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Can Océane Hurtré keep rewriting the record books?
Hurtré has already established herself as one of the WSL's brightest young talents.
We break down the numbers behind her remarkable start and why her all-action style is proving the perfect fit for Birmingham.
theanalyst.com/articles/ocea…
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The 10% Club enjoyed one of its best returns last weekend. So, why not take note of our Fantasy Premier League picks for Gameweek 8?
With Evanilson (12 points), Luka Vuskovic and Johan Manzambi (both 11) all recording double-digit hauls, three of our five GW7 differentials delivered last time out.
Using Opta data, we’ve got another five under-the-radar gems for the next round of fixtures, and all are in fewer than 10% of squads worldwide.
Read about our picks here: theanalyst.com/articles/best…
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We explore the data behind Putellas' 2025-26 campaign and assess whether her performances warrant football's most prestigious individual honour:
theanalyst.com/articles/alex…
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Man Utd could have been braver. Maybe they should have used a man-to-man press.
But Fernandes' decision to take matters into his own hands in the first half did nothing to help United.
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Bruno Fernandes tallied more pressures (99) than any other Man Utd player against Como despite being taken off in the 67th minute.
But does that mean his criticism of Michael Carrick's tactics was correct?
Man Utd could have been braver. Maybe they should have used a man-to-man press.
But Fernandes' decision to take matters into his own hands in the first half did nothing to help United.
theanalyst.com/articles/brun…
No player was involved in more open-play attacking sequences (97) or created more chances (36) in the UWCL than Alexia Putellas this season.
Would a third Ballon d'Or be deserved? 🏆
We explore the data behind Putellas' 2025-26 campaign and assess whether her performances warrant football's most prestigious individual honour:
theanalyst.com/articles/alex…
The 10% Club enjoyed one of its best returns last weekend. So, why not take note of our Fantasy Premier League picks for Gameweek 8?
With Evanilson (12 points), Luka Vuskovic and Johan Manzambi (both 11) all recording double-digit hauls, three of our five GW7 differentials delivered last time out.
Using Opta data, we’ve got another five under-the-radar gems for the next round of fixtures, and all are in fewer than 10% of squads worldwide.
Read about our picks here: theanalyst.com/articles/best…
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1 - Harry Kane's goal kick last night was the first he'd taken in any competition for club or country since October 2014, when he went in goal for Tottenham against Asteras Tripolis in the UEFA Europa League after Hugo Lloris was sent off.
Versatility.
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Can Océane Hurtré keep rewriting the record books?
Hurtré has already established herself as one of the WSL's brightest young talents.
We break down the numbers behind her remarkable start and why her all-action style is proving the perfect fit for Birmingham.
theanalyst.com/articles/ocea…
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝟒-𝟏 𝐑𝐁 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐳𝐢𝐠
Under José Mourinho, Real Madrid have won all 16 UEFA Champions League home games in which they have scored first, hitting a total of 54 goals and conceding just nine.
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𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝟑-𝟏 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
Aston Villa become the second quickest team to record 20 wins in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League (30 matches), behind only Real Madrid (29 matches).
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𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝟐-𝟐 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥
A predictably tight contest finishes all level in Munich.
Harry Kane became the second player in UEFA Champions League history to score in 10 consecutive appearances, after Cristiano Ronaldo (11 in a row between 2017-2018).
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Read all about the draw between Bayern Munich and Arsenal with our data-led match report:
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Declan Rice fires Arsenal level in Munich after a lovely move from the visitors.
It's Rice's sixth UEFA Champions League goal, but his first scored away from the Emirates.
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Harry Kane puts Bayern Munich in front against Arsenal from the penalty spot.
Kane has scored 16 goals against the Gunners in all competitions, only recording more against Leicester City (20).
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Aston Villa lead 2-0 at half-time against Viking, and it's been a fairly one-sided affair in all honesty.
Goals from Ross Barkley and Emi Buendia (penalty) have Unai Emery's men in control at Villa Park.
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It's level at the break between Bayern Munich and Arsenal in what has been an even game so far.
Eberechi Eze's opener for the visitors was cancelled out by Alphonso Davies.
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