Yesterday, Bournemouth defeated Newcastle 4-1 away from home, entering the battle for European tickets and showing the power of a dark horse. Tonight, an even bigger dark horse emerged, potentially disrupting the Premier League title race. Nottingham Forest won 3-2 at home against Southampton, securing seven victories in their last eight matches. Their points now equal Arsenal's, trailing Liverpool, who are at the top of the table, by six points. This old powerhouse, which once had its glory days, has truly taken off this season. Nottingham Forest's start to the season was average, with five wins, four draws, and three losses in their first 12 games. At that time, their overall record was not particularly impressive. However, they did have classic cases of beating Liverpool 1-0 away and drawing 1-1 with Chelsea away. But after a 0-3 defeat to Manchester City in the 14th round, Nottingham Forest went on a six-game winning streak, including victories over strong teams like Manchester United, Villa, and Tottenham. In the previous round, Nottingham Forest almost defeated Liverpool at home. They took the lead but were eventually drawn, narrowly missing out on a double victory over Liverpool. In this round, facing the relegation-threatened Southampton, they took a 3-0 lead in the first half. Veteran Wood contributed with a goal and an assist, bringing his Premier League goal tally to 14 this season, equaling his personal single-season league goal record. It's worth noting that the season is only halfway through, so breaking the record seems inevitable. After this round's victory, Nottingham Forest's points reached 44, equaling…

For Coach Mourinho, as a top-level coach, his decision to manage the Turkish Super League team Fenerbahçe this season was indeed a matter of last resort. He originally had no preference for going to such a lower-tier league. However, there were no top-tier teams extending invitations to him during the summer, leaving him with no choice but to transition in the Turkish Super League. During his half-season coaching in the Turkish Super League, Mourinho has also offended many people. In public, he repeatedly mocked the league for being unstandardized and managed by some "trash" referees. His team has been subjected to multiple misjudgments, and these actions have angered quite a few fans. Everyone believes that Mourinho's days in the Turkish Super League will not be long, otherwise, he wouldn't openly clash with the league officials like this. However, Mourinho has now revealed his next destination, which is a return to the Champions League giants, specifically Newcastle United, who have performed well this season. The big boss behind Newcastle has always hoped to sign Mourinho as their head coach. The prince is also a fan of Mourinho and wishes to collaborate with him. But previously, while coaching at Roma, Mourinho did not choose to come here; now, with the opportunity, they can naturally complete a collaboration. Newcastle currently boasts a top Premier League star, Isaac, who has delivered top-notch performances this season. Whether it's goal-scoring statistics or passing, he is considered top-level. With Mourinho joining forces with this top striker, there is indeed hope to continue the push for the Premier…

In the early hours of January 20th, Beijing time, Manchester United suffered a 1-3 defeat at home against Brighton in a key match of the 22nd round of the Premier League. At the final whistle, 39-year-old Manchester United manager Amorim sat silently on the bench with an ashen face, seemingly helpless about the current state of Manchester United. It is unknown whether the club's management regrets their decision to hire him at this moment. During the game, Amorim stubbornly persisted with his 3-man defensive formation (3-4-2-1), which once again exposed problems in the team's backline. Despite Manchester United briefly equalizing through B fee's penalty and taking control of the field in the second half, they ultimately conceded two more goals due to defensive lapses and goalkeeper Onana's "butterfingers" gift. As a result, Manchester United suffered their third consecutive home defeat against Brighton over three seasons. Since taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim has led the team in 15 matches with a dismal record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, including 6 defeats in the Premier League. Among the three managers who have coached Manchester United this season, Amorim has the most losses. His record is even worse than that of Ten Hag (4 wins, 6 draws, 4 losses). Since his appointment, only Southampton, Leicester City, and Tottenham have lost more games. Although Amorim has led the team to impressive victories such as defeating Manchester City away, drawing with Liverpool away, and eliminating Arsenal with one less player in the FA Cup, he has failed to help Manchester United…

Manchester United had just started to show some improvement, but they suffered another defeat in the 22nd round of the Premier League. In their home match against Brighton, Manchester United conceded a goal within the first five minutes and ultimately lost the game. Brighton players Kaoru Mitoma and Mac Allister scored and assisted each other, while Luton scored, leaving Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes unable to save the team with his penalty kick. The final score was 1-3, exposing Ten Hag's favored player: passive defense and an own assist, earning him the lowest rating of 5.5 points on the field. Currently, in the Premier League standings, Manchester United has accumulated 26 points after 22 rounds, placing them at 13th position. Liverpool, at the top of the table, has 50 points after 21 rounds, far ahead of Manchester United. Manchester City, ranked 4th, has 38 points after 22 rounds, and Aston Villa, ranked 8th, leads Manchester United by 10 points. Given Manchester United's current form, their chances of securing a spot in European competition are slim. Fortunately, they maintain a comfortable 10-point lead over the relegation zone, ensuring a relatively smooth path to avoid relegation. Based on Manchester United's performance, it is clear that they are currently a mid-to-lower-tier team in the Premier League. Even the club's manager, Amorim, openly stated, "We may be the worst-performing Manchester United in history." This version of Manchester United has limited fighting power, which disappoints Amorim. The team's poor state is closely related to Ten Hag's questionable recruitment and team-building strategies. Ten Hag consistently brings…

Oral Agreement Reached!‌ On January 19th, Beijing time, Spanish media Relevo's renowned journalist Matteo Moretto and famous transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano revealed that Manchester United winger Antony has joined Real Betis on a pure loan deal. Antony is a transaction in Manchester United's history that will never be forgotten. In August 2022, the transfer fee was 95 million euros, but two and a half years later, his value dropped to only 20 million. New coach Amorim could not save this asset, with only 7 substitute appearances in the league this season, playing for 127 minutes with no goals or assists. The management had long planned to clean him up, but after circling around the transfer market, there were no takers. Only La Liga club Real Betis and Greek Super League powerhouse Olympiacos were willing to rent him. Dongzi personally did not want to leave the top five leagues, eliminating the latter. Real Betis sold Assane Diouss to Como and loaned Rui Silva to Sporting Portugal, freeing up space before finally submitting an official loan application to Manchester United. Pure loan, without any buyout clauses, with Manchester United covering part of the salary expenses. It can also be seen as a disguised subsidy to get rid of him, so as not to be an eyesore. In fact, free rental doesn't offer much benefit. We can only hope that Antony can perform well in half a season, attracting more potential buyers next summer to recover tens of millions of euros in losses. But the probability of this is too low, it would…

Anthony, once a forward demanded by former Manchester United manager Ten Hag upon his appointment, has experienced a dark period at the club. In this season alone, he has only managed to score one goal in 13 games, spending most of his time as a substitute. Manchester United is eager to resolve the situation with this underperforming player and has proposed a solution: subsidizing his salary to facilitate a loan move for Anthony. Spanish media outlet Relevo's renowned journalist Matteo Moretto reported that Real Betis is interested in securing Anthony on loan but without an option to buy. Betis is looking for a short-term loan during the winter transfer window to assess his performance. This arrangement is indeed cost-effective, considering Anthony's relatively high wages. By loaning him out with United covering part of his salary, Betis can manage the financial aspect, and given Anthony's young age and peak years ahead, he has the potential to excel. Anthony himself is keen on joining a team that can offer him consistent playing time, allowing him to re-establish himself. Despite his technical abilities, Anthony's physicality and speed have not been favored in the Premier League, where he struggles to compete against stronger opponents. This has hindered his ability to dribble past defenders and create scoring opportunities. A move to La Liga, where the physical demands are less intense, could provide Anthony with the opportunity to prove himself. Manchester United also hopes that he will rediscover his value and can be sold off sooner rather than later.

After being sacked from Manchester United this season, Ten Hag has become a laughing stock among fans. During his two-year tenure at Manchester United, he spent 600 million euros on transfer fees but failed to deliver results that matched the team's potential. Due to poor performance this season, the Manchester United management, who had been supporting him, had no choice but to let go of Ten Hag. However, after his dismissal, Ten Hag is quickly looking for his next coaching opportunity. Now, according to Marian Laske, a reporter from the Ruhr area of West German Press, there is a hot news that Ten Hag will quickly take over Borussia Dortmund this season. Borussia Dortmund is currently very dissatisfied with their coach, Schahin, and his coaching record has disappointed the fans, so he is basically going to be sacked during the winter window. Borussia Dortmund hopes to bring in Ten Hag, although his time at Manchester United can be considered a failure. However, Ten Hag can still achieve remarkable results when coaching smaller clubs. Therefore, these second-tier giant teams are still very interested in Ten Hag. Last season, Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League final. At this point, Ten Hag's arrival at this Bundesliga giant could completely turn things around. If he can lead Borussia Dortmund to win a cup title, it could also improve his current low reputation. Borussia Dortmund doesn't have many options, and inviting Ten Hag is quite a good choice.

In the 22nd round of the Premier League, Liverpool, the league leaders, had a close call but managed to secure a victory with Nunez's brace, defeating Brentford 2-0 away from home. However, Arsenal, who played next, failed to achieve a win. In their home match against Villa, Arsenal took a two-goal lead but were eventually equalized, allowing Liverpool to further widen the gap. The performance of the team captain also came under criticism. Arsenal drew 2-2, and Arteta saw the shortcomings of the 26-year-old star: playing conservatively to avoid confrontation, scoring only 6.4 points, the lowest in the team. During the match against Villa, Arsenal scored in the 35th minute when Martinelli received a cross from Trossard and scored by rushing into the goal. In the 55th minute, Trossard once again created a threat, completing a beautiful breakthrough cross, this time Havertz scored, making it 2-0 for Arsenal. Unfortunately, Arsenal wasted their advantage, and in the 60th minute, Villa used the same attacking pattern, with Digne crossing to assist Tielemans' goal. In the 68th minute, Cash crossed, and Watkins scored against Arsenal, resulting in a draw between the two teams. Currently, Arsenal is ranked second in the Premier League. Despite playing one more game, they are still six points behind Liverpool, which is not favorable for their title challenge. After drawing with Villa, the team captain Odegaard lost the support of many Arsenal fans, as his performance this season has indeed been unsatisfactory. In the match against Villa, statistics show that Odegaard had only one shot, one key pass, and…

Erling Haaland's signing of a 10-year contract with Manchester City has undoubtedly dropped like a bombshell, leaving many fans in shock. Behind this contract lies a complex situation woven from various factors. From a conventional perspective, given Haaland's age and current health status, signing a 10-year contract seems unprofitable. As time passes, in the competitive and unpredictable field of football, as long as he can maintain an efficient scoring rate and stay healthy, his market value is bound to rise continuously. "Time is a double-edged sword, bringing opportunities while also accompanying risks." Just as this saying goes, a 10-year contract is like a gamble. On one hand, it's difficult to predict the dynamics of the football market over these 10 years; salary structures and player valuation standards may undergo significant changes. History is full of examples where top-paid 10-year contracts often see the player's value significantly reduced after a decade, as new talents emerge in the football world, and technological innovations and tactical evolutions affect the players' standing. However, Haaland firmly signed this long-term contract, which had its own well-considered reasons. First, injuries are always the Damocles' sword hanging over athletes. Although this long-term contract somewhat restricts his future choices, it also provides him with security. Even if he is sold by the team at some point in the future, he will still have a salary for the next ten years. It's like building a sturdy lifeboat for himself amidst the tumultuous seas. Furthermore, Haaland is confident in himself; he will be 34 when this contract expires. With his abilities…

Football is ever-changing, and the experiences of Manchester United's new star, Kobe Mino, over the past two years illustrate this point. Last season, he suffered a serious injury at the beginning, and no one expected him to have such a strong finish, becoming the most promising player on the team and even starting for England in the European Cup. However, since the start of this season, the 19-year-old English international has fallen into a slump, performing poorly and missing two months due to a foot injury. Although he performed well against big teams like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, he was again in poor form against weaker opponents like Southampton, failing to take a shot on goal and being substituted at halftime. The rumors of demanding a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds have angered fans, who call for him to be sold. In the plans of Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Mino is no longer indispensable and can be sold if the price is right. If Mino were in a stable team, he could develop better, but in today's Red Devils, his potential may not be suitable for development, which could depend on his physical development, the team's tactics, and his own thoughts. In today's Premier League, standards for height, running ability, and physical fitness have significantly increased. Since the 2019/20 season, few clubs have given playing time to midfielders under 175cm tall. From the 2022/23 season to the 2023/24 season, the playing time of midfielders close to 185cm has increased by 25%, with midfielders needing to be tall,…