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Luis Suarez or Sergio Aguero would be able to convert the chances created by Manchester United, according to Louis van Gaal.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes his side would score more goals with Luis Suarez or Sergio Aguero leading the line.
Van Gaal has come in for criticism for his side's lack of adventure in recent weeks, with chants of 'attack, attack, attack' again heard during Saturday's goalless Premier League draw against West Ham.
But the Dutchman insists his players are creating enough chances and believes Barcelona frontman Suarez or Manchester City striker Aguero would be capable of making those opportunities count.
"The question is would Luis Suarez or Sergio Aguero score if they were here?" Van Gaal said to BBC Radio Manchester.
"That is a question mark and you never know. I think they would, though.
"We have created enough chances to score, so that was not the problem."
United have failed to score in three of their last six top-flight matches and have now dropped to fourth in the table.




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[img][/img]Marko Arnautovic struck twice within the first 15 minutes to put Stoke in a commanding position.

His first was put on a plate for him by Xherdan Shaqiri who sprinted down the right before sliding in a pinpoint pass which the Austrian tapped past the returning Joe Hart.

The England goalkeeper, who had missed the last two games with an injury picked up away to Juventus, was beaten again shortly afterwards.

Shaqiri again found Arnautovic, this time with a through ball, and the towering forward sprinted into the box before slotting home.

Arnautovic had plenty of opportunities to complete his hat-trick but couldn't find the net again.

City never truly looked like they were going to mount a comeback, even with Fabian Delph, Jesus Navas and Kelechi Iheanacho being thrown on from the bench in an attempt to salvage a result.

The defeat leaves City vulnerable to being overtaken by Manchester United, Leicester and Arsenal, who are all in action at 3pm.

It is their fourth league defeat of the season, following 4-1 thrashings by Liverpool and Tottenham, and a 2-1 home defeat to West Ham.

City are next in action on Tuesday night, hosting Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.


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Real Madrid have been thrown out of the Copa del Rey for fielding Denis Cheryshev in their match against Cadiz, according to reports.
The Russian was named in Rafa Benitez's starting line-up for the last-32 clash in the Andalusian city, and scored the opening goal of the match inside five minutes as Real went on to win 3-1. But the Russian should not even have been on the pitch: he was on loan at Villarreal last season, and picked up three yellow cards, earning himself a one-match suspension. There has been no official word yet but Sky Sports’ Spanish correspondent Guillem Balague took to Twitter to break the news that the club had been expelled from the competition.

Spanish radio station Cadena Ser also reported the news, and said the Spanish football federation (RFEF) had told Cadiz of the decision to expel Real.

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Can Newcastle stop Liverpool's in-form attack? Is this the week Jamie Vardy's goal-streak ends? We take a look at 10 questions that could be answered by the end of the Premier League weekend.

On Super Sunday we've got in-form Liverpool's trip to St James' Park while Everton and Crystal Palace go head-to-head on Monday Night Football.

With all that and more to look forward to, here's what to keep an eye out for in the league this weekend...

Can returning Silva inspire City? (Stoke v Manchester City, 12.45pm Saturday)
Both teams eased into the Capital One Cup semi-finals in midweek, and after a mini wobble, Manuel Pellegrini's side have got back on track with back-to-back wins - two results that just so happened to coincide with the return of David Silva.

In Saturday's early kick-off much may depend on the fitness of Sergio Aguero - the striker simply loves playing against Stoke with five goals in his last five league appearances against the Potters.
But regardless of Aguero's availability, the return to form of Silva on Tuesday night was a huge boost for City's title hopes. As Chelsea found out earlier this season, a lack of creativity in the final third can prove fatal in the Potteries so Silva's magic could prove to be crucial once again.

Allardyce to pile on Arsenal misery? (Arsenal v Sunderland, 3pm Saturday)

Sam Allardyce confirms Jermaine Defoe will not be fit to face Arsenal this weekend
It's been 13 years since Sunderland last won at Arsenal, but they were celebrating at the Emirates on the penultimate day last season as a 0-0 draw secured their Premier League survival. Six months on and Sunderland return to north London with a new manager who seems to love nothing more than getting one over Arsene Wenger.

"I enjoyed beating Arsenal more than anyone when I was in charge at Bolton," wrote Allardyce in his autobiography. "We'd really got to them and Arsene Wenger hated us."

While Allardyce's record against Wenger does not make for great reading, the former Newcastle boss has made an immediate impact at the Stadium of Light.
The absence of Jermain Defoe will be a big blow, but after three wins from six games the Black Cats have climbed out of the relegation zone and will be aiming to pull further clear at the Emirates. The Gunners can't seem to shake the injury bug, and will be without key man Alexis Sanchez as they look to end their three match winless league run.

Can Norwich turn performances into points? (Watford v Norwich City, 3pm Saturday)

The Canaries put up a spirited fight at Stamford Bridge and then the Etihad Stadium, but ultimately came up just short on both occasions. Basic defensive errors plagued Alex Neil's side in the early season, but the display at home to Arsenal offered further encouragement for Norwich fans, even if they couldn't find a winner.

The visit to Watford offers an inviting opportunity to convert those improving performances into the cold, hard currency of Premier League points.

While this isn't quite the six-pointer some may have expected at the start of the season, it's still a huge game for the Hornets too. A quick glance ahead to their upcoming fixture list reveals a torturous run over the holiday season - they face Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City all before January 2.

Will Berahino put himself back on Spurs' radar? (West Brom v Tottenham, 3pm Saturday)

The West Brom striker was strongly linked with Tottenham over the summer, and famously said he'd never play for chairman Jeremy Peace again after a late switch fell through.

Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham have been just fine without him, though, while Berahino has been in and out of the Baggies' team. The striker was a second-half substitute against Manchester United and Arsenal, and didn't get on against West Ham.

Spurs, unbeaten since the opening day, will look to extend their best ever Premier League run without defeat to 14 games, and as it stands, it's unlikely too many Tottenham fans will be disappointed to have missed out on the West Brom forward.

Will United find their shooting boots? (Manchester United v West Ham, 3pm Saturday)

It seems like a striker will be high up Louis van Gaal's Christmas list, and with the January transfer window fast approaching the latest to be linked is Fulham's talented young forward Moussa Dembele.

It speaks volumes for their profligacy in front of goal that a Championship forward (albeit one full of potential) would be reasonably expected to improve their output, and that will be van Gaal's main concern as they enter a stretch of friendly fixtures before the window opens. United face two newly-promoted teams after West Ham, but so far have struggled to find the net regardless of opposition.

The Hammers' impressive early-season form was bound to falter at some point, and the signs were there even before Dimitri Payet's injury.

Add Diafra Sakho to the absentee list, and without a win since late October, West Ham could be the perfect opposition for United to end their goal struggles against - the Irons haven't beaten United in their last 13 league attempts.

Time for Adama Traore to make an impact? (Southampton v Aston Villa, 3pm Saturday)

Ronald Koeman criticised his side's defensive display after they suffered a 6-1 defeat at home to Liverpool.
It's been an up and down campaign for Ronald Koeman's side. After a slow start headlined by Europa League elimination, things picked up following their 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge. But Wednesday night's humbling to Liverpool capped a difficult 10 days, and with Koeman shuffling between formations and personnel, their defensive solidity has crumbled.

The Saints were exposed by pace against Liverpool and Man City, which suggests Remi Garde could do worse than handing Adama Traore a start.

The former Barcelona trainee is raw, but boasts a quick first step, along with the skills and direct approach that has troubled the Saints defence all season.

Will Vardy make it 12? (Swansea v Leicester, 3pm Saturday)

We're at that point with Vardy when it would be a bigger surprise if he didn't score on Saturday. But he has a great opportunity to extend his Premier League record, with the Swans mired in a horrible slump.

Garry Monk's side have won just once in their last 10 league matches, a run that has seen them slide to within four points of the relegation zone.

It's not like they're shipping goals - West Ham have conceded more this season - but they have picked up a nasty habit of losing by the odd goal. From their seven defeats since September, five have been via a 1-0 scoreline.

And if there's one player you don't want to face as you look to shake that record, it's the striker who scores every time he plays.

Will Diego Costa earn a recall? (Chelsea v Bournemouth, 5.30pm Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD)

Chelsea looked dynamic again in parts at White Hart Lane, and although it was only a goalless draw, there were positives for Jose Mourinho, chief among them signs of life from Eden Hazard.

But what to do with Diego? Mourinho played down their spat in Israel, but benched him for the first time this season five days later, and it's difficult to imagine the Chelsea boss will have taken too kindly to Costa's targeted bib antics.

Loic Remy and Radamel Falcao are not inspiring alternatives, but starting Hazard, currently on a 24-match barren run in front of goal, would not be the most adventurous move against a Cherries side with the league's joint-worst defensive record.

Fortunately for Chelsea, they have been practically unstoppable against newly promoted opposition at Stamford Bridge, having not lost to top-flight new-boys since April 2001.

Can Steve McClaren's Newcastle slow in-form Liverpool? (Newcastle v Liverpool, 4pm Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD)

A visit from Liverpool is possibly the last thing Steve McClaren needs right now with Newcastle embroiled in a relegation battle and with players, reportedly led by captain Fabricio Coloccini, questioning the leadership.

Steve McClaren says his players are lacking confidence
The Super Sunday clash has historically produced goals - 132 in 42 games is the highest goals-per-game average in Premier League history - which perhaps doesn't bode well for the Magpies considering they welcome a Jurgen Klopp-inspired attack that can't stop scoring

Liverpool smashed six past Southampton on Wednesday taking their tally to 13 from four games, and with Christian Benteke, Divock Origi, Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino all healthy, the Reds boss has a full complement of in-form strikers.

Who wins the battle of the wingers? (Everton v Crystal Palace, 8pm Monday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD)

Everton, unbeaten in their last 15 league matches on a Monday, boast a striker not far off Vardy-levels of proficiency in front of goal. Romelu Lukaku struck again in midweek as the Toffees progressed to the Capital One Cup semi-finals, but it was the performance of Gerard Deulofeu that really caught the eye.

In Yannick Bolasie and Wilfried Zaha, Alan Pardew can call on two of the league's most skilful wingers, but Deulofeu has proven himself every bit as effective on the flanks.

The Spaniard's dribble and cross was just as eye-catching as his goal at the Riverside Stadium, and with six assists from seven league starts, he's established himself as a key player at Goodison Park after an injury-affected pre-season.

Another sub-plot for the Toffees will be what Roberto Martinez does with Leighton Baines and Brendan Galloway. Baines got 17 minutes against Boro on his first appearance of the season, and could be in line for a recall, but Galloway's form has given the Everton boss something to think about.

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The 64-year-old has been in management just short of 30 years in a career which has taken him all over Europe.

But setting a retirement date is the last thing on his mind as Leicester tussle with the heavyweights of the game at the summit of the league.

“I came here for a challenge and I would love to stay here for a long, long time,” said Ranieri.

“I want us to get in the top four because to play in the Champions League would be fantastic but it has to be slowly, slowly.

“I want to play in Europe and I want my players to achieve this goal, but you have to build slowly. The fans can dream, but not us.

“Now is a very good time for us. Things are going really well and every manager wants the fans to be happy.”

And he revealed that if things carry on the way they are, he sees no reason to dip into the transfer market when the January window opens.

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Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has escaped a driving ban after he was caught speeding at 101mph on a motorway in a turbo-charged Porsche.

The 32-year-old Ivory Coast international was spotted speeding a northbound stretch of the M6 near Keele services.

He had been expected to turn up for what was due to be his trial at Burton Magistrates Court in Staffordshire today, having denied driving at up to 123mph on the same stretch of motorway just a few minutes later at a previous hearing.

But that charge was dropped by prosecutors - so he was instead represented in court by his solicitor Gwyn Lewis who told magistrates the footballer "apologised for his behaviour".

Magistrates handed Toure, who earns a reported £220,000-a-week from the Premier League side, a £1,665 fine and six penalty points for speeding on May 20.

He also ordered him to pay £85 costs, a £120 victim surcharge and a criminal court charge of £150.

Mr Lewis, in mitigation, said: "The car comes from Germany, has a German registration, rather than a normal registration and unfortunately for my client it was a vehicle which had I think not got the correct speedometer - it was showing kilometres [per hour] in terms of miles.

"That isn't other than a point of interest. He knew he was going too fast."

Toure, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, had already accepted breaking the 70mph speed limit on a previous occasion.

Lesley Gilman, chairman of the bench, sentencing, said: "We've thought carefully about this.

"We've heard the gentleman has a clean licence and we are not going to disqualify him today but will impose six penalty points on his licence."

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[img][/img]David de Gea has plenty of great saves to choose from and the Man Utd goalkeeper believes his greatest came in his first Reds season.
David de Gea has produced so many superb saves in his four-and-a-half years with Manchester United and he cherishes one, in particular.

The Spaniard has picked out his denial of Juan Mata's free-kick in Chelsea and United's frantic 3-3 draw from February 2012 as his greatest stop.

United had, moments earlier, completed their comeback from 3-0 down to level at Stamford Bridge through Javier Hernandez when Mata, who had scored an elegant volley earlier in the game, stood over a free-kick around 25 yards out from goal.

Mata's left-footed curler was headed for the top right-hand corner until De Gea managed to swivel his right arm around and palm the ball wide for a corner.

The United No.1, however, did concede a Mata free-kick the following season in United's 3-2 win at Chelsea.
De Gea's save was the first turning point in his United career.

"When you look back over a season there are lots of defining moments and key goals," he said in April 2012.
"But, I suppose, from a team point of view, and particularly from a personal point of view, the fact the save was right in the last minute was decisive.

"It gave me a huge confidence boost as well and that was important."
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do you know what is pace? vardy is one of the fastest strikers.....faster than benzema,lewandoski,benteke and lot more

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The Premier League is the playground of the rich and famous - and that's not just those on the pitch.
While the stars of the show are paid like kings those who own the clubs they play for very nearly actually are.
And with Manchester City announcing fresh investment to the tune of £265m from China there is even more money flooding into England's top flight.
China is a country under represented in the Premier League but this deal could pave the way for move investment from the far east to England's elite.
And as television deals increase almost season by season there has never been as much money in the game, or more reason to get into the Premier League...and stay there.
But which club's owner boasts the most dough?
Here are the Premier League's owners and just how much they're worth:

20. Norwich - Delia Smith/Michael Wynn Jones - £23million

Britain's most famous TV cook is a lifelong Canary and alongside husband Michael were invited to invest in the Carrow Road club in hard financial times.
A wholly positive influence on the club her interest was questioned after her infamous on-pitch "let's be having you" rant in 2005.

19. Swansea - The Morgan family - £32million

Entrepreneur Morgan and his wife launched a travel agency in 1992 and after much success sold it to Thomson seven years later.

A relatively understated owner Morgan was thrust into the limelight in January 2013 when his ballboy son, Charlie - then 17 - was kicked by Chelsea's Eden Hazard.

18. Everton - Bill Kenwright - £33million

Kenwright made his money as a West End theatre producer and achieved critical acclaim for high profile shows such as Blood Brothers and Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat.
He is often less acclaimed at Everton where a number of fans regularly query his lack of investment in the club and his perceived reticence in selling up to a richer benefactor.

17. West Brom - Jeremy Peace - £50million*

An established accountant, broker and banker Peace worked his way up through the business world before joining the Baggies board in 2000.
Peace was famous for the rigid structure he put in place at The Hawthorns but has softened that stance since hiring Tony Pulis, amid continued speculation he is looking to sell the club.

16. Bournemouth - Maxim Demin - £100million*

Famous for not being famous Demin is the quiet and unassuming money man behind Bournemouth's fairytale.
The Russian businessman became Cherries co-owner in 2011 and has since helped oversee a meteoric rise all the way to the Premier League.

15. Watford - Giampaolo Pozzo - £120million*

An Italian businessman Pozzo is part of the family who own three football clubs, Udinese, Granada and Watford.
Oft criticised for their use of the loan market and wheeling and dealing players between the three Pozzo has guided the Hornets back into the Premier League and a significant spend in the summer of 2015.

14. Crystal Palace - CPFC2010 - £398million


Palace are owned by a consortium of four local businessmen and Eagles fans, headed by marketing expert Steve Parish. The four fans saved Palace from administration in 2010 when they successfully took over the club after negotiating a deal with creditors.
A vocal supporter of the club Parish is a outspoken voice on all things Eagles and regularly converses with fans on social media.
He is joined in the consortium by wine expert Steve Browett, owner of Churchill Insurance Martin Long and investment expert Jeremy Hoskins, the latter two who prefer to keep low profiles. Browett is the group's main liason with fans, appearing regularly on fan-run podcast the Five Year Plan.
But the four could soon be joined on the board by American investors Josh Harris and David Blizter, who together own hockey side the New Jersey Devils and basketball team the Philadelphia 76ers. They are on the verge of a deal to buy a stake in the club.

13. Aston Villa - Randy Lerner - £640million

The American entrepreneur made his way in the business world with various investment firms before being handed the Cleveland Browns NFL franchise in 2002 when his father Al died.
Four years later Lerner bought out Doug Ellis at Aston Villa for over £60million going on to help fund a period of wild success under manager Martin O'Neill.
In May 2014 Lerner announced his intention to try and sell the club but as yet has been unable to find a buyer.

12. West Ham - David Sullivan - £850million

Alongside partner in crime David Gold, Sullivan took control of West Ham in 2010 acquiring a 50% stake in the club, with Karren Brady joining as vice-chairman.
Previously famous for his porn empire Sullivan has gone to negotiate the Hammers' controversial switch to the Olympic Stadium from the start of the 2016 season.

11. Stoke City - The Coates family - £925million

Peter Coates and the Coates family rose to prominence with the rise of Bet365 but Coates himself was majority shareholder of the club before that.
In two spells as owner, notably the second, Coates has seen the establishment of Stoke as a Premier League club and a European campaign 2011-12.

10. Liverpool - John Henry - £1billion

A prolific sports franchise owner in the US, Henry and the Fenway Sports Group became household names on these shores when they took over Liverpool in 2011.
Not a stranger to controversy Henry sacked club legend Kenny Dalglish as boss in 2012 and kept Brendan Rodgers in a job this summer despite widespread calls for him to go.
Responded to Arsenal's £40,000,001 offer for Luis Suarez with the now infamous "what are they smoking" tweet.

9. Leicester - Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - £1.4billion

The founder of CEO of King Power Duty Free, Srivaddhanaprabha bought Leicester in August 2010 following a three-year shirt sponsorship deal.
Now chairman with his son, Aiyawatt, vice-chairman he bankrolled the Foxes back into the Premier League before controversially sacking manager Nigel Pearson on the eve of the 2015/16 season.

8. Southampton - Katharina Liebherr - £1.9billion

Katharina rose to more public prominence when she took over from father Markus in charge in 2010 when he sadly passed away from a sudden heart attack.
Not at all popular in 2014 after overseeing the sale of a number of first team stars fans appear to have warmed to her after the appointment of Ronald Koeman as manager and the impressive 2014/15 Premier League season.

7. Sunderland - Ellis Short - £2.4billion

An Irish-American businessman Short founded private equity fund Kildare Partners before gaining a controlling interest in Sunderland in 2008.
The fourth American owner of a Premier League club has wielded the axe a number of times but is yet to taste relegation with several narrow escapes achieved under his stewardship.

6. Manchester United - The Glazer family - £3billion

After the collapse of the Magnier-McManus ownership the Glazers first moved in to purchase shares in United in 2003 and after two years of manoeuvring finally established majority control in 2005.
Not at all popular with fans - some even broke away to form FC United of Manchester - their PR only got worse with numerous refinancing efforts with the club and its assets effectively used as collateral.
Malcolm Glazer died aged 85 in 2014 but his death didn't cause any significant changes in how the club was run with sons Joel and Avram taking control as joint-chairmen.

5. Newcastle - Mike Ashley - £3.5billion

A self-made billionaire Ashley made his fortune in the sportswear industry, specifically the Sports Direct franchise.
Ashley hit the headlines on the back pages when in 2007 he bought a 41% share in Newcastle before going on to acquire a controlling stake when chairman Freddy Shepherd stepped down in 2007.
An intensely private person Ashley has come under fire for his perceived lack of ambition, his reticence to invest fully in the club and his refusal to engage with fans

4. Arsenal - Stan Kroenke - £4billion

An American entrepreneur Kroenke joined Arsenal's board in 2008. Three years later he increased his shareholding to 63% after purchasing the stakes of Danny Fiszman and Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith.
Another who is happy to take a back seat Kroenke rarely gives interviews frustrating Gunners fans with his reticence to talk openly about club business and his intentions.

3. Tottenham - Joe Lewis - £4.9billion

A British billionaire who made his money in currency trading Lewis is the main investor with the Tavistock Group which in turn own a wide variety of concerns including Tottenham.
Lewis is one of the richest men in world, with Forbes ranking him as the tenth wealthiest Briton in 2014.

2. Chelsea - Roman Abramovich - £5.3billion

Perhaps the most notorious owner in British sport Abramovich is one of the world's wealthiest individuals having amassed a gigantic personal fortune from the oil, steel and mining industries in his native Russia.
In buying Chelsea for some $400million in 2003 Abramovich changed the landscape of English football forever and has gone to bankroll the greatest period of success in the club's history.
Equally as famous for his penchant for sacking as he is for his reserved nature Abramovich is yet to be interviewed publicly despite being possibly the single most dominant and influential figure in the game over the last decade.
After a volatile early period in the English top flight Jose Mourinho's return seems to have mellowed him in what perhaps could see a more stable period going forward.

1. Manchester City - Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan - £20billion

If Abramovich changed Chelsea then Sheikh Mansour transformed Manchester City in all recognition. In buying them for £200million in 2008 Mansour made City the richest club in English football history overnight.
As chairman of the Abu Dhabi United Group Mansour has overseen a colossal spend which has seen some of the world's finest players move to the Etihad.
That investment has brought unrivalled success to the club with two Premier League titles as well as several Champions League campaigns, albeit up to now not with the success the club are aspiring to.
With no signs of the investment drying up and coupled with the relaxation of UEFA's FFP regulations Mansour is sure to see City continue their assault on the game both at home and abroad in the coming years.
Indeed, Mansour can now count on fresh Chinese investment, having announced a deal to sell 13 percent of the club to CMC (China Media Capital) Holdings for $400m (around £265m).

[img][/img]1.Moussa Dembele (Tottenham Hotspur)
If there is a player in Spurs’ side who has improved himself exceptionally well, it is Mousa Dembele. The midfielder muscled away the Blues who were pressing him and fetched the ball up field to be utilised by the attackers. The Belgian was employed in an advanced role in the midfield and his mighty physical presence gave an edge to Mauricio Pochettino’s side. He had the upper hand in most of the duels and earned possession for his side time and again. 100% wins in tackles and take one, 4 interceptions and 89% of passing accuracy, as penned down by Squawka, gives a clear reflection of the day Dembele had in the London derby.

2.Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
One of the main reasons why we find Leicester at the vicinity of the summit of Premier League table, Jamie Vardy surpassed Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record as he bagged his eleventh consecutive goal in the Premier League and deserve every bit of appraisal.

3.Robbie Brady (Norwich City)
Robbie Brady was sensational against Arsenal on Sunday. With the wind making substantial impact throughout the game, Brady worked cleverly with his short passes and didn’t go for long rangers or distant passes at all. The youngster kept troubling Mathieu Flamini time and again and looked dangerous and confident against the north Londoners which gives an insight of his mettle. He was instrumental in Norwich City’s goal as it was him who received Ramsey and fed the ball to Grabban in the process.
The 23-year-old kept drifting himself between the left flank and central midfield to rattle Ramsey who has returned from an injury spell and kept Norwich City’s possession in check. A lot of energy and character was put on display by the former Hull City midfielder and is really getting back to his best under Alex Neil.

4.Fabian Delph (Manchester City)
Injuries and good run of form from the fellow Mamchester City players had hindered Fabian Delph from getting minutes under his belt. But he got the chance to put his class on display against Southampton and made the most of it.
The former Aston Villa captain who left the club in a controversial transfer scored and looks energetic from the word go. Delph was devising ideas offensively and at the same time ensured he does his defensive duties, making the fans jump in excitement in his first Premier League start for Manchester City.

5.Emre Can (Liverpool)
Slowly but surely, Liverpool have found their feet in the league, thanks to Jurgen Klopp’s arrival to the Anfield based club. The German took a risk by employing only one defensive midfielder against a creative side like Swansea City and how well did it pay off. Emre Can was the best player on the pitch for the Reds who protected the defense and at the same time facilitated the flow of the ball up front, thus playing the dual role with sheer perfection as he dazzled against Gary Monk’s side.Can looked like a perfect act and gave away almost nothing in Liverpool’s 1-0 win as he bagged four interceptions, won four tackles, made seven clearances and had a healthy pass percentage of 84% as per Squawka.