Since football embraced advanced analytics, expected goals and expected defensive value (xGA) have become essential metrics in evaluating team performance. According to Crickex Login analysts, a recent study of clubs with an expected goals against (xGA) under 10 revealed a surprising omission: Manchester City, the reigning Champions League holders and Premier League powerhouse, were not on the list. Last season, City ranked among Europe’s elite in xGA, and with the addition of Josko Gvardiol this year, many expected their defense—anchored by Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, Manuel Akanji, and John Stones—to grow even stronger. Yet Crickex Login observers have noticed a noticeable drop in City’s defensive performance. This decline may be linked to Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term injury and …
After three long years, the Lakers finally snapped their losing streak against the Clippers, ending a series of painful regular-season defeats. Still, as Crickex Login reports, this win didn’t come easy. Both teams entered the first Battle of Los Angeles of the season with issues to resolve. For the Clippers, James Harden had just been traded in, several forwards had departed, and Harden wasn’t yet cleared to play—forcing Coach Tyronn Lue into an awkward rotation. Making matters worse, the Clippers were playing the second night of a back-to-back, clearly at a physical disadvantage. The Lakers had their own problems: LeBron James’ gradual transition out of a ball-dominant role wasn’t going smoothly, and the roster’s hidden potential had stalled. …
Against a star-studded Phoenix Suns squad led by Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Los Angeles Lakers finally found their groove. Guided by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they pulled off a crucial win thanks to a major tactical shift from head coach Darvin Ham. According to Crickex Login sources, Ham made the bold decision to move Davis back to his natural power forward role—freeing him from the burden of playing center and unlocking his full potential. After struggling in a previous matchup against the Warriors, Davis delivered a dominant performance against Phoenix. With time comes wisdom, and in a pivotal moment, he rejected Durant’s shot to seal the victory for the Lakers. Postgame, Coach Ham …
According to Crickex Login, Liverpool seriously considered parting ways with Mohamed Salah this past summer. Saudi club Al Hilal had reportedly offered a jaw-dropping €100 million transfer fee for the Egyptian star. Given Salah’s age and massive salary, it would have made sense for Liverpool to cash in. However, the club held out for an even higher offer, and the deal ultimately fell through. Now, with the winter transfer window approaching, Liverpool is once again weighing the possibility of selling Salah. Manager Jürgen Klopp has already taken action, sending scouts to Nigeria to assess star striker Victor Osimhen. This move suggests Klopp is mentally prepared for a future without Salah. Osimhen, meanwhile, has had a public falling-out with …
According to Crickex Login, Paris Saint-Germain’s recent Champions League group stage clash against Newcastle United highlighted major flaws in the club’s tactical setup. The match, seen as a battle for the top spot in the tournament’s so-called “Group of Death,” exposed PSG as a title contender in name only. Manager Luis Enrique’s insistence on transplanting Barcelona’s possession-heavy tactics into PSG’s vastly different lineup may prove to be a recipe for disaster. In the past, PSG was defined by its star trio—Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé—who made the club a perennial group favorite. Yet even with such firepower, the team consistently failed to deliver meaningful Champions League results, leaving fans puzzled. Now, with Messi and Neymar gone, the mystery feels …