LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Fans on the kop during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield on August 17, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Fans on the kop during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield on August 17, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Arsenal fans wait outside the ground prior the match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium. Clive Mason / Getty Images
Arsenal fans wait outside the ground prior the match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium. Clive Mason / Getty Images
A Norwich City fan shows her colours during a match between Norwich City and Everton at Carrow Road. Jamie McDonald / Getty Images
A Norwich City fan shows her colours during a match between Norwich City and Everton at Carrow Road. Jamie McDonald / Getty Images
A Chelsea fan wears a cardboard cut-out face of manager Jose Mourinho prior to the match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Clive Mason / Getty Images
A Chelsea fan wears a cardboard cut-out face of manager Jose Mourinho prior to the match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Clive Mason / Getty Images
A Hull City fan holds a sign prior to the match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Clive Mason / Getty Images
A Hull City fan holds a sign prior to the match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Clive Mason / Getty Images
Chelsea fans hang out banners prior to a match against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images
Chelsea fans hang out banners prior to a match against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images
Liverpool fans cheer during a match against Stoke City at Anfield. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)
Liverpool fans cheer during a match against Stoke City at Anfield. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)
A Crystal Palace fan looks on before a match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park. Jamie McDonald / Getty Images
A Crystal Palace fan looks on before a match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park. Jamie McDonald / Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: A Chelsea fan wears a cardboard cut-out face of manager Jose Mourinho prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: A Chelsea fan wears a cardboard cut-out face of manager Jose Mourinho prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Long Shot: Premier League Opening Day

RJ Mickelson

August 19, 2013

  • English
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The beginning of the Barclays Premier League football season offers a mixture of hope and tension for fans. Most express optimism about their teams chances and anticipate a strong start. Yet they know that a few low scoring outings and consecutive losses can quickly mount. However the season ends up playing out, Premier League opening day brings fans together celebrate their 'beautiful game'.

Sri Lanka World Cup squad

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Isuru Udana, Milinda Siriwardana, Avishka Fernando, Jeevan Mendis, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal.

The squad traveling to Brazil:

Faisal Al Ketbi, Ibrahim Al Hosani, Khalfan Humaid Balhol, Khalifa Saeed Al Suwaidi, Mubarak Basharhil, Obaid Salem Al Nuaimi, Saeed Juma Al Mazrouei, Saoud Abdulla Al Hammadi, Taleb Al Kirbi, Yahia Mansour Al Hammadi, Zayed Al Kaabi, Zayed Saif Al Mansoori, Saaid Haj Hamdou, Hamad Saeed Al Nuaimi. Coaches Roberto Lima and Alex Paz.

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