With the World Cup coming to it is conclusion this weekend, golf equipment throughout Europe are readying themselves for the home restart.
Soccer League motion has returned since, nevertheless, the Premier League is but to kick-start the second half of it is season and can accomplish that in an action-packed Boxing Day schedule.
With lots nonetheless to play for this season, Sportsmail offers an in-depth information to each Premier League staff providing stats, standing checks and switch rumours.
There’s lots to play for within the Premier League desk all through the second-half of the 12 months
twentieth – WOLVES
High scorer: Ruben Neves (4)
Standing verify: Wolves have scored solely eight league objectives this season so incoming supervisor Julen Lopetegui doesn’t must be a genius to work out what has to alter. Diego Costa remains to be trying to open his account for the bottom-of-the-table membership.
Lopetegui will need to use Tuesday’s EFL Cup tie in opposition to League Two Gillingham as a morale-booster earlier than the very critical enterprise of a Boxing Day go to to Goodison.
Switch Discuss: Have held talks over a double deal for Atletico Madrid’s Matheus Cunha and defender Felipe however phrases are nonetheless to be finalised they usually face competitors on Cunha. Have additionally mentioned a mortgage for Manchester United’s Aaron Wan- Bissaka.
3: Wolves’ three crimson playing cards is probably the most of any PL membership this season.
Julen Lopetegui can be hoping to revitalise Wolves’ season after their poor home begin
nineteenth – SOUTHAMPTON
High scorer: Che Adams (4)
Standing verify: New supervisor Nathan Jones made his mark by cancelling a squad camp in America organized by his predecessor Ralph Hasenhuttl. The Welshman doesn’t lack confidence and has already promised to show striker Che Adams into a daily goalscorer.
Saints have been within the Premier League for a decade however bookies concern the run might be about to finish. They calculate relegation is between them and Bournemouth, Forest, Wolves and Everton.
Switch Discuss: Missed out on PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo in the summertime and nonetheless desire a versatile ahead. Matt Crocker’s pending departure from head of soccer operations received’t change plans.
108: James Ward-Prowse has run 108.4 miles this season, the furthest of all PL gamers and a pair of.5 miles greater than Declan Rice, in second place.
Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse has coated extra grass than every other PL participant to this point
18th – NOTTM FOREST
High scorer: Taiwo Awoniyi (3)
Standing verify: Forest used their day off to bond on a staff journey to Greece, necessary given the 22 summer time signings supervisor Steve Cooper has needed to incorporate. Proof of the pudding will include looming journeys to Blackburn (League Cup) and Manchester United.
Having been out of the Premier League for 23 years, Forest followers can be determined to keep away from being one-season wonders. Cooper’s problem with so many choices is discovering his finest XI.
Switch Discuss: The membership already exceed the Premier League squad restrict however are taking a look at three new additions: a defender, midfielder and winger. Union Berlin flyer Sheraldo Becker is amongst their targets, as is Everton’s Michael Keane. Will look to dump some as properly.
3: No facet have had fewer photographs heading in the right direction per sport within the PL this season.
Taiwo Awoniyi – who joined in the summertime from Union Berlin – is the membership’s high goalscorer
seventeenth – EVERTON
High scorer: Anthony Gordon (3)
Standing verify: The break couldn’t have come at a greater time after a run of 1 win in 9 heaped strain on Frank Lampard. A month’s respite appears to have sorted out Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s damage issues. Everton travelled furthest of any membership in the course of the break, to Australia, however have to hit the bottom operating in a six-pointer in opposition to Wolves.
Switch Discuss: Salomon Rondon has left and centre again Michael Keane might be offered. Lampard desires a striker within the mould of Watford’s Ismaila Sarr or Matheus Cunha at Atletico Madrid however monetary constraints imply mortgage offers until they handle to make an enormous sale. Anthony Gordon and Alex Iwobi are set to signal new offers.
917: Everton’s 917 lengthy passes is the a lot of the high flight, 14 greater than Brentford, the subsequent highest.
Toffees boss Frank Lampard might delve into the January market to bolster his Everton squad
sixteenth – WEST HAM
High scorers: Mentioned Benrahma, Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio, Gianluca Scamacca (2)
Standing verify: David Moyes has to work out a manner of getting his costly signings to gel shortly. Proprietor David Sullivan isn’t trigger-happy however could have anticipated extra from a £160million summer time spend on stars like Lucas Paqueta and Gianluca Scamacca. With the Hammers solely a degree above relegation, imminent derbies in opposition to Arsenal and Brentford look key.
Switch Discuss: Have signed defender Luizao, 20, from Sao Paulo as one for the longer term. There are considerations over Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd’s health they usually need his compatriot Youssef En-Nesyri at Sevilla. A midfielder and full-back are nonetheless desired.
12: West Ham have solely scored 12 objectives this season, the fourth lowest within the PL.
West Ham have signed defender Luizao (pictured) from Brazilian facet Sao Paolo already
fifteenth – LEEDS UNITED
High scorer: Rodrigo (9)
Standing verify: Leeds followers have sporadically turned in opposition to Jesse Marsch this season and even a well-known win at Anfield can be forgotten in the event that they finish the 12 months within the backside three. Ominously, they face Manchester Metropolis and Newcastle subsequent.
In Marsch’s favour is his squad being evenly used in the course of the World Cup. No Leeds participant reached the quarter-finals, which ought to assist their well-known depth.
Switch Discuss: Missed out on Cody Gakpo in the summertime and desire a striker. Have held talks over Atletico Madrid’s Matheus Cunha, although face competitors. Birmingham’s George Corridor is a younger midfield goal whereas Mateusz Klich may go to Wayne Rooney’s DC United within the MLS.
91: Solely Man Metropolis (92) have received the ball extra usually within the closing third than Leeds (91), whereas solely De Bruyne has finished so greater than Jack Harrison (19).
Rodrigo is the joint-fourth highest goalscorer within the Premier League to this point on this marketing campaign
14th – BOURNEMOUTH
High scorers: Philip Billing, Kieffer Moore (4)
Standing verify: Fascinating instances forward for the Premier League underdogs, with new proprietor Invoice Foley losing little time in making an influence, declaring himself a ‘dictator’ and calling for extra variety within the membership’s fanbase.
Gary O’Neil’s appointment as everlasting supervisor was confirmed in the course of the World Cup after a profitable spell as interim boss and will probably be fascinating to see if he can replicate the identical outcomes.
Switch Discuss: New Bournemouth proprietor Foley says he expects ‘4 or 5 new gamers’ to hitch O’Neil’s squad subsequent month. One might be Villarreal’s Senegal winger Nicolas Jackson.
1350: Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma is certainly one of solely 5 outfield PL gamers to have performed each minute of the season to this point.
Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma is certainly one of 5 outfield gamers to play each minute to this point
thirteenth – LEICESTER CITY
High scorer: James Maddison (7)
Standing verify: Leicester have been rewarded for holding religion with Brendan Rodgers by profitable 5 out of six and climbing the desk. Continued progress into the highest half appears to be like a minimal requirement.
Rodgers might want to encourage James Maddison after he did not kick a ball in Qatar. 35-year-old Jamie Vardy will demand extra sport time after a month off.
Switch Discuss: A winger is Rodgers’s precedence, with talks again on over a mortgage deal for Atalanta’s Jeremie Boga. Have mentioned Angers’ Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi however his escalating price ticket may rule that out.
7559: Leicester’s whole passes is the third highest within the PL, behind solely Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool, but no facet have dropped extra factors from profitable positions than Rodgers’s staff (14).
James Maddison was a part of England’s World Cup squad however did not make an look
twelfth – ASTON VILLA
High scorer: Danny Ings (5)
Standing verify: Villa followers can’t look ahead to the resumption, having overwhelmed Manchester United and Brighton below new boss Unai Emery. One concern, nevertheless, is the supply of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in opposition to Liverpool on Boxing Day ought to Argentina win the World Cup.
Emery is a much better supervisor than the determine mocked at Arsenal and Villa count on him to fulfil Steven Gerrard’s pre-season goal of a top-eight end.
Switch Discuss: Villa will again Unai Emery. They’ve been supplied Atletico pair Joao Felix and Matheus Cunha and maintain curiosity in Arnaut Danjuma and Nicolas Jackson at Villarreal. Winger Leon Bailey might go whereas Seb Revan and Cameron Archer have mortgage curiosity.
10.9: Villa’s 10.9 photographs per sport is their fewest since their return to the highest flight in 2019.
Atletico Madrid’s Matheus Cunha has emerged as a switch goal for quite a few golf equipment
eleventh – CRYSTAL PALACE
High scorer: Wilfried Zaha (6)
Standing verify: Zaha’s future will dominate at Selhurst Park, with maybe the membership’s best ever participant out of contract in the summertime. Kids Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze should justify the optimism below Patrick Vieira’s tutelage.
Palace haven’t received a serious trophy of their historical past, so apart from the Premier League their FA Cup tie in opposition to Southampton in January takes on added significance.
Switch Discuss: Face competitors from Wolves over a mortgage for Manchester United’s Aaron wan Bissaka whereas they need a midfielder and have an eye fixed on changing Zaha, who’s a goal for Dortmund amongst others. Younger ahead Malcolm Ebiowei is needed on mortgage at Swansea.
12: Factors gained from dropping positions by Palace this season. Solely Spurs (13) have come again to earn extra.
Wilfried Zaha is but to decide over his future with the South London facet
tenth – BRENTFORD
High scorer: Ivan Toney (10)
Standing verify: Thomas Frank was linked with vacancies at Brighton and Aston Villa and Brentford’s greatest concern can be dropping their Danish supervisor to admirers. Frank’s strategy to the remainder of season might rely upon Ivan Toney’s betting case, which can lead to a ban.
The Bees could have final season’s factors tally of 46 as a goal however face a difficult return, with Spurs and Liverpool amongst their first three opponents.
Switch Discuss: Might look to tweak squad relying on accidents. They’ve checked out Lecce’s Denmark U21 midfielder Morten Hjulmand and a deal is in place for 18-year-old Irish defender Conor McManus from Bray.
50: Ben Mee has received most aerial battles (50) amongst PL defenders. Of all gamers solely Mitrovic has received extra, with 62.
No defender within the Premier League has received extra aerial battles than Brentford’s Ben Mee
ninth – FULHAM
High scorer: Aleksandar Mitrovic (9)
Standing verify: Marco Silva isn’t everybody’s cup of tea however he’s supervisor of the season for taking pre-season relegation favourites into the highest half. Nonetheless he’ll should work on Aleksandar Mitrovic’s fragile ego after his poor World Cup.
Even when the Cottagers slide within the second half, their 19-point haul to this point must be sufficient to assist forestall them persevering with as a yo-yo membership.
Switch Discuss: Have spoken to Arsenal about reviving a transfer for his or her summer time goal, Portugal full-back Cedric Soares. There may be curiosity from each Milan golf equipment in Antonee Robinson. Will look so as to add one other central midfielder and at different short-term choices.
65: Joao Palhinha’s 65 tackles for Fulham is probably the most of any participant within the PL, 13 greater than Tyler Adams of Leeds, who’s ranked second.
Aleksandar Mitrovic pictured having fun with his post-World Cup break earlier than returning to Fulham
eighth – CHELSEA
High scorers: Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz (3)
Standing verify: Graham Potter’s injury-ravaged facet misplaced their final three earlier than the World Cup and are actually with out striker Armando Broja for the season after damaging his knee in a pleasant in opposition to Aston Villa, placing strain on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to begin firing.
Nonetheless, Reece James may return in opposition to Bournemouth subsequent week.
Switch Discuss: An £8m deal for Molde striker David Fofana and £52m for Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku are set for the summer time. Talks go on with Dortmund for Youssoufa Moukoko. Have been supplied Atletico’s Joao Felix whereas AC Milan’s Rafael Leao is an possibility. Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol and Inter’s Denzel Dumfries are additionally focused.
81: Kepa Arrizabalaga’s 81 save proportion is a PL excessive amongst keepers who’ve confronted at the very least 20 photographs.
Croatian central defender Josko Gvardiol got here near becoming a member of Chelsea in the summertime
seventh – BRIGHTON
High scorer: Leandro Trossard (7)
Standing verify: Seagulls stars have loved an distinctive World Cup, with Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister reaching the ultimate and others excelling together with Moises Caicedo and Kaoru Mitoma. Supervisor Roberto De Zerbi can be licking his lips at his facet’s potential.
Brighton will need to end above final season’s ninth and a Boxing Day journey to Southampton adopted by Arsenal at dwelling will provide a very good check of their credentials.
Switch Discuss: A ahead and full-back can be preferrred for De Zerbi however funds can be restricted in January. Lorient ahead Terem Moffi of Nigeria and left-sided defender Mykola Matviyenko of Shakhtar have been floated. Billy Gilmour may transfer away on mortgage.
30: Moises Caicedo’s 30 fouls for Brighton is a PL excessive. Forest’s Ryan Yates is subsequent, with 28.
Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister is one of some Premier League gamers remaining in Qatar
sixth – LIVERPOOL
High scorer: Roberto Firmino (7)
Standing verify: Jurgen Klopp ought to really feel the good thing about having a number of star names not on the World Cup, together with Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino. After a poor begin, the staff recorded three victories in 4 earlier than the break. 4 of their subsequent six fixtures are away however having challenged for 4 trophies final season, Klopp will count on to land at the very least yet another piece of silverware this time.
Switch Discuss: Precedence is to signal Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summertime, however they continue to be open to mortgage offers, probably together with Weston McKennie of Juventus, which may bolster Klopp’s aspirations of reclaiming a Champions League place. Additionally in for Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko.
4: Nobody has hit the woodwork as many instances this season as Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez (4).
Darwin Nunez has struck the submit extra instances than every other participant in England’s top-flight
fifth – MANCHESTER UTD
High scorer: Marcus Rashford (4)
Standing verify: Erik ten Hag could have adopted the Cristiano Ronaldo circus in Qatar with a wry smile however is aware of his departure from Outdated Trafford throws duty on to Anthony Martial.
With Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez within the World Cup closing, Harry Maguire can reclaim his first-team spot in opposition to Burnley within the EFL Cup this week.
Switch Discuss: A bid will go in for PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo, who’s their prime goal, whereas Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos is a potential different. Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic is on their record whereas Lyon right-back Malo Gusto is admired. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is needed by Wolves and Palace, whereas Anthony Elanga can be in demand.
2.5: Solely Kevin De Bruyne (3.4) has created extra possibilities per sport than Bruno Fernandes (2.5) this season.
Marcus Rashford can be hoping to construct on his World Cup performances when he returns
4th – TOTTENHAM
High scorer: Harry Kane (12)
Standing verify: Antonio Conte could have been delighted by the World Cup type of gamers reminiscent of Hugo Lloris and Cristian Romero, however left cursing a hamstring damage to Richarlison. And the way will Harry Kane react after his missed penalty? Spurs followers will sacrifice fashion for fulfillment and to this point Conte is nearly in credit score.
The Italian is seen as a trophy machine, so their FA Cup third-round tie in opposition to Portsmouth on January 7 is essential.
Switch Discuss: Will monitor what they think about a tough market. A lot may hinge on an damage record of 9 gamers following the World Cup. Barcelona’s Memphis Depay has been supplied however thought-about unlikely as is a deal for Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat.
10: Spurs have scored most headed objectives (10), with Harry Kane netting a PL-high 5.
How will Harry Kane react for Tottenham after his quarter-final missed penalty for England?
third – NEWCASTLE
High scorer: Miguel Almiron (8)
Standing verify: Eddie Howe received’t need an enforced break to halt the momentum of an 11-match unbeaten run. They’ve held a coaching camp in Saudi Arabia, the place the one cloud was record-signing Alexander Isak nonetheless on the injured record.
Due to their monetary power, the Toon Military can be upset if they don’t end in a Champions League spot for the primary time since 2003.
Switch Discuss: Would really like a younger goalkeeper and right-back, a left-back, a right-sided centre-back, a holding midfielder and proper winger. Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is admired however would price greater than £50m.
189: Nobody has performed extra passes into the field than Kieran Trippier whereas solely Andreas Pereira and Kevin De Bruyne have created extra possibilities than Trippier’s 34.
Paraguayan winger Miguel Almiron has been the discuss of the Premier League this marketing campaign
2nd – MAN CITY
High scorer: Erling Haaland (18)
Standing verify: Metropolis have a testing return to motion with Liverpool, Chelsea (twice) and Manchester United all arising inside 4 weeks. Pep Guardiola’s facet have been predicted to romp to the Premier League title however are 5 factors adrift of Arsenal and want Haaland to be suitably rested.
Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup kind was a priority. After internet hosting Liverpool within the League Cup, Guardiola will need to see a smile on his maestro’s face at Leeds on Boxing Day.
Switch Discuss: Will keep watch over the market however are placing work in on summer time market and youthful gamers for now, reminiscent of signing Sheffield United’s teenage ahead Kylan Midwood.
9: Kevin De Bruyne’s 9 assists are probably the most of any PL participant. Bukayo Saka has the second most with six.
Erling Haaland is the main goalscorer within the top-flight with a formidable 18 objective tally
1st – ARSENAL
High scorer: Martin Odegaard (6)
Standing verify: Even Mikel Arteta wouldn’t have anticipated to be high at Christmas with 12 wins from 14 matches. Harm to Gabriel Jesus taking part in for Brazil highlights Arsenal’s lack of canopy up entrance, although Eddie Nketiah did properly in pleasant wins in opposition to AC Milan and Lyon.
Realists would nonetheless think about a top-four end as a profitable season. It was good to see defender Ben White fortunately coaching after leaving England’s camp in Qatar.
Switch Discuss: Precedence is objectives, with Gabriel Jesus’s anticipated three-month absence. Talks are ongoing over Shakhtar Donetsk’s free-scoring winger Mykhailo Mudryk, however his £86m valuation must drop. Considered one of a number of English golf equipment to love 18-year-old Actual Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda.
141: Gabriel Jesus has had probably the most PL touches in opponents’ field.
Mikel Arteta will hope his facet are in a position to preserve their kind from the first-half of the season
