Premier League: Five things we learned from the weekend’s action including Almiron’s impact and Liverpool’s resolve

Premier League: Five things we learned from the weekend’s action including Almiron’s impact and Liverpool’s resolve
The Premier League was at its brilliant best on the weekend even though only five matches were played.On Saturday, West Ham produced a stunning comeback against Huddersfield in a seven-goal thriller at the London Stadium.Leicester secured a last-gasp victory against Burnley to put further pressure on Sean Dyche’s side – who now hover dangerously above the relegation zone.While spoils were shared on the south coast between Bournemouth and Newcastle in a dramatic encounter at the Vitality.Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League6
Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League
On Sunday, Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League thanks to a late James Milner penalty, while Chelsea’s top four hopes were put in further jeopardy with defeat to Everton at Goodison Park.But what are five things we learnt from the matches? talkSPORT.com has given its verdict…

Miguel Almiron is the real deal

A lot of eyebrows were raised when Newcastle signed the Paraguayan playmaker for a club-record 20million in January.But he has been brilliant for the Magpies and that was once again the case against Bournemouth.For Newcastle’s first goal, Almiron ran 60 yards all on his own to earn his side a free-kick – which Salomon Rondon expertly converted.He has created an average of 3.25 chances per game since joining the club – no-one in the division has created more since his arrival.Almiron has been brilliant since signing for Newcastle6
Almiron has been brilliant since signing for Newcastle

Marko Arnautovic looks disinterested

In the pick of the weekend’s action, the Hammers produced a remarkable comeback to beat bottom side Huddersfield Town at the London Stadium.However, there was one player in the match who looked disinterested; Marko Arnautovic.Apart from producing a few fancy flicks here and there, the Austrian was not at his best and his mind seemed elsewhere.The forward was the subject of rumoured interest from the Chinese Super League, but committed his future to the east Londoners soon after.Arnautovic wasn’t his usual self against Huddersfield6
Arnautovic wasn’t his usual self against Huddersfield

Brendan Rodgers is getting the best out of the Foxes

Leicester struck late against Burnley to pile further pressure on Sean Dyche’s side – who now sit precariously in 17th position and two points adrift of safety.But what is now clear is that Rodgers is getting the best out of the Foxes.His side put in a spirited display with ten-men on the pitch for all but four minutes of the match.Rodgers is getting the best out of the Foxes6
Rodgers is getting the best out of the Foxes

Liverpool showing title fight

Jurgen Klopp’s side were far from convincing against Fulham but they showed their title credentials by grinding out the victory at Craven Cottage to return to the summit of the division.However, one major cause for concern for Reds fans is the form of their talisman Mohamed Salah.The Egypt international drew a blank for the fifth consecutive Premier League game in a row and many Liverpool fans took to social media to call for the forward to be dropped in their next match.Klopp’s side are grinding out the results6
Klopp’s side are grinding out the results

Maurizio Sarri is on borrowed time

The Chelsea boss is on the brink again after another damning loss at Everton.The Blues had lots of possession in the match but once again they simply did not create enough chances.Furthermore, the Italian’s reluctance to start Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi, coupled with his clear lack of a plan B, will anger the Chelsea board more and more with every display.Sarri appeared to be feeling the strain6
Sarri appeared to be feeling the strain


Neither Van Dijk nor Gomez will play in the Anfield game

Manchester United will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while Liverpool have been drawn against Bayern Munich. Atletico Madrid take on Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur are up against Borussia Dortmund, and Real Madrid face Ajax.
Champions League last-16 draw: Liverpool to play Bayern Munich

De Ligt is the subject of what is sure to be the biggest transfer saga of the summer

Schalke vs Manchester City: Police arrest man after visiting supporter injured in pre-match clash. The victim, 32, has brain injuries and remains in critical condition week's Champions
Schalke fan charged with attempted murder after brutally

Liverpool are bidding to end 29 years without top-flight glory

'Jack Grealish is lucky, it could've been much worse' - Aston Villa legend Lee Hendrie shocked by ugly scenes at St Andrew's The former midfielder also praised the 23-year-old for his
Emotional Jack Grealish reflects on Aston Villa play-off win

Aguero poses with the trophy

Wolves fan slapped with three-year ban for throwing pie at West Ham supporter Josephine Johnson, 44, pleaded guilty to throwing the missile during Wolves' 3-0 win at Molineux last month By Joe Brophy
Wolves fan slapped with three-year ban for throwing pie at

It may prove to be a title-deciding clash at the Etihad on Thursday
Everton vs Arsenal: Emmanuel Frimpong slams Gunners during

Brendan Rodgers is set for a return to the Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur made a mistake in not signing Gonzalo Higuain last summer, Dean Saunders has claimed in a bizarre attack on Spurs' transfer activity.. Higuain looks set to wrap up a move to Chelsea this week as the Blues will take the Argentine on loan for the rest of the season.
Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Higuain would have joined Spurs

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has enjoyed a successful start as interim manager

The Chelsea supporter at the centre of the Raheem Sterling racism controversy has admitted he is "deeply ashamed" by his behaviour at Stamford Bridge on Saturday but denies racially abusing
Chelsea fan who 'abused Sterling' says he called him a MANC c

It could be a crucial point for strugglers Reading
Eden Hazard completes move to Real Madrid that will

Frank Lampard’s Derby take on Leeds tonight

Tottenham's Lucas Moura plays football with son on new stadium's pitch after netting hat-trick vs Huddersfield Victor Wanyama opened the scoring before Moura's goals maintained Spurs' push
Tottenham's Lucas Moura plays football with son on new
hollywoodadviser.com/tottenhams-lucas-moura-plays-football-with-son-on-new-stadiums-pitch-after-netting-hat-trick-vs-huddersfield/
Tottenham's hat-trick hero Lucas Moura topped off a man-of-the-match display against Huddersfield by playing football with his son afterwards. The Brazilian netted a trio of goals after Victor Wanyama's opener to maintain their perfect start at their new £1billion stadium.
~ Tottenham's Lucas Moura plays football with son on new

Tammy Abraham scored 26 goals on loan at Aston Villa this season

The game is scheduled to tip off at approximately 6 a.m. ET (1 p.m. Beirut time), and it can be live-streamed at livebasketball.tv. The Philippines rolled to a 3-0 record in Group B, while Korea had a 2-1 record in Group C. The Koreans moved on to the quarterfinals after defeating Japan 81-68 in a qualifying game Monday.

Gareth Southgate has been speaking to talkSPORT

'Fabinho starting to play like a better Javier Mascherano' - Liverpool fans heap praise on midfielder's performance against Wolves Written by: fpnews Posted on: December 21, 2018 It's taken Fabinho a fair bit of time to settle in at Liverpool but it looks like the midfielder has well and truly arrived.
The West Ham Way
westhamu.com/feed.xml/feed/index.html
Pablo Zabaleta: In his second start of the season, Zabaleta once again showed that he's an integral member of the squad. Presumably drafted following Ryan Fredericks's woeful performance against Wolves, the Argentinian posted his claim to be the first choice right-back, ably supporting Yarmolenko in attack whilst looking secure defensively
~ Pep Guardiola dismisses Jurgen Klopp's claim Manchester

No comments:

Post a Comment