Tag: star

Alexander Isak: The rise and rise of Newcastle’s star striker
7 January 2025 Off

Alexander Isak: The rise and rise of Newcastle’s star striker

By Total Football News

Isak has always dealt with the pressure of potential. As a 16-year-old he became the youngest scorer in local club AIK’s league history, and quickly established himself as a hot prospect across Europe. Comparisons to legendary countryman Zlatan Ibrahimovic soon followed, but the pair could hardly have been more contrasting.

Ibrahimovic’s brash, ego-driven persona was not shared by Isak. Born to Eritrean parents in Stockholm, he grew up humble and

…
Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has speculation ‘affected’ Liverpool star?
5 January 2025 Off

Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has speculation ‘affected’ Liverpool star?

By Total Football News

Given both United goals and the majority of the visitors’ threat came down his side, it was not difficult to understand why Alexander-Arnold’s performance was questioned.

With Bruno Fernandes drifting left and the pace of Dalot on that side too, it was a clear plan to try to hurt Liverpool down their right.

More than half of United’s attacks – 54% to be precise – went on that side so

…
Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v darts star Stephen Bunting
12 December 2024 Off

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v darts star Stephen Bunting

By Total Football News

Molineux, 15:00

Do I think Wolves will score? Yes.

Do I think Ipswich will score too? Probably, because everyone scores against Wolves.

I could come out of retirement and score against Wolves, that’s how bad their backline is.

In fact, I actually think I would score more than one and I am 51.

Wolves have got some talented players but, as I’ve said previously, you cannot concede the amount of

…
Joshua Zirkzee: From Everton trial to Serie A star – the rise of new Manchester United’s new striker
16 August 2024 Off

Joshua Zirkzee: From Everton trial to Serie A star – the rise of new Manchester United’s new striker

By Total Football News

Loan moves to Parma and Anderlecht to gain more first-team experience followed, with the Belgian club a particular hit.

Zirkzee netted 15 league goals and registered eight assists in a team coached by current Bayern coach Vincent Kompany.

In those years he also represented the Netherlands Under-21 side, with his coach Erwin van de Looi explaining in Voetbal International two years ago how Zirkzee distinguished himself as a striker.

“What

…
Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City star ‘open to everything’ including future Saudi Arabia transfer
4 June 2024 Off

Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City star ‘open to everything’ including future Saudi Arabia transfer

By Total Football News

Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne has said he is “open to everything” as he discussed the possibility of a move to Saudi Arabia.

The Belgian playmaker, 32, has one year left on his contract at City where he has won six Premier League titles and the Champions League since joining in 2015.

De Bruyne said the “incredible” contracts on offer in the Saudi Pro League could be appealing towards the

…
16 May 2024 0

Premier League final-day predictions: Chris Sutton v Gladiators star and Arsenal fan Legend

By Total Football News
Sutton's Predictions

Tottenham fans, beware. It’s not just your manager Ange Postecoglou who is unhappy with those of you who were glad your team lost to Manchester City on Tuesday.

Chris Sutton’s final predictions guest of the season is Gladiators star Legend, who supports Arsenal and watched Spurs play City hoping – in vain – they would do the Gunners a favour in the title race.

“I don’t have a problem with

…
Harry Winks: Leicester City star on leaving Spurs, Jamie Vardy and promotion
4 May 2024 0

Harry Winks: Leicester City star on leaving Spurs, Jamie Vardy and promotion

By Total Football News

Midfielder Harry Winks speaks to Football Focus about his first season as a Leicester City player, and why he took the jump from Premier League to Championship football.

Watch Football Focus on Saturday 4 May at 12:00 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app

READ MORE: What’s at stake on Championship’s final day?

This article was originally posted on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cnkegljl1xwo

…
22 April 2024 0

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Jericho Ridge star Zack Morris

By Total Football News
Sutton's Predictions

Liverpool have only won two of their past 11 Premier League games at Goodison Park, but can they get the better of neighbours Everton when they go back there on Wednesday?

“Everton got a massive three points on Sunday, which takes the pressure off them a little bit,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. “Now they will be absolutely desperate to derail Liverpool’s title bid.”

Sutton is making predictions

…
Newcastle: Alexander Isak’s star continues to rise
13 April 2024 0

Newcastle: Alexander Isak’s star continues to rise

By Total Football News
Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his second goal against Tottenham by sliding on his knees
Alexander Isak has scored 21 goals in all competitions for Newcastle this season

To be mentioned in the same breath as one legendary striker is one thing, but two is quite another – especially when those names happen to be Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Alexander Isak scored for the sixth home game in succession as Newcastle dismantled Tottenham with a 4-0 victory in the Premier League at St James’

…
28 March 2024 0

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Gladiators star Bionic

By Total Football News
Sutton's Predictions

Contenders, ready! BBC Sport’s football expert Chris Sutton has been crushing all-comers this season, but could he finally have met his match?

Standing in his way this week is mighty 6ft 6in Gladiators star Bionic, who is warming up for Saturday’s Grand Final of the iconic superhumans gameshow by taking on Sutton at predicting Premier League scores – sadly we could not arrange for pugil sticks to be involved.

“I

…