Date published: Thursday 1st April 2021 1:55 - James Marshment
Marcelo Bielsa has heaped praise on Kalvin Phillips after the Leeds United midfielder enjoyed a successful international break with England.
Phillips started all three games for the Three Lions as Gareth Southgate’s side won all three of their World Cup qualifiers. Indeed, Phillips played more minutes than any other outfield player across the three matches. He’s also made a huge leap up the
Phillips played alongside Declan Rice in two of his three starts. And playing with the West Ham meant for a slightly-more advanced role for the Leeds-born star.
Top-four, relegation battles take centre stage as Wilder leaves Blades
Top-four, relegation battles take centre stage as Wilder leaves Blades
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are closing in on a third Premier League title in four years, but behind the runaway leaders there are tense battles to qualify for next season’s Champions League and to avoid relegation.
Chris Wilder has left Sheffield United by mutual consent. Photo: AFP.
Manchester United, Leicester and Chelsea are in pole position to finish in the top four, but West Ham, Everton, Tottenham and Aston Villa all have games in hand to bolster their challenge, while troubled champions Liverpool are not yet out of the running.
Edouard Mendy made two stunning saves to deny Leeds victory - but Chelsea carved out several good openings of their own in a 0-0 Premier League draw at Elland Road.
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TEAMtalk: How did you come to support Saints and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?
Ben: I have supported Southampton since I was a young lad as it’s where I was born, and have lived my whole life. My favourite moment of being a fan was us being in the Europa league under Ronald Koeman…
TEAMtalk: Who have been your favourite five players for your club? (Historically or currently)
Ben: They to be Matt Le tissier, Ricky Lambert, Sadio Mane, James Ward-Prowse and Danny Ings.
FA Cup target for Southampton
IS SERGIO AGUERO the most important player in Manchester City’s history?
When he arrived at the club, they had two top-flight titles to their name, won in 1937 and 1968 respectively.
Since he joined, they have won four more, and will likely add a fifth before he departs.
Of course, there were club legends before Aguero, such as Mike Summerbee and Colin Bell, who were both part of their side’s memorable Cup Winners’ Cup triumph in 1970.
And certainly, there have been players who have had a similar influence to Aguero in the last decade in establishing the team as a European superclub, including Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure and David Silva.