland: Complete Premier League Preview, Team News, Prediction

    Ladies and gentlemen, the real thing is upon us once again. The world's best league resumes competition this weekend, and Arsenal will get us started at home against Sunderland in a bid to perhaps crack the top two this season...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 2,708 reads 14 comments

  4. Chelsea: 8 Reasons Blues May Struggle with Life After Didier Drogba

    Chelsea have spent handsomely this summer to ensure that the club does not suffer the embarrassment of finishing in sixth place once again...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 4,649 reads 24 comments

  5. Arsenal Transfers: Charting the Robin van Persie Saga and Predicting Its End

    The transfer saga that has dominated the headlines and overshadowed Arsenal 's preseason this summer began on July 4...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 4,353 reads 7 comments

  6. Arsenal vs. Cologne: 6 Things We Learned from Preseason Friendly

    In the team's final preseason tune-up before the real thing, Arsenal looked a confident side. On the back of their annual training camp in Germany, the Gunners thrashed Cologne...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 25,405 reads 58 comments

  7. Arsenal vs. Cologne: Preseason Friendly as It Happened

    Preseason friendly: Arsenal vs. Cologne Arsenal 4-0 Cologne Vermaelen 7' Podolski (pen) 15', 43' Gervinho 62' Lineups: Arsenal: Mannone; Yennaris, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, ...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 15,276 reads 79 comments

  8. South Korea vs. Japan: Breaking Down the Olympic Men's Soccer Bronze Medal Match

    Japan and South Korea have a tough task in trying to follow up a thrilling day of women's Olympic soccer, but the two Asian nations are more than capable of providing a fitting appetizer to the gold medal match later this weekend...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 8,521 reads 6 comments

  9. Arsenal: Why the Gunners Need to Focus on Winning EPL Title Before UCL Title

    For Arsenal and its embattled fans, life is unusually sweet right now. After years of tantalizingly missing out on major trophies and witnessing several lackluster responses from ...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 10 months ago 6,453 reads 48 comments

  10. South Korea vs. Brazil: Men's Olympic Soccer Semifinal as It Happened

    2012 men's Olympic football semifinal: South Korea 0-3 Brazil Romulo 38' Leandro Damiao 57', 65' Lineups: South Korea : Lee Bum-Young; Jae-Suk Oh, Young-Gwon Kim, Seok-Ho ...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 8,966 reads 65 comments

  11. Brazil vs Honduras: 6 Things We Learned from Olympic Quarterfinal

    It was far from a convincing performance, but Brazil outlasted Honduras to move on to the semifinals of the soccer tournament of the Olympics...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 2,884 reads 12 comments

  12. Brazil vs. Honduras: Men's Olympic Soccer Live Score, Highlights and Stats

    2012 Summer Olympics —men's football quarterfinal Brazil 3-2 Honduras Mario Martinez 13' Leandro Damiao 38' Roger Espinoza 48' Neymar (pen) 50' Leandro Damiao 60' ...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 7,479 reads 13 comments

  13. Brazil vs. Honduras: 6 Bold Predictions for Olympic Football Quarterfinal

    For followers of this wonderful Olympic football tournament, the fun truly begins: We are now into the knockout stages, and the safety net of group play has been removed from under each remaining team...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 1,891 reads 2 comments

  14. The 20 Softest Players in World Football

    In America, footballers have a reputation for being pansies, divers, cheats and uninterested in good old-fashioned contact. Generally, this is untrue...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 41,523 reads 133 comments

  15. Hope Solo's Top Saves for the USWNT

    As she begins her 31st year, Hope Solo continues to get better. Virtually an ever-present for the U.S. Women's National team during the past eight years, Solo has provided a reassuring presence in goal for the best national side in the world...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 549 reads 0 comments

  16. Juventus: Strikers Juve Should Look at If RVP Is out of the Picture

    With Juventus in the market for a striker this summer, numerous sources have gone wild with rumors and speculation as to who the Italian giants might sign...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 2,694 reads 7 comments

  17. Women's Olympic Soccer 2012 Scores: Group Round Results, Standings & Highlights

    The thrill ride of women's Olympic soccer continued on Saturday with an exciting slate of fixtures that did not disappoint...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 8,606 reads 0 comments

  18. Olympic Soccer 2012: Team by Team Starting 11, Preview and Medal Predictions

    If you're longing for quality international football now that Euro 2012 is over and domestic seasons have not yet begun, the Olympics are here to relieve your pain...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 4,225 reads 2 comments

  19. Inter Milan Transfers: 6 Potential Signings to Increase Club's Standing in Italy

    Inter Milan are in the middle of a rebuilding phase, as old heads depart and are marginalized in large numbers to make way for the new generation that is gradually emerging at the club...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 5,604 reads 9 comments

  20. Are Barcelona the Only Threat to Real Madrid in La Liga?

    When Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1 on May 13th, Los Blancos were officially crowned champions of Spain, and simultaneously achieved an historic total of 100 points for the year...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 2,604 reads 6 comments

  21. Everton FC: How and Why the Toffees Can Make a Shock Run at UCL Berth in 2012-13

    Even in this warped new landscape of football, where clubs bankrolled by a few rich owners suck up the majority's talent and gain an unfair advantage, smaller clubs can still succeed...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 2,547 reads 4 comments

  22. Picking an All-Time Arsenal Legends XI

    As one of the most successful clubs in the history of English football, Arsenal have had their share of legends and wonderful players over the years...

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  23. 25 Bone-Shattering Tackles You Have to See to Believe

    Many, especially in America, are of the misconception that football is a relatively soft sport, played by small men who are reluctant to make hard contact with each other. As anyone who has watched a football match knows, this is pure hokum...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 5,437 reads 15 comments

  24. Inter Milan: What the Nerazzuri Need to Do to Shoot Up the Serie A Table

    You could say that Inter Milan is not exactly going through the best patch in its storied history. Just a few years ago, Inter were one of the most feared clubs in the world, and the pride of Serie A...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 2,310 reads 6 comments

  25. Arsenal: Why Lukas Podolski Will Be Gunners' Most Important Player Next Season

    There is a different atmosphere about Arsenal and the club's fans than in previous summers, and it signals a positive change within the club...

    Charlie Melman Written by Charlie Melman about 11 months ago 8,658 reads 22 comments