15 things we loved this weekend: Garnacho, White, Benzema, Speed…
The final weekend of Premier League action before the World Cup break lived up to all the hype after Arsenal extended their lead at the summit to five points and Alejandro Garnacho consolidated his hero status at Manchester United.
Brentford recorded a famous victory at Manchester City while Newcastle continued their impressive season with a well-deserved triumph over Chelsea.
And there was plenty of intrigue elsewhere as domestic football reminded us of its brilliance before the month-long break for Qatar 2022.
For the final time before Christmas, we’ve collected 15 things that made us smile this weekend.
Alejandro Garnacho
There’s no stopping this kid right now.
Alejandro Garnacho in November:
◉ Becomes the youngest overseas player to score for Man Utd in a European competition
◉ Becomes the youngest player to register two assists in a game for Man Utd
◉ Scores his first Premier League goal – a 93rd minute winner
What a month. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/PhEgCuMgM3
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 13, 2022
Speed
We’re sure he’ll meet Ronaldo soon enough.
"WHERE'S RONALDO!!" 😭😭
You have to feel for @ishowspeedsui… pic.twitter.com/AA1fgkI3gA
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 13, 2022
Ben White
One of the revelations of the season.
Aaron Ramsdale
We can’t help but admire Ramsdale’s commitment to boiling the piss of opposition supporters.
man did a no look slide and they were fuming pic.twitter.com/HTq3hfWY0n
— blaughsemy (@proklivity) November 12, 2022
Karim Benzema
Back to where it all began.
Karim Benzema presenting his Ballon d'Or to the Lyon fans will give you goosebumps 🔥
(via @PVSportFR) pic.twitter.com/woW7QvU6ef
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 11, 2022
Gary Neville
Paul Scholes steals the show in this amusing anecdote.
The story of the “ If the Neville’s can play for England ” chant featuring Fulham fans and Paul Scholes ! pic.twitter.com/cvkxeIZZii
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) November 13, 2022
Tyrone Mings
The Aston Villa defender really tugged on our heartstrings here.
Football is brilliant. pic.twitter.com/LJDxcC2GCu
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) November 13, 2022
Amad Diallo
He’s really starting to click at Sunderland.
"A moment of MAGIC!" 🔮✨
Amad Diallo that is superb! 😍 pic.twitter.com/h02qerh3Ib
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) November 11, 2022
Jamal Lascelles
Newcastle’s excellence at shithousery is something to behold.
Ashley Barnes
Burnley’s battering ram had a normal one against their arch-rivals.
Fine day for Ashley Barnes:
– scores twice against Blackburn
– lumps Kaminski in the back of the net
– refers to Rovers as “bastards” in his post-match interview
– claims he should’ve scored a “double hat-trick”.A flawless exhibition in shithousery.
— These Football Times (@thesefootytimes) November 13, 2022
Gareth Bale
Everything about Wales’s participation in the World Cup has been heart-warming.
Spirit of ‘58 meets Spirit of ‘22 🏴@Cliff_Jones11. Terry Medwin. @GarethBale11.#ArBenYByd | #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/qwE3PeZLPc
— Wales 🏴 (@Cymru) November 13, 2022
Alexis Sanchez
Still got it.
Alexis Sanchez is still capable of providing these moments! 🤩
The Chilean puts Marseille ahead with a wonderful free-kick 👏 pic.twitter.com/J0ZawS88jF
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 13, 2022
Danny Rose
The legend of Dion Dublin remains as strong as ever.
'HE'S BEHIND YOU!' 🫣
Watch as Danny Rose sneaks in to score Stevenage's winner! pic.twitter.com/wJ34IvOBu7
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) November 12, 2022
Fredy Guarin
Wow.
Stop that Guarin. pic.twitter.com/8BR1eURnM1
— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) November 12, 2022
Cosmin Matei
This is lovely.
The best thing you'll see all week.
To his colleagues' and manager's fury, Sepsi's Cosmin Matei refused to score against Petrolul when he saw the opposite keeper down. pic.twitter.com/XlNXZVaDka— Emanuel Roşu (@Emishor) November 12, 2022
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