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  October 8, 2025 Bournemouth are fourth in the Premier League and owe much of that position to the staggering form of Antoine Semenyo. Let's examine the data that places the Ghanaian among the league's elite, and ask the question: is there a more important player to their team in the Premier League right now? Rise to Stardom The Ghanaian forward has been on a steady ascent to stardom for several seasons, but 2025-26 definitely feels like the campaign he has truly stepped into the Premier League's elite. His numbers and influence for Bournemouth, a team punching above their weight, are obvious, but they also compare with, and in many ways surpass, players from the league's biggest clubs. Perhaps it's time to change how we think about Bournemouth. Heading into the October international break, Andoni Iraola's side sit fourth in the Premier League amid their best start to a top-flight campaign. The Spaniard has transformed them into a side capable of beating a...

  October 7, 2025 With just two goals in seven Premier League games this season and none from open play since Matchday 1, Mohamed Salah's form has dipped dramatically after an incredible 2024-25 campaign. As Liverpool navigate early-season struggles, their Egyptian King's diminished output has become both symptom and cause of the Reds' challenges. The Concerning Trend It was a most unwelcome experience of déjà vu for Liverpool. Arne Slot's men enjoyed scoring late winners earlier this season, but for the second consecutive weekend, they traveled to London to face a team beginning with C and lost 2-1 to a goal deep in stoppage time. The defeat at former club Chelsea particularly galled Salah, who missed two presentable chances to score. These misses represent the latest setback in what has been a frustrating start to the season for the Egyptian forward. The Statistical Decline The numbers paint a troubling picture for a player who recorded 57 goal involvements las...