Arsenal are one of, if not the most in-form team in the Premier League at the moment.
Mikel Arteta's side have completely recovered from their festive period slump and are in the midst of a seven-game winning streak in the league.
It hasn't just been the points on the board that have impressed fans and pundits, but the manner in which the Gunners have collected them, with an almost comical aggregate score of 31-3.
A team that looked bereft of finishers just a couple of months ago suddenly can't stop scoring, and everyone is getting involved, including right-back Ben White, who scored the club's 10,000th goal on Monday night.
How White has performed this season
The 2023/24 season has been an odd one for White, as his form has generally mirrored the team's. He wasn't at his best for the first part of the season and struggled against Fulham home and away, earning WhoScored match ratings of 6.05 and 6.08, respectively.
However, that's about as far as it goes for his notably poor performances this season, and while he didn't blow anyone away before Christmas, he remained solid, which is what Arteta clearly loves about him.
Appearances
37
Goals
2
Assists
2
Goal Involvement per Match
0.10
In October, he told the media, "I am really happy with Ben. He's been a consistent player for us, he's always been available for us. He's developed in a great way as a centre-back and especially as a full-back because there were some question marks as well. He's got the character of a fighter."
In all, he's made 37 appearances across all competitions this season, scored two goals, provided two assists and been one of the first names on the team sheet. He's also starting to look like more of an attacking threat, as demonstrated by his brilliant goal against Sheffield.
There is no doubt that the former Brighton & Hove Albion gem is one of the most important players in Arteta's squad at the moment, but the Spaniard might have some extra competition for him next season as one of the club's loanees continues to tear it up in the Championship this year.
Why Brooke Norton-Cuffy could thrive in Arteta's system
The loanee in question is England U21 player Brooke Norton-Cuffy, who has been enjoying a brilliant season in the second tier with fellow London outfit Millwall.
The Pimlico-born full-back joined the Arsenal youth system as a youngster, rising through the various junior sides before earning his first loan move to Lincoln City in the 2021/22 season, where he scored one goal and provided one assist in 17 appearances.
The following season, he made 45 appearances across two short-term loans with Rotherham United and Coventry City. He made it to the play-off final with the latter and only just fell short against Luton Town.
The 20-year-old has been even more impressive for Millwall this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in 31 appearances so far, primarily from the right side of midfield and being described as "fantastic" by manager Joe Edwards.
The "insane carrier", as described by data analyst Ben Mattinson, has proven to be a versatile player over the last couple of seasons, with 59 of his 129 appearances coming in the right of midfield, 37 coming at right-back, four at centre-back and the final three between midfield and the left side of the pitch.
This ability to step into several roles within the team is something Arteta likes in his full-backs, as demonstrated in White's transition from centre-back, Takehiro Tomiyasu's tendency to play on the right and left of the defence and even with Jakub Kiwior's recent run of games at left-back.
White
83 Games
207 Games
4 Games
Tomiyasu
89 Games
97 Games
19 Games
Kiwior
0 Games
108 Games
25 Games
Norton-Cuffy
37 Games
4 Games
1 Games
However, it's not just his versatility but also his physicality that could see the 20-year-old thrive in this current Arsenal team.
Mattinson has described his build and strength as "on another level", which could help the 5 foot 11 gem transition into top-flight football easier than some might expect.
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Ultimately, Norton-Cuffy still has a lot to prove, but with how well he has done in the Championship, his positional versatility, and impressive physical attributes, there is a real chance he could be brought into the squad as a backup for White next season and to potentially compete for that starting spot down the line.
Liverpool are narrowing their search for a new manager this summer, and appear to be finalising their options ahead of a pivotal period.
Alonso says no as Klopp successor
Though Liverpool are thriving on the pitch, much of the focus in recent months has been off it. In January, Reds boss Jürgen Klopp announced his intention to depart the club at the end of the current Premier League season, leading to a host of speculation about who could replace the impressive German in the technical area at Anfield.
Jürgen Klopp's time at Liverpool
Games
477
Wins
298
Losses
82
Goals
1,066
Points per game
2.08
Win %
62.5%
Trophies
8
Reports on Thursday evening handed Liverpool and Bayern Munich fans the news they had been dreading. The pair had been battling it out behind the scenes to secure impressive manager and former player, Xabi Alonso, whose Bayer Leverkusen side are currently unbeaten this season and sit ten points clear in the German Bundesliga as things stand.
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However, it has been reported Alonso has now opted to stay put with Leverkusen for at least another year, and though 'Liverpool have been aware for some time' of the situation, it will still come as a blow to the Reds' planning for the post-Klopp era.
It means that they will have to look elsewhere for Klopp's successor and attempt to avoid the road bumps that both Arsenal and Manchester United experienced when trying to replace their successful long-term managers.
One man whose name has been in the conversation for much of the discussion period has been Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim, who has impressed during his time in Portugal and already tasted success against English sides, having knocked Mikel Arteta's Arsenal out of the Europa League last season. But there are other options, too.
De Zerbi in the frame for the job
Now, recent reports have claimed that Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi is another that Liverpool are considering for their vacancy, with the Seagulls chief having impressed plenty with his style of play on the south coast, even with mixed results.
The Italian has drawn praise from all corners, and Pep Guardiola described De Zerbi as "one of the most influential managers in the last 20 years," adding that "it’s one of the teams that I try to learn a lot from, it’s unique."
He has even been linked with the soon-to-be vacant Barcelona job, such has been his impression on those watching Brighton in the last 18 months.
Amid his success in England, De Zerbi is yet to taste defeat against Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, knocking the Anfield side out of the FA Cup last season while the Premier League has seen them win one and draw two of their three matchups to date.
Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs has now claimed that the Seagulls man is 'expected to make' the final shortlist that the Liverpool hierarchy draw up, though the Brighton boss has a release clause in his contract which could complicate matters.
It remains to be seen whether or not the Brighton man is handed the job, but he is certainly in the mix and one to watch this summer.
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The long-term future of Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag remains unclear after yet another xG-defying result in the Premier League over the weekend.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS may want to go in a different direction with the head coach of the club in the summer, particularly given the worrying trend of performances in the top-flight this season.
The Red Devils fought to secure a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday in the Premier League. However, wasteful finishing stopped them from being convincingly beaten, as the away side ended the game with 3.67 xG and 62% possession to United's 0.7 xG.
It is now being reported that the club are eyeing up a manager from the Serie A to arrive in Manchester, should they decide to part ways with their current tactician.
Man Utd make contact over deal for Serie A manager
According to Italian outfit La Repubblica, the Red Devils have made contact with Bologna to request information on their boss Thiago Motta ahead of the summer.
The report claims that there is currently an expectation that the 41-year-old chief will leave the Serie A side to join a 'top club' for the 2024/25 campaign, although it remains to be seen whether or not that club will be based in Manchester.
United are not the only team interested in securing his services as Italian giants Juventus have also been keen on him for several weeks, and it is said that they are the club in 'pole position' at this moment in time.
Thiago Motta
Ratcliffe and his team are keeping tabs on Motta and his situation and could utilise the information gathered on the Brazil-born tactician to make a move for him in the summer if Ten Hag is dismissed.
The 4-2-3-1 manager, who has been with Bologna since September 2022, has only lost five games in 31 Serie A matches so far this season, which has left his side fourth in the table and fighting to secure Champions League football for next season.
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The former Italy international's excellent coaching has been on display throughout the 2023/24 campaign, as his side have been defensively excellent whilst also offering an attacking threat.
In 31 Serie A games, Bologna have only given up 20.86 xGA from open play and 5.16 xGA from corners, and have conceded just 25 goals in total.
United, meanwhile, have given up a staggering 35.23 xGA from open play and 9.44 xGA from corners, along with 3.66 xGA from set-pieces in 31 Premier League matches.
Andre Onana is currently second in the division for goals (xG) prevented with 4.52, which shows that the former Inter star has bailed out the team's poor defending on many occasions.
Open play
20.86
35.23
Corner
5.16
9.44
Set piece
1.58
3.66
Direct free-kick
0.82
1.09
Penalty
4.57
2.28
As you can see in the table above, Bologna have been significantly better defensively in every metric aside from penalties conceded, which suggests that Motta is far more capable of organising a solid defensive structure than Ten Hag.
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Meanwhile, the Italian side have also scored 45 goals in their 31 games – as many as Juventus in third – and have minimised their defeats and pushed into the top four due to the platform their fantastic defence gives them to go and pick up points.
Rangers have been hit with a significant injury blow with the news that a "fantastic" player has suffered a fitness issue on international duty.
Rangers transfer & injury news
The Gers are in the middle of a tense season, sitting one point off the top of the Scottish Premiership table, but having one game in hand on their Old Firm rivals. While so much focus is rightly on the title race as Philippe Clement looks to seal a great achievement in his first season as manager, the Scottish giants also continue to be linked with potential new signings.
One player who could be Rangers' first signing of the summer is Fluminense defender Jefte, with the left-back a target during the January transfer window. A verbal agreement is reportedly in place, meaning a deal could be agreed at the end of the season.
There also seems to be plenty of focus on improving the Gers' attack this summer, with a new striker being eyed up, regardless of what happens to Abdallah Sima and Fabio Silva. The pair are both only on loan currently, but their moves could be made permanent depending on Champions League qualification and whether Rangers meet the price tag demands of Brighton and Wolves respectively.
Away from the transfer situation, Rangers also have injury problems to contend with at the moment, which is proving to be a headache that Clement could do without in the title race. Danilo, Kieran Dowell and Sima are among those who are currently missing, and now another big concern has emerged.
Rangers suffer injury blow to "fantastic" ace
According to Turkish outlet Ajansspor [via Sport Witness], Rangers left-back Ridvan Yilmaz has suffered an injury of "great misfortune" on international duty with Turkey during their friendly meeting with Hungary on Friday evening.
Rangers defender Ridvan Yilmaz.
It is believed that the 22-year-old hurt his foot, and having attempted to play on, eventually went down again, being replaced in the 27th minute. The severity of the injury isn't yet known, and it remains to be seen if he will be fit for his country's clash with Austria next Tuesday.
This update will be a major worry for Clement and anyone associated with Rangers, considering Yilmaz has featured regularly this season, starting 15 matches in the league and making 22 appearances in the competition in total.
Suddenly not having him available ahead of some crucial fixtures is something that the manager could badly do without, at a time when rotation is going to be needed, not least after last weekend's postponement against Dundee has caused even more of a pile-up for the Gers.
Yilmaz has been hailed as "fantastic" by This Is Ibrox podcast in the past year, and while not necessarily the first name on Clement's teamsheet, there is no question that he will be seen as an important figure between now and the end of the campaign.
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The hope is that his injury isn't a bad one, and that he was substituted as more of a precaution, but there is every reason to fear a layoff after the international break.
Aston Villa head into the clash against West Ham United today full of confidence following their European heroics.
A 4-0 win over Ajax in midweek secured a quarter-final place for the Midlands side and Unai Emery will be desperate to lead his team to continental glory.
Unai Emery
With the international break looming, taking all three points against the Irons will be his priority, although he will have to do it without his influential captain – John McGinn.
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During the 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, McGinn was shown a straight red card for a tackle he made on Destiny Udogie, and it was reckless, to say the least.
The sending off means the Scot will not only miss the clash against West Ham, but also ties against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, leaving Emery short in the heart of the midfield.
John McGinn
The Spaniard will need to rejig his team slightly heading into the Premier League clash this afternoon, and it could see Youri Tielemans deployed in his favoured central midfield berth.
Youri Tielemans’ stats this season for Aston Villa
Since arriving at Villa Park last summer, Tielemans has been forced to play in a wide range of positions.
Indeed, the £150k-per-week dynamo has been deployed as an attacking midfielder, left-winger and even as a centre-forward on four occasions this season.
The Belgian has scored twice and grabbed five assists across all competitions for Villa, but today could see him return to a central role in place of McGinn.
Goals
1
Assists
4
Key passes per game
0.5
Big chances created
3
Successful dribbles per game
0.4
The 26-year-old was hailed as “incredible” by talent scout Jacek Kulig in 2019 and while he has yet to hit peak form in the Midlands, there is no doubting his quality.
Last season, Tielemans was in fine form for the Foxes despite their relegation. He primarily played in the heart of the midfield and, when compared to his peers, he ranked second for big chances created (ten), fifth for key passes per game (one) and fourth for successful dribbles per game (0.8) in the Championship.
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These statistics prove how effective he can be from a deeper role and this could work wonders against West Ham, especially with Douglas Luiz showing a penchant for getting forward as much as possible this term.
Tielemans may not be a long-term replacement for McGinn in this role, but for the next three league matches, the midfielder could fill in fairly well.
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans.
A win against the Hammers is all that matters this afternoon as Villa continue their chase for a Champions League spot for the 2024/25 campaign.
Losing McGinn is undoubtedly a massive blow for Emery, but having built a squad that is capable of challenging on numerous fronts, it is clear he has options who can fill in the void left by the Scot.
The Belgian gem is the one who will make the cut today and if he delivers a solid display in London, he could cement his place alongside Luiz for the following two matches after the international break.
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Urged to consider move into coaching
WHAT HAPPENED?
There is no suggestion that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is considering retirement any time soon. Injuries are being picked up on a more regular basis at 37 years of age, but the Argentine superstar remains a world-class performer when fully fit.
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He is tied to a contract at Inter Miami that includes an option for 2026 – which could take him through the next World Cup. There will, however, come a day when he has to walk away from competitive action and make a big decision on what happens next.
WHAT KLEBERSON SAID
Former Manchester United and Brazil star Kleberson, who is currently an assistant coach at MLS side New York City FC, has told of Messi potentially moving into the dugout: “The change in the way people see MLS since Messi joined is huge. Everything he brings to the league already as a player from his performances, to viewing figures, to money is unbelievable. As a head coach for an MLS team, I think the impact could be even bigger. Obviously, not all great players become great managers but his chances of success at a team like Miami or someone else are high.”
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Messi is working his way back from an ankle injury at present, with Inter Miami hoping to have him back for the business end of a bid for MLS Cup glory. If he can steer clear of serious knocks, then the all-time great should still have a few years left in him yet.
Leeds United took another step on the road to securing automatic promotion back to the Premier League with a big 3-1 win over Hull City on Monday.
The Whites needed a late penalty from Crysencio Summerville, who took the ball off Joel Piroe to take the spot-kick, and a stoppage time long-ranger from Dan James to secure all three points at Elland Road, after Fabio Carvalho cancelled out Sam Byram's opener.
Ipswich Town are currently one point ahead of the club, in first place, whilst Leicester City are one point behind Daniel Farke's side, with one game in hand on the top two.
Daniel Farke before a game with Leeds United.
Leeds will be looking to avoid the lottery of the play-offs in the post-season and that means that they have to keep churning out results over the next six matches to ensure that they finish in one of the top two places to land automatic promotion to the Premier League, having been relegated from the top-flight last summer.
The Whites reportedly already have allowed some of their focus to shift to the summer transfer window and how they could improve their squad, whether they are in the Championship or the top division.
Leeds interest in Championship star
According to a recent report from the Belfast Telegraph, Leeds are one of a number of clubs interested in a deal to sign Sunderland star Trai Hume at the end of the season.
The outlet claimed that the Whites are considering a swoop to snap up the Northern Ireland international to bolster their options at full-back ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
It named Aston Villa, Bournemouth, and Leicester as the other English teams keeping tabs on his progress at the Stadium of Light, which means that there could be Premier League competition for his signature.
Trai Hume
Reigning Serie A champions Napoli, who were in the Champions League this season, are also said to be weighing up a move for the talented right-back, who has seemingly caught the eye with his performances on the pitch in the Championship this season.
The report did not, however, reveal how much Sunderland would demand for the defender, who they paid £200k for in January 2022, from the interested clubs.
It, therefore, remains to be seen how viable a deal is for Leeds irrespective of the division they are due to be in next season. If the Whites are promoted to the Premier League, though, they could use that to tempt the full-back into making the move to Elland Road.
Farke could now land a big upgrade on current right-back Byram, who is out of contract at the end of this season, by securing a deal for Hume.
Sam Byram's Leeds season in numbers
The German boss brought the Leeds academy graduate back to Yorkshire for a second spell at the club, having also worked with him during their time together at Norwich, on a free transfer from the Canaries last summer.
Byram penned a one-year deal at Elland Road and has been a reliable performer when called upon throughout the season, at both left-back and right-back.
In four years at Norwich, the defender only played 54 matches in all competitions for the Norfolk-based outfit, with various injury issues, but has already racked up 32 appearances for Leeds this term.
23/24 Championship
Sam Byram
Appearances
29
Starts
21
Sofascore rating
7.17
Duel success rate
55%
Tackles per game
1.8
Interceptions per game
1.2
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, 29 of those games have come in the Championship as the versatile ace has provided Farke with defensive quality on the left and the right flank.
Byram, who scored the opening goal against Hull on Monday by bundling the ball in at the back post, has chipped in with two goals and one assist in those matches, with only one 'big chance' created for his teammates.
Sam Byram
Despite his solid performances in the Championship, his aforementioned injury issues with Norwich and the fact he turns 31 in September mean that it could make sense to shake hands and part ways in the summer.
His contract expires at the end of this season and Hume could be brought in as a natural successor to Byram, whilst being an upgrade on the 30-year-old gem who also has room to improve at the age of 22.
Why Trai Hume would be a Sam Byram upgrade
The Northern Irish whiz has been in fantastic form in the Championship for the Black Cats so far this season, and has outperformed the current Leeds man.
His progressive play on the ball could, firstly, make him a smart addition for Leeds from a stylistic perspective, given Farke's possession-based system.
Hume ranks within the top 16% of full-backs in the division for progressive passes (4.91) per 90, and the top 18% for pass success rate (81.6%), which shows that the 5 foot 11 dynamo looks to play forward to progress play for his side and is efficient at doing so in comparison to his positional peers.
The 22-year-old star, who was once hailed as "outstanding" by journalist Josh Bunting, also has fantastic defensive qualities that could make him a big upgrade on Byram.
23/24 Championship
Sam Byram
Trai Hume
Appearances
29
40
Tackles per game
1.8
3.4
Interceptions per game
1.2
1.5
Ball recoveries per game
3.7
5.5
Ground duel success rate
55%
58%
Aerial duel success rate
54%
60%
Red cards
0
1
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table below, the Black Cats titan has outperformed the English defender in almost every key defensive metric in the Championship this season.
Hume wins possession back for his team more frequently, through tackles and interceptions, and wins a higher percentage of his duels with opposition attackers, on the ground and in the air, which shows that he is a more effective and efficient defender.
Like Byram, the young enforcer also has the versatility to be deployed at left-back or right-back. This means that the Leeds target could be the perfect signing to replace the former Norwich ace, given that he can operate and provide cover on either side.
Therefore, Farke must push to secure a deal for the talented defender to improve his squad during the summer transfer window, as Hume could offer more quality at the back with his fantastic defensive skills whilst also having room to develop at his young age.
Arsenal enjoyed another brilliant weekend, claiming another three points and climbing back to the top of the Premier League table.
Mikel Arteta's side once again have their fate back in their own hands, although before they can think about Sunday's clash with Aston Villa, they'll have to deal with Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight.
The Gunners were excellent against Brighton & Hove Albion, but the German behemoths are a whole nother kettle of fish, and, as such, Arteta should look to drop Gabriel Jesus if he wants to secure a first competitive win over the Bavarians since 2015.
GK – Petr Cech
RB – Hector Bellerin
CB – Laurent Koscielny
CB – Per Mertesacker
LB – Nacho Monreal
CM – Francis Coquelin
CM – Santi Cazorla
CAM – Mesut Ozil
RW – Aaron Ramsey
LW – Alexis Sanchez
ST – Theo Walcott
Gabriel Jesus' stats against Brighton
Now, the first thing to say is that while the Spaniard should look at dropping Jesus for tonight's blockbuster clash, it's not because he was terrible on Saturday afternoon, just underwhelming.
The former Manchester City ace was a thorn in the side of the Seagulls and even won the penalty that opened the scoring, but he also missed a number of gilt-edge chances and made a few poor decisions at critical moments, which could seriously cost the Gunners in a European knockout game.
It might sound harsh, but it's an opinion shared by the Standard's Simon Collings, who awarded the tricky forward a 6/10 on the day, writing that he 'should have come away from this with a goal' and that he 'missed two good headed chances in either half.'
This summary is also backed up by the 27-year-old's statistics from the game. In his 64 minutes of action, the 5 foot 9 ace registered an expected goal figure of 0.44, took one shot on target and two off target, succeeded in just one of his six attempted dribbles, won a penalty, missed one big chance, took 43 touches, was accurate in just 82% of his passes, lost nine of his 13 duels, and lost the ball 14 times.
Minutes
64
Expected Goals
0.44
Goals
0
Shots on Target
1
Shots off Target
2
Shots Blocked
1
Dribbles Attempted (Successful)
6 (1)
Penalties Won
1
Big Chances Missed
1
Touches
43
Accurate Passes
18/22 (82%)
Key Passes
1
Duels (Won)
13 (4)
Possession Lost
14
In all, while he was effective at creating space and harassing Brighton's defence, Jesus was unable to put away the myriad of chances that came his way.
This may well cost the team in tonight's high-pressure encounter, so he should be replaced by someone who was able to take his chance on Saturday.
Why Leandro Trossard must start vs Bayern
The man who must start in place of the Brazilian tonight is Belgian international Leandro Trossard.
Despite only coming on in the 64th minute against his former side on Saturday, the 29-year-old "wizard", as journalist Charlie Haffenden described him, made his mark on proceedings by running the length of the pitch to score a brilliant chip to secure all three points for the North Londoners.
The goal was the perfect encapsulation of what makes him great: an intelligent position to win the ball, a clever run so that Kai Havertz could find him in space, a great touch to knock the ball into more space, and an expertly placed chip to finish the outstanding move.
It's this lethal streak that means he has to start against FC Hollywood tonight, as chances will likely be harder to come by, and when they do come, it's better they fall to him than Jesus.
Appearances
37
28
Goals
12
8
Goals per Match
0.32
0.28
Moreover, it wasn't just Saturday that the £90k-per-week star has shown his finishing ability, as in his 37 appearances this season, he has scored 12 goals, whereas his Brazilian counterpart has scored eight goals in his 28 games this year.
Ultimately, based on the game at the Amex and their finishing throughout the season, Arteta must start Trossard over Jesus against Bayern Munich.
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