Granit Xhaka left Arsenal and then barely lost while being Xabi Alonso’s iron man as Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern’s deathgrip on the Bundesliga. Who should win the 2024 Ballon d’Or? Clearing the field Let’s narrow it down to a dozen or so candidates. First, are there p...
Not just Bukayo Saka, a joy to behold all season, but the likes of Granit Xhaka, who has evolved from a lumpen holding midfield into a fine left-sided player. He has had a fraction of the world class talent City can turn to on the bench. When we look back on this season in...
It wasn’t long ago that Didier Deschamps was unsure aboutArsenal’s Saliba. He “does things that I don't like so much” was Deschamps' cryptic description of the centre-back before the tournament began. But Saliba played every single minute as the leader in central defence, where he help...
Somewhat surprisingly, Jurgen Klopp's high-pressingLiverpoolrank 11th, in betweenHuddersfield TownandNewcastle United. Despite sitting second in the League table and giving chase to leadersManchester City, who are ninth for ground covered, Jose Mourinho'sManchester Unitedrank bottom of all Premier Leagu...