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In their last 5 games this season, Newcastle have suffered 3 losses, while winning 2. West Ham, by contrast have won 3 and drawn 2. The Hammers have found some momentum and are at long last out of the relegation mine. On current form they appear to be shaping better, in the second half of the season. However, Newcastle’s home advantage should compensate adequately, and this game could be an evenly matched thriller.

For any fan of US Soccer, specifically the US Women’s National team, the name Tony DiCicco holds plenty of clout. So, when L.E. Eisenmenger of the U.S. Soccer Examiner posted her interview with highly respected former USWNT head coach Tony DiCicco where he gave his blunt evaluation of player development in the United States many fans, coaches, and bloggers paid attention.

My passion, as we Brits call it, is football. In my younger days, I loved playing the game and I still try to go see as many matches as I can. The pinnacle of the British game is the Football Associate cup final, or FA cup final as its more commonly known as, played at Wembley Stadium.

Soccer is a sport that can cause a certain amount of injury if certain rules are not adhered to. Find out what you can do that will help keep your child safer while playing soccer.

On New Year’s Day, Premier League fans have eight matches to look forward to. And with the weather back to ‘normal’, we should see plenty of action. Here are my predictions for the games on January 1…

Premier League match time comes to the Emirates when Arsenal host Man City on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, in match week 22. With both sides having emerged as serious title contenders, this promises to be a thrilling encounter. While Arsenal have been very effective in attack, their back-line has been found wanting. Man City appear to be a more well-rounded side with the dependency on Tevez to score goals reduced in recent matches. The battle could be won in midfield, where a fit Fabregas could help compensation for Gunners’ porous defence.

He thinks about winning. He comes out, smiles and makes his body of 5’9 into a fast and powerful and scoring machine. He is Javier Hernandez, the young Mexican who in 2010 had a success story that did not generate doubt but praise and applauses.

Football and controversy are best friends. And they continued to be friends throughout 2010. Here are the best seven football controversies we wrote about during the year:

It’s Premier League match time at Upton park, when West Ham host Wolves on New Year’s Day in match week 21. Both relegation favourites appear to be finally getting into their strides in the second half of the season and yet are firmly entrenched at the foot of the points table. On current form, this should be a hard fought game, with West Ham edging it on the back of home advantage.

The correct soccer shoe is crucial when playing this ever increasing popular sport. Several factors should be taken into consideration before purchasing a pair.

Manchester United’s Dimitar Berbatov has widened his lead in the list of goal-scorers after his goal against Birmingham in match week 20. Take a list of scorers with six or more goals as on December 29. This list is due to change when the next set of matches take place, on New Year’s Day, January 1.

Premier League match time will brighten up Stadium of Light when Sunderland host Blackburn on New Year’s Day in match week 21. Having lost their last home game to Blackpool, Steve Bruce’s squad would be itching to atone for it with a win before their home fans. Blackburn followed up on a loss at home by beating West Brom away in match week 20. On current form, this promises to be a close-fought game.