This season, even despite only scoring 3 goals in his 9 matches, has arguably been the German's best yet. Here is why Kai Havertz continues to thrive this season, and why he's keeping Viktor Gyökeres out of the team.
Category: Game of Numbers
Jobe Bellingham – stepping out of his brother’s shadow
2026 has been the year that the world has finally come to the acceptance of something Dortmund fans will have known since Jude Bellingham was 17-years-old. That he is one of the best players in the world. Not just one of the best midfielders. One of the very best, most impactful players. His brother, born two years later, has had to watch all of that in his shadow. But this season, Jobe's evolved his game. He's finally stepping out of his brother's shadow, and making his own mark as one of BVB's most important stars. His performance against Bayern Munich in the derby this past weekend was immaculate, and demonstrated that Jobe, too, might just become a world beater.
Matheus Cunha is crazy, but that’s part of his charm
Always playing on the edge, getting in the face of the opponents, and dancing his way through celebrations, Cunha is the fighting spirit that can bring United out of a slump.
Pascal Groß: Brighton’s £1.7 million masterstroke
In the month of September, Pascal Groß has arguably been the best midfielder in the division. Certainly one of the most influential, putting up 3 goals and 3 assists to start this season. Here is what makes the German midfielder so special.
The new Martin Ødegaard is the Premier League’s best player
Going into this season, even despite his fantastic World Cup campaign, fans might have wondered if we were witnessing the slow decline of Martin Ødegaard, soon to be fazed out. But instead, it's been the opposite. Martin Ødegaard has not only been Arsenal's best player to start this season, but arguably the best in the Premier League over the opening three matches. Here is why the Arsenal captain has thrived in 2026-27 so far.
Tactical talking points from Matchday 1
The new season has sprung upon us, enlisting a host of exciting tactical tweaks to explore. Some things might not last more than a match, and that's all part of the fun of the first round of fixtures. Here is what stood out to me from Matchday 1.
Lewis-Skelly and Tzolis star in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry
Earlier this week in my Arsenal preview, I declared the Gunners as favourites for the Premier League title again in 2026-27. They’re just so complete. So well drilled. So organized. No missing components to the puzzle. It’s a really efficient side that Mikel Arteta has built, and one that can hurt opposing teams from such a vast variety of angles. To no surprise, they rolled Frank Lampard’s Coventry City over in the opening fixture of the 2026-27 season - claiming an impressive 3-0 win. All eleven players in an Arsenal shirt stood out. Tactically, two of the players deserve the most post-game commentary.
How Stephen Eustáquio controlled Canada’s 1-0 win over South Africa
After scoring the historic goal that secured Canada's place in the Round of 16, Stephen Eustáquio will receive all of the praise and plaudits. But Eustáquio wasn't just the game winner. The 29-year-old was the best player on the pitch even without his goal, shepherding Canada to victory through his organization and leadership in midfield. Here is how Stephen Eustáquio bossed Canada's 1-0 win over South Africa.
