At this point, it is undeniable – Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka are two of the best players in the Premier League. England are very lucky to have such a talented pair of attacking players at their disposal – but who is better? For reference, we’re only looking at each player’s performances from this season – anything that the two players have achieved in previous seasons will be disregarded. So far, in the Premier League, Rashford has proven himself to be the better goalscorer, with 14 to Saka’s nine. Saka, on the other hand, has more assists – he’s registered…
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Pundits have been arguing whether Saliba or van Dijk should be in their starting lineup for Sunday’s match at the Emirates. William Saliba has drawn comparisons to Virgil van Dijk ahead of Sunday’s clash It’s hard to think of a better defender in the Premier League so far this season than William Saliba. Having had to wait patiently for his first chance at the Gunners, the Frenchman is now thriving in Arsenal’s backline. The concern among Arsenal fans is that the Gunners may not be able to tie him down to a new deal, with his contract at the Emirates Stadium up…
Julian Alvarez reportedly wants to leave Manchester City, less than a year after he and Erling Haaland arrived at the Premier League. It seems somewhat incredible that Haaland had already passed the mark to win last year’s Golden Boot in England’s top tier by the end of January, and yet the Norwegian continues to be questioned. Because Pep Guardiola’s side aren’t running away with the league, as they often do, the arrival of the striker has been accused as being the issue. One pundit even claimed that City looked like they were playing with 10 men when the former Borussia Dortmund player, a player with…
Chelsea were beaten 2-0 at London rivals Tottenham on Sunday afternoon to crank up the pressure on Graham Potter as the Blues lose third successive game in all competitions Graham Potter has been put under increased pressure (Image: Getty Images) Chelsea players were left in shock after failing to make the bench for the Blues’ defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane ensured Graham Potter’s side stretched their winless run to five Premier League matches and therefore remain 10th in the table. It was a result that put even more pressure on Potter, who has been criticised for the nature of his side’s…
Arsenal welcome Everton to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, but how many changes should Mikel Arteta make to the side that started the 1-0 win over Leicester City? Slowly but surely, Mikel Arteta is beginning to make full use of the Arsenal squad as he plots success across two competitions. Previously, one accusation levelled at the Gunners’ manager was his seeming reluctance to deviate from his preferred starting line-up that included the likes of Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Xhaka as there was very little rotation, particularly in the Premier League, from the restart after the…
On Sunday, Man United manager Erik ten Hag guided his club to a 2-0 Carabao Cup final victory over Newcastle, delivering the Red Devils their first trophy since Jose Mourinho’s departure. Six years ago, when Manchester United beat Southampton to win the Carabao Cup under Jose Mourinho, the onus was on the Portuguese to sustain success. One victory was good, of course, but fans wanted the silverware to keep coming – something they were used to when Sir Alex Ferguson ruled the roost. Now, Erik ten Hag must succeed with a challenge his predecessor ultimately failed. Few expected United to win a trophy this season, particularly after the shambles…
Erik ten Hag praised Lisandro Martinez after he helped Manchester United end their trophy drought against Newcastle. Erik ten Hag lauded Lisandro Martinez for the impact he has had on Manchester United since his arrival from Ajax. Martinez started in United’s 2-0 League Cup final win over Newcastle as the club secured their first trophy since the Europa League in May 2017. United signed Martinez from Ajax for £55.3million in July and he has overcome a chastening start to establish himself as a cult hero among United fans. Antony followed Martinez to United from Ajax, having won two Eredivisie titles with Ten…
Rafael Benitez has linked Darwin Nunez to his former No. 9 Fernando Torres in his prediction for Darwin Nunez’s success at Anfield. The Uruguayan, who has had somewhat of an erratic season, scored Liverpool’s opener in a 2-0 victory over Newcastle, but has often been criticised for his inconsistent finishing across the season. Nunez emphatically fired home in the first 10 minutes to set Jurgen Klopp’s resurgent Reds on their way to making ground on the top four. Speaking about Nunez, Benitez said on Sky Sports: ‘He is a hard worker – he’s always making the runs and doing the right things.…
Man City star Kevin De Bruyne believes that youthful colleague Phil Foden will ultimately settle into a pivotal role as he ages and approaches his physical peak. Foden celebrated his 22nd birthday in May but has already played close to 200 senior games for City, marking his last appearance in a one-sided Manchester derby with a stunning hat-trick. The Stockport-born prodigy has made his home on either wing at this early stage of his career. But he has also played in the centre of midfield and that is where De Bruyne thinks he will end up. “He will improve because he’s…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has found a player he feels can play in Lionel Messi’s position, with the PSG superstar open to a move at the conclusion of the season. Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden can thrive by playing in the Lionel Messi role in his Manchester City side. The England international has been in and out of the City line-up since the break for the World Cup. A combination of injuries and Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez;s good form, means he has only started three Premier League games in 2023. However, after an impressive showing during the frustrating draw with Nottingham Forest, he looks in line…
The Daily Star Sport provides you three items. Graham Potter did one thing wrong (and one thing right) against Tottenham as Chelsea suffered another big-game setback and moved closer to being fired. Graham Potter is facing enormous pressure after another defeat Graham Potter’s Chelsea nightmare continued on Sunday afternoon as his side were beaten 2-0 by London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. After an encouraging start by Chelsea, Spurs turned the match into a feistier affair with a series of fiery tackles which played into their hands. Chelsea were lucky to go into half-time level after a deflected Spurs shot struck the woodwork, and Potter…
Reece James insists Graham Potter’s ability is ‘absolutely not questioned’ following 2-0 Chelsea’s defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Reece James has backed Graham Potter to get Chelsea out of their rut Chelsea’s woeful form continues as second-half goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane sealed the win for Spurs. The result leaves Chelsea without a win in their last six matches and is their third consecutive defeat in all competitions. Pressure will also grow on Potter’s position at Stamford Bridge but James is adamant that the former Brighton manager is the right man to improve Chelsea’s situation. ‘Nothing happens overnight,’ James told beIN Sport after Chelsea’s defeat…