Barcelona’s 3-0 thrashing of Real Valladolid will be best remembered for Lionel Messi’s 644th goal for Barcelona, which took him above Pele for the most goals in history for one club. That represents a rare moment to smile for the Argentine this season as he was neatly set up by youngster Pedri for the third…
The role of the striker is arguably the most important to winning a football game. There are different ways to score goals and players with different qualities to make them happen. However, someone who can hold it up, run in behind, link play, and obviously, score, is a gem in the modern-day. A distinct few…
Everton’s wonderful start to the Premier League season has petered out in the intense run of fixtures, amidst suspension and injuries to key players. The Toffees have struggled to create enough chances to win games despite the form of the league’s joint-top scorer, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Losing creator-in-chief, James Rodríguez was bad enough but being without…
Chelsea lost to Wolves after a very lethargic performance from the blues. Some puzzling decisions from Frank Lampard combined with the tiredness of the team brought about a poor game from the London side. Wolves had lost the last two games since their win against Arsenal in which they lost their star striker Raúl Jiménez…
Real Madrid simply do not know how to give up and they keep coming back. The defending Champions defeated the early pacesetters in the Madrid Derby in a must-not-lose game for Los Blancos. They have crashed Atlético Madrid’s unbeaten record this season in what was their third big win in a very crucial week after…
Premier League fixtures are back in full swing after the postponement of the Aston Villa – Newcastle fixture last week. Additionally, the completion of the Champions League group stage means midweek Premier League fixtures are back as things intensify for the rest of the year. In a bid to stack the squads ahead of rotation…
Juan Cuadrado gained prominence when registering the most assists (four) at the 2014 World Cup with quarter-finalists Colombia. But in the intervening six years – via a forgettable stint at Chelsea – his decision-making failed to live up to those standards as a World-class winger, settling instead, in his preferred wing-back role. Up until now….
AC Milan’s post-lockdown form has been simply stunning, but without key players, they remain focused atop the Serie A table after 10 matches. Milan secured a gritty 2-1 win over Sampdoria on the same ground they dispatched their opponents 4-1 in the penultimate game of last season in July. The Rossoneri have now stormed five…
Like many a Premier League newbie, Tanguy Ndombele found the adaptation to English football tough. However, his performances in 2020/21 have seen a marked turnaround. The 23-year-old had to deal with some public criticism from José Mourinho over his attitude and performances. He had opportunities to jump ship over the summer but elected to stay…
We are third into the season then, are you a title-chaser, mid-table merchant, or down in the relegation battle? The start of Game Week 11 has been complicated by the postponement of the Aston Villa v Newcastle fixture due to Covid-19. Do not fret, however, our FPL Scout has got your tips and fixes ahead…
