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Sarr's AC Milan showing gives Tottenham fans cause for optimism

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Sarr's AC Milan showing gives Tottenham fans cause for optimism Tottenham went into their Champions League meeting with AC Milan on Tuesday without their three most-used central midfielders. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was suspended, while Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma are currently sidelined due to injury. Head coach Antonio Conte resisted the urge to move Eric...

Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva among Premier League's top tacklers

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Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva among Premier League's top tacklers With the Premier League table starting to take shape, we take a look at some of the top performing tacklers who have played their part in trying to maintain order for their team.10. Mohammed Salisu – 84.8%Starting in 10th is Southampton’s Mohammed Salisu. Now while Saints may have the se...

How Leicester's system change has brought out the best in Iheanacho

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How Leicester's system change has brought out the best in Iheanacho It wasn’t that long ago that Kelechi Iheanacho’s Leicester City future was being debated. The 26-year-old was out of favour at the King Power Stadium and with his current deal up in 2024, it felt like his time with the Foxes might be coming to an end. Brendan Rodgers went as far as to ex...

Who is Daichi Kamada? The Eintracht star who should top wishlists this summer

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Who is Daichi Kamada? The Eintracht star who should top wishlists this summer Randal Kolo Muani is the poster boy for Eintracht Frankfurt. The Frenchman has understandably attracted watchful glances from Europe's top teams as they witness the 24-year-old tear up the Bundesliga. Eintracht head into the weekend's action in fifth and Muani has been vital in their push for a top-...

Is Osimhen the striker to end Chelsea’s number 9 curse?

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Is Osimhen the striker to end Chelsea’s number 9 curse? Over the years at Stamford Bridge, the number 9 curse has plagued many new arrivals. From the likes of Fernando Torres to Romelu Lukaku, there have been many once high-scoring strikers who have completely flopped in front of goal while at Chelsea. The latest to don the cursed jersey, Pierre-Emerick ...

Gnonto proving the ray of light in Leeds' dreary season

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Gnonto proving the ray of light in Leeds' dreary season I saw, it’s beautiful and very similar [to mine]. A very difficult goal. Beautiful, beautiful. Paolo Di Canio was full of praise for compatriot Wilfried Gnonto after his stunning strike against Cardiff City last month. Gnonto was picked out by Rodrigo, as the teenager pulled away from Cardiff'...

Emerson has shown he still has Tottenham future despite Porro arrival

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Emerson has shown he still has Tottenham future despite Porro arrival At the end of September, it was reported that Tottenham's Emerson Royal had spent £800,000 on his personal development as a footballer. This includes access to his own private hyperbaric chamber, while working closely with a neuroscientist to help cope with the pressures of being a professiona...

Youan's form proving a bright spark in Hibernian's mixed Scottish Premiership season

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Youan's form proving a bright spark in Hibernian's mixed Scottish Premiership season With Kevin Nisbet joining Martin Boyle on the Hibernian treatment table, the Hibees have needed somebody to step up to the plate and become their talisman in the final third. It’s taken some time, but it appears as though Elie Youan is beginning to fill the void.With three goals in as many Sco...

Might Chelsea rue decision to overlook Badiashile for Champions League squad?

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Might Chelsea rue decision to overlook Badiashile for Champions League squad? Chelsea had some tough decisions to make following their £300m spending spree last month. The Blues added eight new players to their ranks but, per UEFA rules, could only register three of these signings in their Champions League squad. Graham Potter and his staff made the decision to name Myk...

Assessing Man United's deadline day arrival Marcel Sabitzer

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Assessing Man United's deadline day arrival Marcel Sabitzer While Manchester United will have wanted to see Christian Eriksen avoid injury, if worst came to worst, they are probably thankful he sustained an ankle problem before the transfer window closed. Eriksen was on the receiving end of a nasty Andy Carroll challenge in their 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading,...