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Sven Botman of Newcastle United is the fastest player in the world in 2023. The Newcastle United defender, who recently joined the English Premier League club, has been using his quick pace to strengthen Newcastle United's defense and make it impregnable. Botman has a top speed of 39.21km/h this season.
Darwin Nunez was signed by Liverpool with the expectation that he would solve the club's long-standing number-nine problem. However, the Uruguayan striker has fallen short of expectations. This hasn't stopped him from demonstrating his impressive speed. According to speedsd, he is currently the second fastest player in the world in 2023, clocking a speed of 38km/hr.
Kylian Mbappe is the world's third-fastest player in 2023. The Paris Saint-Germain star has clocked a speed of 37.90km/hr. Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona is ranked fourth. The right-winger has traveled 36.6 kilometers at a speed of 36.6 kilometers per hour.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Adama Traore completes the top five. This season, the Spaniard has reached speeds of around 36 km/h.
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Manu Akanji sets Arsenal target after Pep Guardiola 'provoked' Man City
Manchester City defender Manu Akanji looks forward to February as the Blues chase Arsenal in the Premier League
Man City defender Manu Akanji
Manu Akanji is gearing up for a big month as Manchester City's most reliable defender aims for his perfect February.
Akanji faltered in the summer transfer market and was not initially considered, but quickly became a staple for Pep Guardiola.The former Dortmund defender has started 13 of 14 Premier League games. , also appeared in the FA Cup victory over Arsenal, giving City three straight victories.
City are confident of their recent performances, even though they still trail him by five points after one game in the league. After eight goals went unanswered after Akanji reacted to the half-time dressing he received from the manager against Spurs, Akanji feels his players gave the reaction Guardiola wanted. ''I try to do everything on the pitch, but sometimes it doesn't work out.
"We went into the game and played really well. We scored four goals in the first half but didn't concede another.
"It might have helped, it might have inspired us a little bit. He probably wanted it. I think we had a great response with the game we had.
"The results weren't always what we planned or wanted, but we've won the last three games, so I think we're on the right track. I hope we can continue this winning streak."
With City looking ahead, the schedule couldn't be easier. In February, in a month he will play 5 of 6 league games against Tottenham and Arsenal. The Champions League knockout round is also back, with Leipzig's Blues sandwiched between trips to Nottingham and Bournemouth towards the end of the month.
Guardiola's team is looking to make progress in the rest of the competition, but Akanji knows there's no room for further setbacks.
"I feel good with everyone. Of course, there are a lot of good guys in front and behind," he said.
"We are playing good football. Every chance I get, I try to do my best. I'm confident in the players I play with and I think we've seen that in the last few games.
“Every game is important, but in January and February there are more games. The Champions League is back now. "We know that, so we go into every game to get the three points."
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