Chris Bevan

Manchester

Journalist at BBC

I'm a journalist for the BBC Sport website, mainly writing about football, tennis and cycling. This is an official @BBCSport account.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma analysed: 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Chris Bevan

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Gianluigi Donnarumma made two superb saves to keep out Arsenal last week - this stop from Gabriel Martinelli, and another to deny Leandro TrossardA calamity keeper or the human wall? Arsenal's Champions League fate could be decided by which version of Gianluigi Donnarumma they face in France on Wednesday.
Man City analysis: Who should City keep or sell?

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris Bevan

We know Kevin de Bruyne is leaving Manchester City in the summer, but who else might be going - and who should stay? "It feels like there are going to be big changes right through the squad," former City goalkeeper Shay Given told BBC Sport.
'I'd love Pep to build his team around him' - who should Man City keep, or sell?

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris Bevan

We know Kevin de Bruyne is leaving Manchester City in the summer, but who else might be going - and who should stay? Their rebuild has already started, with £180m spent on four players in January, but a major overhaul of Pep Guardiola's side looks likely at the end of what has been a troubled campaign, with the future of several stars in doubt. "It feels like there are going to be big changes right through the squad," former City goalkeeper Shay Given told BBC Sport.
Thomas Tuchel: How new England manager has gone from barman to Three Lions

1 month ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons |Chris Bevan

A new era in English football starts on Friday. German Thomas Tuchel will become the third non-British permanent manager to lead the England side after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Under Gareth Southgate, the Three Lions reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and lost in the 2021 and 2024 Euros finals. For the 51-year-old Tuchel, who has an 18-month contract, his job brief is clear, but hugely difficult – to qualify for and then win the 2026 World Cup.
Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal: Wayne Rooney on why you need a number nine

2 months ago | bbc.com | Chris Bevan

You would never say Arsenal and Manchester United are having similar seasons, but Sunday's Premier League stalemate at Old Trafford was a reminder that they have something in common - a problem to solve up front.
'Gonzalez's football IQ is priceless'

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bevan

Pep Guardiola describes him as a 'mini-Rodri' but could Nico Gonzalez end up having a huge impact on what is left of Manchester City's season? The £50m midfielder's impressive display on his Premier League debut against top-four rivals Newcastle brought the comparison from his beaming manager, and impressed former City defender Micah Richards who analysed Gonzalez on Match of the Day 2.
The mini-Rodri who 'makes a massive difference' to Man City

2 months ago | msn.com | Chris Bevan

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Nico Gonzalez: Man City's 'mini-Rodri' who ‘makes a massive difference’

2 months ago | bbc.com | Chris Bevan

Pep Guardiola describes him as a 'mini-Rodri' but could Nico Gonzalez end up having a huge impact on what is left of Manchester City's season? The £50m midfielder's impressive display on his Premier League debut, Saturday's 4-0 win over top-four rivals Newcastle, brought the Rodri comparison from his beaming manager and impressed former City defender Micah Richards, who analysed Gonzalez for MOTD2. "Gonzalez gave City the control they have been missing, with and without the ball," said Richards.
'This generation's Thierry Henry' - how good is Isak?

Nov 10, 2024 | au.sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bevan

The goals are flowing again for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, but could the Magpies soon face a fight to keep him at St James' Park? The 25-year-old Sweden forward scored for the fourth time in four games to help his side fight back to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Sunday, and his all-round display impressed former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, who was watching for BBC MOTD2.
'The ultimate mould to build a perfect striker' - how good is Newcastle's Alexander Isak?

Nov 10, 2024 | bbc.com | Chris Bevan

The goals are flowing again for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, but could the Magpies soon face a fight to keep him at St James' Park? The 25-year-old Sweden forward scored for the fourth time in four games to help his side fight back to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Sunday, and his all-round display impressed former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, who was watching for BBC MOTD2.