Sancho and Ronaldo fall well short of ultimate dribble XI
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Mar 16 2020 14:54
Following our Stats XI series opener taking key passes into account, today's sequel focuses on successful dribbles, building a lineup of the players to have completed the most in Europe's top five leagues this season.There are, once again, some big name omissions in the likes of Jadon Sancho and Cri...
Alexander-Arnold and Messi miss out on Europe's most creative XI!
by Martin Laurence
at Cuma, Mar 13 2020 17:48
With Europe's top five leagues forced out of action by the Coronavirus outbreak, we're reflecting on the season so far with a new series of statistic-based XIs. The first in the series takes a look at key passes - as voted by our Twitter followers - while we took the decision to exclude set pieces f...
Raheem Sterling's plummeting form as significant as big injuries ahead of Euro 2020
by Martin Laurence
at Salı, Mar 3 2020 16:57
The panic hasn't set in just yet, but serious injuries to key players ahead of Euro 2020 will be a real concern to Gareth Southgate, particularly in attacking positions. Captain Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford are unlikely to see a great deal of playing time before the season comes to an end, if any ...
Carabao Cup Final: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City player ratings as Foden stars
by Martin Laurence
at Pazar, Mar 1 2020 19:06
Manchester City lifted the League Cup title for the third year running and could thank a surprise inclusion in the starting lineup in inspiring a narrow victory against struggling Aston Villa. The player ratings in full from Wembley...ASTON VILLA - 6.46Orjan Nyland - 6.11: Could do nothing with eith...
Ultimate 22/1 bet boost ahead of Chelsea vs Bayern Champions League clash
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Şub 24 2020 16:56
After a much needed morale boost at the weekend following a victory over Tottenham that was more comfortable than the scoreline suggested, Chelsea have another big battle at The Bridge on Tuesday night.Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich make the trip to London, with the teams meeting in the Champion...
Exclusive interview: Meet Jose Campana - the man with more key passes than Leo Messi
by Martin Laurence
at Cuma, Şub 21 2020 13:22
When you think of the most creative players in LaLiga, the reflex is to think of Lionel Messi, and understandably so. Beyond the Argentine, the likes of Toni Kroos, Santi Cazorla and Dani Parejo spring to mind, but there is one player who has set up his teammates more than any of those star names.Th...
Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United player ratings: Maguire dominates both boxes
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Şub 17 2020 22:37
Manchesyer United move three points behind Chelsea in fourth with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge courtesy of their first headed goals away from home in the Premier League all season. We explain our statistical ratings from a big win for the Red Devils.CHELSEA - 6.36Willy Caballero (5.86) - Could do no...
Chelsea vs Manchester United preview: Exclusive 22/1 bet boost
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Şub 17 2020 11:46
Given the recent news that Manchester City face a two-year ban from the Champions League for breaches of financial fair play regulations, the race for a place among Europe's elite next season just got hotter.It's a decision that will certainly effect both Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of their...
Unpopular opinion: N'Golo Kante now the disposable link in Chelsea's midfield
by Martin Laurence
at Perşembe, Şub 6 2020 16:17
It feels like kicking a puppy to suggest it, but N'Golo Kante has really underwhelmed in this new look Chelsea side under Frank Lampard.Much was made of Maurizio Sarri's decision to deploy the Frenchman in a more advanced position last season, with Jorginho used as a deep lying playmaker, but it's s...