Ange Postecoglou (Tottenham)
Ahead of Thursday’s clash with Chelsea (2 May 2025)
Postecoglou could become the first Spurs manager to lose his first four league games against Chelsea.
Tottenham have failed to beat Chelsea in all of Postecoglou’s previous league encounters. A fourth loss would deepen the pressure on the Aussie coach, whose side has faltered in key moments this season.
James Tarkowski (Everton), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
2 Apr, during the Merseyside derby at Anfield
Tarkowski escaped a red card after a reckless challenge on Mac Allister, receiving only a yellow despite VAR review — a decision pundits and ex-players harshly criticized.
Gary Neville called it a “potential leg breaker,” Jamie Carragher called it “shocking,” and VAR’s decision not to upgrade the punishment caused uproar. The tackle helped Tarkowski equal the Premier League record for most yellow cards (63) without ever being sent off.
Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest)
1 April 2025
Anthony Elanga scored a blistering breakaway goal against his former club to hand Nottingham Forest a 1-0 win over Manchester United.
The Swede sprinted from deep to finish coolly in the 5th minute. United hit the bar through Dalot and missed late chances but failed to convert. Forest now sit third, 8 points clear of fourth-place Chelsea, while United’s 13th defeat leaves them 13th in the league.
Antony (Real Betis)
March 2025
Isco joked Betis may need crowdfunding to keep Antony for another season, after the Manchester United loanee impressed with 4 goals and 4 assists in 12 games.
Antony has made a big impact since arriving in January, showing humility and flair while revitalizing Betis’ attack. The loan has no buy option, but Betis and players want him to stay.
Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)
March 2025
Lukaku scored his 400th career goal as Napoli defeated AC Milan 2-0, with the Belgian striker netting the second goal in the 19th minute.
The 31-year-old has now scored 312 goals at club level and 88 for Belgium, marking a prolific milestone. His impact at Napoli includes 11 goals and 9 assists in 30 matches this season.
Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa)
April 2025
Rashford netted his first goals for Aston Villa in a 3-0 win over Preston, guiding them into the FA Cup semi-finals.
He opened the scoring by finishing off a Digne assist, added a penalty shortly after, and Ramsey’s solo goal sealed the result in dominant second-half fashion.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
March 2025
Kane scored against St Pauli to complete his scoring record against every Bundesliga team he’s faced, breaking a five-game goal drought in the league.
After returning from international duty with England, Kane found the net again in Bayern’s latest Bundesliga fixture. He now shifts focus to helping Bayern maintain their league lead and push for Champions League success.
Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion
March 2025
After a humiliating 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler burned his tactical notes in front of his players to symbolize a fresh start.
The bold gesture ignited a stunning turnaround, with Brighton going on a seven-game unbeaten run, including wins over Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Newcastle. The act has been credited with resetting the team’s mindset.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
March 2025
Messi scored the match-winning goal in the 57th minute, just two minutes after coming on as a substitute, helping Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union 2-1 and rise to first place in MLS East.
After recovering from injury, Messi made an immediate impact by finishing a pass from Luis Suárez with a right-footed strike. Miami remains unbeaten this season across all competitions, with Messi contributing in each MLS appearance so far.
