Potters side are stingy without the ball, comfortably switching from a back three to a back four and are tough to break down. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. London: Manchester United clinched their first major trophy for six years with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals have made it clear to all other 31 teams around the league that its star receiver Tee Higgins isn't available for trade despite free agency looming. Joel Matip has flourished since battling back from his own injury issues. It is strange to think the defence that was torn asunder by Tottenham Hotspur at the start of last season went on to be one of the best back fours in the Premier League, but by hook, by crook, or sometimes through good-natured playing skill, United have a collection of some of the best defenders in the Premier League. Trent Alexander-Arnold is the most expensive defender in the 2022-23 edition of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), but hes arguably the most valuable asset in any position. Raphael Varane is one of the most decorated and dedicated centre-backs of the modern era. He particularly struggled at right wing-back against Manchester City. Every team needs a down-and-dirty central defender, or preferably two. Since Thomas Tuchel took charge of Chelsea in January, they have conceded the fewest goals (14) in the Premier League. No one has a greater will to win at the club. Premier League giants Manchester United are keen on signing 24-year-old Chelsea attacking midfielder Mason Mount. 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. His performances in 2021 have been outstanding. made good claims to being one of the best centre-backs in the world. However, Romano notes that Celtic will try to keep hold of the defender and their other top players. You don't really want to give that up.'. How the Premier League table looks since Man City opted to let Joao Cancelo leave for Bayern Munich in the January transfer window. The Scot joined Liverpool from Hull City for 8 million back in 2017, in what is one of the biggest transfer coupes of the 2010's. Dias's mobility and positional awareness makes him one of the best modern centre-backs in world football. 24: 6: Chris Mepham: Wales: 1997: 25: 15: Adam Smith: England . Adrien Rabiot 27. Now, the Frenchman has finally made his way to the Premier League. There will be a follow-up article on the attackers later in the week. Danny Welbeck is one of the household names in the Premier League. Marco Asensio 6. Proving he is more than capable of . Maguire's aerial prowess is unmatched among defenders in the Premier League and his physicality will make him the perfect foil for Varane's technical ability. 1. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The way 22-year-old academy product Trevoh Chalobah has also slotted in comfortably is a tribute to his ability but also the coaching. Raphael Varane has established himself as one of the world's best defenders over the past few years. The Scot's defensive prowess is matched by his ability to move forward. Type above and press Enter to search. Hes dominant in his tackles, both on the ground and in the air and a vocal leader, capable of a consistency few other defenders in the league manage (a horrible day at the office for Maguire is still a five out of 10 in most match ratings). The 38-year-old was forced off in the first half of . Six-and-a-half years on, a top-10 Premier League finish could be their reward. Danny Rose has called Liverpool's Andy Robertson is "a freak of nature" and the best left- defender in the world. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport that Manchester United are interested in acquiring . Hirving Lozano 4. During the 1998/99 season, Dixon, Tony Adams Martin Keown, Nigel Winterburn, and David . ', By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, The comments below have not been moderated, By Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? A key member of Gian Piero Gasperini's three-man defence, Scalvini boasts incredible numbers defensively and passing-wise. Everyone likes an underdog though, and one thats punching well above its weight and should be recognised for doing so is Graham Potters Brighton. Uniteds defenders have to be good at their jobs individually as their manager affords them few of the collective safety nets afforded to other back fours in the Premier Leagues big six. Speaking to The Telegraph way back in 2017, Pochettino admitted that he tried to challenge Carter-Vickers in Spurs training and it didn't exactly go well. But with time, the 23-year-old has quashed all such criticism. Edson lvarez 26. Speaking at the annual NFL Scouting Combine, Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin dismissed the idea that the team could be interested in negotiating a departure for the 24-year-old this offseason. On this day in 2019, #mufc signed Harry Maguire. 107 appearances 45 clean sheetsOur captain pic.twitter.com/7LlguzGH6p. Since then, he has established himself as a bonafide superstar in Jurgen Klopp's side and helped the Reds win the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League and 2019-20 Premier League titles. Alexander-Arnold came through the Liverpool academy, making his first team debut in 2016. 3. The Gunners are the favourites ahead of this match with Betfred at 2/7 while the Toffees are 10/1 and a draw is 4/1. He also said that Cincy's front office hadn't received any offers from other teams, and even if it did, sending Higgins away wasn't part of the team's long-term plans. Solly March Age: 26 Club: Brighton and Hove Albion On the other side of. Also 28-years-old, Maguire and Varane will form one of the league's best centre-back partnerships for at least the next 3-4 years. So without further ado, here are. Leandro Trossard is priced at 6/4 to score anytime for the Gunners against Everton. Very good again. 24. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Your login session has expired. Christian Benteke is a Belgium Midfielder who plays for Crystal Palace. From those that have been rock solid at the back, to those that have dazzled at the other end of the pitch, plenty have caught the eye. All stats come from premierleague.com and are correct as of the publish date. In contrast, Liverpool hopes to equal Manchester Uniteds record as the most successful team in the league. It was thanks to the 24-year-old that the Red Devils suffered a horrendous time when Cash ran down United's left flank thereby giving his team the opportunity to capitalise and ultimately win in a 1-0 victory. The Portuguese defender was also named FWA Footballer of the Year and Premier League's Player of the Season. The Portuguese forward Mexican soccer player has been part of the club since 2019. He wins aerial battles, he is quick and he reads the game so well, sensing danger and always being in the right place to deal with it. As the whites fight to avoid the drop zone, the English centre back expected to be at his best. Virgil van Dijk remains the greatest centre-back in world football. He said: "I have loved every moment of my football career as a player, coach and manager and I still believe I have so . #awlive [mail] pic.twitter.com/Itdc8j4Hc9. Desailly was virtually impossible to play against, said former Liverpool striker Michael Owen. Superstars from around the world have always been drawn towards the Premier League, which is why it is considered to be the best league in the world. . Thiago Silva appears to have taken a swipe at FIFA's 'Best' awards after Argentina and Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez finished above Robert Lewandowski and Kevin de Bruyne. Looking at the quality of the chances they conceded, their non-penalty xG against of 0.8 was the third-best in the league and easily the best of all non-top-six sides. What makes Chelsea so ominous to face is it doesnt seem to matter who is in the line-up, Tuchel has them so well drilled, you dont notice the difference. Spurs had an excellent defence last season, keeping 16 clean sheets, while the Croatian bagged eight goals and seven assists in Serie A last season. Try this direct link. The 26-year old Liverpool player was acquired from Hull City in 2017 for just 6.3m and has been a crucial addition to Jurgen Klopp's squad. Romano claims that Premier League clubs are exploring the possibility of signing Carter-Vickers this summer. The 31-year old Spanish footballer was one of the mainstays of Thomas Tuchels UEFA Champions League-winning squad last year. Jimenez has scored six goals in thirty EPL matches for Wolverhampton Wanderers. 'In my opinion, Tee Higgins is a good piece for the Cincinnati Bengals. EXCLUSIVE: Reading are set to be DEDUCTED six points for failing to cut their spending after agreeing plan Liverpool OVERTAKE Man City in Premier League's Big Six wage table after a 75% increase since 2017 to Raheem Sterling IS happy at Chelsea and is not considering leaving the club less than a year after arriving Leicester defender Jannik Vestergaard admits he is baffled after being frozen out by bossBrendan Rodgers JEFF POWELL: Just Fontaine and John Charles were the two geniuses of the 1958 World Cup France's football 'He wasn't that great at all Anderson Silva was tougher': Jake Paul plays down his loss to Tommy Fury as 'Elon Musk are you ready?' Liverpool eyeing move for Aguerd. pic.twitter.com/MFiueRofki, Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 4, 2021. Ranking Premier League youngsters: 22 years old or younger. There are some players you wish played for your club, said Gary Neville, not known for his appreciation of the noisy neighbours in blue. Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi jumped to his countryman's defence however, insisting that the 23-year-old deserved his place amongst the world's best. Wan-Bissaka, 21, has only played one full Premier League season, with previous club Crystal Palace. Manchester United bought Maguire from Leicester City for 78 million back in 2019, and the Englishman has been a fixture in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ever since. The German international has performed a crucial role in the heart of central midfield to ensure that the Cityzens win the biggest trophies. The best FPL defenders for 2022-23. Theres a great understanding between them. Known to pop up at crucial moments to score key goals, no more so than his double against Sheffield Wednesday late in their first Premier League title season. 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