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The English Premier League continues to captivate fans with its thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes. Recently, two Premier League stars found themselves in the spotlight for their performances in the Champions League.
Despite their usual prowess, they were included in the worst team of the week, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football. This inclusion came after a challenging period for English clubs in Europe's elite competition.
Here's how this weeks Champions League Games turned out.
Follow this link for the latest UEFA Champions League table.
The new format of the Champions League is taking shape, with all 36 teams having played four out of their eight matches. Teams finishing in the top eight automatically qualify for the last-16 stage, while those from ninth to 24th compete in an extra play-off round.
This format adds an extra layer of excitement and competition, as teams strive to secure their spots in the knockout stages.
In recent matches, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Arsenal suffered defeats, with Liverpool being the only Premier League side to win, defeating Bayer Leverkusen 4-0.
Manchester City experienced an embarrassing loss, being thrashed 4-1 by Sporting Lisbon. This match marked the final home game for Ruben Amorim before his move to Manchester United.
City's star player, Erling Haaland, made it to SofaScore's worst XI due to a poor performance, including a missed penalty against Sporting Lisbon. This highlights the challenges even top players face in maintaining consistent form.
Former Manchester United star Daley Blind was also included in the worst XI after Girona's 4-0 defeat by PSV. This inclusion underscores the competitive nature of the Champions League, where even experienced players can have off days.
Other players in the worst XI include David Lopez and Arnau Martinez from Girona, Nasser Djiga and Uros Spajic from Red Star Belgrade, Dominik Takac from Slovan Bratislava, Timi Elsnik from Red Star Belgrade, Chris-Kevin Nadje from Feyenoord, and Jakub Pesek from Sparta Prague.
In contrast, only one Premier League player made it into SofaScore's best XI: Luis Diaz of Liverpool. Diaz scored a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen, showcasing his exceptional talent and contribution to the team.
Under his current manager, Diaz has been performing exceptionally, scoring nine goals and providing two assists this season. He was rated 9.3 for his performance against Leverkusen, highlighting his impact on the field.
Other notable performances in Europe include Barcelona's Raphinha, who received a rating of 8.8, and Malik Tillman, who scored a remarkable 9.9 for PSV Eindhoven. Georgiy Sudakov of Shakhtar Donetsk and Nicolas Kuhn of Celtic also impressed with ratings of 8.8.
These performances demonstrate the high level of competition and skill present in European football.
Viktor Gyokeres led the line with a hat-trick against Manchester City, bringing his season total to 23 goals in 17 games. His impressive form has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal.
Gyokeres' ability to consistently find the back of the net makes him a valuable asset for any team looking to bolster their attacking options.
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan secured the No.1 spot with an impressive display against Real Madrid. Despite facing 23 shots, Maignan's performance helped Milan secure a 3-1 victory.
His ability to remain composed under pressure and make crucial saves highlights the importance of a strong goalkeeper in achieving success at the highest level.
Mohamed Salah continues to chase down records in the Premier League. Recently, he scored a crucial goal for Liverpool against Brighton, securing a win and placing Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
Salah is considered a Liverpool legend, having scored more Premier League goals for the club than any other player. His contributions were pivotal in Liverpool's Champions League victory in 2019 and their first Premier League title in 2020.
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has broken numerous records and aims to break more before leaving Anfield.
His recent goal against Brighton was his 164th in the Premier League, moving him to eighth overall, surpassing Jermain Defoe.
Among non-English players, Salah ranks third in all-time Premier League scorers and aims to surpass those ahead of him.
The list of top non-English Premier League goal scorers is led by Sergio Agüero with 184 goals for Manchester City. Thierry Henry follows with 175 goals for Arsenal. Salah, currently at 164 goals, is just behind Henry by 11 goals.
Other notable non-English scorers include Robin van Persie, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and Robbie Keane.
There is speculation about Salah's future amid interest from Saudi Pro League teams willing to pay significant sums for his services. If close to breaking Agüero’s record by next June, it might tempt Salah to stay at Anfield another season.
This season so far, he has seven goals in ten league games; maintaining this rate could see him level with Agüero by season's end with a total of 184 career league goals.
Chelsea has provided an update on Cole Palmer's fitness ahead of their match against Arsenal. Palmer was involved in a dangerous tackle by Lisandro Martinez during a 1-1 draw with Manchester United, which resulted in a yellow card for Martinez after a VAR check.
Palmer has not trained since the incident, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Despite his injury, Palmer has been included in the England squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
His inclusion in the national team is seen as a positive sign for Chelsea regarding his potential recovery and participation in future matches.
Palmer will be rested for Chelsea's Conference League match against FC Noah but may still play against Arsenal on Sunday.
Chelsea has other elite talents like Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku who can fill in for Palmer if needed. Palmer’s fitness issues also make him doubtful for England’s November UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland.
The international break follows this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, with Chelsea returning on Saturday, 23 November, against Leicester City.
Chelsea teammates Levi Colwill and Noni Madueke will join Palmer at St. George's Park for national duties.
Enzo Maresca expressed hope that Palmer might recover in time for the London derby against Arsenal, acknowledging that the tackle was a red card offence, but he remains optimistic about Palmer's return.
Viktor Gyokeres, a Swedish striker for Sporting Lisbon, is available for a reduced price of £63 million. Gyokeres scored a hat-trick in Sporting's 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester City.
His release clause is €100 million (£83 million), but he can leave for £20 million less in the summer. Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal have shown interest in him.
Gyokeres has scored 23 goals in 17 matches this season, showcasing his ability to consistently find the back of the net. Ruben Amorim, Sporting's manager, will start at Manchester United next week after his final match against Braga.
Amorim praised Gyokeres' contributions to Sporting and emphasized his importance to the club.
Amorim plans to ignore media coverage when he starts his career at United and focus on team performance.
There is speculation about whether Erik ten Hag's squad at United fits Amorim's preferred 3-4-3 system due to recent form issues.
Andre Onana believes the current United squad has enough quality to adapt to different systems despite recent struggles with goal-scoring compared to Gyokeres' prolific record at Sporting.
A woman named Noemi Oberhauser lives in a flat overlooking Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium. Men often try to date her to watch Premier League games from her flat.
Football fans typically pay large sums to watch top-flight matches across England. The stadium hosts over 17,000 people for Brentford's home fixtures and was also home to London Irish from 2020 to 2023.
Noemi can watch all the games without paying because of her £1,200-a-month flat with a view of the pitch. She did not choose the flat for its view but has shared clips on social media of her watching games, gaining an Instagram following of 17,000 people.
She receives messages from people wanting to date her just to watch matches from her flat.
Initially not a Brentford supporter, Noemi has developed an interest in football and supports Brentford since moving into the flat.
Brentford is currently 12th in the Premier League table and unbeaten at home this season with four wins and one draw. They have scored 19 goals in their ten matches, ranking fourth highest in the division.
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