13 things we loved this weekend: Dybala, Saka, Van Dijk, Wright & more
The Premier League’s big boys were back in action this weekend following the winter break, with Liverpool and Arsenal players catching the eye.
Elsewhere, the Serie A title race took another twist as Lazio beat Inter, while there was some wonderful sh*thousery as Celta Vigo earned a point at Real Madrid.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the pitch.
Bukayo Saka
He’s too pure for this world.
Saka reacting to his nutmeg is the best thing you’ll watch today. “Whooooops.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/88dnzbfVFJ
— EPL Bible (@EPLBible) February 16, 2020
Jordan Henderson
A pass that would make Xabi Alonso go weak at the knees.
Paulo Dybala
Too easy.
Free kick QUALITY by Paulo Dybala ✨ pic.twitter.com/bPT17h9LFe
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 16, 2020
Chris Porter
This genuinely makes us feel anxious.
Open goal, 1⃣2⃣ yards out…
Is this the miss of the season from @crewealexfc’s Chris Porter? 🤯#EFLonQuest – Saturdays at 9pm | #CreweAlex pic.twitter.com/ce7HIJa0gI
— Quest (@QuestTV) February 15, 2020
Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk
This is silly.
Joe Gomez and Virgil Van Dijk’s record since being restored as a partnership in the PL on December 14.
0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0.
Raul Jiminez the only player to score against Liverpool in the last 990 PL minutes ⚽️ 🔴— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) February 16, 2020
Son Heung-min
Still not enough to stop Jose Mourinho taking the p*ss out of him.
Son Heung-min is the first Asian player to score 50 goals in the Premier League 👏 #THFC pic.twitter.com/X05BjfW8tc
— COYS.com (@COYS_com) February 16, 2020
Manuel Neuer
Never change.
Swept away ⚠️ @Manuel_Neuerpic.twitter.com/Mhl6ykAlAk
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern_World) February 17, 2020
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
When the lad in the year above joins in with your game on the playground.
SMS destroyed Eriksen and Barella
My boy pic.twitter.com/uUOYkKbeGh— Mustafa Shoumangoli (@SherboMilanista) February 16, 2020
Celta Vigo
Some wonderful sh*thousery.
Unsportsmanlike conduct from the Celta Vigo bench: Kicks in the ball mid-game against Real Madrid from r/soccer
Klaas Jan Huntelaar
Dead good to putting the ball in the back of the net.
400 – Klaas Jan Huntelaar has now scored 400 goals for club & country, including 151 for @AFCAjax. Milestone. pic.twitter.com/YJxCTAbmMR
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) February 16, 2020
Antonio Candreva
Utterly pointless, which makes it all the more charming.
We genuinely admire Antonio Candreva for the most underwhelming no-look pass of all time.pic.twitter.com/VN7fRoSR8k
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) February 17, 2020
Gael Kakuta
Have that.
Remember Gaël Kakuta?
Well, he's just produced this worldy! 🎯
Amiens lead PSG 3-1 at half-time! 😲 pic.twitter.com/hBw54qjYks
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 15, 2020
Ian Wright
A wonderful man talks about another wonderful man.
Ian Wright is one of the very, very best❤️❤️ https://t.co/s3Mg3ZtBq9
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) February 16, 2020
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