Manchester United’s dramatic 3-1 away win vs. PSG sees them progress into the Champions League quarter-finals, but which players struggled while others excelled on a remarkable night in Paris? Continue reading
Real Madrid 1-4 AFC Ajax: 5 Hits and Flops as Asensio and de Jong sparkle
Champions League holders Real Madrid were knocked out in stunning fashion, after a 4-1 home defeat by Ajax. Which players excelled while others faltered though?
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AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Ake excels while Brooks is targeted
Five talking points, as substitute Riyad Mahrez’s strike proved enough for defending champions Manchester City during a hard-fought win vs. Bournemouth.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops as Sanchez wilts and Iwobi bright
Tottenham had Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save to thank for their 1-1 draw vs. rivals Arsenal, but which players excelled while others struggled at Wembley?
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Tottenham 1-1 Arsenal: Aubameyang’s penalty miss, poor officiating overshadow derby draw
Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw Tottenham hold on for a valuable point against Arsenal, during a North London Derby overshadowed by poor officiating decisions.
Harry Kane equalised from the penalty spot after Aaron Ramsey’s well-taken opener, though the forward was in an offside position before Shkodran Mustafi’s needless barge on the England captain.
Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea (4-3 on pens): Sterling’s winner seals successive Carabao Cup win
Raheem Sterling converted the winning penalty, as Manchester City secured successive Carabao Cup Final victories at Chelsea’s expense during a nervy finish at Wembley.
The final itself – three weeks after City’s 6-0 league thrashing vs. the Blues – will always be remembered for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s actions after defying manager Maurizio Sarri’s instructions to be substituted late in extra-time.
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Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Shaw shines
An injury-hit Manchester United side held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Old Trafford – but which players excelled while others struggled? Continue reading
Best footballers in the world by assists this season – Sancho and Sane among those who feature
Here we look at the world’s best footballers, judging by assists-to-minutes ratio in their respective leagues so far this season…
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FC Schalke 04 2-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Bentaleb and McKennie standout despite late defeat
Here are five talking points, as ten-man Manchester City recovered from 2-1 down to snatch a last-gasp 3-2 win and valuable advantage over an unpredictable Schalke side in Gelsenkirchen. Continue reading
Lyon 0-0 FC Barcelona: 5 Talking Points as Aouar and Denayer impress
Here are five talking points, as Lyon’s unbeaten Champions League run this season continued after earning a valuable goalless draw vs. La Liga champions Barcelona.
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