By FRANCO PANIZO
The upcoming weekend will not be the only time this week to view some worthwhile soccer.
Several interesting matches are on tap for a busy Tuesday slate of action, one that includes a highly-anticipated Manchester derby. Manchester United and Manchester City will square off at Old Trafford in a match that has serious implications for both. City, the favorites in this one, could use the full three points as they attempt to stay in the Premier League title picture while United need a victory to move closer to regaining a place in next season’s European competitions.
From an Americans Abroad perspective, there are plenty of games with intrigue. John Brook is set to start for Hertha Berlin again as they try to avoid becoming the side that Bayern Munich clinches the Bundesliga title against, and Tim Howard should also be in action as Everton try to further solidify their place in Europe.
If you will be watching any of today’s matches, please feel free to leave some play-by-play, analysis and thoughts in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action (Full TV schedule after the jump).
3pm – Hertha Berlin vs. Bayern Munich – GolTV
3pm – Malaga vs. Espanyol – BeIN Sports Espanol
3:45pm – Manchester United vs. Manchester City – NBCSN/NBC Sports Live Extra
3:45pm – Arsenal vs. Swansea City – DirecTV/NBC Sports Live Extra
3:45pm – Newcastle United vs. Everton – DirecTV
3:45pm – Roma vs. Torino – BeIN Sports
5pm – Elche vs. Atletico Bilbao – BeIN Sports Espanol
7:30pm – Zamora vs. Nacional Asuncion – Fox Deportes
10pm – Santos Laguna vs. Penarol – Fox Deportes
Well, after watching Everton thoroughly beat Newcastle, I can’t tell whether the bigger indictment against Moyes is how poorly Man United are playing under him, or how well Everton are doing without him.
Everton only need 6 points with 8 left to reach last years total. I believe they are also just 8 points from there highest total in the Premier league era
Incredibly unlucky own goal costs Arsenal the win, although its hard to say a win was deserved, they were highly mediocre throughout. It would appear that the team has lost all steam, the injuries have finally caught up to them.
Well that’s it Bayern wins the league with 7 matches left in the season
Julian Green time!
shhhh!!!! dont tell Expat…
Have no idea how Fellaini is still on the field. That was criminal.
Major bias on consistency of calls at the moment. No yellow for Rooney for his scissor tackle from behind either.
City fans and players rightfully upset.
Wayne Rooney magically escapes a yellow after a scissor tackle from behind missing the ball.
why do full internationals join Man City?
I mean i understand the $$$ but you play like 25 matches a season and could lose your starting spot with your NT unless you’re Vincent Kompany
Do they?
How does Fellaini stay on the pitch? Seriously? That was assault off the pitch.
This entire Unites team is filled with cheap shot artists.
I ran across a story today about Michael Bradley against DC United shoving a ref down flat on his you-know-what. A video of the event in this news article if you scroll down. Pretty funny.
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/TorontoFC/2014/03/22/21551186.html
I really wonder what Rosicky’s career would have been like if not for injuries, he has been really good for Arsenal the last year or two. Crazy to think he’s 33 already
Wilfried Bony has transitioned out of the Eredivisie pretty well with his 20th for Swansea across all competitions
12th league goal
been quite decent for them despite the massive transfer fee (well for a club of their size)
Straight thug behavior from Welbeck. He and Rooney specialize in it.
Arsenal have to find a way to win this game, giving up an early goal against run of play won’t help matters.
Haha that was terrible defense from United. One of the fastest goals ever for City.
I love Match of the Day on NBC SPORTS. They really are entertaining and so insightful. Much more than their equivalent on FOX SPORTS.
Love to see McBride move to NBC SPORTS
Definitely!
McBride would fit in well with the NBC crew.
Cherundolo has retired. 15 years at Hannover. 302 Bundesliga matches. I believe over 400 altogether.
In today’s world, that’s pretty unexpected from a local/native player, almost impossible for a foreign player and yet Cherundolo has accomplished it.
can we give the man some praise?
had separate posts for that:
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/03/cherundolo-battling-injuries.html
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/03/cherundolos-retirement-position.html
Think you’re a bit late to the party, there was a couple articles on him here last week and everyone came to the conclusion he is pretty much the only USMNT player that everyone liked.
I can’t believe Kagawa is on the bench again and Cleverly is starting. Oh, no that’s right, I absolutely can. Silly Moyes.
Oh well, instead I’ll be watching Newcastle play another meaningless game in a string of meaningless games.
JAB starting for Hertha Berlin. Somewhat at fault for the goal. 1-0 Bayern.
Meh, its Bayern. Its an exercise in damage limitation.
ugh, can’t believe i’m rooting for a man u win. just really want them to be in the europa league, and for liverpool to win the league.
same here or at the very least
they both draw 0-0
want Liverpool to win the league and Everton in the Europa League. Screw United
oh, hell yes, screw united. i want them in europa so that they have schedule congestion next year with little reward, and, more importantly, so they have a (poor) reason to keep moyes around for a long long time.
same here or at the very least
they both draw 0-0. ok
want Liverpool to win the league and Everton in the Europa League. Screw United
no. Not Europea league. Everton with Timmy Howard in Champions League. If Everton holds on to the lead against Newcastle, then will be in fifth place five points behind a rapidly faltering Arsenal.