Anderson and Wharton impress - where will they end up this summer?
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Man Utd should move heaven and earth to get Anderson Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Manchester United’s match against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Nothing was ever going to overshadow Casemiro's Old Trafford farewell – but the performance of Elliot Anderson in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday showed Michael Carrick exactly why he should be the man to replace the Brazilian. But Wharton has shown he can easily be the star of the summer.As he did at Brentford, if he can add goals to his game he will be the perfect all-round midfielder.
Few saw it coming at the start of the season, but Sunderland's prospects are far brighter.Nick WrightWatkins now the clear frontrunner in England striker battle Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Aston Villa’s match against Liverpool in the Premier League In scoring twice against Liverpool, Ollie Watkins did not just become the highest scoring English player in the Premier League this season. He also overtook his rivals in the race to become Harry Kane's back-up in the England World Cup squad.Watkins reached 14 Premier League goals for the season but is probably the most in-form forward in the top-flight right now.
Arne Slot is extremely fortunate that others like Chelsea have not performed to the level expected of them this season otherwise he would find himself in a much more precarious position.Friday night's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa was Liverpool's 12th in the Premier League this season. These stats - and there are more - demonstrate the size of the task that lies ahead of the Dutchman if he is to turn it around at Anfield.Zinny BoswellCalvert-Lewin strengthens England hopes with late winner Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Leed United’s match against Brighton in the Premier League That's now 14 Premier League goals this season for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and today probably won't have hurt his chances ahead of Thomas Tuchel naming his England World Cup squad next Friday.Tuchel already brought Calvert-Lewin back into the England setup earlier this year after his form at Leeds, with the striker earning his first call-up since 2021.