Newcastle 2-0 Nottingham Forest FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Aitana Bonmat 30. The 24-year-old is one of a core of youngsters within our squad, all developing together and enjoying the challenge of getting better collectively as well as individually. Southampton 1-2 Wolves USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights 10am: Brighton v Man Utd Lucas Verssimo - Benfica - 23m Value - 26 - 26 years old and threatening to be the next big defender to breakout from Liga NOS, Lucas . At least Salah, Gakpo and Nunez have all look better in attack and are delivering goals. That mark has only been surpassed once since, by Jose Mourinhos Chelsea in 2004/05 (15 goals). Club: Chelsea) Started season on fire, then cooled down. 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Despite being 6'4 tall, he has high-level speed; he recovers positions quickly and uses his frame to lever/seal players off the ball when covering depth. England League level: First Tier Reigning champion: Manchester City Record-holding champions: Manchester United 20 time(s) UEFA coefficient: 1. 18. The players on the list below have faced all-comers in the worlds most competitive league and emerged on the other side. Crucially, his focus can slip at times, and he can be beaten too easily by simple changes of tempo. But he also understands when the hold back and use his aforementioned mobility to play a covering role. 12:30pm: Man Utd v Chelsea, 9am: Newcastle v Spurs Man Utd 1-0 West Ham USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights, Leeds 4-3 AFC Bournemouth FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Man Utd 3-0 AFC Bournemouth FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Billy Gilmour (Age: 19. The Premier League fixture computer decides who plays who and when, as teams located close to one another are usually playing at home on opposite weekends to help with policing, crowd control and transport congestion in those areas. conceded fewer than Klopps decimated rearguard. As already alluded to, Ahmedhodi is adept at utilising his athleticism in defensive situations he knows how to overwhelm opponents in contact with his size and he rarely gives free-kicks away in doing so. He is good at knowing where/when to move, either sliding inside to offer for passes between lines or holding his width to stretch play/teams. 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 . 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. The Portugal international is more of a playmaker, drifting inside to help City swamp their opponents. 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 Premier League fixtures for 2022-23 season: How to watch, TV schedule, live 2026 World Cup venues selected: Which cities will host in USA, Canada, Mexico? Dominic Calvert-Lewin 32. Underrated. He reads the game well and seems to have a good grasp of when to push wide or press up to extinguish dangerous attacks. Spurs v Brighton Antonio Rudiger: Chelsea agent turned provocateur, the first name on our Team (sheet) of the Season. 3pm: Man City v Arsenal, 2:45pm: Everton v Newcastle Everton 1-1 Nottingham Forest WATCH FULL REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Fofana is a top one-on-one defender and has won 71% of his attempted tackles. Ilkay Gndogan Ilkay Gndogan is one of the best players in the Premier League. #ARSEVE pic.twitter.com/lVeDZdK6LZ, Latest USMNT news OUT: Gabriel Jesus (knee), Mohamed Elneny (knee), COME ON YOU GUNNERS! Enjoy this, and more juicy gossip. After threats of legal action and a later retraction, he eventually got his move, joining Bundesliga club Vfl Wolfsburg late in the summer of 2021. His ability to adapt to different defensive situations is one of the pillars of his skillset. Owen Wijndal was part of the Jong AZ team that won the Dutch third division, along with Calvin Stengs and Myron Boadu. He is an example to any young professional; hard-working, loyal and intelligent. According to opposing striker and England teammate, Alan Shearer: He didnt mind getting forward but he enjoyed defending and was very good at it. 16:00 Aston Villa v Brighton So, you can start by scanning through the data below and draw your own conclusions: Teenage stars like Bukayo Saka made a big impression last season - who might break through in the coming campaign? TV Channel: USA Network Brilliant on either side of defence, or as a supplementary midfielder, Cancelo has the touch and finesse to pick out passes and through balls that few others can even see. 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. The Liverpool right-back contributes more in attack than in defense with his David Beckham-esque crosses from the right flank regularly catching opposition defenders off-guard. Southampton 1-1 Arsenal FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights . Arsenal 3-1 West Ham FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Chelsea 2-0 AFC Bournemouth USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights 16. Club: Chelsea) Bulldozes his way up the right flank. Only City, Chelsea and Arsenal wait, Arsenal? The 26-year-old is strong, quick and possesses a forehead the ball seems drawn to at. When Evans had to be withdrawn before half-time, Fofana moved into the middle, dragging Leicester further up the pitch in the process. 3. Chelsea 0-1 Southampton FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Since then he has become a key pillar at the heart of Juves defence at Primavera and UEFA Youth League level, before moving into the Juventus Next Gen team in 2022. His athleticism enables him to cover big spaces behind defence and in wider areas, while he utilises his large frame in contact; good at sealing/levering against the ball to disrupt opponents cleanly and recover possession effectively. He plays with tempo and has the vision/confidence/technique to punch passes through lines into advanced areas. He spent six months at Hobro IK in Denmark to align him to Swedens summer season, then established himself as an almost ever-present starter in yet another title-winning campaign for his boyhood club. 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. Emiliano Martinez has taken great credit rightly so, hes been the best keeper in the Premier League but his back four deserve to share the credit for equalling the clubs Premier League clean sheet record. Matty Cash has been a superb acquisition while Matt Targett was named Villas Players Player of the Season. Aaron Ramsdale 15. Club: Sheffield United) Did all he could to keep Bournemouth up, and will be key for the Blades. Premier League top scorers 2022/23: Erling Haaland and Harry Kane . The 23-year-old has won 88 tackles at a success rate of 61%. The 28-year-old's reputation for s**thousery precedes him, picking up 47 yellow cards during his time in English football the most of any Championship or Premier League player since Lerma . Club: Burnley) Amazing deliveries from left wing and drifted inside effortlessly in breakout season. 1. Liverpool 9-0 AFC Bournemouth FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS KitAid is a charity that recycles your once loved football kits and distributes them to underprivileged children and adults in some of the worlds poorest countries. Anel Ahmedhodi's style of play. And hes still only 23. Developed by Amiens, Juventus invested heavily to bring Nzouango to Turin in the summer of 2020, spending 3 million to sign the then-17-year-old. And weve also predicted how we think the Premier League table will look at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. Former Anfield defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher said: I think van Dijk has got the potential to go down alongside Alan Hansen if youre talking about Liverpools best ever teams, thats how big a difference that player has made., Premier League clubs: Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Newcastle United. He was one of the bargain buys of 2022. 2:45pm: West Ham v Liverpool Spurs 2-0 Everton NBC FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights, Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea Peacock Premium STREAM LIVE Recap/Highlights A colossal influence and leader during his career at Manchester City, which yielded four Premier League titles under three managers, Vincent Kompany is among the finest investments the Sky Blues have made. Mason Greenwood (Age: 18. Its difficult to answer such a nuanced question. That is a huge problem as Klopps pressing philosophy totally breaks down without the ability to force opponents into mistakes. Squad size: 25 Average age: 27.7 Foreigners: 22 88.0 % Konfderation: CONMEBOL FIFA World Ranking: Pos 1 + Overview Squad Fixtures Rumours Achievements Information & facts Stadium History News Youngest and oldest players This is an overview of the youngest and oldest players which have made at least one appearance in this competition. They still cant replicate the energy shown in midfield, and across the entire team, in recent seasons. Kick off: 2:45pm ET, Wednesday Brentford 1-1 Crystal Palace FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights He has also made 135 recoveries this season, which exemplifies the youngster's attitude and tenacity. Jose Holebas (36 years, 1 month, and 21 days) The third defender after Phil Jagielka on the list of . Kyle Walker Kyle Walker plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City and has been Pep Guardiola's top choice. This week our list of the 10 best defenders in the Premier League is powered by 90min's 'Football Tackles' charity of the week:KitAid. Godfrey, whose preferred role is at centre-back, also has two assists to his name in the Premier League. Aaron Wan-Bissaka still has room for improvement. He played every minute in the Premier League last season and more often than anyone else in Europe. Im sure you agree wholeheartedly with these predictions. Eddie Nketiah (Age: 21. 6. Direct running is scary. These are the 20 teams which will compete in the Premier League for the upcoming season: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Leeds United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, We made a few bold predictions ahead of the Premier League campaign, which you can read in full here. Club: Tottenham) Scored some big goals and is learning the ropes in England. AFC Bournemouth v West Ham Dependable for the South Coast side, the 29-year-old is the key player in one of the league's best defences. Gamechanger from right back. Fede Valverde 16. Van de Vens key weakness is his technique when defending one-on-one, as well as lapses of concentration. He can step up to intercept a pass and engage in physical contact, or drop off to cover a run and sweep up behind the defensive line. But Fofana deserves special credit for his immediate adaptation to the Premier League. The France Under-21 international demonstrated in the FA Cup final his potential to eventually take over from Evans as the mind behind the operation. Using our unique search, comparison and ranking tools, FC . 7) Ezri Konsa Jonny Evans has once again been the brain of the back three, while Caglar Soyuncu has enjoyed another stellar year after his breakthrough season. The concept here is very simple: who are the best players in the Premier League aged under 23? Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams, players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth. Defenders are made by their circumstances. 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 It wasnt long before City embarked upon a 19-match unbeaten run which powered their title charge. Below are the Premier League fixtures in full, with all kick offs listed at 10am ET unless otherwise stated: Arsenal 4-0 Everton FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS 4: There is a gorgeous arrogance about Arsenal now.. 9am: Newcastle v Southampton Premier League breaks record for January spending . But after a truly wretched few weeks, Maguire got his act together and it is no coincidence that so, too, did United. 9am: West Ham v Newcastle USA Network WATCH LIVE 25 Year Old Soccer Players 1. Just two league goals in 10 . Mohamed Simakan is an assured and composed defender who is tactically flexible and intelligent in the way he defends. 9am: Man Utd v Leeds POSTPONED 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. He has helped Leicester City keep six cleansheets in 26 appearances this season and has 169 recoveries so far this season. Alessia Russo 11. Wolves will welcome Tottenham to Molineux Stadium on Saturday (10 am ET). Wolves v Aston Villa, Arsenal v Brighton Cresswell has been a solid performer in seven years at West Ham but, as Moyes said last week he has really come on again in the last six months. Without them, you can struggle to be as solid nor as potent as you need to be to compete. The 24-year-old has often been a figure of ridicule since his move to . Brighton 4-1 Chelsea USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights But when it gets down to the fine details of defending, Nzouango is across the basics well, and at least against youth level attackers he uses his body well to lever his way into winning duels and is generally hard to get past one-on-one. AFC Bournemouth 1-4 Man City USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights/analysis A few youngsters have broken onto the scene and made a name for themselves, while a few others are already growing in reputation as being among the best in the business. He is not dominant in the air, but there is clear potential. Big season. Stones renaissance has been one of the stories of Citys season. I wanted to start by saying that. Leicester v Chelsea USA Network Online via NBCSports.com TV Channel: Peacock But Konsa makes this list after a stellar year alongside Tyrone Mings. Matthijs de Ligt (Juventus) Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images 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. Ahmedhodi is a right-sided centre-back with imposing athleticism, solid defensive ability, and impressive skill in possession. . The ex-Blues boss had too many centre-backs but, weirdly, he exiled the wrong one. The victory not only sends Arsenal (60 points) five points clear of two-time defending champions Manchester City, but also realigns the two sides (finally) on the same number of games played (25). 5. Their ropey form continued for another six matches, but Guardiola used Dias to stiffen up his defence, which had an almost immediate effect. Danjuma joins Tottenham on loan for remainder of the season - following poor run at Villarreal . If its the 2022-23 Premier League table youre after, youve come to the right place. Kolo Toure (108 clean sheets) Clubs: Arsenal, Man City & Liverpool. Injuries restricted Reece James to 26 Premier League appearances this season, but when he play, bah gawd he was good. 8. Leicester v Wolves If he can iron out a few shortcomings in the defensive aspects of his game, Trent could go on to become the greatest right-back of his generation. Wolves will sit deep and look to pick off Liverpool on the counter just like they did in their big win at Molineux a few weeks ago. Anel Ahmedhodi started his career at Malm FF, moved to Nottingham Forest as a 16-year-old in 2016, hardly played across three years in England, then returned to Malm FF in the winter of 2019. A top, top player. 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. Ledley King. Brighton v Wolves Follow @AndyEdMLS With a tackle success rate and aerial duel win rate of 63%, Godfrey is quite a tough nut to crack at the back for the Toffees. What makes him an especially impressive player in build-up and attack is his intelligence. He is not a standout passer but has adequate technique, especially with switches to wider areas. Chelsea v Brighton Van de Ven played as the left-sided centre-back in a 4-3-3 shape for FC Volendam. Arsenal took another step toward winning their first Premier League title since 2004, as they hammered Everton 4-0 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. 16:00 Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest The young leader of their back three, the sky is limit for Romero in the Premier League. For full in-depth analysis of some of the best young players from all over the planet, check out our profiles page. Trying to pigeonhole the City star is a pointless exercise. Premier League table, 2022-23 season. Kevin lvarez 6. The 23-year-old is one of the best young defenders around . Brighton v West Ham Watch on Peacock Premium The 33-year-old played primarily as a full-back in his final season at Inter, recording eight goals and seven assists in 35 Serie A outings, and could be an excellent choice in FPL after being . Martin Odegaard 10. 3pm: Liverpool vs Wolves Watch on Peacock Premium, 7:30am: AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool USA Network Online via NBCSports.com Above all, he needs to be more engaged/attentive. A turbulent time on and off the pitch in the wake of the 2018 World Cup left Stones out of the picture after a dreadful performance at the Nations League finals in 2019. 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. Adams was the best purely defensive defender England have ever produced an absolute rock for the Gunners and the only player to captain a title-winning team across three different decades., Premier League clubs: West Ham United, Leeds United, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers. Named to the UEFA Team of the Year on four occasions, he draws comparisons to the very best from one of the very best: The toughest opponents for me are the defenders who are tough in the way they play, where you cant see a way through, said Brazil great Ronaldinho. Jonny Evans has. Joko Gvardiol at RB Leipzig is another. Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has not had the best season and has often received criticism for his defensive abilities. The 24-year-old had a breakthrough campaign last season with 15 goals in 31 appearances, and newly promoted Nottingham Forest made him the club's record signing at $20 million. 16:00 Leeds v Spurs The defender, who has been a part of England's underage set up . Owen Wijndal is very much a modern full-back that suits a possession-based team. But they were good enough. Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth Southampton 1-3 Brighton 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. AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights 04/03/2023. He possesses poor technique in one-on-one duels, often standing too upright and unbalanced in his posture he needs to be lower to match opponents and shift direction. Manchester United are apparently willing to sell 120million worth of players to West Ham this summer. Complete striker. Liverpool weren't great tonight. 13. Wolves 0-4 Leicester USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/Highlights Kept Lacaztte out of the team. 2:45pm: Southampton v AFC Bournemouth, 2:30pm: Nottingham Forest v Brighton Ahmedhodi is a right-sided centre-back with imposing athleticism, solid defensive ability, and impressive skill in possession. Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, Leeds, Wolves, and West Ham United all find themselves within a few points of the bottom three as the race to stay in the Premier League intensifies. Ahmedhodi can struggle with passes played in behind him, largely because he lacks awareness of his blindside through a lack of scanning, and also struggles aerially at set pieces. Five minutes earlier, Darwin Nunez beat Jose Sa but the goal was taken away after video review revealed that Diogo Jota committed a foul inside the penalty area the allow the Uruguayan the time and space needed to receive the ball and shoot. 12:30pm: Arsenal v Chelsea, 9am: Fulham v Man City He is not the single reason behind Chelseas defensive improvement but his form is certainly a large factor in it. Crystal Palace v Everton Liverpool 2-1 Leicester FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Wolves 0-1 Man Utd USA Network WATCH LIVE Recap/highlights 5) Joao Cancelo Liverpool's attacking prowess down each flank is famed, so there's really no surprise to see Andy Robertson ranked among the league's best defenders.The Scot hasn't been at his absolutely brilliant best all season, granted, but he has that level of class that few left-backs in the world possess. 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. He is also only a just above-average athlete. 11:30am: Brighton v Man City, 2:30pm: Wolves v Crystal Palace If you take all of the 26-year-old strikers in the big four leagues (Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A) since 2010-2011, they total about 0.39 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. KO - 19:45. Clean, consistent first touches help him to set up positive actions. Liverpool look a much better team with Joel Matip in the starting XI.This season he's seemingly been more available than ever, which has meant that Liverpool have looked better than ever too. 2:45pm: Aston Villa v Fulham Without both for most of the final game of the season, Leicester caved in. He has a dynamic athleticism, tall and sleak but fast and fairly agile. Man City v Leeds 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. He uses his size to overwhelm opponents in contact in defensive situations and when protecting/carrying the ball. FootballTransfers (FT) is a project designed to fulfill the massive interest in the transfer market and provide a realistic, algorithmically-driven valuation of football players. In the modern era, where more and more teams are opting to play an expansive brand of football, the role of the defender has become all the more important. The side are in a bad shape this season, placed 10th in the league standings and having picked up just 31 points from their opening 24 matches in the league. 4) Wesley Fofana Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United players are definitely getting better on an individual basis and being just 23-years-old, Wan-Bissaka has enough time to make a mark at the Theater of Dreams. Best Defenders playing in the English Premier League, based on our FootballTransfers PlayerSkill. 3pm: Chelsea vs Liverpool, 3pm: Man United v Brentford Premier League fixtures for 2022-23 season: How to watch, TV schedule, live Aaron Wan-Bissaka 28. City belatedly righted their wrong, buying two centre-backs last summer. Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth Watch on Peacock Premium Club: Manchester City) Winger is new to PL but has lit it up in Spain at Valencia. James has also helped his side keep nine cleansheets in 30 appearances in the Premier League. Spurs v AFC Bournemouth Arsenal believed he was and splashed the cash to make the. He was on course to be an ever-present once more before an accidental clash with Anwar El-Ghazi, since which United have conceded eight goals in four matches. West Ham 1-1 Spurs FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS They move up to sixth place in the Premier League, and hopes of a top-four finish aren't quite over yet. Manchester Uniteds Nemanja Vidic won Premier League titles in five of his nine seasons in England, but that was by no means a foregone conclusion when he arrived at Old Trafford in 2005 from Spartak Moscow. Christian Pulisic (Age: 21. Man City 4-0 Southampton FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Spurs 0-2 Arsenal FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Crystal Palace 1-1 Manchester United FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Man City 4-2 Spurs FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights, Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights 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. Liverpool v Fulham Leeds 0-0 Aston Villa USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest USA Network FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS, AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester FULL MATCH REPLAY RECAP/HIGHLIGHTS 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. Defender: England: Tammy Abraham: Forward: England: Adam Armstrong: Under Arne Slot, Wijndal was a key to AZ Alkmaars ability to progress possession. List of 31-year-old players in the Premier League 2022 1. List of players based on birth year. Can one of them surprise? Guardiola has done it before: with Philip Lahm, Dani Alves and David Alaba. [ MORE: How to watch Premier League in USA ]. The United left-back has finally shown the consistency that resembles more closely the potential everyone identified when he burst on to the scene at Southampton. Fulham 2-1 Brighton FULL MATCH REPLAYRECAP/HIGHLIGHTS Ousmane Dembele 9. . 12:30pm: Chelsea v Aston Villa, 9am: West Ham v Southampton Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leicester FULL MATCH REPLAY Recap/highlights Club: Arsenal) Wonderful talent. 24. Club: Manchester United) Scores goals, amazing skill/speed. That mark has only been surpassed once since, by Jose Mourinhos Chelsea in 2004/05 15. 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