Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United’s first Premier League loss under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno were in full agreement that Raheem Sterling’s first goal against Watford should never have been allowed to stand.

Steve Nicol examines what is behind Mohamed Salah’s recent struggles and what he and Jurgen Klopp can do to sort the issues out.

Despite another routine win for Barcelona in La Liga, questions remain over Philippe Coutinho who underwhelmed again for the Spanish giants.

Luuk De Jong scored his 21st league goal of the season as PSV Eindhoven remain in control of top spot in the Dutch Eredivisie.
While Liverpool kept pace with Manchester City, Arsenal beat Manchester United to keep the top four race alive. In La Liga, Barcelona continued their dominance, while Kareem Benzema helped Real Madrid get back to winning ways after their humiliating Champions League defeat. Elsewhere, Juventus remained unbeaten in the league, while Bayern Munich scored six against Wolfsburg to leapfrog Dortmund to the top of the Bundesliga. Here are the best numbers from the weekend’s action.

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Juventus’ loss against Atalanta was their first in domestic competitions this season.
Mid-week matches can be rather taxing on the schedules of the regular football fan, but sometimes the action is just worth it. This was one of those times.
In England, Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United stunned Manchester City (2-1) at St. James’ Park but Liverpool couldn’t extend their lead at the top to seven as Leicester City held them 1-1 at Anfield. The gap at the top of the PL is at five now. Burnley ended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s perfect start at Manchester United but a 2-2 draw means he is still…

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The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s controversial penalty against Brighton and what’s caused Manchester United’s resurgence.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley breaks down the key factors that guided Manchester United to a statement victory over top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Lionel Messi hit another milestone as Barcelona swatted Eibar aside 3-0 to maintain their five-point lead atop La Liga. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer passed his first ‘real’ tactical test with a tough 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal stumbled at West Ham, losing 1-0 while Liverpool saw off Brighton by the same score with a performance that screamed substance over style.
Here are the best of the numbers from this week’s football action.

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The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s controversial penalty against Brighton and what’s caused Manchester United’s resurgence.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley breaks down the key factors that guided Manchester United to a statement victory over top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Craig Burley and Steve Nicol are unsure Gareth Southgate will suit Man United after reports listed him as a potential long-term replacement.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side are not the Harlem Globetrotters, and must get results as well as show good performances. Lionel Messi hit another milestone as Barcelona swatted Eibar aside 3-0 to maintain their five-point lead atop La Liga. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer passed his first ‘real’ tactical test with a tough 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal stumbled at West Ham, losing 1-0 while Liverpool saw off Brighton by the same score with a performance that screamed substance over style.
Here are the best of the numbers from this week’s football action.

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The FC crew answer your tweets on the length of Unai Emery’s honeymoon at Arsenal, Neil Warnock’s success at Cardiff, New Year’s resolutions and more.

Manchester City beat Southampton to end their losing run, but Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol examine why teams are no longer afraid of the champions.

With a third successive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop assess the marked differences in Man United’s play.

Stewart Robson and Peter Walton discuss the big refereeing decisions from the weekend’s football action.

After Manchester City’s win at Southampton, Steve Nicol says the returns of David Silva and Sergio Aguero will help steady the reigning champions.

Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United’s latest win over Bournemouth and the turnaround of Paul Pogba since United sacked Jose Mourinho.

Manchester United’s star man Paul Pogba says he’s happy with his teams recent offensive performances, after a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

ESPN take a look back at a year Paul Pogba will never forget.

The guys respond to your tweets about Roberto Firmino, fantasy football and the struggle for a good Indian curry in America. Liverpool ended the year with a 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal, while Manchester United continued their impressive start under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, brushing aside Bournemouth 4-1. Over in Italy, Juventus entered the winter after a VAR-controversy fueled 2-1 win over Sampdoria thanks to a brace from… who else, Cristiano Ronaldo. 
Here, then, are the best of the numbers from the last bit of footballing action in 2018.

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The FC crew answer your tweets on the length of Unai Emery’s honeymoon at Arsenal, Neil Warnock’s success at Cardiff, New Year’s resolutions and more.

Manchester City beat Southampton to end their losing run, but Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol examine why teams are no longer afraid of the champions.

With a third successive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop assess the marked differences in Man United’s play.

Stewart Robson and Peter Walton discuss the big refereeing decisions from the weekend’s football action.

After Manchester City’s win at Southampton, Steve Nicol says the returns of David Silva and Sergio Aguero will help steady the reigning champions.

Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United’s latest win over Bournemouth and the turnaround of Paul Pogba since United sacked Jose Mourinho.

Manchester United’s star man Paul Pogba says he’s happy with his teams recent offensive performances, after a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

ESPN take a look back at a year Paul Pogba will never forget.

The guys respond to your tweets about Roberto Firmino, fantasy football and the struggle for a good Indian curry in America. Liverpool ended the year with a 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal, while Manchester United continued their impressive start under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, brushing aside Bournemouth 4-1. Over in Italy, Juventus entered the winter after a VAR-controversy fueled 2-1 win over Sampdoria thanks to a brace from… who else, Cristiano Ronaldo. 
Here, then, are the best of the numbers from the last bit of footballing action in 2018.

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Steve Nicol recaps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sensational start as Man United manager with a 5-1 win over Cardiff City.

Steve Nicol rounds up a big day in the Premier League with Man City and Chelsea beaten at home and Man United thrashing Cardiff.

Kylian Mbappe found the net for the twelfth time this season for PSG, as the league leaders secured another three points at Parc des Princes.

Craig Burley reflects on Ole Gunnar’s Solskjaer’s fantastic start as Manchester United manager.

Following Man City’s shock home defeat to Crystal Palace, Craig Burley believes Liverpool are now in the driving seat for the Premier League title.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche had plenty to say about the standard of refereeing in Burnley’s defeat at Arsenal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought smiles back to Manchester United, while Manchester City suffered a shock defeat this weekend. Elsewhere, Lionel Messi did Lionel Messi things (again) as Real Madrid went on to win the Club World Cup. 
It’s been an eventful weekend in football, and here are the best numbers from it:

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Since 2010, there have only been two instances in which a player from Europe’s Top 5 Leagues has at least 15 goals and 10 assists through 17 match days. On both occasions, it’s…

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