Kevin de Bruyne was the star of the show as Manchester City ends a barren in Forest win. Manchester City made a resounding statement with their 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, putting an end to their six-match winless streak. Under intense scrutiny following four consecutive Premier League defeats, Pep Guardiola’s side reignited their top-four hopes with a commanding display at the Etihad Stadium. Kevin De Bruyne’s Masterclass Performance Kevin De Bruyne, who had been surprisingly left out of the starting lineup against Liverpool the previous weekend, returned to the pitch with a vengeance. His influence on the game was undeniable…
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Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Arsenal play host to Manchester united on Wednesday evening in the first of what will be a famous fixture across domestic competition this season, with a date already set for the two to clash in the Emirates FA Cup, while meeting is also a possibility in the Carabao Cup. Arsenal and United will clash for the 231st time in history, only second most played fixture in English football history, behind Everton – Aston Villa. It is a mouthwatering encounter given the history between the two clubs, who have both stood out as the most consistent teams…
Gameweek 14 is set to kickoff under the lights on Tuesday and we loo at the top stars to transfer in ahead of deadline. Gameweek 14 Options 1. Martin Ødegaard Since returning from injury in Gameweek 11, Arsenal’s creative wizard Martin Ødegaard has been quietly contributing points regularly. He earned eight points against West Ham, six against Nottingham Forest, and seven against Chelsea. He has shown himself to be a valuable asset and should not be disregarded in the future. The upcoming week was favourable for Arsenal. The Norwegian has been outstanding and is Arsenal’s most inventive player. 2. Nicolas…
The top five players of gameweek 13 in the English Premier League features some big names, although the list is deservedly headlined by a surprise name. The most prophesied league in the world was as ever gracious with its offerings as the weekend saw thrilling games go down in stadia across the United Kingdom. First, a shocker kicked off the gameweek on Friday night as relegation threatened Southampton secured a point away to Brighton, who moved to second as a result. And then the goals started to flow in. Arsenal hit West Ham United for five. Manchester United, Brentford and…
The Liverpool vs Manchester City rivalry will be carried on post Jurgen Klopp as Arne Slot has so far had Liverpool playing the best way possible, making them the strongest around while Manchester City are caught up in no man’s land. On Sunday, hostilities will resume in Anfield as High-flying Liverpool entertain a struggling Manchester City in a top of the table battle, where the former will look to extend their gap-lead while the latter will seek discovery of lost form. Liverpool has enjoyed a strong start to life under the watch of Arne Slot and the win over Real…
FanBants provides a weekly ranking of the top players in the English Premier League. Here’s the power rankings for this weekend games in the English top-flight. FanBants Power Ranking top 10 1. Mohamed Salah There’s a new Sheriff in town! Mohammed Salah climbs to the top of this week’s power rankings, following a brace against Southampton last weekend.Currently in the final year of his Liverpool contract, Salah is playing some of his best football in a while. The Egyptian winger is in imperious form, recording 16 goal involvements in only 12 games so far. 2. Erling Haaland The current golden…
‘Mad Man of Gadara’ Pep Guardiola cut himself after bottling a 3-0 lead at Ethiad. MAD MAN OF GADARA An unusually disturbing sight would follow a devastating loss like draw between Manchester City and Feyenoord on Tuesday night in the champions League. When asked about the visible cuts on his face, Pep Guardiola’s response was that he cut himself with his fingernails and want to hurt himself. It has been a shocking past few weeks for the one time Champions League winners and couldn’t get any worse than bottling a three-nil lead at home. Following their early exist from the…
FPL Gameweek 12 : Decision-making after an international break is always tricky due to the uncertainties surrounding players’ fitness. The good news is that unlike the last international break, where many players returned injured, this time, several players seem to have used the opportunity to regain confidence and form. Moreover, there won’t be another international break until March 2025, meaning we can now plan our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) goals with a long-term perspective. Let’s dive into some crucial points of interest for Gameweek 12. Erling Haaland: Keep or Sell? This is the burning question troubling many FPL managers over…
Top Performers: The 2024/25 football season has witnessed exceptional displays across Europe’s top five leagues, with several players delivering breathtaking performances. From clinical goal-scorers to creative assist-makers, these in-form stars are grabbing headlines and driving their teams toward success. Europe’s Top Performers Robert Lewandowski: FC Barcelona’s Age-Defying Goal Machine At 36, Robert Lewandowski continues to defy Father Time, showcasing his status as one of football’s all-time great strikers. The Polish forward has been unstoppable for Barcelona, leading their attack with decisive goals and match-winning moments. Lewandowski’s October hat-trick against Alavés and double strike versus Sevilla earned him the La Liga…
More games can-do : UEFA president Aleksandr Ceferin has in a recent interview respond to the controversial topic of the increasing number of games resulting in more injuries to players – making it known that only more games can-do in a world of increasing financial needs. The increasing rate of long-term injuries in recent years has led to players complaining about the creation of more competitions, which have seen the season schedules continue to fatten. More Games Can-Do The new UEFA Champions League format is one of the typical examples of ways the season calendar has been extended. The maximum…