What is tackle success? Misleading stat suggests Man Utd midfield are effective tacklers
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Okt 22 2021 16:52
A lot has been made of Manchester United's season so far under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he attempts to juggle what most would consider to be a top heavy squad. The Red Devils boss has added the likes of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo to his ranks, but saw no new recruits to the midfield, despite ...
Kane and Pogba feature among top 10 Euro 2020 performances
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatatu, Jul 12 2021 16:15
Now that Euro 2020 has come to a head, with Italy emerging victorious following their penalty shootout win over England, it's time to take stock of what has been a memorable tournament.Having run through the team of the tournament already, next is a look at the best rated performances at Euro 2020.T...
Pogba and Jorginho star in Euro 2020 gameweek 1 best XI
by Josh Wright
at Jumatano, Jun 16 2021 11:23
With the first round of group games from Euro 2020 done and dusted, now is the perfect time to take stock of the action so far. Here we run through the best rated XI from the gameweek 1 action. Goalkeeper: Lukas Hradecky (Finland) - 9.18 rating No one would have expected it but Bayer Leverkusen goal...
Man City and Man Utd make up seven of top 10 in player form rankings
by Josh Wright
at Ijumaa, Feb 5 2021 11:06
The midweek Premier League action delivered more drama, as Liverpool slipped to yet another home defeat. After going unbeaten at Anfield in 68 matches, Liverpool have remarkably now been defeated in successive home games. Even more remarkable, they have failed to score in both games following a 1-0 ...
Man City star tops Premier League form rankings for first time ever
by Josh Wright
at Ijumaa, Jan 29 2021 11:06
Manchester City showed their neighbourhood rivals how to deal with struggling sides in midweek, as Pep Guardiola's side thrashed West Brom 5-0 before Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to bottom side Sheffield United. Those results led to yet another change of leadership, with City now ...
Match winner Pogba returns to Premier League player form rankings
by Josh Wright
at Ijumaa, Jan 22 2021 12:27
We are back with our up-to-date Premier League player form rankings following the midweek action that saw top of the table change hand three times and Liverpool drop six points off first. It wasn't a full gameweek so some players in the top-10 have simply moved around based on the performances of th...
Watch: Pogba absent from Ultimate Liverpool vs Man Utd combined XI
by Martin Laurence
at Ijumaa, Jan 15 2021 15:32
The meetings of Liverpool and Manchester United are arguably the biggest in the Premier League calendar regardless, but this Sunday's clash is undoubtedly one of the most meaningful in recent memory.Manchester United now top the table ahead of the holders following their midweek win over Burnley, si...
Man Utd edge Arsenal 6-5 in combined XI with Pogba and Partey missing
by Josh Wright
at Jumapili, Nov 1 2020 10:00
Manchester United and Arsenal certainly doesn't have the edge it once did when Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira used to lock horns before they'd even stepped onto the pitch but this wekeend's meeting still holds great importance between two sides looking to restore former glories.In the build-up to the ...
Pogba makes cut but Inter dominate Europa League Team of the Semi-Finals
by Josh Wright
at Jumanne, Ago 18 2020 10:18
Sevilla will face Inter in the 2019/20 Europa League final on Friday but first it's time to take stock of the semi-final action. Sevilla booked their place in yet another final with a smash-and-grab 2-1 win over Manchester United. The Red Devils were made to rue several missed chances and made to pa...
Martial the pick of five Man Utd players in Europa League Team of the Week
by Josh Wright
at Jumatano, Ago 12 2020 10:28
Manchester United made hard work of their quarter-final tie with FC Copenhagen, requiring extra-time to progress to the last four of the Europa League, but the Red Devils got over the line courtesy of another Bruno Fernandes penalty. Despite a narrow 1-0 victory, it ended up being a dominant display...