Daily Soccer Digest From May 13, 2026

Outlier01SOCCER

Ivan Toney scored three goals in Al-Ahli's 3–1 win over Al-Fateh on 6 May — his fourth match with three or more goals since 1 January 2026.
He has scored 29 goals in 28 Saudi Pro League appearances this season; no other Al-Ahli player reached double figures.
For a striker who left the Premier League for Saudi Arabia, this scoring rate cements him as one of the most dominant attackers in the division.

Inflection Point02SOCCER

Arsenal sit top of the Premier League on 79 points from 36 games; Manchester City are second on 74 points from 35 games, with three fixtures remaining versus Arsenal's two.
City's maximum possible tally is 83 points; Arsenal's is 85 — meaning Arsenal need just 7 points from two games to clinch the title on goal difference (GD: Arsenal +42, City +40).
Man City host Crystal Palace today (13 May), making this a live inflection point in the title race.

Anomaly03SOCCER

Kübler, a defender, scored both goals in SC Freiburg's 3–1 home win over Braga on 7 May, sealing their place in the Europa League final on a 4–3 aggregate.
He had scored just two goals in his previous 37 appearances this season across all competitions before this game — meaning half his season tally came in a single semi-final.
A right-back scoring a brace in a European semi-final is a rare attacking contribution from a defensive position.

Anomaly04SOCCER

Always Ready thrashed Lanus 4–0 in the Copa Libertadores on 6 May, generating 24 total shots (10 on target) and 63% possession against Lanus's 7 shots.
Despite that dominant display, Always Ready remain in last place in their group on 3 points after four games, with two matches remaining in the group stage.
Lanus, despite the heavy defeat, sit third in the group on 6 points, highlighting how tight the standings are above Always Ready.