Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a centre-forward — with 97 goals in two seasons for Sporting CP. Would his game translate to the Premier League? Is he the kind of striker that Arsenal need? @thom-harris.bsky.social analyses his style of play, Haaland comparisons and what he would bring.

🔎 One of the Premier League's most direct attacking players 🔎 A confident dribbler and positive forward passer 🔎 Experience of playing as No 10 in a 3-4-2-1 system 🔎 Could ease creative burden on Bruno Fernandes @thom-harris.bsky.social analyses what Matheus Cunha could bring to Manchester United

Adam Wharton's passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression The England international is the risk taker at the heart of the #CPFC midfield, and key to their approach Analysis from @thom-harris.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...

🛡️ A tried-and-tested defensive shape 🏎️ Rapid transitions 💡 Forward-thinking passers and dribblers No team in Europe's big five leagues have conceded fewer goals at home than Athletic Club this season. Here's a breakdown of what #MUFC can expect ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/63230…

Enjoyed putting this together for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇪🇸 A guide to the seven teams vying for the title in the Spanish second tier, including: 🏎️ The free-flowing leaders ⭐️ A breakthrough star 🔴 The pluckiest of underdogs 😬 And the stuttering favourites www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

Good stuff here from @thom-harris.bsky.social on how / why Madrid can steamroll smaller teams but have struggled this term against better sides: www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...

With Vitor Reis on the verge of becoming City's first January signing, I spoke to his first coaches in Brazil, along with Palmeiras academy co-ordinator João Paulo Sampaio, to find out what makes him so special. @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇧🇷⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...

No player in Europe’s top five leagues has made more assists than Villarreal’s Álex Baena since the start of last season, but he’s been desperately unlucky not to have more. A profile for @theathleticfc.bsky.social, and why summer interest will be through the roof 📈 www.nytimes.com/athletic/589...