Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur defender, Micky Van de Ven, takes top spot.

Van de Ven set the fastest speed so far this season during their 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

It came in first-half stoppage time when the 23-year-old ran at 37.12 km/h, to track back and tackle Alejandro Garnacho.

That puts him well above Nottingham Forest winger, Anthony Elanga (35.90 km/h), and Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland (35.74 km/h).

Fastest Premier League players this season

1. Micky van de Ven – 37.12 km/h

2. Anthony Elanga – 35.90 km/h

3. Erling Haaland – 35.74 km/h

4. Timo Werner – 35.69 km/h

5. Gabriel Martinelli – 35.57 km/h

6. Alejandro Garnacho – 35.48 km/h

7. Cameron Archer – 35.47 km/h

8. Pedro Neto – 35.40 km/h

9. Yankuba Minteh – 35.38 km/h

10. Marcus Rashford – 35.35 km/h

DAILY POST reports that Ntuk’s appointment was confirmed in a statement by the club on Thursday.

The young tactician is making his second stint at the club after serving as technical adviser for Akwa Starlets, as Dakkada used to be known.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Ntuk as our new head coach,” the statement reads.

Etuk is expected to help Dakkada secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

The new season will start next month.

This year’s winner will be announced at an event on October 28.

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Senna agreed that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is the favourite to take the prize home.

Senna, however, said Manchester City’s Rodri and Kylian Mbappe, who played for Paris Saint-Germain last season are top contenders too.

He said: “Without a doubt, Vinicius would be in my top-3 candidates for best player in the world last season. It’s been a few very good seasons.

“I also put Rodri from Manchester City, who unfortunately has been injured.

“The third one may attract attention but I would put Mbappe in.”

Macleans joined Al-Shabab from Russian club, Locomotiv Moscow.

The 25-year-old spent two years at Locomoti

The striker’s arrival increased the number of Nigerian players at Al-Shabab to three with Rita Chikwelu and Chinaza Agoh already a key member of the squad.

Speaking after her unveiling, Macleans stated: “I’m excited to join Al Shabab Women FC and contribute to the team’s success. Saudi Arabia’s vision for women’s football is inspiring, and I’m proud to be part of this journey.”

She was part of the Super Falcons squad to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

v Moscow, scoring 14 times in 33 league appearances.

However, he admitted that Arsenal’s David Raya is not far behind.

Schmeichel won five Premier League titles with United and also played for Aston Villa and Manchester City.

Of the current crop of goalkeepers in England’s topflight, Schmeichel believes Ederson stands out, above Liverpool’s Alisson Becker who the Dane reckons has even slipped behind Raya given the Arsenal man’s recent form.

“Ederson is fantastic in terms of making big saves and 1v1 situations,” Schmeichel said on the Stick to Football podcast with Sky Bet.

“Alisson struggles a bit with his feet. There are a few mistakes that he would make that you don’t see from Ederson. That’s the only thing [between them].

“Ederson is the best keeper in the Premier League. David Raya is coming close now too. He has really impressed me.”

Conte was appointed manager of the former Serie A champions this summer.

One of the first decisions he took was to freeze Osimhen out of his first-team.

Osimhen eventually joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, despite interest from Chelsea and Saudi Arabia.

“Osimhen is stronger than Lukaku, but Conte evidently chose the Belgian because he is a locker room man, a leader,” Calaio said, per Napoli Magazine.

“Have you seen what he did with Monza? It was clear from the TV, he always encouraged his teammates, he guided them.”

Bayer Leverkusen will host the Serie A giants in a UEFA Champions League clash at the BayArena on Tuesday (today).

Boniface has established himself as Leverkusen’s main striker since his arrival at the Bundesliga champions last summer.

Palmer has been impressive since joining Chelsea from Manchester City last summer.

The England international scored four goals as Enzo Maresca’s side defeated Brighton 4-2 in the Premier League at the weekend.

Speaking on his show, Goldstein said:
“I think he’s got an unbelievable future ahead of him.

“He will end up at Real Madrid, he will be one of England’s greatest ever players and he will win the Ballon d’Or.

“I’m not joking, he will win the Ballon d’Or in the next three years – mark my words, by the time he is 25.”

Van Nistelrooy rejected the Burnley head coach role in the summer to join the United boss’ backroom team.

This came after Ten Hag was handed a new contract.

But United’s form has not improved since last season’s worst-ever Premier League finish.

The Red Devils lost 3-0 to Tottenham last Sunday and now sit in 13th place in the Premier League table.

Speaking on the White and Jordan show on talkSPORT, Keown said: “I’m looking at Van Nistelrooy. Is he giving everything to this manager? This manager looks very lonely on the sideline.

“Is Van Nistelrooy waiting to take over? Because it looks as if there’s going to be change taking place there.

“Is everyone adding to the group? I’m not seeing that from Van Nistelrooy. Ten Hag is just sitting there, nothing going on, no conversation. Pep goes back and speaks to the gurus next to him.

“Is everybody looking in the mirror at themselves giving their best?”

Oliver, instead, will be performing VAR duties.

He was in charge of Monday night’s game between Bournemouth and Southampton, which ended in a 3-1 win for the Cherries.

This weekend, however, he will be the VAR for Brentford’s clash with Wolves.

Less than a fortnight ago, Oliver found himself in charge of a heated encounter between Manchester City and Arsenal which ended 2-2.

He sent off Leandro Trossard with his second yellow coming after he delayed the restart – something the PGMOL are keen to crack down on this season.