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Top 6 ‘Sixes’ to Ever Play in the EPL The Premier League has seen a host of world-class talent over the years, especially in the defensive midfield role. This position is crucial, acting as a shield in front of the defence, breaking up opposition play, and transitioning defence into attack. Let’s dive into the six best defensive midfielders in Premier League history (in no particular order), examining their stats, trophies, and what made them stand out. Claude Makélélé – Clubs: Chelsea (2003–2008) – Premier League Appearances: 144 – Goals: 2 – Wins/Losses: 102/14 – Trophies:…
The Favourites to Win the Ballon d’Or 2024 – Ranked Lionel Messi made history in 2023 by securing his record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or, a result that surprised no one. His legendary leadership in guiding Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 only solidified his claim as one of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the sport. However, in 2024, a new name will be engraved on the Ballon d’Or trophy. With both Messi and his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo absent from the nominations, a fresh batch of stars will vie for football’s most prestigious individual prize for the very…
Every Premier League Club’s 2024/25 Season So Far Evaluated The first seven games of the Premier League season have brought major upsets. Manchester United is enduring their worst-ever season start, while Chelsea is showing remarkable strength. Each Premier League club has been assessed and categorised from “excellent” to “terrible” based on their early-season performances. As we are now well into the second international break of the 2024-25 Premier League season, fans are reflecting on what the opening weeks have revealed about their teams. From the first seven matches, teams have outlined their title ambitions, their aims for European football, and, for…
What Has Arne Slot Changed at Liverpool Compared to Jürgen Klopp? Seven Premier League games into Arne Slot’s tenure as Liverpool manager, it’s clear that his arrival has brought a fresh wave of optimism to Anfield. With the October international break underway, the Reds sit at the top of the league, having collected 18 points from their first seven games. The Dutchman’s early success is prompting fans and pundits alike to examine what precisely has shifted at Liverpool under Arne Slot compared to Jürgen Klopp’s era. Let’s delve into the numbers and tactics to understand these changes. Slot’s Strong Defence One…
Best Away UCL Performances by Premier League Teams With the international break now stopping club football in its tracks, we here at EPLNews have decided to take an in-depth look at the top 5 away UCL performances by Premier League teams. This particular trip down Nostalgia Lane has reminded us why EPL teams will always be a force to be reckoned with on the European stage thanks to the grit, drama, and skill that English clubs bring to the table. Manchester United vs Juventus – 1999 UEFA Champions League Semi-Final The evening of April 21, 1999, is etched into Manchester…
5 International Games to Keep an Eye on Another two weeks of rest has been provided by FIFA for club football managers who have been overwhelmed by the flurry of fixtures thanks to a much-changed club football calendar across the world. However, it is not a period of excitement for managers and fans of club football, who have had to watch their favourite players pick up knocks during international duty in recent times. Regardless, it is a thing of pride for fans to watch their national team go up against others and triumph and this is why EPLNews is previewing the top…
Matchday 7 Awards Just when we feel like we get into the swing of things, there’s another international break to stop the Premier League from gathering too much steam. However, with the seventh matchday behind us, we are now giving out our Premier League awards! First of all, what has been happening? The three teams making up the early season’s leading pack have all prevailed, with Arsenal too strong for Southampton, reigning champions City downing Fulham and Diogo Jota’s early goal proving to be the difference between Liverpool and Palace. We had a proper goal fest between Brentford and Wolves, a…
Brighton vs Tottenham Report Scorers: Minteh 48’, Rutter 58’, Welbeck 66’; Johnson 23’, Maddison 37’ Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a sensational second-half turnaround to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2, overcoming a two-goal halftime deficit at the Amex Stadium. Goals from Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and Danny Welbeck propelled the Seagulls to a vital Premier League victory, lifting them to sixth in the table. First Half: Spurs Punish Brighton Mistakes to Take Control Fabian Hürzeler faced criticism for Brighton’s defensive issues in their 4-1 loss to Chelsea, and the vulnerability of their high line was evident from the outset. Within seconds…
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorers: Madueke 57’; Wood 50’ Red Card: Ward-Prowse 78’ Nottingham Forest earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, ending a run of four consecutive Premier League defeats in London. Despite Chelsea’s control of possession and chances, Forest put up a resilient fight to leave the capital with a point. First Half: Chelsea Dominant but Wasteful Chelsea entered the match in high spirits after five consecutive wins across all competitions. However, with Forest’s resolute defence and a league-low 11 goals in their opening five PL matches, it was no surprise that the opening stages…
Aston Villa vs Manchester United Report Scorers: N/A Aston Villa and Manchester United shared the spoils in a goalless draw at Villa Park, with United continuing their strong record at the ground, having lost just one of their last 26 Premier League visits. Despite promising moments from both sides, neither team could find the breakthrough in a match that saw limited clear-cut chances. First Half: Rashford Threatens, Villa Suffer Early Injury Following contrasting European results in midweek, both teams shifted their focus back to the Premier League. Marcus Rashford, substituted at halftime against Porto, showed intent early on with a powerful…