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Who is Sven Botman? The centre-back tasked with improving Newcastle's dire defence

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Who is Sven Botman? The centre-back tasked with improving Newcastle's dire defence When Newcastle United became the richest club in the world last October, fans were understandably excited at what the January transfer window would bring. The takeover by the Saudi backed Public Investment Fund was controversial to say the least, yet supporters were eager to see who would make the m...

In-form Arsenal defender set to leave for just €3m in the summer

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In-form Arsenal defender set to leave for just €3m in the summer It was nigh-on impossible to log onto Twitter on Monday morning without seeing a picture of William Saliba making that tackle to deny Kylian Mbappe in Le Classique. Saliba made a goal-stopping block that effectively sealed a point in a nervy affair between Marseille and PSG as the young centre-back ...

Who is Morgan Sanson? Stats, strengths and weaknesses of new Aston Villa recruit

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Who is Morgan Sanson? Stats, strengths and weaknesses of new Aston Villa recruit With a fee agreed between Aston Villa and Marseille believed to be in the region of £14m, rising to £15.5m with add-ons, French midfielder Morgan Sanson is set to complete a move to the Midlands.Reports have been circling for over a week regarding a deal for the 26-year-old, with the imp...

Why xG Matters in Football Manager 2021

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Why xG Matters in Football Manager 2021 Football Manager is a game that is driven by data and statistics. From shots on target percentage to pass completion rate and dribbles made per 90 minutes, there are a wealth of metrics for you to pore over.It’s piecing together the mathematical jigsaw at the heart of the game that fuels those...

Who is Malang Sarr? Stats, strengths and weakness of new Chelsea recruit

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Who is Malang Sarr? Stats, strengths and weakness of new Chelsea recruit While there was understandable excitement regarding the arrivals of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner - with Chelsea fans made to wait for a chance to see their new signings in blue - the case remained that Frank Lampard's squad was getting increasingly top heavy.Strengthening a defence that conceded at ...

Can declining Thiago Silva still help solve Chelsea's defensive woes?

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Can declining Thiago Silva still help solve Chelsea's defensive woes? Chelsea's summer recruitment drive has centred around bolstering the attack thus far. Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner have both joined from Ajax and RB Leipzig, respectively, while Kai Havertz is closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues didn't have any major issues hitting the back of the net...

The reasons fans are excited at William Saliba's Arsenal return

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The reasons fans are excited at William Saliba's Arsenal return Now that the 2019/20 Ligue 1 season is over, Arsenal fans can look forward to their first glimpes of William Saliba back in a Gunners shirt. The French youngster has been given permission to train with the Premier League side, though can't play a competitive game for the north London outfit until 20...

Revealed: Stats show Liverpool target is living up to Drogba comparisons

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Revealed: Stats show Liverpool target is living up to Drogba comparisons Lille's excellent 2018/19 campaign came at a cost. Yes, Les Dogues were the second best side in France, but it saw their best players placed firmly in the shop window. Top rated player Nicolas Pepe (7.62) was sold off to Arsenal, while Thiago Mendes (7.27) made the switch to Ligue 1 rivals Lyon. AC ...

Chelsea legends feature in Carlo Ancelotti's star-studded Ultimate XI

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Chelsea legends feature in Carlo Ancelotti's star-studded Ultimate XI Current Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has managed some of the biggest teams in football during his illustrious managerial career. The Italian has worked at Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as we look at his ultimate XI using WhoScored's unique rating system.However, Ancelotti has only ever...

Breakthrough Stars of 2019/20: Rennes teenage midfield linchpin Eduardo Camavinga

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Breakthrough Stars of 2019/20: Rennes teenage midfield linchpin Eduardo Camavinga Eduardo Camavinga was just 16 when he made his league debut for Rennes. On May 1st 2019, the teenager made his full debut for the Ligue 1 debut when he started their 2-2 draw with Monaco. While injuries or suspensions may see a manager thrust a young player into first team action earlier than they m...