Every Premier League club’s most ‘influential’ player

The most influential player or a good luck charm? We’ve looked at the points per match (PPM) leader at every Premier League club. Players must have started at least ten games to make the cut. Thanks to FBref for the numbers.   Arsenal – Mohamed Elneny (1.94) A source of ridicule for much of his […]

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“I had some difficulties…”: Everton star reveals how manager turned his fortunes around

“I had some difficulties…”: Everton star reveals how manager turned his fortunes around – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton forward Richarlison has revealed the reason behind his upturn in form, citing a chat with Carlo Ancelotti as the defining factor. The Brazilian scored 13 goals in the Premier League last season but struggled to find […]

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Everton’s Carlo Ancelotti dismisses idea of European Super League

Everton’s Carlo Ancelotti dismisses idea of European Super League – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed the idea of a European Super League, with top clubs reportedly readying proposals for the new competition. It was reported back in January by the Guardian that ‘concrete proposals for a European Super League are […]

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Everton face battle to keep starlet Thierry Small as Premier League clubs circle

Everton face battle to keep starlet Thierry Small as Premier League clubs circle – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton could lose starlet Thierry Small this summer, with the Express claiming he could snub a new deal in favour of first-team football elsewhere. Small first joined Everton aged 11, having spent time with West Bromwich Albion […]

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Football365’s famous Euro 2020 England ladder

As ever, this represents our estimation of Gareth Southgate’s England thoughts. And we still feel like we know him well. Numbers in brackets pertain to this ladder from November. It’s been a while so things have changed.   1 (1) Harry Kane Actually, some things almost never change. He ended that England drought with strikes against Albania […]

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Top 12 European goalscorers ranked by xG

There are 12 footballers with an xG over 15 across Europe’s top five leagues this season. They pretty much mirror the top 12 goalscorers across Europe’s top five leagues this season, barring two exceptions: Mo Salah and Luis Suarez have both scored 17 goals from 14.34 because they are simply marvellous players. All xG numbers […]

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Overrated XI : The Everton midfielder struggling to find consistency in the Premier League

Overrated XI : The Everton midfielder struggling to find consistency in the Premier League – originally posted on Sportslens.com A player who is yet to reach his full capabilities in the Premier League, Brazilian midfielder Allan has earned a rather unfortunate inclusion in our team. It’s worth stressing that while Allan is one of the […]

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Rating the players: England 2-1 Poland

John Stones dropped his first clanger in some time but did at least atone for his mistakes. One player set their reputation back an awful lot.   NICK POPE Somewhere, perhaps staring at a big hole with Ian Woan, Sean Dyche must have been furiously wolfing down his worms while wondering what England have done […]

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Double injury concern as Everton duo miss international match through injury

Double injury concern as Everton duo miss international match through injury – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton’s Ben Godfrey and Tom Davies have failed late fitness tests ahead of the U21 European Championship group stage match between England and Croatia. Both Godfrey and Davies have impressed with the Toffees this season. Godfrey signed for Everton […]

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Everton starlet a wanted man as Championship clubs circle

Everton starlet a wanted man as Championship clubs circle – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton youngster Rhys Hughes is attracting attention from the Championship, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo. The Welsh starlet has impressed in Everton’s youth system, with the 19-year-old making 18 appearances for the under-23 side this season. Hughes has racked […]

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