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While champions Manchester City ran away with the league title in 2020-21, there were plenty of individuals from other clubs who shone this season

Manchester City claimed the Premier League title ahead of Manchester United, while Liverpool and Chelsea ended up in the Champions League places at the expense of Leicester City. But which players stood out enough to guarantee a place in Alex Keble's Premier League team of the season? Getty ImagesGK: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)

Aston Villa’s goalkeeper was probably the signing of the summer. Martinez equalled Brad Friedel’s record of 16 clean sheets for Villa in a single top-flight season, helping transform Dean Smith’s side from one of the leakiest in the division to one of the strongest.

Martinez ranks third in the Premier League for shots saved (15) and second for ‘prevented goals’ (9.71), a statistic that measures a goalkeeper’s saves against the expected goals (xG) of the opposition shots.

But Martinez’s influence goes far beyond shot-stopping. His unrivalled skill in catching shots and crosses – where others would parry or punch – has completely reshaped Villa’s tactical organisation.

Martinez’s sticky gloves allow Villa to reset and get back up the pitch, hence their strength on the counterattack.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City)

Nobody typifies Manchester City’s season like Cancelo, an intelligent and versatile footballer who nominally played as a left-back or right-back throughout 2020-21, but in reality popped up all over the pitch.

His influence as an inverted full-back has been startling and progressively courageous; at times this season he has advanced in the right half-space like Kevin De Bruyne.

The key to City’s title win was their tactical unpredictability, created by Pep Guardiola through the rotation of full-backs. Depending on the configuration he chose, City could line up with three at the back, dual overlapping full-backs, two extra bodies in midfield, or an extra playmaker in the number 10 position.

Cancelo is the only City player who could perform any of these roles, and from either side too.

Getty ImagesCB: Wesley Fofana (Leicester City)

Leicester City’s 20-year-old centre-back has been a revelation.

Brendan Rodgers probably did not expect to be able to rely on Fofana in his debut campaign quite like he has, but his aggression and anticipatory skills have already made him one of the most revered centre-backs in the Premier League.

Tellingly, Fofana ranks fourth in the division for interceptions (2.2 per game), a stat normally dominated by defensive midfielders. This speaks to Fofana’s tendency to step out from the back and boldly shut down the opposition play, an eye-catching feature that works particularly well in a back three.

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Getty ImagesCB: Ruben Dias (Manchester City)

Almost every player who joined the Premier League from abroad last summer has endured a difficult debut campaign in England, which is perfectly understandable given the country has been in lockdown for so much of the last year.

It is even more remarkable, then, that Ruben Dias has been rock solid for Manchester City.

Dias started the most Premier League games (32) of any City outfield player, his power and athleticism not only keeping Aymeric Laporte out of the side but also drastically improving John Stones.

After the fallow year without Vincent Kompany, City have found their defensive leader for the next decade.

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What do Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Toni Kroos have in common? adidas football boots.

When it comes to football boots, adidas release some of the best in the business. Their top models, which include innovative Predators and speed-boosting X Ghosted boots, can be found on the feet of the world’s elite players in the best football leagues.

Alongside Nike and Puma, they are killing it in the design game lately. But luckily, you don't have to be an elite player yourself to wear these boots.

GOAL takes a closer look at the best adidas football boots alongside budget-friendly alternatives currently available.

Best overall firm ground bootsadidas Predator Edge+adidas£151.80 (was £230.00) at adidas

These groundbreaking boots have dozens of grippy stripes on the strike zone called Zone Skin that help with the first touch and ball control. They are laceless, which means there's less interference between your feet and the ball. The studs finish off the boot with good traction on the pitch.

Best budget-friendly firm ground bootsadidas Copa Sense.3adidas£53.00 at Sports Direct

There's no need to break the bank for a quality shoe, with this electric solar yellow and red colourway ensuring an excellent combination of modern ideas and stand-out style. With a stretchy tongue build and 13-stud set-up on the sole, its control and response are intelligently wrought, ensuring a suitable, snappy result for any player.

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Best new release soft ground bootsPredator Edge+adidas£172.50 (was £230.00) at adidas

adidas have officially launched the GameData pack, which includes the Predator Edge, Copa Sense and collaborative Speedportal range. The Predator Edge+ has all angles covered when it comes to performance, boasting the best control, power and swerve features to give you an edge on the pitch.

GOAL asked several MLS All-Stars about Lionel Messi adjusting to the U.S. and how players will defend him.

Lionel Messi has arrived in MLS. It's still hard to really believe, isn't it? On Friday, he'll put on an Inter Miami shirt for the first time for his debut in the Leagues Cup, kickstarting an American adventure that still feels surreal.

And it isn't just surreal to the American public, who are now preparing themselves for the Messi era. It's also come as a major lift to players across MLS, who will now get a chance to play with and against a player that many consider the greatest of all time.

Players across MLS are thrilled by the idea of facing off with the Argentine star, with many of the league's younger stars growing up idolizing Messi. Some of MLS' more decorated players, meanwhile, are excited about the idea of seeing another world-class star help elevate the league to a new level.

It won't be easy, though. Life in MLS has its challenges, even for Messi. He'll need to make some major adjustments if he wants to thrive in a league that is unlike any other in the world.

Ahead of the MLS All-Star Game, GOAL caught up with several players to discuss Messi's arrival and what it takes to adjust to life in MLS.

Getty Images'A pinch-me moment'

John Tolkin grew up idolizing Messi. As a left-footer himself, the New York Red Bulls and U.S. men's national team fullback studied the ex-Barcelona star growing up. In his youth, Tolkin was drawn to lefties, and what better left-footer is there than Messi?

Now a 20-year-old homegrown MLS star, Tolkin has a very real chance of facing the player he grew up idolizing. The Red Bulls host Inter Miami on August 26, and there's a very real chance that he goes head-to-head with Messi at some point in that match.

"I expect packed stadiums and a lot of security and a lot of pitch invaders," joked Tolkin. "It's pretty insane. My Instagram and Twitter feed, you can't miss that he's here. I think it's so good for the league and for the country just to try and grow soccer as it is.

"If I'm able to step on the field with him, that'll definitely be a pinch-me moment and I definitely won't believe it for a pretty long time. At the same time, though, I want to beat him! That would be pretty cool to say: I beat Messi."

AdvertisementGettyGetting stuck in against a god

Despite what he said above, Tolkin isn't planning on just standing there starstruck when the whistle blows at Red Bulls Arena. No, he's there to compete.

Several European stars have received harsh welcomes to MLS. David Beckham, Messi's new boss at Inter Miami, was famously clattered by Jesse Marsch, sparking a melee between the LA Galaxy and Chivas USA. Messi will, no doubt, get a welcome-to-MLS moment, at one point or another, from a player on a far smaller salary than him.

Tolkin isn't going to be two-footing Messi any time soon, though, and the hope is there are no brawls like the one between Beckham and Marsch. However, the Red Bulls fullback does say he plans on doing whatever it takes to slow Messi down.

"He's like a god," Tolkin begins with a laugh, "but I want to get stuck in, you know what I'm saying? I've really been thinking about that, how to approach that, but in the end, I want to win. If I have to make a tackle or a tactical foul here or there, it's going to happen!"

Twttier.comAn easy adjustment to American life

One of the aspects of MLS that is so enticing is the draw of American life. For superstars of Messi's caliber, the U.S. is a place where he can find some form of normalcy. We've already seen one example of that, as Messi was recently spotted at a Publix grocery store in a scene that would have looked much different in Europe.

While life in the U.S. can be so different than life in Europe, it can also offer players a unique feeling of home. That's what Atlanta United star Giorgos Giakoumakis has experienced since arriving from Celtic earlier this year.

"The Greeks and Americans have many things in common," he said. "We share the same cultural things and everything from the lifestyle and their sense of humor about everything. You can imagine that I even struggled a little bit when I was back in Scotland, but here I don't feel that.

"The people of the club also played their part because they helped me so much, so much. I will always be grateful to them because coming to other parts of the world is never easy. Even if you share the same culture, it's not easy, but they made it really easy for me and my family."

Messi will benefit from those same aspects of American life. Miami, in particular, has a large South American population that should make the Argentine feel right at home. MLS, as a league, also has such a strong Argentinian influence that many clubs even hold asado barbecues for team bonding.

Giakoumakis, meanwhile, has only limited experience with Greek cuisine in America as he's taking his time to enjoy the other food the U.S. has to offer.

"I can tell you maybe yes. [the Greek food in the U.S. is good], and maybe you're gonna ask another Greek guy and he says no," the Atlanta United star said. "I don't think the quality is the same, like the proper Greek, but that's something really objective! I feel that I don't need to try Greek food across the country because I'm here to try something different, but wherever I'm back in Greece, I'm going to eat only Greek food. That's a fact!"

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Ask any player, past or present, that has arrived in MLS what their least favorite part of it was and you'll likely get the same answer. They're going to say the travel.

It's something that makes MLS unique because no other league in the world has to deal with anything like this. The trip from Miami to Vancouver, for example, is twice the distance from London to Moscow. North America is a big continent and, for many players, the travel schedule can be overwhelming.

Fortunately for Messi, the league has gotten better with travel. He surely won't be sitting in economy seats next to the general public. Still, there's no way to make six or seven hour flights an exciting part of the job.

"Oh, it's the travel," Giakoumakis said. "Not that much nowadays, but before, they didn't have any charters so they had to fly for like four days when they were playing away games! Especially like Atlanta to LA, it's a long flight."

Messi is obviously used to long flights, having spent his entire career flying from Europe to South America for international games. Miami's location probably played some part in his decision, as it'll make the trips back to Argentina much easier as he looks to prolong his international career.

It's not just the travel that will surprise Messi, though, but what he walks into once he lands.

The ex-Borussia Dortmund man scored a superb individual goal in Naples as they ran out 3-2 winners over the Italian champions

Jude Bellingham bagged his eighth goal of the season as Real Madrid ended Napoli's 13-game unbeaten Champions League streak at home, snatching a 3-2 victory in an enthralling encounter on Tuesday. The contest, in truth, could have gone either way, but Bellingham's virtuoso brilliance, coupled with a stunning Federico Valverde strike , saw off the Italian champions.

Napoli took the lead with their first chance of the night, as Kvicha Kvaratskhelia whipped a corner into the box, which Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga misjudged, and after the ball pinged off the crossbar, it fell kindly for Leo Ostigard to head into an open net.

But Madrid offered a response. Bellingham won the ball just outside the Napoli box, before feeding Vinicius Jr for a fine finish from a tight angle. The England international then put Madrid ahead shortly after with a magnificent effort, weaving through the Napoli defence before curling a shot past Alex Meret.

Napoli levelled things up again after the break, Piotr Zielinski smashing home from the penalty spot after the hosts were awarded a dubious spot-kick for a Nacho handball. Los Blancos found an edge as the game went on, though, and were good value for their winner as Valverde fired from distance, his 25-yard-effort hitting the bar before bouncing into the net off Meret's back. The home side pushed for a winner late on, but Madrid saw off late pressure to secure an important away win that leaves them with one foot in the Champions League knockouts.

GOAL rates Real Madrid's players from Stadio Diego Armando Maradona…

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Kepa Arrizabalaga (5/10):

His blunder handed Napoli the opening goal. Was otherwise unconvincing, though did make a smart reflex save to deny Osimhen.

Dani Carvajal (5/10):

He was always going to be given a tough night by Kvaratskhelia, and that was the case, as the Georgian wound his way around the right-back all evening.

Nacho (7/10):

Unlucky to give away a penalty — it was never a handball. Turned in a solid showing otherwise.

Antonio Rudiger (8/10):

Engaged in a fine battle with Osimhen, which he won in key moments. Madrid never looked shaky with him at the back.

Eduardo Camavinga (5/10):

Handed a start ahead of Mendy at his less-favoured left-back spot. Booked early. Rightly removed after an hour.

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Aurelien Tchouameni (8/10):

Controlled space effectively, and probably should've found the net in the first half. Has made the No.6 role his own this season.

Federico Valverde (7/10):

'Scored' the winning goal after an otherwise rather sloppy night on the ball. His ability to cover ground was vital otherwise, though.

Toni Kroos (6/10):

Pinged some nice passes, but never really controlled the game in his usual style. Needs a rest.

Jude Bellingham (9/10):

Assisted Madrid's first, scored their ridiculous second. He probably should have grabbed another, but a miss will do little to detract from another excellent performance from the Englishman.

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Rodrygo (5/10):

Struggled to get involved in the game, and often tried to do too much. He's yet to score this season.

Vinicius Jr (8/10):

Looked lacking in sharpness until he scored the Madrid equaliser. Had a few good chances after, and found a rhythm. He will be so important once fully fit.

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Ferland Mendy (6/10):

Replaced Camavinga and made a crucial clearance late on.

Luka Modric (6/10):

Offered a solid shift off the bench, which is pretty much his role these days.

Joselu (6/10):

Struggled to get involved, but certainly had the legs to give Madrid life late on

Dani Ceballos (N/A):

Not enough time to make an impact.

Carlo Ancelotti (6/10):

Benched Modric, and opted to start Camavinga at left-back. Madrid controlled the game early, but lost it when Napoli offered more of an attacking threat in the second half.

Luke Shaw has been labelled the "most unreliable player to ever wear a Manchester United shirt" after leaving the pitch before half-time at Luton.

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Shaw injured at Aston VillaReturned in time to start Luton gameWent down tunnel before half-time whistleWHAT HAPPENED?

Shaw went off at half-time as a "precaution" during United's 2-1 win at Aston Villa last week, but recovered in time to return to Erik ten Hag's starting XI at Kenilworth Road on Sunday. However, the England full-back tweaked something with seconds to go until the interval, and signalled to the bench before making his way down the tunnel, with Victor Lindelof brought on as his replacement in defence.

AdvertisementGettyWHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Fans took to social media after the incident to criticise Shaw, who also missed the majority of the first half of the season due to injury. One account named @zeeshankxz wrote: "Luke Shaw subbed off. The most unreliable player to ever wear a Manchester United shirt. Protected by the fans like he is something special. The sooner we move on the better."

Another account, called @TenHagEra, said: "Love him as a footballer and a person, but we might have to buy a Luke Shaw replacement with all these reoccurring injuries.."

With the 28-year-old's latest injury having yet to be specified, fan account @BillyMeredithMU simply asked: "What's wrong with Luke Shaw?"

The same account then added in a separate post: "Left Back needs to be a priority next season. Luke Shaw isn’t reliable at all."

Meanwhile, @UtdXclusive asked: "If Luke Shaw wasn't 100% fit why risk making the injury worse?"

WHAT TEN HAG SAID

United went on to win the game 2-1 without Shaw, and Erik ten Hag confirmed after the final whistle that it wasn't just a "knock" that forced the left-back off. The Dutch coach added to BBC Radio Five Live when quizzed on the severity of Shaw's injury: "I can’t tell. We have to wait minimum until tomorrow to see what’s going on. Clear, when you come off, it doesn’t look great."

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Shaw was one of the most important players in the United squad last season as Ten Hag guided the team to a third-place Premier League finish and Carabao Cup glory in his debut season at the helm. However, the Red Devils have only been able to call upon Shaw for 14 appearances to date in the 2023-24 campaign, and he might be facing another spell on the sidelines after this new blow.

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has announced the name of the club's new temporary Kop stand at STōK Cae Ras in a hilarious video.

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McElhenney tells Always Sunny co-stars the new nameWrexham's temporary stand receives new nameClub's owner pokes fun at temporary nature of standWHAT HAPPENED?

Wrexham have announced that their temporary Kop stand at STōK Cae Ras will be renamed the Fourth Wall. It will be sponsored by the whiskey brand founded by McElhenney and his It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-stars Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton. The Wrexham co-owner broke the news in a hilarious video posted on X.

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Wrexham opened the temporary Kop stand in December and it holds almost 2,300 fans, allowing the club to twice set their highest home league attendance since 1980. The club are currently in a pitched battle for promotion; they sit third in League Two, just three points behind leaders Stockport.

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They are next in action on Saturday away at Gillingham. They will be back at home on March 2, after taking on Accrington Stanley away from home next week, for a fixture against Accrington Stanley.

The England attacker was the star of the show once again as the Red Devils overpowered the Toffees at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford has done it again!

The 25-year-old forward was the hero for Manchester United, powering them to a 3-1 victory against Everton in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford on Friday evening.

The England international ensured a positive start for his team as he exposed Ben Godfrey on the wing before sending a dangerous ball towards the back post for Antony to slide in the opening goal.

It was his good footwork that resulted in United's lead being restored, too. He sent the ball into the box early in the second half to catch Everton goal scorer Conor Coady off guard, resulting in an own goal from the defender.

Everton thought they had pulled level once again through Dominic Calvert-Lewin but VAR put an end to their celebrations. Rashford, as the architect of all of United's good work, then put an end to any of the Toffees' hopes of getting a draw when he finally got the goal he deserved, converting a late penalty to put the game beyond doubt.

United are now on a seven game winning run and Rashford has been pivotal to that, having scored in each of his last five matches for the club.

Below, GOAL takes a look at the winner and losers from an entertaining cup tie at Old Trafford.

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Marcus Rashford:

Rashford's renaissance continues! The England international maintained his excellent form with another strong performance. He made easy work of Ben Godfrey down the left side to set up his team's opening goal. He was a danger throughout the match and his fancy footwork and dangerous ball in created United's second. To cap off a near-perfect night, Rashford made international teammate Pickford look silly, waiting for the Everton 'keeper to move before rolling his penalty into the opposite corner.

Demarai Gray:

He was Everton's brightest player throughout the game and the man most capable of causing a threat for the visitors. That was summed up quite well when he charged forward and blasted the ball in off of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The goal would have been just reward but sadly for the Toffees it was ruled out because he was marginally offside in the build up. If his side are to pull away from the relegation zone Gray is going to need to produce a few more performances like this one.

Alejandro Garnacho:

United's rising star came off the bench and made an impact as his burst into the Everton box ended with him being brought down and earning a penalty for his side. The youngster is making a case to be given more playing time at United and after Antony and Anthony Martial both underwhelmed once again, it may be time for Erik ten Hag to give him a proper run in the starting XI.

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David de Gea:

The goalkeeper gifted Everton their equaliser with a calamitous moment. As the ball was whipped in, De Gea stood up against his post and let it slip through his legs which allowed Conor Coady to rush in and knock it over the line. Much like his compatriot Kepa Arrizabalaga's error against Man City the previous night, it really was impossible to decipher what on earth he was thinking. At least it didn't cost his side in the end…

Anthony Martial:

A quiet and fruitless performance from the French striker as he often seemed out of sync with the rest of the United attack. Martial took too many touches on the ball and needed more time and space than any defence will afford him, making it far too easy to keep him quiet at Old Trafford on Friday. He needs to find form soon or he'll find himself slipping back down the pecking order.

Alex Iwobi:

The Nigeria international was stretchered off with a nasty looking injury following a challenge from Tyrell Malacia. Iwobi has been one of Everton's best players so far this season and he and coach Frank Lampard will be hoping for good news as a long-term absence would deal a huge blow to their hopes of crawling away from the Premier League's bottom three.

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David de Gea (4/10):

He was hardly kept busy in this game but he completely buckled the one time United needed him to be alert.

Diogo Dalot (7/10):

The Portugal international was constantly available on the overlap for Antony but the Brazilian hardly ever used the option. Made a vital clearance to preserve United's lead.

Raphael Varane (7/10):

Looked strong at the back once again and comfortable on the ball but was hardly put under pressure defensively.

Luke Shaw (6/10):

Once again used at centre-back and looked comfortable alongside Varane. Harry Maguire will feel his time in the starting XI may well and truly be over with Shaw's resurgence.

Tyrell Malacia (5/10):

Made some wild challenges in this match and left a bit of a gap in the defence at times.

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Casemiro (7/10):

A solid performance from the 30-year-old. He is always there to clean up in front of the back four and is such a calming presence for the Red Devils. They missed him after he was taken off and replaced by Fred.

Christian Eriksen (6/10):

Had a dangerous shot in the first half and was comfortable on the ball with his neat passing which helped set the pace in midfield and also carved out a few chances for his side.

Bruno Fernandes (5/10):

Not the best performance from the Portugal star. He opted for some fancy flicks when United needed him to keep it simple and he hardly had a huge impact on the game.

Manchester United were expected to make big splashes in the January market this window, but, alas, they failed to bring anyone into the club.

While that sounds a damning statement in some sense, the reality is things could not be going much better for United, who are still unbeaten under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and saw the club tie down striker Anthony Martial to a new deal just this week.

However, with the club struggling so much in the opening half of the season and central defence clearly still an issue for the Red Devils, does this lack of January action mean the club are not quite prepared to go ‘all in’ on Solksjaer? You could certainly interpret it that way.

The Norwegian has done a sterling job at turning things round at United, and he will no doubt remain positive and get the best out of his current crop, who so far have not let him down in any way, shape, or form.

Solskjaer though surely must notice that the club haven’t essentially backed him the market, and it could be a worry for the former striker as he looks to secure his long-term future at Old Trafford.

While if he continues to bring results like he is it makes it ever harder for the powers that be at United to not appoint him, there will be a worry within Solskjaer, who will be desperate not to return to Norway in the summer.

United though might see their future with a more experienced head and well known name in world football, and the January window might just be a sign that they are hanging fire before making big squad changes.

United fans, do you read anything into this? Or is there nothing to think about? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

How to watch Aberdeen vs Rangers in the Scottish Premiership in the US as well as kick-off time and team news.

Aberdeenare all set to take on Rangersin theScottish Premiership on Sunday.

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Aberdeen, who are third in the league, are on a six-match winning streak and will aim to make seven wins in a row on Sunday.

Rangers will hope to end their campaign on a high and after their loss to rivals Celtic on April 8, they came back strongly to beat St. Mirren 5-2 last week.

GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the US as well as how to stream live online.

GettyKick-off timeGame:Aberdeen vs RangersDate:April 8, 2023Kick-off:11:30 am EDTVenue:Pittodrie Stadium

The game is scheduled for April 23, 2023, at Pittodrie Stadium. It will kick off at 11:30 am EDT in the US.

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In the United States (US) it will be available for streaming via Paramount+.

GettyTeam news & squadsAberdeen team news

Aberdeen will miss the service of their captain Graeme Shinnie who is serving a four-match suspension. In Shinnie's absence, Ylber Ramadani is likely to start in central midfield.

Position

Players

Goalkeepers

Lewis, Gorter, Roos, Ritchie

Defenders

MacKenzie, Scales, Pollock, Coulson, Richardson, MacDonald

Midfielders

McCrorie, Barron, Markanday, Myslovic, Ramadani, Hayes, Clarkson, Duncan

Forwards

Morris, Miovski, Duk, Watkins, Kennedy, Bavidge, Roberts, Harvey

Rangers team news

Rangers have a long injury list. They will miss the services of Ryan Jack, Tom Lawrence, Kemar Roofe, Filip Helander, Ridvan Yilmaz, Connor Goldson and Ryan Kent against Aberdeen.

Meanwhile, Antonio Colak, who has a calf injury, could feature in the matchday squad.

Position

Players

Goalkeepers

McGregor, McCrorie, K. Wright, McLaughlin

Defenders

Tavernier, Barisic, King, Devine, Davies

Midfielders

Lundstram, Hagi, Matondo, Kamara, Sands, S. Wright, McCann, Arfield, Lowry, Tillman, Cantwell, Raskin

Forwards

Colak, Morelos, Sakala.

Head-to-head record

Date Result Competition

15/1/2023Rangers 2-1 AberdeenLeague Cup21/12/2022Aberdeen 2-3 RangersPremiership29/10/2022Rangers 4-1 AberdeenPremiership5/3/2022Rangers 1-0 AberdeenPremiership19/1/2022Aberdeen 1-1 RangersPremiershipENJOYED THIS STORY?

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Aberdeen team page

Live soccer on TV in the U.S.

Rangers team page

EA Sports have revealed the best dribblers in the game, and Cristiano Ronaldo is a notable omission!

Getty10Dries Mertens | CF | Napoli | Belgium

Overall rating: 89

Dribbling: 90

Weak foot: 4*

Skill moves: 4*

AdvertisementGetty9Philippe Coutinho | LW | Barcelona | Brazil

Overall rating: 88

Dribbling: 91

Weak foot: 4*

Skill moves: 5*

8Douglas Costa | LM | Juventus | Brazil

Overall rating: 86

Dribbling: 91

Weak foot: 3*

Skill moves: 5*

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Getty Images7Lorenzo Insigne | LW | Napoli | Italy

Overall rating: 88

Dribbling: 91

Weak foot: 3*

Skill moves: 4*