Tag: player

Phil Foden sees red but Erling Haaland scores winner – Manchester Utd v City player ratings
13 September 2026 Off

Phil Foden sees red but Erling Haaland scores winner – Manchester Utd v City player ratings

By Total Football News

Senne Lammens: Not as busy as he might have expected to be. Absolutely vital save from Fernandez to prevent City second. 7

Diogo Dalot: If only he had been able to control Bruno Fernandes’ chipped pass into the penalty area he might have marked his 250th Manchester United appearance with a rare goal. Didn’t look down the line to see he was clearly offside as United pressed just before half-time.

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Odegaard and Saka star – player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea
6 September 2026 Off

Odegaard and Saka star – player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

By Total Football News

Emiliano Martinez: There was concern when the Argentina goalkeeper was accidentally kicked in the head by Gabriel early on, but he was beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz’s equaliser. He later made a high-quality save from Saka in the second half. 5

Josh Acheampong: Often dragged into uncomfortable areas by Tzolis from a tactical perspective, but handled his individual defensive duties well. 6

Maxence Lacroix

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Everton v Man Utd player ratings: Jack Grealish returns but which sub made the biggest impact?
6 September 2026 Off

Everton v Man Utd player ratings: Jack Grealish returns but which sub made the biggest impact?

By Total Football News

Jordan Pickford: Not the busiest afternoon for the England keeper – might have done better for the goal. 6

Merlin Rohl (off 74, Hackney): Encouraged to get forward more by team-mates but seemed wary of leaving too much space behind him. Did provide the cross that Thierno Barry should have headed in. 6

James Tarkowski: Long ball straight to Senne Lammens in the second half drew groans from the crowd

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Ethan Galbraith: Injured Swansea City player to miss rest of season
3 April 2026 Off

Ethan Galbraith: Injured Swansea City player to miss rest of season

By Total Football News

Swansea City midfielder and right-back Ethan Galbraith is set to miss the rest of the season with a calf injury.

Galbraith was left out of the Swans’ squad for Friday’s 3-3 Championship draw at Sheffield United after picking up the problem on international duty with Northern Ireland.

The 24-year-old had played in both of his country’s matches during last month’s window, their World Cup play-off semi-final defeat in Italy and

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Championship player of the month: Alan Browne, Charlie Hughes, Sam Smith and Caleb Taylor nominated for January award
12 February 2026 Off

Championship player of the month: Alan Browne, Charlie Hughes, Sam Smith and Caleb Taylor nominated for January award

By Total Football News

Alan Browne, Charlie Hughes, Sam Smith and Caleb Taylor are the nominees for January’s Championship player of the month award.

Browne has come back into favour under Kim Hellberg at Middlesbrough and has been deployed at right wing-back as well as in central midfield.

The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international helped Boro to five wins in January, scoring in the 4-0 home wins over Southampton and Preston and scoring one

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Patrick Bamford: Sheffield United striker named EFL player of month
17 January 2026 Off

Patrick Bamford: Sheffield United striker named EFL player of month

By Total Football News

Sheffield United striker Patrick Bamford has won the English Football League’s player of the month award for December.

Bamford scored four goals across the Blades’ six Championship games in December, including a double in their thrilling 5-3 defeat against Wrexham.

“I’m really happy. I’m surprised, I guess, a little bit because I wasn’t ever thinking about any individual awards and that was the least of my priorities when coming in,

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Championship player of month: Nominations for Sheffield United, Preston, Leicester & Norwich
15 January 2026 Off

Championship player of month: Nominations for Sheffield United, Preston, Leicester & Norwich

By Total Football News

Sheffield United striker Patrick Bamford and Norwich forward Jovon Makama have been nominated for the Championship’s player of the month award for December along with Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen and Leicester midfielder Bobby De Cordova-Reid.

Bamford signed an 18-month contract with Sheffield United earlier this month having initially joined on a short-term deal in November.

The 32-year-old has scored six goals in 11 appearances for the Blades, including four in

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