Daily Archives: December 3, 2024

David de Gea is reborn and central to Fiorentina’s Serie A renaissance

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“David de Gea said on day one that he wanted to ‘make history’ with Fiorentina. Three months later, you could make a case he has already succeeded. The Viola won their seventh consecutive Serie A game on Sunday, 2-0 away to Como. Only once before – back in 1960 – have they achieved such a run in the Italian top-flight. The Spaniard has been essential. De Gea collected his fifth clean sheet against Como, more than any other goalkeeper has managed since he made his league debut on 15 September. He is having to work for them, too. …”
Guardian

The Best Penalty Takers in the Premier League

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“… The accolade for the most penalties taken with a 100% success rate used to be solely held by former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré. The Ivorian star might have lost his cool about not being given a birthday cake for his 31st birthday, but he certainly kept a cool temperament from the penalty spot. He took 11 penalties in the Premier League and scored with every single one of them. Seven of Touré’s 11 Premier League penalties turned out to be the winning goal in the game, while five put his Manchester City team into the lead. …”
The Analyst (Video)