Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth That mark has only been surpassed once since, by Jose Mourinhos Chelsea in 2004/05 (15 goals). Club: Manchester United) Has added quality going forward to his supreme defensive game at RB. Do we consider Cancelo a defender anymore? Aaron Wan-Bissaka 28. 19. 3) John Stones Georgia Stanway 14. But it was a loan spell to Wigan during the 2018/19 . 18. Everton 1-0 Leeds USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights 8. It's been said that the art of defending has been lost in the modern Premier League. As soon as that target is secured, we all look forward to Wolves being a lot more adventurous on the ball and in attack. Aaron Ramsdale 15. Honorable mention: Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock, Eric Garcia, Brandon Williams, Neco Williams, Ebere Eze, Will Smallbone, Aaron Connolly, Harvey Elliott, Sepp van den Berg, Fikayo Tomori, Mohammed Salisu, Anthony Gordon. The 38-year-old was forced off in the first half of . Trent Alexander-Arnold appreciation tweet. What about Tottenham? Man City 4-0 AFC Bournemouth USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Said Frank Lampard, his international and club teammate at Chelsea: Two games stick out for me: one was against Ronaldo for England Ash didnt give him a kick and against Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League when we got to the final. Ozan Kabak has had a patchy introduction to the Premier League and Id genuinely forgotten the name of the fella they signed from Preston. Liverpool back in top-four race with another clean sheet, win vs Wolves Owen Wijndal is very much a modern full-back. Wolves remain in 15th . Godfrey has helped Carlo Ancelotti's men keep 10 cleansheets from 28 appearances this term. Southampton v Fulham, AFC Bournemouth v Man Utd Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest - 42) Nottingham Forest players have been fouled more than their counterparts at Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham in 2022-23, possibly . 16:00 Everton v AFC Bournemouth Furthermore, he can be prone to some lapses in concentration. pic.twitter.com/dfyh0RZ1vr. What makes him an especially impressive player in build-up and attack is his intelligence. Club: Burnley) Amazing deliveries from left wing and drifted inside effortlessly in breakout season. The average under-23 player in the Premier League earns 2.13 million British pounds per year in basic pay, while 23-29 and 30-plus year old players earn an average of 3.52 and 3.17 million British . If a young Tony Adams were to come on the scene now, any club in the Premier League would be happy to pay tens of millions for him, said the late Jimmy Greaves, a few years ago, of the long-time Arsenal captain. Who will be the surprise package? Otherwise, hed be higher up this list. 9. Sunday (11:30 am ET) is only a small matter of derby day for Liverpool, with bitter rivals Manchester United set to visit Anfield. Only City, Chelsea and Arsenal wait, Arsenal? Wolves v Spurs USA Network Online via NBCSports.com 10am: West Ham v Aston Villa USA Network Online via NBCSports.com He positions his body pretty well too, but just needs to be more composed to slow down his approach to the ball, gradually shut down the ball/man and improve his timing. Arguably the best one-on-one defender in the Premier League, Manchester United's very own 'spiderman' Aaron Wan-Bissaka is adding to his attacking game and has been one of the most improved players this season. Ahmedhodi is a right-sided centre-back with imposing athleticism, solid defensive ability, and impressive skill in possession. Leicester v Wolves Spurs 2-1 Fulham FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Nottingham Forest 2-2 Brentford FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights The victory sends Liverpool (39 points) up to 6th in the Premier League table, leapfrogging Fulham on goal difference, now six points behind 4th-place Tottenham with a game in hand (and head-to-head matchup, April 30 at Anfield) still to come. Club: Arsenal) So unlucky with a big injury. If theyre 23 years old, sorry, you should be well on your way to being a superstar by now so youre in with the big boys. Read our. Without them, you can struggle to be as solid nor as potent as you need to be to compete. He consistently demonstrates excellent timing of his runs, attacking defences with speed and conviction from depth. West Ham 0-2 Man City FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Aston Villa 2-1 Everton USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS 3pm: Chelsea vs Liverpool, 3pm: Man United v Brentford Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams, players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth. Together with SciSports, FT aims to use advanced football data, current and future skill level as well as contract length and other details to create our unique internal calculation. Villas defensive improvement this season has been dramatic. Unlike some centre-backs, he is very much focussed on playing through the lines, not over them he keeps passes on the ground. But this season has seen Stones partner Ruben Dias and finally fulfil the potential that made City fork out almost 50million in 2016. Rather than source an alternative, City just didnt bother. Club: West Ham) Seems like a wise old head now. Trent Alexander-Arnold 4. 16:00 Aston Villa v Brighton Leeds v Brighton Watch on Peacock Premium A team's success over the course of a season is dependent on its defensive strength. 12:30pm: Crystal Palace v Man City USA Network Online via NBCSports.com, 10am: Fulham v Arsenal Watch on Peacock Premium Leeds 1-0 Southampton USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights/analysis 16:00 Chelsea v Newcastle Date published: Tuesday 25th May 2021 8:21 - Ian Watson, Its a Manc-heavy list, featuring some surprising resurgences, some breakthrough stars, and the player of the season. Liverpool 1-0 Man City USA Network STREAM LIVE Recap/Highlights, 2:30pm: Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest USA Network Full match replay Recap/highlights Trying to pigeonhole the City star is a pointless exercise. Latest Premier League news The 24-year-old, who had recently been called up to the England team ahead of the European Championships, was chosen by Arsenal as their new defensive lynchpin because they thought he was worth the risk. The 23-year-old has won 88 tackles at a success rate of 61%. Newcastle have the best defensive record in the league, conceding the fewest goals and keeping the most clean sheets, and that's largely down to Fabian Schar. He has great poise in defensive actions, particularly in one-on-one duels. Premier League 2 Women's First Team U18 . . Shaws has been a remarkable turnaround, one which could see him start for England at the European Championships. Marcus Rashford (Age: 22. Hes not flawless, as mistakes for City and England have proven this year. Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leicester FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights We do this together with our partner SciSports. Wolves will welcome Tottenham to Molineux Stadium on Saturday (10 am ET). When Manchester City signed Joao Cancelo from Juventus in 2019, many were underwhelmed by his arrival. He reads the game well and seems to have a good grasp of when to push wide or press up to extinguish dangerous attacks. Unlike Stengs and Boadu, Wijndal has managed to translate last seasons performance into this season, boasting a strong argument for being the best left-back in the league. Still, when he was fit he was been mightily impressive. Manchester United are apparently willing to sell 120million worth of players to West Ham this summer. Nottingham Forest v Southampton West Ham 0-2 Brighton WATCH FULL REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS A winger who excelled at left back, still a little raw, but very impactful. Our goal is simple - to become the #1 multi-language transfers source in the football world, serving the football fan their direct desire for everything around the most popular subject in football: Football Transfers. Everton v Man City Arsenal v Leeds It must be said, he does profile quite similarly as an athlete; tall, a little lanky, but very mobile either in a straight line or laterally. He has helped Leicester City keep six cleansheets in 26 appearances this season and has 169 recoveries so far this season. 3:15pm: Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolves Full match replay Recap/highlights, Liverpool 1-0 West Ham Full match replay Recap/highlights He plays with tempo and has the vision/confidence/technique to punch passes through lines into advanced areas. The winner of six Premier League titles with Manchester United was, according to his Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson "the best defender in the country if not Europe for a couple of. He then became club captain as part of a resurgent AZ team under Pascal Jansen in the 2021/22 season, before making a much anticipated move to Ajax in the summer of 2022. Spurs 6-2 Leicester NBC FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Brentford 0-3 Arsenal USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS The biggest compliment for Aaron Wan-Bissaka is that he isn't anything close to being an offensive liability for this #mufc side anymore. The Manchester United captain cops a lot of flak. Wolves 1-1 Newcastle FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS He uses his size to overwhelm opponents in contact in defensive situations and when protecting/carrying the ball. While he has always been a nightmare to go up against in one-on-ones, Wan-Bissaka has been criticized for his inability to contribute in the final third. 2:45pm: Leeds v Nottingham Forest He stands out for three key reasons intelligence, composure, mobility. He played every minute in the Premier League last season and more often than anyone else in Europe. Ahmedhodi is a right-sided centre-back with imposing athleticism, solid defensive ability, and impressive skill in possession. Everton 1-0 West Ham USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS 3:30pm: Southampton vs Brentford USA Network Online via NBCSports.com, Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth Brentford 1-1 Wolves FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights England League level: First Tier Reigning champion: Manchester City Record-holding champions: Manchester United 20 time(s) UEFA coefficient: 1. TV Channel: USA Network With five Premier League titles to his name and 34 of his 78 England caps as captain, John Terry ranks as one of the great defenders of his generation. Spurs v Brighton Sterling's form has slightly dipped in recent months 26-year-old - Harry Kane (Tottenham) The England captain remarkably already has 136 goals in the Premier League and if wasn't for his . Erik ten Hag has insisted that Manchester United were able to win the Carabao Cup because of their squad and not just the 11 starters. Chelsea v Nottingham Forest 1. Club: Chelsea) Started season on fire, then cooled down. These days, defenders need to be just as good with the ball at their feet as they are at quelling any danger that befalls them. Liverpool v Wolves USA Network WATCH LIVE Phillips is undoubtedly one of the stories of Liverpools resurgence down the final straight. What David Moyes has done with the Hammers has been remarkable. Playing either as a left-sided centre-back or full-back, the 31-year-old has been just as important for his creativity and set-piece delivery. No longer is the back four simply tasked with keeping clean sheets. In 10 seasons with Lee Dixon on the right of defence, the Gunners conceded more than 38 goals only twice. Curtis Jones (Age: 19. Frenkie de Jong 6. Youngest Enjoy this, and more juicy gossip. Man Utd reportedly 'fear' that they will be forced to take a 40m 'hit' on Harry Maguire if the defender leaves the club in the summer. 31 year old Arsenal players in Premier League - here is the list of 31 year old Premier League players in Arsenal! current best Premier League defenders as the Dutchman is set to miss the entirety of 2020-21 season, but let's see who is on the list: Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers) Wolverhampton Wanderers current captain is actually not from Wolverhampton but rather from the Merseyside county. Godfrey, whose preferred role is at centre-back, also has two assists to his name in the Premier League. Unreal finisher. 9am: West Ham v Newcastle USA Network WATCH LIVE Crystal Palace 0-3 Fulham FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights But after a truly wretched few weeks, Maguire got his act together and it is no coincidence that so, too, did United. He should scan more often to be more aware of whats around him. Eddie Nketiah (Age: 21. Liverpool v Brentford Brighton 2-4 Arsenal NBC WATCH LIVE Recap/highlights, Spurs 0-2 Aston Villa Watch live on Peacock Premium Recap/Highlights Marcus Rashford Erling Haaland Mohamed Salah Miguel Almirn Jack Grealish Harry Kane Martin degaard Emiliano Martnez Benot Badiashile Son Heung-Min Bukayo Saka Trent Alexander-Arnold Declan Rice Mohammed Salisu Luke Shaw Marc Cucurella Jos S Alex Iwobi Jol Veltman Enzo Fernndez 1 Manuel Neuer 26 Sven Ulreich 27 Yann Sommer 35 Johannes Schenk Defender 2 Dayot Upamecano 4 Matthijs de Ligt 5 Benjamin Pavard 19 Alphonso Davies 20 Bouna Sarr 21 Lucas Hernndez 22 Joao. Injuries restricted Reece James to 26 Premier League appearances this season, but when he play, bah gawd he was good. Old Trafford . Ahmedhodi could add some muscle to his frame, which would make him more sturdy in physical duels as he can be bumped off balance too easily in certain situations. But never in the Premier League prior to this season had we seen a player combine the full-back and central-midfield roles quite like Cancelo. 12:30pm: Man City v Spurs USA Network WATCH LIVE, 9am: Arsenal v Everton Watch live on Peacock Premium Brighton 0-0 Newcastle FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS The Premier League has a treasure trove of young talent and today we take a look at five of the best young defenders in the English top-flight. 16:00 Southampton v Liverpool. The 21-year-old is solid in a defensive sense, has electric pace and can whip in some absolute beauties from the right wing. 3pm: Liverpool vs Wolves Watch on Peacock Premium, 7:30am: AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool USA Network Online via NBCSports.com Most Valuable Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best future stars playing in the English Premier League, Premier League (UK) - Confirmed Transfers. Years active: 1999-2012. Brighton v Brentford He can do it all but he has to go down on the team-sheet somewhere and Pep Guardiola is still writing him in at full-back or wing-back. Just two league goals in 10 . Ranking Premier League youngsters is tough. The young, versatile defender has played in all positions across the backline for Everton this season and has been equally effective everywhere. Christian Pulisic (Age: 21. Below you will find the latest Premier League table. He possesses a tall, lean but athletic build with very long limbs. List of players based on birth year. 2) Luke Shaw The European Championships may come too soon, but a call-up wont be far away come the start of next season. He rarely moves in a straight line, often angling his overlapping runs in toward goal which means he can immediately attack dangerous areas when he receives the release pass. Leeds 2-3 Fulham CNBC FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights/Reaction Newcastle 0-0 Crystal Palace FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Kick off: 3pm ET, Wednesday AFC Bournemouth 0-3 Arsenal NBC WATCH FULL REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Leeds 3-0 Chelsea USA Network WATCH FULL REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Forward-thinking fullback Reece James has played 18 times in the Premier League this season for Frank Lampard's youthful Chelsea team, and the 20-year-old Blues academy starlet looks set to claim a starting berth at Stamford Bridge for the next decade. Without him for the other half of their Premier League campaign, they shipped 26 goals. 24. Fulham 2-0 Nottingham Forest FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights At just 21 years old, Marc Guehi is already one of the best centre backs in the Premier League.Impressive stuff. Man Utd v Wolves Being less square to the ball would also help. Spurs 2-0 West Ham USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Fulham 1-1 Wolves USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights/analysis, Everton 0-2 Aston Villa FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights/analysis 4) Wesley Fofana He was one of the bargain buys of 2022. That has helped create a strong team spirit, which came to the fore when Tomi under-hit a backpass against Manchester City that allowed Kevin de Bruyne to open the scoring. Brighton 3-0 Liverpool FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Defenders have the potential to provide the most points for managers given the fact they receive more than any other outfielders for goals and assists. AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Southampton Full match replay Recap/highlights 11:30am: Crystal Palace v Man Utd USA Network WATCH LIVE, 3pm: Leeds v Nottingham Forest USA Network WATCH LIVE, Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Everton were one of the sides that enjoyed a great start to the season. 23-year-old Ben Godfrey was one of the lesser-known signings from last summer's transfer window but he has had a great debut season in the Premier League. Arsenal believed he was and splashed the cash to make the. Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Newcastle v Brighton, 2:45pm: Arsenal vs Everton USA Network Online via NBCSports.com Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Southampton v Spurs From those dangerous areas, Wijndal is a capable crosses. Club: Liverpool) Knocking on the door at Anfield and always impresses when he gets a chance. We almost feel obliged to include a Liverpool defender since most of them have been crocked yet somehow, the Reds have conceded fewer goals than Manchester United. Liverpool v Aston Villa Wolves 2-3 Brighton FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Luke Shaw: From shiniest turd to Englands best left-back. Unfortunately, he was mired in controversy as his agent, the late Mino Raiola, tried to engineer a deserved move away from Volendam. Arsenal # Player: Country: Year: Age: 0: Nuno Tavares: Portugal: 2000: 23: 3: Kieran Tierney: . Liverpool 1-2 Leeds USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights, Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights Anel Ahmedhodi is an athletic and intelligent defender who can impact games both in and out of possession with his defensive nous and comfort in possession. Dominant as holding midfielder. They will try and keep things tight at the back and hope to cause havoc from set-piece situations at the Emirates. The concept here is very simple: who are the best players in the Premier League aged under 23? Everton 1-2 Wolves FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights Consistently brilliant. Man Utd 3-0 Nottingham Forest USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Leeds 1-3 Man City USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights, West Ham 0-2 Brentford USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Steven Bergwijn (Age: 22. Jurgen Klopp will be relieved that he is set to shake off an injury in time for the Champions League final. He turned himself into a big, strong centre-half who was capable of knocking strikers out of the way. A much-loved servant of club (wherever he played) and country, Rio Ferdinand has appeared in more Premier League games than any defender other than Jamie Carragher and more England matches than Stuart Pearce, John Terry and Terry Butcher. While they floundered, Phillips has prospered, playing eight out of the 10 games down the final stretch the eight they won. Under Arne Slot, Wijndal was a key to AZ Alkmaars ability to progress possession. Getting them around the European places in mid-season was creditable enough, but to sustain it throughout the season, especially one in which theyve been so light on strikers, is special. Can Manchester Uniteds new-look side surge into the title race? Premier League 2020/21 winners: Guardiola, Bielsa, West Ham. All three excelled in the 2019/20 season, establishing themselves among the best of their position in the Eredivisie and senior Netherlands internationals. Man Utd 2-0 Spurs Full match replay Recap/highlights Overall, he adds little value as a progressive passer but there is potential there to develop. The north London rivals both appear to be in the market for a . However, he has been far more enterprising in attack for Manchester United this term and has scored two goals and provided four assists in 33 appearances. A fully fit James will be key for both Chelsea and England in 2022/23. Can Arsenal push them all the way? A lot of the stick he gets is wholly unjustified, but the England defender certainly did not help himself at the start of the campaign. It wasnt long before City embarked upon a 19-match unbeaten run which powered their title charge. Brighton v Southampton Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Leicester 0-1 Man Utd USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Everton 0-0 Liverpool USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Consistently brilliant. 6) Harry Maguire Everton v Brentford Watch on Peacock Premium Chelsea 3-0 Wolves FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Leicester v AFC Bournemouth Alisha Lehmann 13. Brighton 4-1 Chelsea USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights Brentford v Aston Villa Anel Ahmedhodi's style of play. He is not dominant in the air, but there is clear potential. Which, prior to his arrival, City most certainly were not. As the months tick down on the 29th Premier League season, its time to celebrate the greatest ever defenders the league has ever seen. pic.twitter.com/NeYnYJMaHN, OUT: Andros Townsend (knee), James Garner (fitness), Nathan Patterson (fitness), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), The boss makes one change as Keane comes in for Coady. I wanted to start by saying that. In large part because of his massive transfer fee, in small part because of his massive head. 4. Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Man Utd 3-0 Leicester USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Guardiola has done it before: with Philip Lahm, Dani Alves and David Alaba. His technique is adequate if a bit inconsistent at times; as a result, he tends to prioritise possession over progression. Spurs 1-0 Man City NBC FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Manchester United 2-2 Leeds USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, West Ham 1-1 Chelsea USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Will Chelsea and Liverpool recover to finish in the top four? Man City v Leeds Stones renaissance has been one of the stories of Citys season. Liverpool 3-3 Brighton FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS We provide exclusive analysis and live match performance reports of soccer players and teams, from a database of over 225.000 players, 14.000 teams, playing a total of more then 520.000 matches. Danjuma joins Tottenham on loan for remainder of the season - following poor run at Villarreal . "Sol had an absolute physical presence, said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of the player who was part of the Frenchmans 2003/04 Invincibles. 12:30pm: Newcastle v Wolves USA Network Online via NBCSports.com, 3:30pm: Brighton vs Crystal Palace Watch on Peacock Premium A fully fit James will be key for both Chelsea and England in 2022/23. 17. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved. Christian Pulisic 5. The 24-year-old would arguably be more difficult to . Club: Chelsea) Not everyones cup of tea, but key in securing a top four finish. 15. Online: Stream via Peacock Premium. Fulham 1-2 Man Utd USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Recap/highlights/analysisBrentford 2-2 Spurs USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights Nottingham Forest 2-3 Fulham FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Wolves 0-3 Man City USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Man City 3-1 Aston Villa USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Liverpool 2-0 Everton USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Arsenal 1-3 Manchester City (rearranged) FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Chelsea v Brighton #ARSEVE pic.twitter.com/lVeDZdK6LZ, Latest USMNT news But the difference Maguire has made to United in the two seasons he has been at Old Trafford has been huge. AFC Bournemouth 1-4 Man City USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights/analysis Man City 4-2 Crystal Palace FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS 10) Nat Phillips After two years there, he moved to newly-promoted RC Strasbourg where he played for the B team initially then broke into the first-team last season. The 23-year-old is one of the best young defenders around . But he has shown massive balls to win back the trust of his managers and his partnership with Dias has been the Premier Leagues best. Evertons issues have been scoring goals and they created some great openings against Villa but just couldnt finish. More profiles can be found in the goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, wingers and strikers sections. In fact, he's still the best in the business. Donate a football kit to double a child's wardrobe in the developing world. Spurs v Nottingham Forest Watch on Peacock Premium Wan-Bissaka has helped his side keep 13 cleansheets as well. The Reds were made to wait and work far longer than Jurgen Klopp would have liked, with the opening goal not coming until the 73rd minute. Chelsea v Leeds Watch on Peacock Premium The 20-year-old arrived last summer from St Etienne and though he was hardly cheap, he has proven to be a bargain. Fulham 2-1 Brighton FULL MATCH REPLAYRECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Alexis Vega 27. West Ham 1-1 Spurs FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Crystal Palace 3-1 Aston Villa WATCH FULL REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Liverpool v Nottingham Forest The 30-year-old signed on a free transfer in the summer and has been a regular in the first-team this term. Find profiles and information about current and all-time Premier League players, on the official website of the Premier League. Man Utd 1-2 Brighton FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Ledley King. We thought it would be best to provide a table summary for those of you reading this in a hurry. Mallory Pugh 9. Direct running is scary. He is not the single reason behind Chelseas defensive improvement but his form is certainly a large factor in it. Ranking Premier League youngsters: 22 years old or younger. Everton will visit Nottingham Forest, who find themselves quickly slipping back toward the bottom-three, on Sunday (9 am ET). The Gunners will have their hands full for the duration of their title challenge, as Erling Haaland continues to take the Premier League by storm with an almost impossible goal-scoring record. OUT: Gabriel Jesus (knee), Mohamed Elneny (knee), COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Nzouango arrived in Italy having been dubbed the new Varane by one member of the Italian press. Wolves v Aston Villa, Arsenal v Brighton Premier League breaks record for January spending . 2:45pm: West Ham v Liverpool Most Valuable Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best Football Players playing in the English Premier League, Best future stars playing in the English Premier League, Premier League (UK) - Confirmed Transfers. Indeed, prior to this term, Stones looked to be finished. Poacher. Given the lack of centre-forwards, Moyes has had to build West Ham on a solid base. That being the case, Cancelo has helped redefine the full-backs role again this term. Some doubted the ability of Trent Alexander-Arnold after a ropey couple of months and some lapses in defensive concentration.Fortunately, Liverpool's right-back has put all of that to one side, has come back stronger than ever and is undisputedly the most dangerous full-back in the league. 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