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A star who will demand a transfer out of each Premier League Big 6 club in 2026

10Mar

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A star who will demand a transfer out of each Premier League Big 6 club in 2026

Nobody wants to see one of their best players leave, but sometimes for financial reasons or just genuinely wanting to get out and try something new, top players ask for transfers out. Here is one star player at each Premier League Big Six club who could ask for a change of scenery in the summer 2026 transfer window. Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli Although Gabriel Martinelli is a talented left winger who has his moments of true superstardom, the Brazilian forward has yet to actually develop into a consistent top player for Arsenal. He would be useful to have around, but Arsenal want to replace him with a new starter like Anthony Gordon. Martinelli may decide that he does not want to play second fiddle and feel that in a more attacking side with counterattacking opportunities, he would do ...

Ranking every Premier League Big 6 manager by their job security

9Mar

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Ranking every Premier League Big 6 manager by their job security

Which Premier League Big Six coaches are on the hot seat? Which ones have the safest job security? Let's rank each club's manager in order of their likelihood of losing their jobs in 2026. 6. Igor Tudor, Tottenham Hotspur Igor Tudor is as good as gone as Tottenham Hotspur interim manager. The problems obviously go well beyond him, but Spurs have yet to win a game with Tudor, who, quite frankly, looks totally out of his depth at a Premier League Big Six club. 5. Michael Carrick, Manchester United If it were up to the Manchester United fans, Michael Carrick would stay on as the permanent manager of the club, no questions asked. He has turned around Man United's fortunes and made them immediately into Champions League contenders, and while the Newcastle defeat showed his weaknesses tactic...

A 2010s icon every Premier League Big 6 club would beg to have back the most right now

9Mar

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A 2010s icon every Premier League Big 6 club would beg to have back the most right now

Even the teams fighting for the Premier League title have that one superstar of the past they would do anything to bring back to make their team even stronger. For each of the Big Six clubs, here is one star player of the 2010s decade they would want to bring back the most to either shore up a key weakness or become a much better version of themselves. Arsenal: Alexis Sanchez Viktor Gyokeres isn't a world class striker, but he is better than what Arsenal had last season. Plus, Arsenal didn't have a truly transcendental striker in the 2010s like they did in the 2000s when they had many of them; they just had a few really good guys. But their best player in the last decade was Alexis Sanchez, who was a world-class left winger and neck and neck with Chelsea's Eden Hazard as the best play...

Ranking the 10 most accurate shooters of the 2025/26 Premier League season

9Mar

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Rankings

Ranking the 10 most accurate shooters of the 2025/26 Premier League season

We all know Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is the best in the Premier League at purely scoring goals, which involves more than just shooting, but who is the most accurate shooter in the league when they are in front of goal? Using a mix of analytics like shot on target percentage and goals per shot ratio, here are the 10 most accurate shooters of the 2025/26 season thus far. 10. Erling Haaland, Manchester City Erling Haaland has scored more goals than anyone in the Premier League this season, but he's actually only 10th in goals per shot ratio and 9th with a shot on target percentage of 49. Still, being in the top 10 with that high volume of shooting opportunities is highly impressive, even if Haaland hasn't been as automatic as he was to start the season. 9. Danny Welbeck, Br...

The best non-European player at every Premier League Big 6 club today

9Mar

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The best non-European player at every Premier League Big 6 club today

The English Premier League is obviously going to be dominated by players from both England and Europe as a whole, but this is a truly international league where players and fans from around the world come together. There is a great legacy of players outside of Europe in the Premier League like Didier Drogba and Sergio Aguero. Here are the best current Premier League stars from outside European nations who are starring for the top teams in the league's Big Six. Arsenal: Gabriel Magalhaes (Brazil) This one was easy. Gabriel Magalhaes is the best center back in the Premier League right now, though Marc Guehi is awfully close, and it's been about time that he received recognition for his quality from even the Premier League diehards. With all due respect to William Saliba, Gabriel is cut ...

2026 Champions League Round of 16 first leg picks, score predictions for every game

8Mar

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2026 Champions League Round of 16 first leg picks, score predictions for every game

On Tuesday and Wednesday night this week, most of the biggest clubs in world football will clash in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, and there are some huge matchups on tap like Manchester City vs. Real Madrid and PSG vs. Chelsea - both matches with history to them. Here are predictions for the scores of each first leg battle. Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Galatasaray had their way with Juventus, and they do pose a threat to Liverpool because of the skill and explosiveness of their attacking players, especially in transition. Plus, playing in Istanbul is never easy. Liverpool are in a tough moment, and they are going to be in for a surprise on Tuesday night, drawing 2-2 as more questions are asked about Arne Slot and his tactical setup in midfield. Prediction: Galatasara...

Every Premier League Big 6 club’s most underrated player right now

8Mar

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Every Premier League Big 6 club’s most underrated player right now

Everyone wants to talk about the superstars and the guys competing for scoring titles or the Ballon d'Or, but there are so many great players even at the Big Six Premier League clubs who don't get enough love. So let's shout out the workhorses who are shining for the biggest teams in England without as much fanfare as their teammates. Arsenal: Jurrien Timber The young right back has slotted in beautifully for Arsenal since joining and has become the nailed on starter with 27 of them this season. Timber has eight goal contributions and is one of many set piece mavens for the club, but where he really stands out is his one on one defending. You can make a very, very strong case that Timber is already the best defensive fullback in world football. He leads Arsenal's elite defense with 2....

Joao Pedro has been a better finisher than Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe

8Mar

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Joao Pedro has been a better finisher than Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe

Chelsea's new 24 year old striker Joao Pedro has been on a tear lately since Liam Rosenior took over as the Blues manager, and according to recent numbers shared by BBC Sport, his shot to goal conversion rate is higher than two of the biggest names in world football. Pedro is turning 24.6 percent of his shots into goals, whereas Manchester City marksman Erling Haaland's conversion rate is just behind him at 22.5. Another European Golden Boot contender - and last year's winner - Kylian Mbappe is behind him, too, with a conversion rate of 20.7. Now, there are better conversion rates out there, as Harry Kane is converting an insane 31.3 percent of his shots into goals. Kane, by the way, is on 30 goals this season, while Haaland is at 22 and Mbappe 23. Though Kane is in an easier leag...

Every Premier League Big 6 club’s most turnover prone player in the 2025/26 season

8Mar

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Every Premier League Big 6 club’s most turnover prone player in the 2025/26 season

There is nothing more frustrating and nothing that destroys confidence in a team's attack than a player who can't keep ahold of the ball, especially if they are not creating enough danger with it. Here is every Premier League Big Six club's most turnover prone player in the 2025/26 season, using WhoScored's data on times dispossessed and poor touches to guide each decision. Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres The clear winner is striker Viktor Gyokeres. Although his presence has been massive to Arsenal tactically as a true No. 9 who can be the focal point of the attack, his actual quality on the ball has been appalling. Gyokeres has one of the worst first touches in the Premier League and loses the ball frequently, which is wild for a player who only even averages 0.2 dribbles completed per game...

Ranking the 10 highest-paid Premier League managers in 2026

8Mar

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Ranking the 10 highest-paid Premier League managers in 2026

Premier League managers are among the most influential figures in world football, and their salaries increasingly reflect the pressure and expectations that come with leading clubs in the richest league on the planet. Based on leaked salary figures reported in 2026 by Football Leaks, here is a ranking of the 10 highest-paid Premier League managers, with all figures listed in millions of pounds per year. 10. Marco Silva, Fulham — £4M Marco Silva has quietly built one of the Premier League’s most stable projects at Fulham. Since arriving at Craven Cottage, the Portuguese coach has earned praise for organizing a competitive side capable of punching above its weight. Silva’s £4 million annual salary reflects Fulham’s growing ambition while still sitting toward the lower end of the league’...