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Weekend Watch List: Good Weekend Match-Ups

It is Super Bowl weekend, but the weekend is full of top games from all across Europe with the big match in England headlining the weekend. Here is a look at the top 5 games from the weekend. Chelsea vs.

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Ligue 1: January Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness

Here are statistics calculated through February 1st. There are a couple of different statistics. Previously, the possession-based statistics shown in the first table were calculated by using aggregate shots, shots on goal, and goals. This time I also added the

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European League Round-Up

The big news from the weekend is the loss by Real Madrid which has given Barcelona firm control over the La Liga race. Here is a round-up of all of the results including the games from Monday. Spain: Levante 2-0

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European Round-Up

Here is a look at games around Europe this weekend. England: Wolverhampton 0-3 Liverpool Arsenal 3-0 Wigan Blackpool 1-2 Sunderland Everton 2-2 West Ham Fulham 2-0 Stoke City Manchester United 5-0 Birmingham Newcastle United 1-1 Tottenham Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester

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European Round-Up

All of the top European Leagues are back in action with Germany being the last team to get started this weekend. Here is a look at the other four leagues outside of England. Spain: Getafe 0-4 Real Sociedad Real Zaragoza

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Weekend Watch List: Derbies Galore In England

There are quite a few derbies in England this weekend with three of them on Sunday headlined by the Merseyside derby. Germany also gets back to action with a match-up of the top two teams. Here is a look at

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Ligue 1 Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness

This is a little late for December, but here are the statistics through January 9th for France’s Ligue 1. As far as some trends, it does seem possession is the most telling statistic as the top offensive and defensive effectiveness

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Mid Season Report: France Ligue 1

The first league I will take a look at during the midseason is France’s Ligue 1 where the league is highly competitive at the top. Here is a look at the first half of the season in France.

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European League Round-Up

England: Aston Villa 2-1 West Bromwich Albion Everton 0-0 Wigan Athletic Fulham 0-0 Sunderland Stoke City 0-1 Blackpool West Ham 1-3 Manchester City Newcastle 3-1 Liverpool Bolton 2-1 Blackburn Wolverhampton 1-0 Birmingham Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea Manchester United vs. Arsenal (Monday)

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Weekend Watch List: Big Clashes In England

For Americans, the College Cup is this weekend as well which will have some of the young American and future MLS talent on display. However, Europe has plenty to offer including two big games in England. Here are the top

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