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Liverpool’s best player against Real Madrid won’t even be Mohamed Salah

11Nov

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

LaLiga, Premier League

Liverpool’s best player against Real Madrid won’t even be Mohamed Salah

Liverpool are unequivocally the best team in the Premier League right now, having just carved up fellow Champions League side Aston Villa 2-0 behind another inspired performance from the league's best player, Mohamed Salah. The Reds have been a juggernaut this season under Arne Slot, and you could argue that only the Hansi Flick-led La Liga leaders Barcelona have been more impressive in all of European football. Yes, Liverpool have been even better than La Liga's second-best team, Real Madrid, because Los Blancos really haven't been very good at all this season, even after signing Kylian Mbappe and Endrick. Real Madrid have had trouble integrating their new stars, with Mbappe earning widespread criticism for a horrendous performance against Barcelona in what amounted to a 4-0 blow...

Liverpool could sign Europe’s most underrated CB at a discount price

10Nov

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Premier League

Liverpool could sign Europe’s most underrated CB at a discount price

Liverpool have arguably the world's best defensive partnership in Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, and both men have been fantastic this season with the Reds sitting firmly in first place in the Premier League. If it weren't for Barcelona's record numbers in attack, more and more people around the world would be talking about Liverpool as the Champions League favorites, as new manager Arne Slot has gotten the most out of his personnel. Although Liverpool are set with their starters at center back and aren't desperate for any additions, they have been wisely staying plugged in for young central defenders who could one day step into Van Dijk's massive shoes. This past summer, Liverpool were among the elite teams interested in teenage phenom Leny Yoro, but they ultimately decided...

West Ham’s leading candidate to replace Julen Lopetegui starting to come into focus

10Nov

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Premier League

West Ham’s leading candidate to replace Julen Lopetegui starting to come into focus

With a 0-0 loss to one of the Premier League's now perennial relegation candidates, West Ham are clearly playing well below their standard under Julen Lopetegui, who was expected to have the Hammers at least somewhat improving initially on the poor second half of the 2023/24 season under David Moyes. Because, for starters, Moyes did have the Hammers looking good in the first half of the season before injuries took their toll, and, secondly, West Ham added so much talent to support Lopetegui this summer, particularly in the attack. While it's true that some of the big name acquisitions like Niclas Fullkrug, Carlos Soler, and Jean-Clair Todibo have yet to make an impact, there is simply no excuse for how poorly this team has performed under Lopetegui. Before the season even started,...

Manchester United are battling to sign the world’s two best up-and-coming strikers

9Nov

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Premier League

Manchester United are battling to sign the world’s two best up-and-coming strikers

Manchester United have signed a talented young striker from Serie A in each of the past two summer transfer windows, first inking the high-upside Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta and then nabbing well-rounded Bologna breakout star Joshua Zirkzee after the Rossoblu's shock Champions League qualification. Hojlund has flashed his world-class potential in Manchester United colors, showing the athleticism and dribbling ability that made him a menace under Gian Piero Gasperini before quickly bolting for the bright lights of the Premier League. It's still too early for Zirkzee, but the former Bayern Munich prospect is already making some Manchester United supporters have buyer's remorse, with the Dutchman predictably struggling in Erik ten Hag's lethargic attack without players to combine with ...

Liverpool get some sneaky good news on their best attacking transfer target

8Nov

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Premier League

Liverpool get some sneaky good news on their best attacking transfer target

Liverpool have the best player in the Premier League and one of the best forwards in world football in Mohamed Salah, and left winger Luis Diaz has quickly rejoined him as a world-class attacker after the appointment of Arne Slot. With Cody Gakpo adding legitimately world-class play up front, too, Liverpool have three wide forwards who can score goals, create chances, and win entire games on their own when they are at their best. But Liverpool are still uncertain about the man in the middle. They have two quality options in Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, and if you combined their strengths, you'd end up with the best striker on the planet. Alone, Nunez and Jota have flaws. Jota is a great finisher who lacks in one-on-ones, while Nunez is a maven at creating chances for himself but c...

There’s no excuse for Arsenal to pass on Viktor Gyokeres now

8Nov

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Premier League

There’s no excuse for Arsenal to pass on Viktor Gyokeres now

Everyone knew Arsenal needed to sign a new striker last summer in order to finally get over the championship hump in the Premier League, but apparently the Gunners themselves were the only ones who didn't get the memo. And now without a reliable goal-scorer through the middle to support Bukayo Saka's Premier League Player of the Season-caliber efforts, Arsenal have slipped even further in the title race despite a season-ending injury to Manchester City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri. Instead, Liverpool have stepped up to fill the void, while Arsenal watch as Kai Havertz regresses to the mean after a fool's gold hot streak of goals. Erling Haaland's record-breaking scoring exploits have long been the difference between Man City and Arsenal in the title race, and yet Arsenal remained compl...

John Obi Mikel’s uniquely brilliant reason for why Chelsea need another striker

8Nov

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John Obi Mikel’s uniquely brilliant reason for why Chelsea need another striker

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has fared better in his second season at the club, going from a lost soul in his first Premier League season to a man who is legitimately one of the better No. 9's in the Premiership. Jackson, thus far, has scored 6 goals with 3 assists in 10 Premier League appearances, putting him on pace for well over 30 total goal contributions over the course of the 2024/25 season. Since Christopher Nkunku profiles better as a second striker or attacking midfielder, Jackson is the only true No. 9 at Stamford Bridge, and while he has been performing well for a resurgent Chelsea side who are definitely in the mix for Champions League football again, many supporters would still like to see Todd Boehly bring in another striker. As Viktor Gyokeres gains more momentum...

Transfer Rumors: Liverpool, Manchester United fight for a Barcelona star they can’t have

8Nov

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LaLiga, Premier League

Transfer Rumors: Liverpool, Manchester United fight for a Barcelona star they can’t have

Barcelona have been the big story in world football this season, blasting opponent after opponent with such ruthless efficiency in a manner that we have not seen for a long time. Hansi Flick has turned his squad into an unstoppable machine, recently tormenting European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to the tune of a combined 8-1 scoreline. Although much of the focus around Barcelona centers on the attacking triumvirate of Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha that is undoubtedly the world's best, there are so many other gems worth praising. Flick has done an exceptional job of believing in his young players, and he has been richly rewarded in immediate solutions who will only improve over the course of the next decade. Young defensive midfielder Marc Casado...

Tottenham finally showing elite ambition with interest in one of Europe’s best midfielders

8Nov

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Premier League

Tottenham finally showing elite ambition with interest in one of Europe’s best midfielders

Tottenham have unearthed two of the Premier League's best breakout midfielders of the season, with Dejan Kulusevski surprisingly thriving in an innovative role concocted by Ange Postecoglou as a ball-carrying midfielder. The former Juventus right winger has become an incredible No. 8, playing more as a Mezzala in the Premier League than he ever did in Italy while at three different historic clubs. Alongside him, Pape Sarr is emerging as a top young midfielder, having just bossed top-four rivals Aston Villa in a 4-1 drubbing of Unai Emery's men. Sarr was the best player on the pitch, making top stars Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans look almost amateurish in comparison. Tottenham, though, are still one top midfielder away from having a truly great trio in the Premier League, and ba...

The infuriating reason why Arsenal didn’t sign Benjamin Sesko

8Nov

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Premier League

The infuriating reason why Arsenal didn’t sign Benjamin Sesko

Arsenal knew going into the summer 2024 transfer window that their biggest need, by far, was at the No. 9 position. For years, Arsenal have struggled to find a consistent goal-scoring striker ever since the abrupt decline of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Gabriel Jesus has been a great all-around forward, and Kai Havertz offers similar benefits as a center forward. But neither can reliably put away their chances, and juxtaposed with Manchester City's record-breaking striker Erling Haaland, the difference becomes decisive in a tight Premier League title race Arsenal fans had faith that their club would address this most pressing need, but, instead, they waffled, with their only attacking signing being the addition of declining Premier League veteran Raheem Sterling. RB Leipzig star Ben...