ws_logo
ws_mobile_logo
TELEGRAM
My accountSign Out
Set favourite tournaments, comment and vote on matches and more!

All Player Focus posts on WhoScored.com Articles RSS

Stats prove Ake is the cool head Man City's defence needs

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Jul 30 2020 15:55
Stats prove Ake is the cool head Man City's defence needs With news breaking of Manchester City's agreement with relegated Premier League club Bournemouth over the signing of centre-back Nathan Ake, we discuss what the Dutchman will offer Pep Guardiola and how he stacks up against the Spaniard's current crop of centre-backs.With a fee of £41m agreed ...
Categories: Player Focus

Tomas Soucek - A dream signing for West Ham and Fantasy Football fans

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jul 22 2020 13:57
Tomas Soucek - A dream signing for West Ham and Fantasy Football fans While many bemoan the January transfer window, citing a lack of value in the market as a major frustration - particularly for Premier League clubs with lesser budgets - for some it represents a big opportunity to strengthen.There is no question that Manchester United's signing of Bruno Fernandes in ...
Categories: Player Focus

How Kai Havertz' versatility can elevate Chelsea to the next level

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Jul 21 2020 17:37
How Kai Havertz' versatility can elevate Chelsea to the next level As if Chelsea fans weren't excited enough about the prospect of seeing new recruits Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner in blue next season, news broke this week confirming that Kai Havertz was set to agree terms at Stamford Bridge.The young German - along with Werner - is one of the hottest properties in ...
Categories: Player Focus

Why Dani Ceballos should be Arsenal's top transfer priority this summer

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jul 15 2020 15:14
Why Dani Ceballos should be Arsenal's top transfer priority this summer It's set to be an important summer for Arsenal, with the announcement made today that the Premier League transfer window would run from the close of this season on July 27th until October 5th, with an extension for deals with clubs in the EFL.Following the Gunners' defeat to North London rivals Tott...
Categories: Player Focus

Why Son, not Kane, is now Tottenham's most important forward

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jul 15 2020 10:10
Why Son, not Kane, is now Tottenham's most important forward It was a well delivered corner than won the North London Derby for Tottenham. Son Heung-Min whipped the ball in from the left and found the head of Toby Alderweireld as Spurs beat their fierce rivals Arsenal. While this season's North London Derby at Spurs wasn't quite the glamour tie shootout for a...
Categories: Player Focus

Why Premier League big boys should rival Chelsea in pursuit of Said Benrahma

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jul 13 2020 15:10
Why Premier League big boys should rival Chelsea in pursuit of Said Benrahma Another week, another standout display from Said Benrahma. The Algerian has been central in Brentford's promotion push since Championship action resumed last month. Indeed, the Bees are the only side to win all six matches in that run, scoring 14 times, more than any other side. Of those 14 league g...
Categories: Player Focus

Stats show Greenwood is already outperforming Rashford at Man Utd

by Josh Wright at Friday, Jul 10 2020 14:05
Stats show Greenwood is already outperforming Rashford at Man Utd When Mason Greenwood received the ball back from Anthony Martial on the edge of the Aston Villa penalty area there was only one thing on the teenager’s mind: turn and shoot. Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra was later glowing in his assessement of the teenager on Sky Sports. Ever...
Categories: Player Focus

Willian's career-best form gives Chelsea serious headache over future

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jul 8 2020 16:10
Willian's career-best form gives Chelsea serious headache over future It was closer than Frank Lampard may have liked, but Chelsea's 3-2 win at Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening means they remain well placed to secure a top-four finish. Coupled with Leicester's 1-1 draw at Arsenal, the Blues ended the day in third, one point above the Foxes in the table.Since football...
Categories: Player Focus

The importance of Arsenal's welcome of Leicester in the Golden Boot race

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jul 6 2020 17:55
The importance of Arsenal's welcome of Leicester in the Golden Boot race Arsenal's welcome of Leicester is a crunch clash in the race for Europe. The downturn in form has seen the Foxes slip to just two points above Chelsea in fourth, while a fine 2-0 win over Wolves has moved the Gunners to within six points of Manchester United in fifth. Time may be running out for Ars...
Categories: Player Focus

Why Thiago is the ideal fit to complete Liverpool's midfield

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Jul 5 2020 15:25
Why Thiago is the ideal fit to complete Liverpool's midfield Liverpool missed out on Timo Werner, and with it, the chance to improve their frontline. That said, would the German have been the ideal fit for Jurgen Klopp's side? Everyone knows how Klopp wants his number nine to play and Werner just doesn't offer the same work rate and willingness to drop deep a...
Categories: Player Focus