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West Ham United are said to have made a "super offer" for one club's "creative" attacker, with technical director Tim Steidten having been searching for a new forward option throughout the January transfer window.

West Ham attempt new winger signing

Since the first of last month, West Ham have been linked with a host of new wide attacking options, with manager David Moyes apparently making clear his desire to bring one through the door at the London Stadium.

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Journalist Malik Ouzia wrote as much in a report for The Evening Standard late last year, with the pending departure of Said Benrahma to Lyon now making the need for another option all the more prevalent.

"Moyes has made clear his desire to sign a new left-winger," wrote Ouzia.

"Patience appears to have finally run dry with Said Benrahma, who has been on the fringes this term, while Maxwel Cornet has never made a serious breakthrough following his arrival 18 months ago.

"Lucas Paqueta has been superb playing out of position, but a specialist arrival on the left would allow the Brazilian to return to a central berth and add to Moyes’s rotation options, with Jarrod Bowen and Kudus also capable of playing across the line."

Many names have been linked with moves to the London Stadium this month, but to no avail thus far. A long list of forwards including Sunderland's Jack Clarke, Ajax captain Steven Bergwijn, FC Nordsjaelland sensation Ibrahim Osman and Al-Ittihad forward Jota.

However, as reported by journalist Graeme Bailey, the likely departures of both Benrahma and Pablo Fornals could mean there is a glimmer of hope for West Ham to sign a forward before 11pm – and they've apparently registered an interest in Marseille's Ismaila Sarr.

Another player to be mentioned as a possible target for West Ham is Monza starlet Valentin Carboni, who is currently on loan at the Serie A side from Inter Milan.

West Ham make "super offer" for Carboni

According to journalist Daniele Longo, writing for Calciomercato, West Ham have made a "super offer" for Carboni of around £17 million.

Valentin Carboni's best Serie A games for Monza this season

Match Rating (via WhoScored)

Frosinone 2-3 Monza

8.32

Monza 1-2 Juventus

7.30

Monza 1-0 Juventus

6.66

Milan 3-0 Monza

6.56

Udinese 1-1 Monza

6.45

However, Inter are said to want at least £25 million, otherwise they deem him untransferable. It will be interesting to see if West Ham come back in with another bid for the Argentine before 11pm, especially considering his reputation as a real up-and-coming young star.

Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, an expert on Europe's most promising young talents, branded Carboni a "creative" player with a high ceiling.

Happily for England’s captain, venues don’t get any more familiar than the ground at which he has been playing for Middlesex since he was 16 years old

Andrew Miller at Lord's13-Jul-2019If ever there was an occasion in which to make capital of one’s home advantage, then a World Cup final at Lord’s would be right at the top of the list. Happily for Eoin Morgan, England’s captain, venues don’t get any more familiar than the ground at which he has been plying his trade for Middlesex since he was 16 years old.And so, on the eve of the contest that will define the rest of his life, England’s captain cut a relaxed figure, believing that he and his team were well placed to take the occasion in their stride, even if the heightened atmosphere come Sunday morning was something that he would be encouraging his players to savour.”I certainly feel pretty relaxed,” Morgan said during his pre-match press conference. “It is nice to be home. I’m also very excited about tomorrow.”We’re going to enjoy the game regardless. We’re going to try and take in as much as we can, it’s a World Cup final, and we’re not going to shy away from that. As long as anything doesn’t affect performance, we’re going to try and take it in.”England’s first appearance in a World Cup final for 27 years is the culmination of a dedicated four-year plan, dredged from the depths of the team’s inept display at the 2015 tournament in Australia and New Zealand, and inspired in no small part by Sunday’s opponents themselves, who handed out such a beating to England in their group-stage encounter in Wellington that Morgan was able to say that rock-bottom had been reached.And while the distance his team has travelled since 2015 is remarkable in its own right, there’s an additional incentive to put on a show on Sunday.For the first time since the 2005 Ashes, England’s exploits will be broadcast free-to-air, following Sky’s decision to share its coverage on a one-off basis with Channel 4. And while Morgan insisted he hadn’t allowed his thoughts to stray so far as to lifting the trophy, he recognised that the platform and the opportunity was there to showcase a side that could yet become the third men’s world champion team among major English sports, after the 1966 footballers and the 2003 rugby side.”Cricket and sport in particular is very fickle,” Morgan said. “If you ever get ahead, it always seems to bite you in the backside, so for us to win it, I think around the country it would be awesome, great for the game.”I think it would be quite iconic in certainly young kids’ memories if they are watching it at home and we manage to lift the trophy, it would be awesome.Batting coach Graham Thorpe, Eoin Morgan and Jonny Bairstow walk out at Lord’s•IDI via Getty Images

“But I think it is important, regardless of if it’s terrestrial or what outlet, that whoever the target audience is – and certainly for us or the ICC it should be young kids – they get more exposure to the players and more insight into what cricket is about and what principles and, I suppose, disciplines it brings to young people being involved in it.”Either way, the players will need to do the job for themselves first and foremost before they can allow their thoughts to be distracted by legacy issues – even if Morgan was grateful for the support that has come his team’s way so far in their campaign.”It means a huge amount to me and everybody in the changing room,” he said. “It’s a culmination of four years of hard work, dedication, a lot of planning and it presents a huge opportunity to go on and try and win a World Cup.”We had a lot of friends and family in the changing room after the semi-final [against Australia] because they are as important to our success as it is to us and everybody around the country, so it is important to share it.”I think for everybody around the country, the support we’ve had throughout has been unquestionable and that makes you feel extremely lucky to be part of a team that has that sort of support.”It presents another opportunity for both teams and the ICC to sell the game on a huge platform,” he added. “Two very strong sides [who will] hopefully produce a really good game of cricket. It’s on terrestrial television around the country and obviously various outlets online. It presents a huge opportunity for us to sell this great game.”Morgan added that he had no great speech planned for the morning of the game, but rather that he would tailor his words to suit the mood that he encounters when the players convene in the dressing room.”I always get asked this before games,” he said. “You never know what you are going to say. You have to go in and see what the mood is like in the camp. If it’s down, you need to pick it up. If it is too high, you need to bring it down. The majority of the times, over the last three or four games, it’s been right on point, I haven’t had a lot to do.”As for New Zealand, Morgan described them as “extremely experienced players who have continually challenged the best in the world and had success doing it”.”They are such a stable side,” he added. “They offer threats throughout with the ball and they’re just a stable side with the bat. I think there will be times throughout the game tomorrow where it could be won or lost, but I think it will be a really good game of cricket.”

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Nos últimos três compromissos, o Ceará encarou CSA, Sport e Salgueiro e não foi vazado em nenhuma oportunidade.

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Tottenham Hotspur supporters endured a tough 2022/23 campaign, watching their club languish to an eighth-placed finish as the final remnants of Mauricio Pochettino's reign drifted away.

Those halcyon days didn't end an interminable trophy drought but did restore the feel-good factor down at N17, with years of excitement in the Champions League and several thrilling Premier League campaigns, the likes of Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane spearheading some delightful attacking football.

The last few years have been challenging, with Antonio Conte's dismissal last March the fourth sacking that Chairman Daniel Levy had enforced in as many years.

The lowly finish that nailed Kane's departure meant that the subsequent appointment was paramount, the difference between further woe or a brilliant comeback.

Despite some obstacles, Ange Postecoglou certainly looks to be the right man for the job, leaving his post with Celtic in the summer to head the resurgence at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He has crafted a squad fit for purpose, reviving struggling members of the squad and landing impactful additions, but he has been gifted with one new arrival actually clinched a year before his introduction in Destiny Udogie, establishing himself as one of the Premier League's standout stars this season despite his youthful years.

The fee Spurs paid for Destiny Udogie

It was August 2022. Tottenham were settling into the 2022/23 campaign after pipping Arsenal to Champions League qualification the previous May, Conte at the helm.

It was about this time that news broke that teenage left-back Udogie had been signed from Udinese in a £15m deal, though the Italy U21 international would remain at the Stadio Friuli for the season.

He excelled, scoring three goals and supplying four assists across 34 outings in Serie A and being praised as an "incredible talent" by journalist Josh Bunting.

Spurs clearly wanted Udogie to gain some valuable experience in his homeland before making the jump to Premier League football, learning the English language to ease the change, and while he would have made an impact last year, it's paid off now and then some.

Destiny Udogie's market value now

Udogie is not yet one year into his career on English shores but he is already considered one of the finest full-backs in the division; subjectively, he is in with a good shout for the Premier League's team of the year if he maintains the performances that have been so consistent over the past months.

And while he will be expected to remain in north London for years to come, Tottenham have already completed a huge success on their investment, with CIES Football Observatory's player valuation model touting the 21-year-old at €60m (£52m) – this represents a 247% increase in less than two years since that £15m fee was agreed.

It's safe to assume that value has not yet reached its zenith. The £70k-per-week ace is potent and relentless and endowed with blistering pace and impressive physicality; he is well on the way to becoming the gold standard.

Udogie's season in numbers

While Postecoglou and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy have received plaudits for the transfer business after the close of the 2022/23 campaign, the best deal might have been struck one year before.

Indeed, Udogie has been sensational for Spurs in a role that has not always been auspicious and has been heralded for his "sickeningly good" performances this season by footballJOE's Hunter Godson, who also pronounced that the Italian "gets into nearly every team in the world already."

Destiny Udogie: Key Characteristics

Strengths

Weaknesses

Passing

Crossing

Dribbling

Ball retention

Tackling

Interceptions

Source: WhoScored

While that is a big claim, there is certainly weight behind the effusive words, Udogie having excelled during his time in the England top flight so far, posting two goals and three assists across 21 appearances this term, completing 86% of his passes and averaging one key pass, 2.9 tackles, 2.6 clearances, 5.8 successful duel wins and 6.1 ball recoveries per game, as per Sofascore.

For a full-back to be displaying such a wide range of strengths in the maiden phase of their Premier League career is quite something.

Udogie might attract the eye for his surges into the danger area, penetrating backlines and drawing defenders toward the flanks to open up space for the likes of James Maddison to pull the strings in the middle, but it is his multi-functional style that truly sets him apart.

As per FBref, Udogie ranks among the top 20% of full-backs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for goals scored, the top 15% for pass completion, the top 10% for progressive carries, the top 9% for successful take-ons and the top 12% for touches in the attacking penalty area, tackles and interceptions per 90.

What this basically underlines is a dynamism and tenacity that the lion's share of wide defenders can only dream of, with a sublime blend of attacking might and defensive solidity, brought together with elite athleticism.

Given his age, Udogie clearly has so much growth yet to occur and he is ensconced in the perfect environment to sharpen his tools, thriving in Postecoglou's fluid, high-octane system.

One would be forgiven for assuming Udogie had been performing at the top of the game for many years, accolades both to the unit and the self littered behind, but this is a Premier League infant yet to chip into his finest years.

Described as one of Tottenham's "standout performers" this season by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare, Udogie truly has the making of a world-class star that will attract the most lucrative of attention.

Perhaps a double-edged sword for Postecoglou and co, or perhaps just a reminder of the seat-raising talent at the club's disposal, hopefully for years to come.

كشف محمد بلعيد، والد زين الدين بلعيد، حقيقة إجبار أمير توفيق، مدير التعاقدات بالنادي الأهلي نجله على وكلاء لاعبين محددين من أجل الانضمام للقلعة الحمراء.

وكان أحمد قندوسي تحدث عبر أحد البرامج التلفزيونية، عن فشل صفقة انتقال مواطنه زين الدين بلعيد لـ الأهلي خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الجارية، موضحًا أن إدارة الأهلي فرضت وكيلاً معيناً على بلعيد.

طالع..محادثات ورسائل مجهولة.. كواليس جلسة التحقيق مع أحمد قندوسي في الأهلي

وقال محمد بلعيد، في تصريحات عبر قناة “MBC مصر 2”: “لم يجبرنا أحد على وكيل بدون قناعتي، كان لدينا وكيل من الجزائر وهو الزيتوني”.

وتابع: “كان هناك اتصال مباشر لمدة سنتين مع أمير توفيق، وهو إنسان محترم ومحترف، لا يوجد أي تدخل من وكيل، ونحيي كل الجماهير التي كانت تريد نجلي في الأهلي”.

وأكمل حول أسباب فشل الصفقة: “في الدقيقة الأخيرة، كان هناك اتصال مع نادي بلجيكي، ولا توجد لدينا مشاكل، ونحن مرتاحون”.

وأتم: “الوحيد الذي كان لديه التفويض هو الزيتوني، ولا توجد مشاكل مع الأهلي، وكرماني لا يوجد له تواصل مع الأحمر”.

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O Bahia deixa o Uruguai com um gosto amargo. Após jogar bem na etapa inicial e abrir o placar, o Tricolor sofreu o empate do Montevideo City na estreia da Sul-Americana.

Autor do único gol Tricolor, o meia Rodriguinho comentou sobre a falta de efetividade para matar o duelo.

‘No primeiro tempo, quando tivemos chances de fazer os gols… Isso nos custou caro no segundo tempo. A equipe adversária conseguiu empatar. Temos que enaltecer a entrega da equipe, tanto taticamente quanto fisicamente. Foi um jogo bem difícil. O adversário tem muita qualidade. Um ponto daqui não foi ruim. Vendo que essa equipe vai dar muito trabalho para os adversários. Então a gente tem que enaltecer o que a equipe foi capaz de fazer nesta noite’, afirmou.

Agora, o Bahia esquece a Sul-Americana e foca na Copa do Nordeste. No sábado, o adversário é o Fortaleza, na Arena Castelão.

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علق مهدي رابحي رئيس نادي شباب بلوزداد الجزائري، على قرعة بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، وتواجده مع الأهلي في مجموعة واحدة.

وأسفرت قرعة دور المجموعات، عن تواجد الأهلي في المجموعة الثالثة التي تضم إلى جواره فرق شباب بلوزداد الجزائري وأورلاندو بايرتس الجنوب إفريقي وستاد أبيدجان الإيفواري.

وقال رابحي خلال تصريحات عبر قناة “إم بي سي مصر 2” لبرنامج “الكورة مع فايق”: “كل الفرق المتأهلة لدور المجموعات قوية، المواجهات ستكون صعبة”.

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وأضاف: “نعتبر المجموعة بطولة مُصغرة وسنحاول جمع نقاط”.

وأكمل: “الكرة الإيفوارية تطورت وأيضًا في جنوب إفريقيا ولدينا في الجزائر، والأهلي معروف، إن شاء الله المنافسة ستكون قوية ونتأهل من دور المجموعات مع الأهلي وعلاقتنا أخوية”.

With European and league competitions still to play for as the injuries pile up, one eye at Villa Park has turned to the summer transfer window.

Villa keep up top four push despite injury crisis

For a side that have fought their fair share of adversity over the previous decade, the last two seasons have felt like heaven for Aston Villa fans. Securing European football for the first time in thirteen years last season, they now look set to go one better and play Champions League football next year.

Currently occupying that lucrative fourth spot in the Premier League, the Villans have seen their form dip recently, losing all three of their last games at home. Unai Emery's men secured a 2-1 win over Fulham last weekend to get things moving in the right direction, but injuries to the likes of Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara have left a sour taste.

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Whilst success on the pitch is welcome, some unnerving chatter in the boardroom has left Villa fans with slight concern for the future. The Emery-era has seen some hefty transfer fees come through the door at Villa Park, leading to many questioning how close the club are treading to the dreaded FFP line.

However, with a rumoured £50million windfall expected from Champions League qualification, there could be some inclination for NSWE to open the chequebook this summer, with the ownership already interested in one high-profile player.

Villa interested in Leverkusen star

Whilst most fans outside of Germany assume the Bundesliga to be a forgone conclusion most seasons, the incredible campaign enjoyed by Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen has caught the attention of the entire footballing world. With one hand on the title, it is likely some of their biggest stars will be in line for moves this summer.

Reports from out of Germany, via Sport Witness, suggest that Aston Villa have expressed an interest in Leverkusen midfielder, Exequiel Palacios, who could add some depth alongside Kamara. The outlet reveals that Villa's Premier League rivals, Newcastle United, are also in talks, but both sides will have to fork out €40million to secure the services of the 25-year-old.

A World Cup winner with Argentina, Palacios has excelled in Germany, acting as the defensive linchpin for Alonso's high energy, attacking play. An agile player with the "aggressive" style synonymous with South American midfielders, Palacios leads his side for tackles with 2.7 per game, higher than anyone in Villa's ranks.

Constantly linked with moves to some of Europe's elite clubs, the intention for Palacios could be to either replace Douglas Luiz – who has been linked with moves to several huge clubs – or cover for Kamara as Villa look set for another season of European football.

Midfielder League Stats 2023/24

Tackles

Interceptions

Passes Completed

Goals + Assists

Exequiel Palacios

46

27

1410

5

Douglas Luiz

45

17

1317

11

John McGinn

39

13

685

8

Boubacar Kamara

43

21

922

1

Youri Tielemans

20

9

406

5

Whilst the threat of FFP sanctions looms large over Aston Villa this summer, if they are to lose Luiz to transfer and/or Kamara to injury again, there would be few more suitable replacements than Palacios.

Play abandoned without a ball being bowled, toss to take place on Thursday

The Report Valkerie Baynes14-Aug-2019

Jofra Archer was awarded his England Test cap•Getty Images

Jofra Archer will have to wait a day to make his highly anticipated Test debut after heavy rain forced play to be abandoned without a ball being bowled in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.Archer received his England cap from close friend Chris Jordan during a brief break in the otherwise appalling weather with the toss imminent, only for the covers to come back on and the showers to set in for good.The umpires made the call to abandon play around 4.20pm local time and the match will officially become a four-day fixture with the toss taking place on Thursday and overs added to the end of each day. The follow-on margin, if required, will be reduced to 150 accordingly.Archer shared a warm embrace with Sussex team-mate Jordan, also born in Barbados, after the cap presentation on the Lord’s field. Jordan, who played eight Tests for England in 2014 and 2015, has shared in Archer’s rapid rise through international ranks since he became eligible to represent England earlier this year, with the pair playing a T20I together against Pakistan in May, which remains Archer’s only T20I appearance. That was two days after Archer made his international debut in an ODI against Ireland.With a vastly improved forecast for Thursday, play looks likely with Josh Hazlewood set to line up for Australia at the expense of Mitchell Starc after both were included in a 12-man squad while James Pattinson rests for this Test.England still have a selection call to make on whether they risk not playing spinner Jack Leach, given the shortened match, and pick Sam Curran instead. Should they opt for Leach, there is a possibility Curran could still play ahead of Joe Denly.

The latest round of Premier League fixtures are right around the corner, and it has been revealed which referees will be officiating each game and who will be in charge in of VAR.

With a thrilling title race shaping up and the battle for survival getting tighter with every passing week, referees will know that their decisions over the next few weeks and months could be season-defining, as the pressure mounts on teams to deliver heading into the business end of the campaign.

Football FanCast has created a handy list of each game, who the referee and VAR officials will be, as well as their statistics for the season so far, per Transfermarkt.

Premier League fixtures 9th-13th March

Manchester United

vs

Everton

9th Mar, 12:30pm

Crystal Palace

vs

Luton Town

9th Mar, 3pm

Bournemouth

vs

Sheffield United

9th Mar, 3pm

Wolves

vs

Fulham

9th Mar, 3pm

Arsenal

vs

Brentford

9th Mar, 5:30pm

Aston Villa

vs

Tottenham Hotspur

10th Mar, 1pm

West Ham United

vs

Burnley

10th Mar, 2pm

Brighton

vs

Nottingham Forest

10th Mar, 2pm

Liverpool

vs

Manchester City

10th Mar, 3:45pm

Chelsea

vs

Newcastle United

11th Mar, 8pm

Bournemouth

vs

Luton Town

13th Mar, 7:30pm

Manchester United v Everton Simon Hooper

Matches

17

Yellow cards

83

Second yellows

2

Red cards

1

Penalties awarded

0

We kick off this weekend's action with a lunchtime game between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford.

The referee in charge will be Simon Hooper, with David Coote taking up the reins as the VAR.

Manchester United have won one and lost one with Hooper in charge of their Premier League matches this season, while Everton have just lost one in their only game officiated by him.

Bournemouth v Sheffield United Anthony Taylor

Matches

19

Yellow cards

95

Second yellows

1

Red cards

2

Penalties awarded

10

Two teams in the bottom half come head-to-head on Saturday afternoon as Bournemouth welcome a Sheffield United side who are fresh off the back of a thumping 6-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Anthony Taylor will be in charge of the game, with Michael Salisbury selected to rule over any contentious decisions from Stockley Park.

Out of these two, Sheffield United are the only team who have featured in a game officiated by Taylor, as they drew 1-1 with Aston Villa.

Crystal Palace v Luton Sunny Singh Gill

Matches

0

Yellow cards

0

Second yellows

0

Red cards

0

Penalties awarded

0

Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace side will welcome a Luton Town side who have proven to be tricky away from home at times this season.

Sunny Singh Gill will be the man in the middle, with Peter Bankes on VAR duty.

This is Sunny's first time refereeing in the Premier League, so best of luck to him.

Wolves v Fulham Tony Harrington

Matches

4

Yellow cards

14

Second yellows

0

Red cards

1

Penalties awarded

0

Gary O'Neil will be desperate for his Wolves side to bounce back this weekend against Fulham, after suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Newcastle United last time out.

In charge of this one will be Tony Harrington, while the VAR official will be John Brooks.

Due to Harrington only having refereed four Premier League games so far this season, neither side have featured under him.

Arsenal v Brentford Rob Jones

Matches

15

Yellow cards

68

Second yellows

3

Red cards

1

Penalties awarded

3

Arsenal will head into this one full of confidence after a humiliating 6-0 win over Sheffield United, while Brentford could only manage a draw at home to Chelsea.

Rob Jones will be in charge at the Emirates, with Paul Tierney assisting with all VAR matters.

Brentford have one draw and one loss so far this season in games refereed by Rob Jones, while Arsenal have one draw.

Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur Chris Kavanagh

Matches

14

Yellow cards

64

Second yellows

1

Red cards

0

Penalties awarded

7

Sunday kicks off with a tasty fixture in the battle for a Champions League spot, as Aston Villa welcome Tottenham to the Midlands.

Chris Kavanagh is the man in the middle for this clash, while Tim Robinson will be on VAR.

Aston Villa are yet to be refereed in the Premier League by Kavanagh this season, and Spurs secured a thumping 4-1 win over Newcastle United in their only game officiated by him.

Brighton v Nottingham Forest Michael Salisbury

Matches

10

Yellow cards

38

Second yellows

1

Red cards

1

Penalties awarded

9

Two sides who have been struggling a little bit in recent times go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon, as Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Nuno Espirito Santo's Nottingham Forest to the AMEX.

Michael Salisbury is entrusted with keeping the peace on Sunday, with Craig Pawson on VAR duty.

Neither side have won in a game officiated by Salisbury this season, with Brighton drawing and Forest losing in their only game apiece.

West Ham United v Burnley Darren England

Matches

6

Yellow cards

32

Second yellows

0

Red cards

0

Penalties awarded

1

West Ham United are in a bit of a purple patch at the moment in the Premier League, but the same can't be said about the opposition for this weekend's clash, as Burnley look nailed on for relegation.

Darren England is the man with the cards, while in the VAR room will be Andy Madley.

Due to England only refereeing in six games in the Premier League so far this season, neither side have experienced a match controlled by him.

Liverpool v Manchester City Michael Oliver

Matches

18

Yellow cards

76

Second yellows

2

Red cards

2

Penalties awarded

4

In what is arguably the game of the weekend, Manchester City will travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in a top of the table clash.

Michael Oliver is the man with the cards for this vital clash, while in the VAR room will be Stuart Attwell.

Liverpool are unbeaten in games officiated by Oliver this season, with two wins and one draw. On the other hand, the Citizens don't have an unbeaten record as they've won one but lost to Arsenal.

Chelsea v Newcastle United John Brooks

Matches

16

Yellow cards

73

Second yellows

2

Red cards

2

Penalties awarded

4

This gameweek's Monday night game will feature two of the Premier League's big spenders, as Chelsea welcome Eddie Howe's Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge.

John Brooks is the man with the cards, while in the VAR room will be Jarred Gillett.

Newcastle have won one and lost one in games refereed by Brooks this season, while Chelsea have a losing record of one loss.

Bournemouth v Luton Town Sam Allison

Matches

1

Yellow cards

5

Second yellows

0

Red cards

0

Penalties awarded

0

There's an extra game in this matchday as the likes of Bournemouth and Luton Town are set to meet once again after their clash earlier on in the season was abandoned after Tom Lockyer collapsed on the field.

Sam Allison is the man with the cards, while in the VAR room will be Michael Oliver.

Luton had the pleasure of picking up a win in Allison's only Premier League game to date, as they beat Sheffield United away from home back in December.