In 1986, when Ferguson became the manager of Manchester United, he once boasted, "One day, I will definitely push Liverpool off their damn throne!" At that time, Manchester United had won 7 top-flight league titles, while Liverpool had 16; Manchester United had won 1 UEFA Champions League title, while Liverpool had 4. By 1990, Liverpool's top-flight league titles had reached 18, while Manchester United remained at 7. In 2011, Ferguson achieved his goal, leading Manchester United to win their 19th English top-flight league title, surpassing Liverpool. Before retiring in 2013, Ferguson led Manchester United to win the top-flight league title 20 times, which was not excessive but rather significant. In 2020, Klopp led Liverpool to win their first Premier League trophy, and Liverpool found that they still had one less top-flight league title than Manchester United. When Ferguson retired, he certainly did not expect that the legacy he had accumulated through half a lifetime of effort would be squandered by his successors in just over a decade. In the 2024-25 Premier League season, Liverpool, the arch-rival of Manchester United, has been leading for a long time, with a six-point lead after half the season and one game fewer played. Sloot's team is currently the biggest favorite to win the Premier League title. If they can maintain their lead until the end, they will have 20 top-flight league titles, equaling Manchester United. Who will be knocked off the throne? Manchester United is seven points above the relegation zone at the halfway point of the season. Given their current losing streak, it…

On the morning of January 5th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the Premier League ended with multiple matches, showcasing a night of joy and sorrow. Manchester City defeated West Ham United 4-1, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace, and Tottenham was reversed by Newcastle 1-2, making for an exciting night. At the same time, the league standings also experienced changes. As the defending champions, Manchester City ended their five-game winless streak after defeating Leicester City away in the previous round. Returning home to face West Ham United, Guardiola's team continued their impressive form. New signing Savigno scored three goals in just 45 minutes and provided two assists for Haaland to score, ultimately securing a 4-1 victory over West Ham United, achieving their first double-win in more than two months. After the victory, Manchester City reached 34 points and remained in sixth place, which is related to Newcastle's win as well. In this round, Newcastle came from behind 0-1 away, relying on joint goals from Gordon and Isak, eventually reversing Tottenham 2-1, achieving a five-game winning streak, accumulating 35 points to firmly occupy fifth place, while only being one point behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Originally ranked second, Chelsea has recently been winless, drawing 1-1 away with Crystal Palace in this round, marking their fourth consecutive winless game, dropping to fourth with 36 points at a critical moment. With both Manchester City and Chelsea gradually falling behind, only Arsenal has the opportunity to catch up with the leaders, Liverpool. Before challenging Brighton away, Arsenal had played one…

In the fiery battleground of the Premier League, Arsenal faced off against Ipswich Town (I-town) in an intense and thrilling match. With their tenacious fighting spirit and exquisite tactics, Arsenal emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over I-town, propelling them to second place in the league standings and delivering an exhilarating feast of football to their fans. From the outset of the game, the Arsenal players charged forward like valiant warriors, brimming with ambition and courage, launching fierce assaults on I-town's defense. Trossard, agile as a cheetah, darted through the flanks with lightning speed, using his exceptional dribbling skills to repeatedly pierce through the opponent's lines, eliciting gasps from the stands. Odegaard, stationed in midfield, commanded the game like a maestro, orchestrating the team's attacking rhythm with pinpoint passes, each one carrying a lethal threat, aiming to create golden scoring opportunities for his frontline teammates. However, I-town was not one to give up easily. Their defense stood firm like an impregnable fortress, with the players united in their determination and resilience, repeatedly thwarting Arsenal's sharp attacks. The two sides were locked in a stalemate, with intense battles and exciting transitions between attack and defense constantly unfolding, yet unable to break the deadlock on the field, as the tension hung over the stadium like a dark cloud. The tide turned when Arsenal's coach, akin to a brilliant strategist, made a subtle tactical adjustment that injected new vitality into the team. Around the 23rd minute of the game, Arsenal finally seized their chance. Havertz, like a cannonball out of the barrel,…

The football transfer market is always full of surprises, and recently Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has been making quite a stir. It seems that this Italian international is set to leave the Premier League, with Inter Milan covertly observing the veteran's movements, after all, everyone wants to take advantage of a free transfer. Serie A has already gone through more than half of the season, and Inter Milan's midfield problems have yet to be resolved. Frattesi's performance has been less than impressive, leading the team management to consider bringing in new midfielders. However, with a limited budget for the winter window, they can only look for free agents. Maltagliati has been closely monitoring Jorginho's situation. This Italian international has not been having an easy time at Arsenal, with Arteta using him less and less. The player's age and speed have indeed become issues, but his technical skills and experience are still commendable. What Inter Milan lacks most right now is an experienced midfielder. Since Brozovic left, the team has struggled to find a suitable replacement. Jorginho's arrival could potentially solve this problem. The team plans to sell Frattesi in the summer window, freeing up some salary space. Although Jorginho is older, his demands should not be too high, and a contract of one plus one year should suffice. Jorginho was outstanding during his time at Chelsea, with top-level passing and organizational abilities in the Premier League. Although his form has dipped, he should still be able to contribute in the slightly slower-paced Serie A league. Inter Milan currently employs a 3-5-2…

This season, Arsenal's performance has been relatively average. In the situation where the four-time Premier League champions Manchester City suddenly slumped, Arsenal did not seize the great opportunity to compete for the Premier League title. They have played more rounds in the Premier League but are six points behind the top team Liverpool. The head coach, Arteta, has also recently faced criticism from the outside world. Since taking over Arsenal in December 2019, Arteta has spent more than 700 million pounds on transfers, with stars such as Rice, Thomas, Odegaard, and Jesus becoming core players of Arsenal. However, despite spending such a huge transfer fee, he has only won the English FA Cup championship in his debut season and has not won any other major championships, especially the Premier League title that the team management most hopes to obtain. According to English media reports, Arsenal's management believes that this season is the best opportunity to win the Premier League title. In the past two seasons, Arsenal has been just one step away from the Premier League title, especially last season when they missed the championship by only two points, giving the Arsenal management hope of winning the Premier League title. And this season, Manchester City's sudden drop in form has raised higher expectations for this season from Arsenal's management. They hope to win the coveted Premier League title this season. Undoubtedly, Arteta faces tremendous pressure, and if he still fails to win any titles this season, it will not be impossible for him to be sacked. To this end, Arsenal…

On the morning of January 5th, in the 20th round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated West Ham United 4-1 at home, achieving their first two consecutive victories in over two months. In this match, Haaland scored twice, but the most outstanding player was undoubtedly Savigno, who created three goals in 45 minutes and directed a 4-1 victory, earning an 8.7 score and being named the best player of the game. Last summer, Manchester City announced the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian winger Savigno, who is also the team's first new signing of the season. Last season, he played for Girona in La Liga, contributing 11 goals and 10 assists in 41 games across all competitions, helping Girona finish third in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history. However, in his first 23 appearances for Manchester City, Savigno was unable to score, until the last round when Manchester City faced Leicester City away from home. Savigno finally scored his first goal and provided an assist, helping Manchester City win 2-0. In this round of the league, Manchester City returned home to face West Ham United, with Savigno starting again and once again becoming Manchester City's "savior". In the 9th minute of the opening, Savigno broke through into the penalty area with the ball and shot, the ball hit the defender and deflected into the net, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0. In the 42nd minute, Savigno broke through on the flank again and passed the ball to the front of the…

Since joining Real Madrid this season, Mbappe has not performed at the top level that everyone expected, and there have been many rumors about changes in his future. As a top European powerhouse, Real Madrid cannot give Mbappe unlimited opportunities to exercise himself. They have also been looking for someone who can be a stable center forward for the team, and this time the target of Real Madrid has been exposed. Real Madrid wants to bring in the striker Isaac, who has shone in the Premier League this season. As a forward from La Liga's Real Sociedad, Isaac has maintained a very high level since joining Newcastle. This season, he scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists in 17 Premier League games, which made many top clubs want to sign this central forward at the peak. Currently, Newcastle's asking price for Isaac has reached 150 million euros because they spent 70 million euros buying Isaac from Real Sociedad. Now that Isaac has realized his ability and talent, the asking price is naturally not low. Fans familiar with Real Madrid's signings in those years should also remember that Real Madrid asked about Isaac at that time. But considering signing Haaland later, Real Madrid finally did not choose to take away Isaac. But now Haaland is quite happy playing for Manchester City, so Real Madrid also wants to pursue Isaac. Isaac is a player with a big heart who gets stronger when facing strong opponents. This season, he has played at a top level against the big six teams, earning him a…

After two tumultuous seasons, Chelsea has finally regained its confidence under new coach Maresca and even had a glimpse of hope in the Premier League title race. However, over the past three rounds, Chelsea has encountered setbacks, drawing with Everton and losing consecutively to Fulham and Ipswich, falling 10 points behind league leader Liverpool, effectively ending their title challenge. Chelsea has no time to mourn, as they face Crystal Palace this weekend in the 20th round of the Premier League, away from home. Crystal Palace is only five points above the relegation zone, facing significant pressure to avoid relegation. In the last 15 encounters between the two sides, Chelsea has maintained an unbeaten record with 14 wins and one draw, which is why fans generally favor the Blues to win. In this match, Palmer scored early, but Chelsea wasted several opportunities, allowing Mateta to equalize in the 82nd minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw, marking Chelsea's fourth consecutive winless game. Maresca continued with the 4231 formation for this game, with Jackson as the lone striker, Palmer supporting from behind, Sancho and Neto on the wings, and Enzo and Kessie, both worth 100 million, forming the midfield barrier. The defense was composed of Cucurella, Colwill, Gusto, and the 18-year-old Achanpong, with Sanchez guarding the goal. After the game started, Chelsea quickly took control and broke the deadlock soon after. In the 14th minute, Colwill passed from the back, Sancho turned elegantly to dribble through, sent a low cross from the left, and Palmer followed up to push the ball into the…

On the evening of January 4th to the early hours of January 5th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the Premier League continued, with Tottenham, Manchester City, and Chelsea, three major clubs, taking the stage. Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Newcastle United In the last 7 league matches, Tottenham has only managed one victory, which was against the bottom-placed Southampton. In their last 5 home league games, Tottenham conceded a staggering 15 goals, struggling to secure a single win. Postecoglou's position as manager is once again under threat. Tottenham has fallen to the lower half of the table, ranking only 11th, just two points ahead of Manchester United. Newcastle United, on the other hand, has been soaring thanks to the efficient performance of Isak. They have won all four of their recent league matches without conceding a single goal. The Magpies have quietly climbed to fifth place in the standings, surpassing Manchester City. Unlike previous matches, Son Heung-min was placed on the bench. Just four minutes into the game, Brennan Johnson played the ball back to Porro on the right flank, who then crossed it directly. Solanke headed the ball powerfully into the net, giving Tottenham a dream start. However, before the Tottenham fans could even celebrate, Newcastle equalized the score. This goal was highly controversial as Beriwahl's pass from the back hit Joelinton's hand, causing a deflection. Following this, Guimaraes provided an assist, and Gordon scored, with the referee ruling the goal valid. In the 38th minute, Tonali passed the ball to the right flank, where Murphy made a low cross.…

On the morning of January 5th, Beijing time, a match in the 20th round of the Premier League was held, with Manchester City hosting West Ham United at home. In the first half, Manchester City unleashed their firepower, with Savigno assisting Haaland to score and also causing Cao Far to score an own goal; in the second half, Savigno assisted Haaland again to score, Foden expanded the lead, and Firkruge pulled one back. Ultimately, Manchester City defeated West Ham United 4-1, achieving their first two consecutive victories in over two months. In the past two months, Manchester City's performance has been poor, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses in 14 matches across all competitions, especially in the Premier League where they have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses in 9 rounds, causing their ranking to plummet. Not only were they surpassed by more than ten points by Liverpool, but they also fell out of the top five, making it impossible for them to defend their title this season. In the previous round, Manchester City won 2-0 away against Leicester City, ending their streak of five winless matches. This round, they returned home to face West Ham United, who suffered a 0-5 defeat at home to Liverpool in the previous round. After the game started, Manchester City's defense faced frequent dangers as West Ham United launched fierce attacks. In the 7th minute, West Ham United broke through Manchester City's left flank, with Kudus shooting inside the penalty area and hitting the side netting. Then in the 8th minute,…