By: Muhammad Saeedon February 27, 2025/comment : 0HITC,
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Arsenal dropped points in the Premier League for the second game in a row on Wednesday night after a goalless draw away at Nottingham Forest.
The result further damaged any slim title chances Mikel Arteta’s side had, especially as Liverpool extended their lead at the top to 13 points thanks to a comfortable 2-0 victory against Newcastle at Anfield.
Yet Arteta is still not giving up hope of chasing down Arne Slot’s side, saying in his post-match interview to BBC Sport after the Forest draw that he “absolutely” still stands by his comments that he won’t give up on the title race.
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His view is seemingly not shared by the Arsenal fans, however, with many taking to social media to express their concern at their side’s toothlessness up top.
And with Arsenal registering just three shots on target across those two games, Gunners fans are concerned about where the goals are going to come from over the rest of the season.
“This Arsenal team might not score until the Summer transfer window opens,” one fan wrote, while another added: “we genuinely might not score a goal for the rest of the season.”
Arsenal have failed to score in two consecutive games for the first time this season.
While there was agreement that their side’s bluntness was cause for concern, Arsenal fans were split over who was to blame.
Some pointed the finger at Arteta. One fan pinned the deficiencies in Arsenal’s current squad and the lack of signings on the Spaniard, stating: “Arteta has the most say in transfers.”
Another wrote: “It’s undoubtedly Arteta’s fault. After he lost Havertz for the rest of the season, if he had made it clear to the board that getting a striker was a must, I don’t think the board [wouldn’t] make funds available.”
Others made clear that it was the Arsenal board’s fault for not signing a striker in January and leaving Arteta without a recognised striker to field. One fan wrote: “It’s not Mikel Arteta’s fault we can’t get anyone in… blame the board and not the manager that the board hired.”
Their view was shared by another who wrote: “By not signing a single player in January in the middle of a title race, the board essentially wrote the season off and said we go again in the summer. I feel for Arteta.”
I don't think it's Mikel Arteta's fault that the squad is severely lacking up the top end of the pitch.
Mikel has made multiple references to the squad being short. The squad needing something more.
After playing him from the beginning against West Ham, Arteta again opted to start Mikel Merino as his striker against Forest.
The midfielder scored two goals off the bench for the Gunners earlier in February against Leicester but, since then, has struggled to play a position he is not accustomed to.
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At the City Ground on Wednesday night, he kept dropping deep into midfield to get involved in Arsenal’s buildup play, leaving them without a focal point in the box.
This was something Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo recognised would happen, revealing after the game that he played with four at the back, not five as Forest have done recently, because “Arsenal doesn’t have a striker so… there’s no need to have an extra body [in defence].”
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Whether Arteta persists with Merino after two blanks remains to be seen. The Arsenal manager must sort out his side’s attacking problems, however, especially with the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League tie against PSV next up.
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Virgil van Dijk is having another stellar season at Liverpool.
The Dutchman has played every minute of the Reds’ Premier League campaign so far, helping his side open a 13-point gap to second-place Arsenal after a comfortable win against Newcastle on Tuesday night.
He has also been crucial to his side’s progress in other competitions, featuring in all seven of Liverpool’s Champions League victories and in both legs of their semi-final win against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.
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It was following the second-leg victory against Spurs that Jamie Carragher made the bold claim on Sky Sports that van Dijk is “too good for the highest level of football.”
Going on to compare the 33-year-old to other Premier League centre-backs past and present, Carragher added that van Dijk is “so far above it it’s a joke. The football is that easy for him.”
While Carragher’s comments are somewhat hyperbolic, van Dijk is among the Premier League’s best in his position. That said, several other top-class central defenders are up there alongside him.
With that, here are the top 10 centre-backs to have ever played in the Premier League.
Later moved back into the heart of defence, a series of major knee injuries curtailed King’s career. Towards the end of his playing days, King was picking and choosing which games he would play, missing easier fixtures to ensure he was recovered as best as possible for the most important matchdays.
Still, after 268 appearances in the Premier League and captaining Tottenham to League Cup glory in 2008, the club’s most recent major trophy to date, King merits a place on this list.
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9. Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea)
After winning the Champions League with Porto in 2004, Ricardo Carvalho followed manager Jose Mourinho to West London.
The Portuguese defender made an instant impact, playing 25 times for Chelsea during the 2004/05 season as the Blues went on to win the Premier League title for the first time.
Developing a resolute partnership with fellow centre-half John Terry, Carvalho played a crucial role as Chelsea only conceded 15 goals throughout the entire 38-game campaign, a Premier League record that has yet to be broken.
Considering the next best defences in Premier League history conceded 22 goals across a season (Chelsea in 2005/06, Manchester United in 2007/08, and Liverpool in 2018/19), it could be a record that stands the test of time.
Carvalho featured another 24 times for Chelsea as they retained their crown in the 2005/06 season, before picking up another winner’s medal in 2009/10, his final season at Stamford Bridge before departing for Real Madrid.
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8. Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)
When Manchester City needed Vincent Kompany most, he stepped up. Crucial goals in title run-ins against Manchester United and Leicester City in 2011/12 and 2018/19, respectively, means the former City captain will go down in Premier League folklore.
Quick, strong and great in the air, Kompany was a supreme defender, as reflected by the four titles he won with three different managers at the Etihad. Another former holding midfielder, he was also exceptional with the ball at his feet, able to adapt to Pep Guardiola’s demands after the Spaniard replaced Manuel Pellegrini for the 2016/17 season.
While he endured a difficult first few months at Old Trafford, after adjusting to life in England, Vidic formed a formidable partnership with Rio Ferdinand, best exemplified by the five Premier League titles and one Champions League crown they won between 2006 and 2013.
An ever-present during the 2008/09 season, the Serbian played a crucial role as Manchester United set a Premier League and British record of 14 consecutive clean sheets, and 1,311 minutes without conceding, between November 2008 and February 2009.
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6. Sol Campbell (Tottenham, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Newcastle)
Sol Campbell was already a top centre-half before he made the switch from Tottenham to bitter rivals Arsenal in the summer of 2001.
The 50-year-old helped take the Gunners to new levels, featuring 31 times in the league in his debut campaign as Arsenal ended three years of dominance by Manchester United to reclaim the title as part of a Premier League and FA Cup double.
The only Invincible on this list, the former England international then helped Arsenal go one better in 2003/04, becoming the first, and still, the only, English side since Preston North End in the 19th century to go an entire League campaign unbeaten on route to a second winner’s medal.
That season was part of a wider 49-games unbeaten, Campbell helping Arsenal set a new English top-flight record that still stands to this day.
After he left Arsenal for Portsmouth in 2006, there was more domestic success to come, Campbell captaining Harry Redknapp’s side to FA Cup glory in 2008.
5. Virgil van Dijk (Southampton and Liverpool)
Alongside Alisson, Virgil van Dijk was the final piece in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool puzzle.
Signed for a then-world record fee for a defender in January 2017, the Dutchman ushered in a period of success on Merseyside, winning one Premier League, one Champions League, one FA Cup and two Carabao Cups under Klopp before the German departed at the end of the 2023/24 season.
The best ball-playing centre-back on this list, van Dijk’s ability to break a press by switching play on either foot is remarkable. His range of passing allows Liverpool to be direct when needed, and it has also led to some remarkable assists, none more so than for Sadio Mane against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in the Round of 16 of the 2019 Champions League.
Defensively, his reading of the game and 1v1 defending is also exemplary, as highlighted by the fact he went through the whole of the 2018/19 season without being dribbled past (according to the Premier League).
Now 33, the current Liverpool captain has an excellent chance of winning more silverware at Anfield this season under fellow countryman Arne Slot this season.
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4. Jaap Stam (Manchester United)
Three seasons, three Premier League titles.
Signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from PSV ahead of the 1997/98 season, Jaap Stam only made 79 Premier League appearances during his time in Manchester. Incredibly strong and deceptively quick, however, he was an imperious defender, only losing five games out of those 79.
In helping United wrestle the Premier League title back from Arsenal in the 1998/99 season, the same year his side won the Champions League and FA Cup, Stam also helped the club make history as the first English side to win the treble.
Perhaps the greatest credit to the Dutchman is that Ferguson, in his 2015 book Leading, admitted selling him to Lazio in 2001 was ‘premature.’ Considering Stam would go on to win the Coppa Italia with Lazio in 2004 before signing for Italian giants AC Milan later that summer, it seems Ferguson was correct.
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3. Tony Adams (Arsenal)
Described on the Match of the Day Top 10 podcast by all-time Premier League top scorer Alan Shearer as the “best centre-half I’ve played against,” Tony Adams is undoubtedly a Premier League great.
Immortalised with his own statue outside the stadium of the club he spent his entire career at, ‘Mr Arsenal’ captained the Gunners to four top-flight titles, including two Premier Leagues, during his time in North London.
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As tough as they came, Adams was a central component in Arsenal’s ‘famous back four’ alongside Lee Dixon, Steve Bould and Nigel Winterburn. Developed by George Graham, that English core formed the foundation of Arsene Wenger’s 1997/98 title-winning side.
As tough as they came, Adams was a central component in Arsenal’s ‘famous back four’ alongside Lee Dixon, Steve Bould and Nigel Winterburn. Developed by George Graham, that English core formed the foundation of Arsene Wenger’s 1997/98 title-winning side.
The only criticism of Adams, levied at him by Gary Lineker on BBC Sport, is that he was “not as good a footballer [with the ball at his feet]” as some of the other top centre-halves. However, this undervalues Adams’ ability. Indeed, the former England captain’s weaker foot half-volley against Everton in May 1998, a goal that brought the Premier League to Highbury for the first time, shows he was more than capable.
2. Rio Ferdinand (West Ham, Leeds, Manchester United, QPR)
Described at his peak as a Rolls-Royce of a centre half, Rio Ferdinand could do it all.
Interestingly, Ferdinand initially struggled defensively at West Ham after coming through the club’s academy, admitting on the Stick to Football podcast that all he was “thinking about [was] impressing my mates. That was my mindset. I’d play well if I’d done a bit of skill on the forward.”
It was only after he made the move to Leeds, under the tutelage of legendary Arsenal centre back David O’Leary, that Ferdinand focused more on the defensive side of his game.
This went up another level after he made the move to Old Trafford, with Ferdinand explaining that his mindset “grew into being clean sheets, defend first.”
This shone through as Ferdinand went on to win six League titles, two League Cups and the Champions League during his 12 years at Old Trafford.
Comfortable both in possession and with the physical aspects of the game, Ferdinand is one of the best to have ever done it in England’s top flight.
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1. John Terry (Chelsea)
492 Premier League appearances, 214 clean sheets, five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, one Champions League, and one Europa League. All for his boyhood club.
The most remarkable thing about Terry is his longevity. After making his first team debut for Chelsea at the age of 17, Terry was still playing and lifting trophies for the Blues 19 years later.
More specially, he defied Rafael Benitez’s attempts to limit his playing time in the 2012/13 season, featuring in all 38 games under Jose Mourinho at the age of 34 in Chelsea’s title-winning 2014/15 campaign.
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As brave as they came with a superb understanding of the game, Terry’s ability with the ball on either foot was also excellent.
Danny Murphy pointed this out on BBC Sport, saying “Terry used to be the best at, either foot when you’re playing in midfield and you’re looking behind you where the forwards are popping up in those positions or the wide men are coming in, clipping little balls through you, over you, with the left foot or the right foot… he started so much play.”
Murphy, Lineker, Shearer and Ian Wright went on to place Terry in their all-time Premier League XI, and he is at number one in our list.
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Since signing from Brentford in the summer of 2023, David Raya has proven to be an excellent goalkeeper for Arsenal.
After initially starting last season on the Gunners’ bench, Raya replaced the popular Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal’s first-choice keeper in September 2023 and has not looked back since.
High points during his time in North London include two saves against Porto in Arsenal’s penalty shootout win in last season’s Round of 16 Champions League tie, as well as winning the Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets across the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.
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His time at the Emirates has not been without its difficulties, however, one of which Raya has since revealed to club legend David Seaman was the worst moment of his Premier League career so far.
Arsenal’s 4-3 win at Luton Town was Raya’s toughest game so far
Speaking on the Seaman Says podcast, Raya revealed that Arsenal’s game at Luton last season “was the worst game I played professionally.”
The Spaniard made two costly errors that led to goals, being out-jumped by Luton striker Elijah Adebayo for the Hatters’ second goal and allowing Ross Barkley’s effort to creep under his body for their third, as Arsenal trailed Luton 3-2.
Those two errors followed mistakes in previous weeks, including in a 2-2 draw against Chelsea as Raya again cost his side a goal, with the Spaniard going on to categorise that period of his Arsenal career as “very bad.”
However, Raya also marks the game against Luton as a turning point, explaining: “From there, I think we’ve seen an increasing David in goal… from Luton to the end of the season, it was a very, very good period personally.”
Indeed, the 29-year-old bounced back well, playing in all but one of Arsenal’s 16 wins in their last 18 games as they just missed out on the title to Manchester City.
Luton would go on to be relegated from the Premier League, and they now sit bottom of the Championship after another difficult season.
Declan Rice’s last-minute winner sealed dramatic comeback win for Gunners
Raya had his teammates to thank for bailing him out at Kenilworth Road.
Under the lights on a cold December evening at a hostile and tightly-packed ground, Arsenal twice took the lead thanks to strikes from Brazilian forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
Luton fought back to level both times, however, equalising first through defender Gabriel Osho before Adebayo’s header made it 2-2.
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And when Barkley fired underneath the Spaniard to put Luton 3-2 up, it looked as though the Hatters would be in for a famous win.
It was not to be, however, Kai Havertz equalising for Mikel Arteta’s side before Declan Rice broke Luton hearts, heading in a Martin Odegaard cross in the seventh minute of stoppage time to send the Arsenal fans in the away end into raptures.
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As the Formula One 2025 season begins with pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Middle Eastern track is crucial to the six rookies gearing up for their first full Formula One campaign.
Among them, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli led the morning session on Wednesday, followed by Red Bull’s Liam Lawson.
Fellow newcomer Jack Doohan placed sixth on the AM timesheet, amid suggestions that his seat at Alpine is already under pressure.
Doohan’s Formula One debut follows his time as the team’s reserve driver, but the Australian rookie is facing rising scrutiny from his replacement, Franco Colapinto.
Colapinto, who started nine races for Williams last season as their reserve driver, is regarded as Alpine’s plug-and-play option if Doohan doesn’t perform.
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Jolyon Palmer thinks Jack Doohan must focus on his job
During Sky Sports commentary of the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, the former Renault driver, Joylon Palmer, discussed the pressure facing Doohan at Alpine and what he needs to do to stop the rumours.
“I think Jack just has to focus on his job,” said Palmer.
“The questions [about his seat] are such a tiresome distraction for a rookie driver.”
Looking at drivers on the grid, Palmer said that Formula One is more competitive than ever, with an incredible level of talent and depth across the field.
He added: “So for Jack to do a solid job he needs to have full focus on what he is doing corner by corner, his diet, his training.
“What he doesn’t need is to be asked why Colapinto is in the team. He needs to deliver performance and stop the rumours.
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Alpine stop questions on Franco Colaptine as Jack Doohan gives response at Formula One 75
During a press conference at the Formula One 75 event in London, Doohan faced questions from the media on Alpine’s shock signing of Colapinto.
According to journalist Sam Cooper on BlueSky, there was some “early tension” during the event’s media sessions.
“Jack Doohan asked a few times about Colapinto, snaps at one question before the Alpine press officer then stops anymore questions on the subject,” wrote Cooper.
“I’ve been told he’s reserve driver,” was the Australian blunt response to the question he did answer.
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Arsenal go to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening with their title hopes left in ruins following their 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham on Saturday.
Jarrod Bowen’s header on the stroke of half-time was enough to condemn Arsenal to their third defeat of the season, allowing Liverpool to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League following their win 2-0 win against Manchester City on Sunday.
The Gunners huffed and puffed against Graham Potter’s side but, in truth, never looked like scoring, registering just two shots on target across the 90 minutes.
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And the bluntness of Mikel Arteta’s side means fresh debates have been raised about which forwards Arsenal should target in the summer window, with former England strikers Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer weighing in.
Liam Delap and Victor Osimhen tipped for Gunners
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast following the weekend’s action, a man who scored some glorious goals in the Premier League and the all-time Alan Shearer made clear that Arsenal “need a top-class centre forward and “they did before a ball was kicked this season.”
When giving his opinion on who that striker should be, Shearer said: “Victor Osimhen’s there. He, without doubt, will score goals.”
On loan at Galatasaray this season, Osimhen has scored 14 goals in 19 games in the Turkish Super Lig.
Having fired parent club Napoli to Serie A glory in 2022/23 with 26 goals in 32 games, Osimhen will likely be available in the summer after expressing his desire to leave Naples at the beginning of this season.
Lineker, who won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup, becoming the first English player to do so, on the other hand, believes Arsenal should target Liam Delap at Ipswich.
“I know he’s [Delap] young, not entirely proven, but he’s scored quite a lot of goals in the Premier League this season for a team that’s obviously struggled having been promoted last season.”
In his first full season in the top flight, the 22-year-old has scored an admirable 10 goals in 25 games for an Ipswich side currently languishing in the bottom three.
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Liam Delap and Victor Osimhen are very similar forwards
The pair are two very similar profiles. Both stand tall at 6 foot 1 inches, can shoot with either foot and can play with their back to goal.
Osimhen is known for his explosive pace and leaping ability, while Delap, though younger, also possesses great strength and speed for his age.
Competition
Club
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Minutes Played
Premier League
Ipswich Town
25
10
2
3,905
FA Cup
Ipswich Town
1
0
0
—
EFL Cup
Ipswich Town
1
0
0
—
Total
27
10
2
3,905
Delap stats this season
Delap is also proving himself as a goalscorer at Ipswich, despite the lack of quality in the side, whereas Osimhen has been doing it for years.
Competition
Club
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Minutes Played
Süper Lig
Galatasaray
18
14
—
1,384
UEFA Europa League
Galatasaray
7
6
—
594
Total
25
20
—
1,978
Osimhen stats this season
Watkins, Sesko and Vlahovic – the other targets for Arsenal
Arteta has made clear in the January window that his side were actively looking to bring in a new centre forward.
Watkins, a boyhood Arsenal fan, may nonetheless be tempted to make the move to North London should Arsenal pursue him again in the summer.
Arsenal were also keen on Benjamin Sesko last summer before the Slovenian signed a new contract with German side RB Leipzig. Clearly, that interest is still there, with Fabrizio Romano revealing Sesko remains a target for the club.
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Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic is also on the Gunners’ radar. After missing out on the Serbian in January 2021, Arteta has signalled that Vlahovic is a key target in the next window.
Even before the long-term injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, it was clear Arsenal needed an out-and-out goalscorer to provide them with something different in attacking areas.
It remains to be seen who they bring in over the summer in what will be an important transfer window for the club.
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While the Formula One 2025 season officially kicks off at the Australian Grand Prix in two weeks time, all eyes are on the Bahrain International Circuit for pre-season testing.
Teams have the chance to get to grips with their setups over three days before heading down under. After months of improvements and alterations, this is the first true test that everything works as it should.
The Middle Eastern venue, which has hosted pre-season testing six times since 2009, is typically favoured for its reliable and consistent weather, offering a helpful baseline for teams to test the performance of their car.
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Teams will be looking to change certain aspects of the car between runs, using analytic tools to measure the tweaks, but the one thing that is entirely out of their control is the weather.
Bahrain’s unseasonably cold weather could impact Formula One’s pre-season testing
When Formula One visits the Middle East, warm and sunny weather is expected with the biggest challenges the drivers might face being a windy day on the track.
But temperatures in Bahrain are “unseasonably cold” according to Formula One journalist Chris Medland.
On Wednesday, the temperature high is just 16 degrees, and with a strong wind, it feels colder, especially during the evenings.
These unusually chilly conditions during this crucial limited testing time could be significant.
“The majority of races take place in hot conditions during the season, so teams design cars – and Pirelli creates tyres – to operate in those temperatures,” said Medland on BBC’s live blog.
“This week, they might not get such an accurate read on how both their cars and the tyres perform, particularly when it comes to car cooling.”
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Sky Sports’ James Galloway echoed the sentiment, noting that while the weather may still warm compared to the UK, the gusty breeze “doesn’t exactly represent the absolute ideal weather conditions” for teams on the opening day of a warm weather test.
He pointed out that the wind would be keeping the drivers’ attention throughout the day, with Lewis Hamilton experiencing a couple of small off-course moments and Liam Lawson running slightly wide braking into Turn Four.
McLaren’s Lando Norris provides a weather report after arriving in Bahrain
Even the drivers appear to have been disappointed by the weather in the Middle East.
After touching down in the Middle East, in an Instagram video for McLaren, Lando Norris said: “It’s still chilly out here in Bahrain.”
The 25-year-old was hoping to make the most of the sunshine before the proceedings in Bahrain kicked off, but his plans were stifled.
Norris said: “I was hoping to suntan and sunbathe a little bit the last couple of days, but one has not been able to do that and it’s actually been raining a little.”
Let’s see if the abnormal weather has any effects on the day.
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Golf is well-known for being one of the toughest sports out there – it does however have its rewards, particularly financial ones.
The introduction of LIV Golf has seen the money within the game skyrocket in recent years, with purses reaching all-time highs.
This has turned golfers into multi-millionaires, with the tour’s finest reeking the rewards from the millions in prize money.
With that being said, which golfer ranks highest in the PGA Tour’s top earners list? HITC lists the top ten below.
10) Justin Thomas – $60,827,898
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A new entry to this list, Justin Thomas recently broke into the top ten earners list following his second-place finish at the 2025 American Express – leap-frogging veteran golfer Matt Kuchar.
With 15 career wins and two majors to his name already, the 31-year-old’s career earnings will only continue to rise.
9) Jason Day – $61,731,563
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In ninth with over $60m in earnings, is Australian golfing star Jason Day. His last PGA Tour title came back in 2023 at the AT&T Byron Nelson – the 13th win of his career.
Day’s impressive start to 2025 suggests he could soon be in line to pick up more prize money.
8) Jordan Spieth – $62,741,970
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Having picked up his first major at just 21 years old, Jordan Spieth was expected to dominate the world of golf for years to come.
Despite racking up 13 career wins so far, the Dallas-born golfer has struggled to build upon his earnings in recent years, with his last tour victory coming back in 2022 at RBC Heritage
7) Justin Rose – $64,878,042
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Justin Rose is undoubtedly a legend of British golf, ranking as the highest English golfer of all time in terms of career earnings.
The 2013 US Open winner, has amassed 13 tour wins so far and could go on to win more – given his impressive form in 2024.
6) Adam Scott – $68,248,165
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Adam Scott has been a mainstay of the PGA Tour for some time now, racking up 14 wins during his 20+ year career.
Going down as the first and only ever Australian to win the Masters, Scott’s consistent displays have earned him fortunes on the tour.
5) Vijay Singh – $71,281,216
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Ranking as the most successful non-American PGA player of all time, Vijay Singh will go down as a golfing legend once he eventually retires.
The three-time major winner has won a staggering 34 times on the tour – a total that has contributed to his impressive career earnings.
4) Jim Furyk – $71,507,269
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A veteran of the US golf, Jim Furyk has amassed an impressive earnings pot over his 30+ year career.
Now in his mid-50s, the 2003 US Open winner has earned himself a reputation as one of the PGA Tour’s most consistent golfers.
3) Scottie Scheffler – $71,793,586
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Having enjoyed a hugely successful 2024, Scottie Scheffler recently overtook the likes of Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh in the all-time earners list.
Undoubtedly the best or at least one of the best golfers on the planet currently, it would be no surprise to see the New Jersey native climb further up this list as the years go on.
2) Rory McIlroy – $90,989,348
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Coming in at second is of one Europe’s best-ever, Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman has four major wins on his CV, as well as an impressive 26 PGA Tour victories.
Despite his last major coming in 2014, McIlroy has continued to pick up big wins – with a record three FedEx Cup crowns.
1) Tiger Woods – $120,999,166
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With a whopping 82 PGA Tour wins and 15 majors to his name – it will come as no surprise to see Tiger Woods top this list.
Having enjoyed the majority of his success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Tiger’s career earnings would have been even higher if he had been able to soak the staggering prize pots we see nowadays.
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Full Swing Season Three is upon us, and The Golfing Gazette brings you absolutely everything you need to know about it.
After a massively successful first two seasons, Netflix have brought back ‘Full Swing’ for a third series – and best believe it should be a cracker.
Featuring the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Aberg, Rory McIlroy and more – Full Swing season three will provide a popular behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional golf, in particular the 2024 season.
So golf fans, rejoice, and strap in – here’s everything you need to know about the third instalment of Netflix’s hit golf docuseries.
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Full Swing season 3 release date
Full Swing season three premieres on Tuesday the 25th of February, with all episodes expected to be available to stream from midnight.
How can I watch Full Swing season 3?
Full Swing season three will only be available to Netflix subscribers. You will need an account setup to watch – so make sure you get this sorted before the show tees off!
What is the series about?
The synopsis for the series is as follows, taken from a Netflix press release:
“Season three brings even more drama, with a lens on Scottie Scheffler’s history-making run, Rory McIlroy’s emotional rollercoaster in and out of competition, Bryson DeChambeau’s evolution from anti-hero to fan favourite and Keegan Bradley’s quest to write his own redemption arc from last year’s dramatic letdown.
“Also, Min Woo Lee and sister Minjee make their bid to be the first brother/sister golf tandem in Olympic history, Wyndham Clark partners with Mark Wahlberg to take their brand to the next level, Sahith Theegala makes a choice that costs him millions, Gary Woodland fights to return to the sport after battling a brain tumour, and Presidents Cup Assistant Captain Camilo Villegas rallies an International team in the wake of his own family tragedy.”
Full Swing season three trailer
You can check out the full trailer below – it looks packed full of drama.
Who is in Full Swing series three?
All your favourite golfers will be back to star in the third instalment of the franchise. The official Netflix synopsis suggests that storylines will be based on the following:
Ludvig Aberg
Keegan Bradley
Joel Dahmen
Bryson DeChambeau
Wyndham Clark
Tony Finau
Rickie Fowler
Adam Hadwin
Min Woo Lee
Minjee Lee
Shane Lowry
Rory McIlroy
Justin Rose
Scottie Scheffler
Neal Shipley
Nick Taylor
Sahith Theegala
Justin Thomas
Camilo Villegas
Gary Woodland
But expect to see many more familiar faces along the way!
By: Muhammad Saeedon February 24, 2025/comment : 0HITC,
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The Premier League began in 1992 and has seen tens of thousands of goals scored.
The archives of England’s top flight is a treasure trove littered with stunning strikes, incredible volleys, powerful headers and well-worked team-inspired tap-ins.
Although it is virtually impossible to condense nearly 30,000 goals into the best 10, HITC have given it a good go.
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Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the greatest-ever goals scored on one of football’s grandest stages.
10. Gareth Bale vs Stoke (2010)
Gareth Bale scored many memorable goals during his first six years at Tottenham Hotspur but none were more iconic than the acrobatic overhead kick he scored against Stoke City in 2010.
The Welshman’s volley, which was from a tight angle, was executed with such speed and precision that it is one of the best goals to be scored in the Premier League era.
9. Paul Scholes vs Aston Villa (2006)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is famous for two things — his loyalty to one club and the screamers he scored for them.
After coming through Manchester United’s youth academy, Scholes is part of the Premier League’s greatest-ever players and scored 155 goals for the Red Devils during his 22 years with the club.
Out of them all, though, it was his edge-of-the-box volley against Aston Villa in 2006 which is most memorable. The Englishman hit the ball, which was headed out to him from a corner, first time and unleashed a devastating volley.
8. Jack Wilshere vs Norwich (2013)
Jack Wilshere’s beautifully crafted goal against Norwich City in 2013 is widely regarded as the greatest team goal ever to be scored in the Premier League.
The amazingly orchestrated team goal saw Wilshere link up with Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud before beating a helpless John Ruddy from close range.
The midfielder’s stunning goal perfectly showcased Arsenal’s fluid style of football under Arsene Wenger.
7. Tony Yeboah vs Liverpool (1995)
Tony Yeboah’s stunning strike against Liverpool makes our Top 10 list.
The forward unleashed a thunderous volley from outside the box against Liverpool in 1995. The former Leeds United man’s screamer is still played over and over today, and it’s not hard to see why.
6. Paolo Di Canio vs Wimbledon (2000)
Paolo Di Canio is one of the Premier League’s biggest characters. The maverick Italian entertained fans for the seven years he was in England but it was his time with West Ham which he’s most remembered for.
The forward’s scissor-kick volley against Wimbledon in 2000, which came from Trevor Sinclair’s pinpoint cross, is one of the most aesthetically pleasing goals in Premier League history and has a deserving place in our Top 10.
5. Andros Townsend vs. Man City (2018)
Not only did Crystal Palace pull off a huge upset by beating Manchester City 3-2 in the Premier League in 2018, but the match produced one of the greatest-ever goals.
Midfielder Andros Townsend scored the third goal of the match after he unleashed a truly sensational strike from well outside of City’s box. Goalkeeper Ederson was well beaten, proving just how good Townsend’s volley was.
4. Alejandro Garnacho vs Everton (2023)
Some may argue that Alejandro Garnacho’s bicycle kick goal against Everton in 2023 deserves to be higher, and it might have been had it not been for the underwhelming occasion.
Unlike another Manchester United player’s bicycle kick goal, Garnacho’s strike didn’t come against the club’s crosstown rivals. It was sensational nonetheless, though.
The young Argentine opened the scoring against Everton during what turned out to be an easy 3-0 win for the Red Devils. Garnacho’s superb overhead kick silenced Goodison Park and deservingly won ‘Goal of the Season’ that year.
3. Thierry Henry vs Manchester United (2000)
Thierry Henry set England’s top flight alive during his eight years at Highbury. The Frenchman is widely regarded as the Premier League’s best-ever striker and his volley against Manchester United in 2000 proved why.
Although from a distance and a very tight angle, Henry’s superb touch and volley beat Fabien Barthez. The forward’s effortless magic was a testament to his skill, strength and finesse.
2. Dennis Bergkamp vs Newcastle (2002)
Another Arsenal player makes our Top 10.
Playmaker Dennis Bergkamp mesmerised Premier League fans over 10 years. The Dutchman scored 120 goals for the Gunners, but his most iconic came against Newcastle United in 2002.
Bergkamp’s unique turn and finish against the Magpies is often discussed as the best, not only of his career but also in the Premier League’s era.
The Ajax youth star pirouetted past Nikos Dabizas before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Shay Given. Genius.
1. Wayne Rooney vs. Manchester City (2011)
Not only is Wayne Rooney Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer with 253 goals, but his Derby-winning goal against rivals Manchester City in 2011 is regarded as, not just his best-ever but the Premier League’s best-ever.
The retired Englishman scored an acrobatic bicycle kick following a deflected cross from Nani. While some argue Garnacho’s was technically better, the occasion of the fixture is what narrowly sets the pair’s tremendous goals apart.
