حقق البلجيكي كيفن دي بروين، لاعب مانشستر سيتي الإنجليزي رقمًا قياسيًا بعد قيادة فريقه للفوز على نيوكاسل يونايتد في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وفاز مانشستر سيتي على مضيفه نيوكاسل يونايتد بنتيجة 2/3، في إطار منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “البريميرليج”، وسجل دي بروين هدفًا وصنع آخر.

وحل فريق مانشستر سيتي ضيفاً على نظيره نيوكاسل يونايتد، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ21 من مسابقة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز على ملعب “سانت جيمس بارك”.

وارتقى رصيد مانشستر سيتي إلى النقطة 43 في المركز الثاني في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، فيما تجمد رصيد نيوكاسل يونايتد عند النقطة 29 في المركز العاشر.

اقرأ أيضاً.. ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي بعد فوز مانشستر سيتي على نيوكاسل

وأصبح كيفن دي بروين ثالث أكثر لاعب صناعةً للأهداف في تاريخ الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز البريميرليج برصيد (103) مُناصفةً مع أسطورة مانشستر يونايتد، واين روني.

ونجح، كيفين دي بروين، في إحراز هدف التعادل في مرمى نيوكاسل يونايتد بتسديدة أرضية زاحفة في شباك الماكبايس بحلول الدقيقة 75، وصنع الهدف الثالث.

YouTuber Conor McGilligan has slammed Leeds United winger Jack Harrison after his poor display right after signing a new contract.

What's the latest on Leeds and Jack Harrison?

It was a fairly disastrous outing for the Whites on Sunday afternoon as they were thumped 5-1 at home by Crystal Palace.

Indeed, playing against their relegation rivals, this was a great opportunity to give the club's Premier League survival hopes a shot in the arm.

As it turned out, quite the opposite happened. Despite taking the lead through Patrick Bamford, Leeds were pulled level just before half-time.

From there, they may well have not turned up for the second half as Palace scored four unanswered goals to win the game at Elland Road 5-1.

No doubt, very few, if any, Leeds players came through with any credibility, but it seems one man really stood out.

While talking on the One Leeds Fan Channel, after the game, McGilligan dropped some brutal claims on Harrison on who lost the ball 21 times during the game (via SofaScore).

He said (3:40): “​​But the players, I've never seen a downturn in mentality like that. Jack Harrison… what do you say?

"I said on the preview [podcast] I'm hoping he doesn't get a contract and then his performances start to reduce and you know start to weaken.

“For me, he was the worst player on the pitch today which is a little bit of a shame. You know you get contract, you get a five-year deal and you don't take your man on, you're not closing men down, and you're not putting in any real effort, your crosses in are woeful.”

How much does Jack Harrison get paid at Leeds?

It certainly would have been a great time for Harrison to impress. Not only do Leeds need him at his best amid the threat of relegation, but he must continue to prove himself after signing a big new contract.

Indeed, as announced on the official club website, the 26-year-old put pen-to-paper on a fresh five-year deal – that runs until the summer of 2028 – just last week. He will now reportedly earn £90k-p/w.

After that latest display, however, it's safe to say he didn't really earn his keep. After all, McGilligan wasn't the only one to note Harrison's poor performance.

In the LeedsLive player ratings, journalist Beren Cross handed him a three out of ten and wrote: "Barely in the game save for a couple of decent set-pieces."

There's certainly much to improve on for both player and club. At least with his new deal, he'll have plenty of opportunities to make amends.

Everton could be hit with a points deduction following their financial scrutinies over the last few weeks and journalist Mark Ogden claims it would all but seal their relegation next season.

What's the latest with Everton's finances?

It was revealed that the Merseyside had made a financial loss for the fifth consecutive year, forcing the Premier League to refer the club to an independent regulator.

The issues they have come as they breach the rule of not recording losses of over £105m during a three-year period – Everton have lost £430m over the last five years.

And a potential points deduction has been suggested as a possible punishment that could be implemented this season.

However, speaking on Sky Sports, Ogden has suggested it would most likely come into action next season and it could make survival virtually impossible for the Toffees:

(3:00) "The losses are staggering, they're off the scale in terms of you know, clubs are limited to £105 million [losses] over three seasons.

"The timescale is very unlikely for this season for Everton's deduction to come in before the end of the season. But if it's delayed until next season, it could mean it's virtually impossible for them to stay up next season if they have a deduction.

"So that would mean that they would go into the new stadium in the Championship. Which I just don't see an easy way out for Everton with this."

What does the future hold for Everton?

The prospect of being handed a serious points deduction will, of course, be a daunting prospect, however, the players have to focus their attention to their efforts on the pitch.

A number of clubs around Everton were able to pick up results over the weekend which has left Sean Dyche's side in 18th spot with only goal difference keeping them from safety.

However, they will face a big challenge on Monday night as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Goodison Park where they will have the opportunity to climb all the way up to 13th spot with a win.

And this is all the players can do this season amid the issues lurking around the club off the pitch.

However, if they are able to survive and a points deduction is handed to them for the start of the 2023/24 campaign, then that certainly would provide major concerns.

Everton's new stadium will be costing the club a serious amount of money for the coming years and the revenue which Championship football brings will not be what the owners need.

But it seems as if a points deduction could all but seal their fate ahead of the new campaign if the Premier League are to come down heavy on the Blues.

Pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has been left shocked at Leeds United head coach Javi Gracia for demoting Wilfried Gnonto to the bench in recent weeks.

The Lowdown: Benched

Gnonto arrived in Yorkshire on deadline day in the summer from FC Zurich and had to initially remain patient for a chance in the first team.

Former manager Jesse Marsch handed the 19-year-old his Premier League debut at the end of October in the 2-1 win over Liverpool, coming on from the bench to help set up Crysencio Summerville’s late winner.

Since then, Gnonto has featured in every top-flight game, contributing to four goals. However, Gracia decided to end the forward’s run of ten straight league starts by placing him on the bench against Chelsea and once again used him from the bench against Brighton last time out.

The Latest: Agbonlahor’s comments

Agbonlahor, who contributes for Sky Sports, was talking to Football Insider regarding Gnonto, who he described as a ‘top player’ with ‘scary pace’.

The pundit admitted he could not believe Gracia has benched the forward for the last two games and said that he has to be in the team for the Whites ‘to have the best chance of staying up’.

“I think he can be the one to get them out of this. I can’t believe he’s on the bench.

“He’s a top player. He might not be on Raphinha’s level just yet, as he’s only 19 – but he’s got that directness, that scary pace.

“He could do better with his final ball or with his finishing – but that will only get better and better in the future.

“I can see him being at that Raphinha level in the next couple of seasons. Leeds United

“Leeds need him. He can turn up and produce big goals and big performances.

“It’s going to be a real battle, but for them to have the best chance of staying up – he has to be in that Leeds team. There’s no doubt about it.”

The Verdict: Needed

Gnonto has been a real right spark for Leeds this season in what has been another disappointing campaign on the whole.

He’s proven to be a shrewd signing and, as per WhoScored, has been the club’s most fouled player alongside Brenden Aaronson. Gnonto also ranks highly when it comes to key passes, dribbles and shots per game, and with Jack Harrison coming in for criticism, it could be time for Gracia to bring Gnonto back into the starting XI, potentially for this weekend’s trip to Wolves.

Whether or not Gracia will select the Italy international from the off remains to be seen, but as Agbonlahor says, he could be key for Leeds in their bid to avoid the drop.

Insider ExWHUemployee has claimed that West Ham United manager David Moyes will still be in charge for the club’s next game.

What’s the latest on David Moyes and WHUFC?

The Hammers were far from their best in the Premier League over the weekend as they travelled away to Tottenham Hotspur and were comfortably beaten 2-0.

As a result of that defeat, the Irons now sit inside the relegation zone stuck on 20 points after 23 games, one point from safety. With that being the case, Moyes is understandably under growing pressure.

However, while talking on The West Ham Way podcast, Ex claimed that the board are still backing their manager for now and he should remain in charge until the Nottingham Forest match this Saturday.

He said: “All I’ve been told continuously by people that would know is that they [the board] still back him and that they believe that the club’s turned the corner.

He added: “I’m just telling you what I have heard, and that is what I have heard, that the club believe that things are starting to pick up. And the results against Chelsea and Newcastle and Everton suggest that – not my words – that’s what I’ve been told.

“So I believe he’ll be the manager for the Nottingham Forest game at least.”

What does the growing Moyes pressure mean for West Ham?

Following a 2-0 defeat against Brentford at the end of December, Moyes accepted that his future was in doubt but the club did then pick up a bit of form.

For instance, before this defeat at Spurs they went unbeaten in four games across all competitions, beating Everton before drawing against Newcastle and Chelsea (as well as winning against Derby County in the FA Cup).

Still, that hasn’t been enough to truly turn things around – as evidenced by the fact that the Hammers are still in the thick of a relegation battle.

With Forest next up in the league, it really does feel as though Moyes needs a big performance from his players in front of their own fans. Anything less than three points could well see him become the next managerial casualty in this season’s Premier League.

Nottingham Forest explored a loan deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah in January, according to fresh reports.

The Lowdown: Bade replacement needed

The Premier League outfit signed an astonishing 21 players following promotion in the summer of 2022 to try and help maintain their top-flight status coming into this season, but further reinforcements were made last month after spending the majority of their time in a relegation scrap.

Loic Bade had his loan terminated after failing to make any kind of impact under Steve Cooper which freed up a space at the back, with the 26-year-old Tah having been identified as an ideal replacement.

The Hamburg native recently changed agents in the hope of securing a move away from Leverkusen, despite his contract not expiring until 2025, but it sounds like The City Ground wasn’t a destination he was open to considering.

The Latest: Forest explored Tah move

According to German outlet Kicker (via Sport Witness), Forest were ‘interested in a loan’ for Tah in January, and whilst he would have ‘fit perfectly’, the defender had a ‘different category in mind’ regarding the stature of club he wanted to join.

The Leverkusen star is ‘aiming for a change of air in the summer’ and the Premier League is his ‘primary target’, but it’s reported that he ‘wasn’t willing’ to be part of a potential relegation battle.

The Verdict: Worth another attempt

Forest ended up completing the permanent signing of Felipe from Atletico Madrid, but with his deal only set to run until 2024, it could be worth making another attempt for Tah should the club successfully avoid the drop.

The Under Armour-sponsored player currently averages 3.8 clearances per Bundesliga game and provides a massive threat at both ends of the pitch with his height, standing at a staggering 6 foot 5.

Tah has also been labelled a ‘battleship’ by former teammate Christoph Kramer, and he would certainly be able to become a rock in the backline should he have a change of heart come the end of the season.

Journalist Alasdair Gold has slammed Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to loan out Bryan Gil for the rest of the season.

What’s the word?

In the final hours of the winter market, Spurs managed to complete a couple of incomings that may have pleased fans. Most notably, Pedro Porro moved from Sporting Lisbon on loan with an obligation to buy.

On top of that, youngster Jude Soonsup-Bell also arrived from Chelsea. Before the final day, though, Arnaut Danjuma also arrived at the club. Making way for the Dutchman, Gil was loaned out to Sevilla.

It seems as though that particular deal has not gone down too well with Gold, who made his feelings known while speaking on the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast.

Indeed, he said: “This deal irritates me more than probably any of the transfers that happened in the window.

“Because I think Bryan Gil is going to be such a super little player. I really think he is. And I don’t think he’s done anything in the recent weeks to justify him kind of being pushed out the door, either.”

Bad call?

Gil has certainly struggled to make himself a regular starter in the Spurs team since arriving in north London. For instance, manager Antonio Conte has only started him twice in the Premier League this term.

However, in recent weeks, he had been playing a little more than usual, with both those starts coming in January, so he had looked on the verge of potentially breaking into the first team.

Indeed, he even picked up a 7/10 Sofascore match rating after playing 77 minutes and claiming an assist in the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace early last month.

Still, it seems this wasn’t enough to convince Conte and has been loaned out until the summer, much to the disappointment of Gold.

Seeing as Sevilla originally sold him for £22m and also got Erik Lamela as part of the deal, they will certainly be delighted to now have their former player back – so at least someone has done well out of this all.

Whether Spurs live to regret this decision remains to be seen as they chase a Champions League place.

Scottish champions Celtic are reportedly closing in on their fourth signing of the January transfer window…

What’s the word?

According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, the Old Firm giants are believed to have struck a deal to sign Suwon Bluewings striker, Oh Hyeon-gyu, with a fee of around £2.5m having been agreed upon for the 21-year-old.

Writing on Twitter regarding that developing story, the transfer insider revealed: “Celtic have agreed a £2.5m deal with Suwon Bluewings to sign striker Hyeon-Gyu Oh. The South Korea international, 21, has verbally agreed personal terms and is expected to finalise the move this week.”

That seemingly imminent move comes amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of fellow forward Giorgos Giakoumakis at Parkhead, with the Greece international having been mooted for a move to J-League side, Urawa Red Diamonds of late.

Postecoglou must be ‘incredibly excited’

Even without the potentially impending exit of the current Hoops marksman, there had been reports back in November that the Glasgow side were seeking to bolster their attacking ranks even further, with manager Ange Postecoglou seemingly set to continue his bid to keep improving his title-winning squad.

The addition of the aforementioned Oh could well prove a particularly astute capture for the 57-year-old, with the 6 foot 1 starlet having blossomed in his native Korea in recent times.

The one-cap international has proven himself a clinical presence in front of goal in his embryonic senior career to date, having scored 14 goals in 53 games for his current side, while also netting nine goals and laying on six assists in 40 games while on loan at Gimcheon Sangmu.

The most recent K-League campaign saw the emerging asset net 11 times in 32 league games, having enjoyed a particularly impressive end to the season with eight goals in his last ten top-flight games.

That sparkling form has unsurprisingly caught the attention of those at Celtic Park, with it looking as if he is set to progress even further in the years to come.

Such is Cho’s standout talent, journalist Jason Lee only recently stated that he is “incredibly excited” at the prospect of the Korean making the move to Scotland, with the same likely to be said of Postecoglou who will have the chance to help nurture and develop yet another impressive youngster.

With fellow forward, Kyogo Furuhashi currently delivering the goods with 20 goals in all competitions already this season, it will be a mouthwatering prospect to have even greater competition in the attacking ranks with the addition of the Suwon sensation.

Glasgow Rangers manager Michael Beale has gotten off to a solid start to life as boss of the Ibrox side, winning his first four Premiership matches, however, the performances haven’t quite matched what he has been expecting.

With the January transfer window just around the corner, the onus is now for the Englishman to bring in a couple of new faces to Ibrox and reinvigorate a stagnant first-team squad.

Beale will surely be looking at another attacking option or two to bolster his ranks and Rangers have been loosely linked with striker Casper Tengstedt according to Danish outlet Bold.

Although Rangers haven’t explicitly been named, it’s clear that the Light Blues and Celtic are the obvious big Scottish clubs that have shown interest in the player, given the fact that teams from Germany and Holland are also keen, and his mooted £3.6m asking price.

With Alfredo Morelos having just six months left on his current contract, Beale will either need to persuade him to sign an extended deal or move on to players that want to sign for the club and bring in a readymade replacement.

Tengstedt has been in outstanding form so far this season, scoring 15 goals and registering nine assists in just 14 league matches for Rosenborg and he would add some much-needed goals to the team, taking the pressure off of Antonio Colak.

The Croatian striker has netted 14 this season and with Beale deploying a 4-3-1-2 recently, with two strikers,  Colak and Tengstedt could make for a devastating duo if paired together and this could strike fear into opposition defences.

Indeed, the 22-year-old Dane was praised by talent scout Jacek Kulig after showcasing his impressive goal record, saying the striker had “absolutely ridiculous numbers” back at the start of November and it is no wonder he is attracting interest from the rest of Europe.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst often played with a rigid 4-3-3 which focused on just one centre-forward, but Beale has changed it up slightly to a more attacking-based philosophy, and this could be ideal for someone like Tengstedt.

The future of Morelos is still very much uncertain, and the 42-year-old will have to make some inroads with regard to a new deal, otherwise, he may need to spend some money in January.

The Danish striker would certainly be a signing that would please the Ibrox faithful, just imagine him and Colak under Beale.

Fabrizio Romano has shared the latest update regarding reported Liverpool transfer target Enzo Fernandez. 

The Lowdown: Liverpool linked with Fernandez

The Merseyside club have been linked with a move for the Benfica midfielder in recent weeks, as have other clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United.

It was even reported earlier this month that the Reds had a bid worth £88m rejected for the Argentine, while other outlets have alleged the player himself has chosen Anfield as his destination.

With the January transfer window around the corner, Romano has shared a conflicting update on the situation surrounding Fernandez.

The Latest: Romano’s Fernandez update

In a recent Twitter post, Romano had this to say on the matter, contrary to previous reports.

“Liverpool have never submitted official proposals for Enzo Fernández as things stand. Talks, strong interest of course — but never made any official bid to Benfica.

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“Rumours of release clause triggered in the past days, never been confirmed. The race for Enzo is open.”

The Verdict: Go for it

Since joining Benfica during the previous summer transfer window, the 21-year-old has shown how much of an impressive midfielder he is.

For example, in addition to scoring one goal and supplying three assists in 13 league appearances, Fernandez has also made more passes into the final third of the pitch (142) than any other player in the division.

The midfielder has also made a name for himself on the biggest stage possible as he not only ended the recent World Cup as Argentina’s fourth-highest rated player with an overall performance rating of 7.06/10 from WhoScored, but he also won the young player of the tournament award.

Fernandez’s performances in Qatar were described as “dynamic” by journalist Roberto Rojas on Twitter, further highlighting how significant he was for his country at such a young age.

Moving forward, with the race to sign the young midfielder open according to Romano, Liverpool should do all they can to beat their Premier League rivals to his signature.