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10 thoughts from the weekend's Premier League action

theScore examines the most important Premier League developments from the weekend, dissecting the biggest talking points after a busy slate of action.

Elliott ready to make the leap

For the first time in 532 long days, Liverpool played in front of a jam-packed home crowd; Anfield was resplendent, particularly as some 50,000 boisterous supporters belted out the club’s famous anthem ahead of the Reds’ 2-0 victory over Burnley.

In addition to the electric atmosphere and three points, those fans were treated to a memorable performance from teenage midfielder Harvey Elliott. Making his first Premier League start, the 18-year-old showed why his club – and country – have such high hopes for his career; Elliott helped create Liverpool’s second goal on the day and had an earlier assist chalked off after Mohamed Salah ventured offside.

“Everybody wants to speak to me about Harvey and I understand absolutely, when an 18-year-old boy plays such a mature game, I can understand that everybody is asking,” Jurgen Klopp said after the match.

“But I was not surprised he played like this. That is exactly how he trained now for six or seven weeks since we are back, since he is back from loan. Yes, it was good.”

The loss of Georginio Wijnaldum this summer – and lack of signings to replace the Dutchman – left some worried about Liverpool’s midfield depth, but on the evidence of Saturday’s performance, Elliott is more than ready to play a significant role this season.

Ings already proving his worth

There was handwringing in some circles after Aston Villa dropped a reported £30 million to acquire Danny Ings from Southampton earlier this month. After all, this was a player who, at 29, has battled serious knee injuries throughout his career, and there appeared to be no real competition for his signature.

Perhaps the fee was a little steep, considering the circumstances, but Ings reminded everyone on Saturday why Villa were so keen on his services, scoring a spectacular bicycle kick in the 2-0 win over Newcastle.

For all the valid concerns about his knees, it’s important to remember that Ings has showcased some durability, appearing in 67 league matches over the past two years, scoring 34 goals in that time. When he’s fit, he finds the net. There’s some element of risk considering there will be practically no resale value, but if Ings can build on Saturday’s stunning effort, £30 million will end up looking like a tidy piece of business.

Norwich need to be more practical?

Daniel Farke’s commitment to an attractive, possession-based brand of football is commendable, but Norwich City’s 5-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City showed that the German manager needs to be more amenable to playing “ugly” at times throughout the season.

When you have a talent advantage in the Championship, staunchly sticking to your preferred system and imposing it on other teams makes sense. But the Canaries will rarely, if ever, have more talent than their Premier League opponents this season, and, against the likes of City, will be hugely overmatched. That’s when Farke needs to make adjustments, even if it means deviating a little bit from his natural approach.

Matches against Manchester City won’t be the determining factor in whether Norwich survive relegation, but if a more utilitarian outlook helps them pick up some extra points against bigger clubs along the way, that could make all the difference in the end.

Vieira respects Hodgson’s blueprint

Roy Hodgson’s exit and the departures of numerous senior players seemed to herald an exciting new era for Crystal Palace, one where the club would extensively farm Croydon’s frantic kickabouts for young talent and the first team would play a less conservative brand of football.

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But Patrick Vieira has been reluctant to tweak the latter element, sticking with a strict, Hodgson-esque 4-4-2 for his team’s opening two fixtures. Attacking is left to the attackers, with the unadventurous Joel Ward picked at right-back and left-back Tyrick Mitchell given strict instructions to track Chelsea’s Mason Mount in the first match and to mark Sergi Canos in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Brentford.

Whether Vieira gradually adopts a more adventurous approach will be interesting to see – his youthful Manchester City reserve team was certainly much more attacking than what we’ve seen so far from the Eagles.

He’s their only No. 9, and he isn’t a No. 9

Until Harry Kane or another No. 9 arrives at Manchester City, Gabriel Jesus is the only senior striker in Pep Guardiola’s ensemble. But he’s not strictly a No. 9.

Arguably his most influential performances in a City shirt were when he practically covered the whole left flank – defensively and offensively – in both legs against Real Madrid in the 2019-20 Champions League round of 16.

And in Saturday’s 5-0 rout of Norwich City, he operated on the right, leaving Ferran Torres – a natural right-winger – to be the central attacker. Jesus created three goals from a space behind Norwich’s left-back he exposed throughout the match, and he played another slick pass for a Torres goal that was disallowed due to a foul in the buildup.

“No matter the position – central, right, left – he’s always ready to help, ready to do what he has to do for the team; and for us, it’s a privilege to have him here with us,” Guardiola told Sky Sports after Jesus was named Man of the Match.

Expect even more from Raphinha

Jordan Pickford had no chance.

But it wasn’t just his goal. Raphinha had more touches of the ball against Everton than he did in 29 of his 30 Premier League appearances last season, with some of his extra involvement coming through his intelligent movement from the flank and into the middle to receive the ball.

Raphinha didn’t participate in Leeds’ preseason program last year after joining on the final day of the summer transfer window. So, with a full buildup to this campaign and with a greater comprehension of Marcelo Bielsa’s methods and the rigors of the Premier League, the Brazilian could be set for a season even more impressive than the last.

Early candidate for comeback of the season

This campaign’s greatest comeback story could belong to Shane Duffy, a player who last season became a Rangers cult hero due to his shambolic loan spell at Old Firm rivals Celtic.

“Duffy’s every touch was cheered rapturously by the home fans in the opening stages,” the Daily Record’s Liam Bryce wrote of Brighton & Hove Albion’s preseason friendly at Rangers in July, “cheers which were only amplified further when the center-back wiped out his own teammate in the middle of the pitch.”

But Duffy has produced two top-drawer league displays since he returned to Brighton and replaced £50-million man Ben White in Graham Potter’s lineup. He was imperious in the season-opening win at Burnley – logging game-high figures for headers and clearances – and was similarly uncompromising at the back for Saturday’s visit from Watford, when he headed the opener in a 2-0 win.

“Shane has done really, really well, he’s been a breath of fresh air. It’s a credit to him and we just want to help him enjoy his football which he is doing,” Potter said after the Seagulls’ latest victory.

Manchester United need midfield reinforcements

Manchester United made a pair of truly superb signings in the transfer window by adding Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, but there’s still a key area that has to be addressed for this team to take another big step forward, and the need was glaring on Sunday against Southampton.

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The Red Devils rolled out Nemanja Matic and Fred in central midfield for the eventual 1-1 draw, and the pair both had rotten outings. The 33-year-old was caught in possession in dangerous areas multiple times by the aggressive Southampton press, and at this stage in his career, lacks the legs to provide adequate cover in front of the defense. Meanwhile, the Brazilian was typically busy but extremely erratic with his passing. Playing the two together isn’t a recipe for success, and Scott McTominay, serviceable as he is, can’t rectify things on his own.

There’s so much talent everywhere else in the Manchester United squad, it would be a shame if one subpar area sinks the whole operation this season.

Wolves lack bite

There should be patience during times like these. Bruno Lage is only two matches into his Wolverhampton Wanderers tenure. His best striker, Raul Jimenez, has recently returned to the pitch after fracturing his skull; Adama Traore, who troubled Tottenham Hotspur with his wonderful blend of brawn and flair, is trying to rediscover his form after a disappointing 2020-21 season.

On other days, Wolves wouldn’t have lost 1-0 to Spurs. But despite the patience that should be afforded to Lage’s reign, it’s clear the new boss needs more bite before a slow start turns into a wasted season.

Wolves played 23 key passes to Spurs’ five, yet produced the same number of shots on target (six) as the north Londoners. Seeking an alternative attacker to Jimenez and the extremely raw Fabio Silva before the transfer window shuts on Aug. 31 must be a priority.

Wolves may rue the summer sale of Rafa Mir, who moved to Sevilla on a permanent basis after notching an impressive 13 goals over 38 appearances despite Huesca’s relegation from La Liga.

Arsenal no match for Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku garnered much of the attention following Chelsea’s comfortable 2-0 victory over Arsenal in Sunday’s London derby, and with good reason. The Belgian, in his first match back with the Blues, was a dominant force up front, making light work of the Arsenal backline – particularly Pablo Mari – and scoring the opening goal of the contest.

More than just Lukaku’s excellence, the match showcased the huge – and growing – gap that exists between the two London clubs. Thomas Tuchel schooled Mikel Arteta, taking advantage of Arsenal’s desire to overload the left wing going forward; Chelsea targeted that side of the pitch repeatedly, leading to a goal and assist for Reece James, who consistently found himself with acres of space in the first half.

Then there was the issue of squad depth. Arsenal were missing several regulars, but even at full strength, the talent gap would have been glaring.

Chelsea are a genuine title threat, and Arsenal now need a result next week against Manchester City, of all teams, to avoid a nightmarish start to the campaign.

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Breaking down thrilling EPL title race with 10 games left

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One of the most intoxicating title races in Premier League history is, mercifully, ready to resume.

The quirks of the calendar – an FA Cup weekend succeeded by an agonizing international window – means the titanic tussle between Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City will have been on hiatus for a full three weeks before it gets back underway on Sunday.

But there are no more impending interruptions. With 10 matches remaining for each title contender, we’re barreling toward a resolution to the type of three-way battle that’s exceedingly rare in England’s top flight. There’s never been a season in the Premier League era where three teams went into the final day with a chance to hoist the trophy. This could be it. The last time it happened was the 1971-72 campaign, when Derby County won an incredible four-team fight, narrowly beating Leeds United and, ominously, Liverpool and Man City to the crown. We’re overdue for that kind of drama.

That three sides have converged this way at all is, frankly, remarkable.

These are the three best teams in the country by an enormous margin. They’re the only ones with an expected goal difference per game of plus-1.0 or greater this season. The next best mark, surprisingly, belongs to Mauricio Pochettino’s erratic Chelsea team at plus-0.36. So, yeah, it’s not close.

The three of them are also on a tear and show no signs of slowing down. Arsenal have won all eight of their league games in 2024, scoring 33 goals in the process; Liverpool have collected 22 of a possible 27 points in that time; reigning champions Manchester City have racked up 23 of 27 points. They’ve combined for just one loss since the calendar flipped – Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat against Arsenal in early February.

The only sides that look capable of halting their progress are each other, which makes this weekend’s clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad all the more significant.

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Each contender has a compelling reason for believing it’s “their” year.

Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s men look far more assured and mature than last season when they set the pace for nearly the entire campaign, only to crumble down the stretch and relinquish their once sizeable advantage to Manchester City. Do-it-all superstar Declan Rice has been a transformative figure in midfield, while Kai Havertz, after an inauspicious start, is becoming an increasingly vital and consistent scoring threat. At least from the outside, there appears to be more self-belief within the Arsenal camp. Having learned from their experience in 2022-23, Arsenal won’t cede top spot so easily this time. It’ll need to be ripped from them.

Some may be inclined to dismiss their recent run because of their opponents. Yes, the Gunners have played some weak teams – Sheffield United! Burnley! Nottingham Forest! – but, for the most part, they aren’t just beating them; they’re blowing them away with a ruthlessness usually associated with title winners. For those still unconvinced, Sunday’s visit to the Etihad, where they were tossed aside like a rag doll in last season’s 4-1 loss, will be the ultimate litmus test to see if this team is ready to end the club’s 20-year title drought.

Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp’s persistent squad, already with the League Cup in tow, aims to send off their departing bench boss in style. Liverpool have been the most entertaining team of the trio this season. They create more chances than Arsenal and City and concede more opportunities. Darwin Nunez, the ultimate agent of chaos on a football pitch, is the perfect fit for a team with a habit of scoring late goals and delivering dramatic moments. Their title charge is built on more than just vibes, though.

Liverpool overwhelmed none other than City in their last league game before the international break but came away from the pulsating affair at Anfield with a 1-1 draw. City, usually self-confident and domineering in possession, simply held on against what Pep Guardiola dubbed a “tsunami” of pressure. There was obviously some added incentive at play, but Liverpool are built to go full speed regardless of the opposition. It’s in their nature under Klopp.

Manchester City

Despite not being at its vintage best this term, Guardiola’s accomplished crew remains the favorite in the eyes of many who, for good reason, simply refuse to pick against them. We’ve been conditioned to feel like City will inevitably be the last team standing because, well, they usually are. Five titles in the previous six seasons will have that effect on the collective psyche. However, Erling Haaland isn’t replicating his ferocious scoring pace from last season, and Kevin De Bruyne has been limited to six league starts. Also, outside of some electrifying Jeremy Doku performances, the summer signings haven’t exactly set the world alight. And yet, here they are, just one point off the top, showing the quiet confidence and tranquility that can only be obtained through winning experiences.

With Phil Foden leading the way and authoring arguably the best season of anyone in the league, City could become the first team in English history to win four consecutive top-flight titles.

Strength of schedule

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On paper, Arsenal have the most difficult fixture list.

Their remaining opponents average 41.8 points this season, roughly corresponding to ninth place in the table. Put another way, it would be the equivalent of playing Wolves (41 points) or Brighton (42) each week. It doesn’t help that many of Arsenal’s toughest matches are away from home. Coincidentally, they have upcoming trips to Brighton and Wolves, along with north London rivals Tottenham and Manchester United, following this weekend’s potentially decisive tilt at the Etihad. It’s tough.

Manchester City’s task is slightly more forgiving, as their remaining opponents average 40.7 points or 10th place.

Liverpool appear to have the most favorable schedule of the trophy chasers, with their opponents averaging 38.4 points, a tally representing the haul of a team in the bottom half of the table. While that’s better than the alternative, it’s not quite so simple for the Reds. On the back of a potentially draining Europa League quarterfinal second leg against Atalanta in mid-April – more on that soon – Klopp’s men have three away games in seven days against Fulham, Everton, and West Ham. In addition to battling their local nemesis, who could still be scrapping for survival at that point, Liverpool will also face a rambunctious Goodison crowd that would love nothing more than to play a critical role in stopping their hated rivals from winning another league crown.

Aston Villa and Spurs, meanwhile, stand out as common foes for all three title hopefuls. Sitting fourth and fifth, respectively, and engaged in their own fight to secure a Champions League place, they could play the role of kingmakers this spring.

European commitments

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Balancing the mental and physical demands of domestic play with continental competition is a huge piece of this puzzle for all three teams. Midweek success can further galvanize a group, but taxing failures can cripple a team’s momentum at home.

Much like the domestic schedule, Liverpool seem to have an edge here. Arsenal and Manchester City will face European behemoths Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in a pair of mouthwatering Champions League quarterfinal ties beginning next month. However, Liverpool have a comparatively charitable Europa League encounter with Atalanta.

If they both advance, Arsenal and City will meet in the Champions League semifinals, an outcome that will surely be celebrated wildly on Merseyside.

How those games intermingle with the league schedule also matters. Liverpool play Crystal Palace and Fulham following their two matchups with the Italian outfit. After locking horns with Bayern, Arsenal have to contend with Aston Villa and Wolves. Manchester City, still active on three fronts as they seek a second consecutive treble, host lowly Luton after the first leg of their Real Madrid rematch and take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinals following the second leg.

Injury concerns

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Liverpool have been plagued by injuries all season. Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Andy Robertson, among others, have missed varying amounts of time, though the bulk of that group is getting back to full fitness. Alisson Becker remains sidelined and might not return until mid-April. Defensive stalwart Virgil van Dijk is the only Liverpool player to garner over 2,000 league minutes this season, indicating how disruptive injuries have been for Klopp’s team. And yet, they persevere.

Five Manchester City players have cleared the 2,000-minute mark thus far, and a couple more are on the cusp. But the club was without De Bruyne for the entire first half of the season, while trips to the treatment room ravaged Jack Grealish’s year. City also got hit the hardest by the recent international break, with John Stones and Kyle Walker hurt on England duty and racing against time to recover for Sunday’s match versus Arsenal. Swiss defender Manuel Akanji is in the same boat, and Ederson’s return date from a thigh injury remains uncertain. Never shy about tweaking his lineup, Guardiola could be forced to tinker yet again.

Arsenal have been largely unscathed, with six players eclipsing 2,000 league minutes. William Saliba, whose absence last season played an outsize role in Arsenal’s capitulation, has been on the pitch for every second of league play in 2023-24. Gabriel Jesus has battled ailments all year, and Jurrien Timber suffered an ACL injury just 49 minutes into his Premier League debut in the season opener. But the Gunners will be hoping their relative good fortune on the injury front extends right through May, especially as it relates to Bukayo Saka, who pulled out of the England squad to nurse a minor muscular issue.

Prediction

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First, a disclaimer: Luck will play a pivotal role in determining which team is crowned on May 19. Injuries will continue to be a factor. There will almost certainly be contentious refereeing and VAR decisions that favor and oppose the title challengers. There will also be finishing variance, with players missing seemingly easy chances and converting more difficult opportunities.

Impossible to predict? No matter. We’re not going to let that stop us.

Considering their advantageous schedule, at home and in Europe, along with their improving squad health at just the right time and the inescapable feeling that this is a team of destiny determined to send their beloved manager out on a high, we’re going with Liverpool, who’ll collect 88 points to pip their rivals and again interrupt Manchester City’s run of domestic dominance.

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Euro 2024 playoffs: Miraculous Ukraine comeback, big result for Wales

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Wales, Greece, and Poland registered statement wins Thursday, joining three other teams in next Tuesday’s playoff finals for the three remaining places at Euro 2024.

Ukraine staged an incredible late comeback against Bosnia and Herzegovina in its semifinal to keep its Euro dream alive.

The highest-placed team in FIFA’s rankings that’s no longer in contention to reach the tournament in Germany is 60th-placed Finland.

Here’s how the playoff semifinals across Path A, B, and C played out.

Path A

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Poland 5-1 Estonia

Estonia barely stood a chance. Down to 10 men as early as the 27th minute, the northern Europeans could only muster a consolation goal in a 5-1 loss to Poland. The Polish achieved the rout without Robert Lewandowski getting on the scoresheet and remain unbeaten in 21 Euro qualifiers at home, a magnificent run dating back to September 2006. Poland is trying to make up for a poor qualifying campaign in which it finished third in Group E, four points behind the Czech Republic and Albania. The country hasn’t missed the Euros since 2004.

Wales 4-1 Finland

The Red Wall might descend on Germany this summer. Wales’ raucous supporters have legitimate hopes of traveling to another major tournament after the Dragons scorched Finland without the retired Gareth Bale and with Aaron Ramsey, 33, on the bench after more injury problems. Teemu Pukki gave the visiting team some hope just before halftime following well-taken finishes from David Brooks and Neco Williams. But Wales needed just 73 seconds of the second period to restore its two-goal cushion via Brennan Johnson’s tap-in. Daniel James took advantage of a defensive error before rounding the goalkeeper in the 86th minute to give the host a resounding victory.

Playoff final: Wales vs. Poland, Tuesday 3:45 p.m. ET

Path B

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Israel 1-4 Iceland

Iceland’s Albert Gudmundsson stole the show with an emphatic hat-trick against Israel on Thursday. His stunning free-kick into the top right corner canceled out Eran Zahavi’s opening goal for Israel, and he created a nice cushion for his country with a pair of markers in the final 10 minutes. Just before that, Zahavi blew an incredible opportunity to equalize the match at 2-2, missing a penalty awarded for handball against Iceland’s Gudmundur Thorarinsson. A red card to Israel’s Haim Revivo didn’t help the trailing side. Iceland is now a game away from making only its second-ever appearance at the Euros following its quarterfinal run in 2016.

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-2 Ukraine

Ukraine scored twice with just minutes remaining in regulation to snatch what seemed to be a sure victory from Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday. Bosnia controlled play for most of the match and took the lead in the 56th minute when Mykola Matviyenko turned in Amar Dedic’s shot into his own net. But a colossal defensive lapse cost the Bosnians a chance to make it a record four countries from the former Yugoslavia at Euro 2024. Roman Yaremchuk came off the bench to equalize in the 85th minute and teed up Artem Dovbyk’s sensational winning header three minutes later to turn the playoff semifinal on its head. Ukraine now faces Iceland with a third consecutive Euro appearance at stake.

Playoff final: Ukraine vs. Iceland, Tuesday 3:45 p.m. ET

Path C

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Georgia 2-0 Luxembourg

Two clever finishes from Budu Zivzivadze in Tbilisi assured Georgia of a place in Path C’s final – and all without the help of suspended talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. But it wasn’t that simple for the host. Luxembourg thought it equalized during the second half, only for the goal to be eventually snatched away due to Maxime Chanot’s apparent foul 45 seconds earlier. Luxembourg’s Chanot was controversially sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, and Zivzivadze effectively ended the match six minutes later with his second strike. Kvaratskhelia is available for the final.

Greece 5-0 Kazakhstan

Anastasios Bakasetas lashed home a penalty, Dimitrios Pelkas headed into the net’s roof, Fotis Ioannidis tapped in from close range, and Dimitrios Kourbelis added another header. And that was all before halftime. Kazakhstan’s impressive 2022-23 Nations League campaign and notable Euro 2024 qualifying wins over Denmark, Northern Ireland (twice), and Finland suddenly seemed ages ago, as Greece recorded its biggest halftime lead since October 1978 (5-0 against Finland). Aleksandr Marochkin’s embarrassing own goal in the 85th minute made Kazakhstan’s day even worse.

Playoff final: Georgia vs. Greece, Tuesday 1:00 p.m. ET

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Look: Nike unveils beautiful kit selection for Euro 2024, Copa America

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Nike released a stunning batch of threads ahead of Euro 2024 and Copa America on Monday.

Days after Adidas launched its lineup for the summer’s top two tournaments, Nike followed suit with an array of colorful designs.

The U.S. manufacturer also announced redesigns for Canada and Poland, even though they’ve yet to qualify for their respective tournaments. The Canucks face Trinidad and Tobago in a one-off Copa America qualifier on Saturday, while Poland must navigate a four-team playoff to reach Euro 2024.

(All images courtesy of Nike)

Euro 2024

Croatia

Home

The square-shaped design that gives Croatia its unique look gets a slight upgrade. The home shirt features larger squares than ever before.

Away

Croatia’s away shirt plays on the national flag, with the traditional checkered pattern now on a slant.

England

Home

Influenced by England’s 1966 training gear, the home shirt has a classic feel with a rich blue collar and gorgeous trim along the cuffs.

Away

England embraces a deep purple hue for its away selection. The crest stands out with a contrasting off-white tint that makes the three lions pop.

France

Home

France’s home shirt may have the biggest crest of all of Nike’s offerings. The oversized rooster defines this shirt as much as the royal blue that’s made France’s kits a crowd-pleaser.

Away

The pinstripes mirror the colors of France’s national flag and span the width of the shirt in a simple, yet elegant design.

Netherlands

Home

Nike could’ve offered anything orange here, and it would’ve been perfect. But the Netherlands has something bolder and better to wear. The zig-zag pattern adds edge.

Away

The orange collar and cuffs pop alongside the three shades of blue Nike has chosen to create the abstract design on this work of art.

Poland

Home

Poland dedicates premium real estate on the country’s home shirt to its imposing crest.

Away

Poland’s away shirt is a daring choice. The graphic treatment adds texture, giving it a rugged feel while separating from the red tones of years past.

Portugal

Home

With possibly the best home shirt in Nike’s collection, Portugal leans heavily into its traditional red-and-green motif with a polo collar and thick cuffs. The logo sits prominently as well. A smash hit.

Away

Here’s another winner. Portugal’s away strip has a stunning textile imprint that gives off a cool summer vibe.

Turkey

Home

This is a menacing look. Turkey will look like a whirring red army with these imposing shirts.

Away

The classic red band returns to Turkey’s away uniform. Like the others, it features an oversized crest in the middle of the shirt.

Copa America

Brazil

Home

Nike goes big with Brazil’s crest and adds an intricate design to the same yellow hue the Selecao have used for decades.

Away

Brazil’s secondary strip feels like the beach. A horizontal wavy pattern covering the entire shirt mimics the country’s picturesque coastline.

Canada

Home

The only blemish in Nike’s lineup. Why is there a circle around the swoosh? And why are the shoulders so much darker than the body? None of it makes sense.

Away

The 13 pinstripes are supposed to represent the 10 provinces and three territories that make up Canada. Unfortunately, the rest of the shirt looks incomplete.

United States

Home

The United States men’s national team gets a classic home shirt with patriotic detailing along the color and sleeves.

Away

The gradient works perfectly with the red shorts the U.S. will wear at the Copa America.

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