Henry Winter

Henry Winter

Joined: Aug 15, 2025

Henry Winter has been voted the UK’s Football Writer of the Year seven times, has covered nine World Cups, written for The Independent, Telegraph and London Times, and is a Ballon d’Or judge. He captained the England media team until losing the dressing-room in Kazakhstan.

Reece James (centre) outshone Moisés Caicedo (left) and Declan Rice (right).

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is looking for ways to cure his team's terrible run of form.

The decision over Cristiano Ronaldo's (right) international career is a huge call for Portugal manager Roberto Martínez

Liverpool were a shadow of the team who confidently beat Real Madrid midweek.

Jude Bellingham is always under the spotlight.

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The 22-year-old divides opinion and has even been left out by England. But his latest performance for Real Madrid showed what he’s all about.

Nick Woltemade (centre) has made a fine start to life on Tyneside.

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The German’s stock is high after a fine start to life at St James’ Park. Manager Eddie Howe must now find ways to get the best out of him each and every week.

Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal four points clear in the Premier League title race.

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The Gunners’ summer signing proved the difference as Mikel Arteta’s side extended their lead at the top of the table.

Mohamed Salah (centre) had the chance to square for Florian Wirtz in Liverpool’s previous two matches.

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Mohamed Salah’s status as a guaranteed Liverpool starter is justifiably being questioned, if too brashly, opening the door for Florian Wirtz to take on the attacking burden.

Harry Maguire stood tall in Man Utd's win over Liverpool, both in defence and attack.

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The big central defender proved to be the difference between Man Utd and Liverpool with some unyielding defending and yet another late goal to add to his recent collection.

Harry Kane has been a prolific goalscorer and excellent captain for England.

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Harry Kane has scored more goals for England than anyone else—74 in 109 games—yet his all-round contribution for both the national team and his club teams often gets undermined.

Eberechi Eze (left), Martin Zubimendi (second left) and Viktor Gyökeres (second right) have enhanced this Arsenal side.

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Despite winning their first five Premier League games, Liverpool's shortcomings have been laid bare while Arsenal have both better integrated their summer signings and leapfrogged the Reds into top spot.

Declan Rice (centre) is one of the strong characters at Arsenal.

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After Arsenal's dramatic late comeback against Newcastle, manager MIkel Arteta now knows they have the players and the mentality to turn challenging situations around.

Ousmane Dembélé took home the game’s most coveted individual prize.

Against Arsenal, Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored his 91st Premier League goal in 102 games.

Marcus Rashford celebrates his second strike for Barcelona in this statement win.

Phil Foden’s statement performance suggests he’s fully back on track.