Elliot Anderson
23-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Anderson made the move to Nottingham Forest from Newcastle last summer and immediately found a role, capturing a regular spot in the midfield. He started 33 of his 37 appearances for almost 2,800 minutes, numbers he was never going to see at Newcastle. Still, in terms of fantasy, he was stuck in more of a holding role for the majority of his minutes, limiting him to two goals from 40 shots and six assists on 37 chances created. A split role of set pieces helped his floor and will be something to target in the new season. Given that he found more of his footing in the latter half last campaign, it's reasonable to expect more goals and assists in 2025/26.
Wins five tackles in 3-2 win
Anderson generated five tackles (five won) and three clearances in Sunday's 3-2 win against Mexico.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was huge in defence and counterattack for England as they defeated Mexico to book a place in the quarter-finals against Norway. The midfielder was crucial in the build-up to the second goal. He won a tackle shortly after kick-off from the first goal and won the ball, with it landing with Jude Bellingham. Bellingham worked the ball to Kane, who found Bellingham in the box for the goal. Anderson has started every game in this World Cup and in the last four games has only failed to win one tackle from 12 attempts.
Anderson was huge in defence and counterattack for England as they defeated Mexico to book a place in the quarter-finals against Norway. The midfielder was crucial in the build-up to the second goal. He won a tackle shortly after kick-off from the first goal and won the ball, with it landing with Jude Bellingham. Bellingham worked the ball to Kane, who found Bellingham in the box for the goal. Anderson has started every game in this World Cup and in the last four games has only failed to win one tackle from 12 attempts.
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Joins Manchester City
Anderson has joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest in a deal completed while the 23-year-old midfielder is on international duty with England at the World Cup, with formalities to be finalized upon his return, the club announced.
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Creates three chances
Anderson generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against the DR Congo.
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Starting against Panama
Anderson (hamstring) is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Panama.
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Option to face Panama
Anderson (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Panama, according to manager Thomas Tuchel, per Dom Smith of The Standard. "Elliot and Declan were training today. They had minor issues after the match, but they had enough time to recover. So everyone except for Reece is available, and we will take the decision [on who starts the game] tomorrow."
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Could miss Panama match
Anderson could miss Saturday's group-stage finale against Panama due to glute tightness, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.
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City leading race for him
Manchester City are leading the race for Anderson as talks between the Citizens and Nottingham Forest remain active throughout the World Cup, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson started in England's World Cup opener against Croatia and produced an outstanding display. City are believed to have offered around $120 million for the midfielder, while Manchester United have yet to make a comparable offer. Thus, the Citizens are clearly ahead of their rivals in the race to sign the 23-year-old and are hoping to get a deal over the line in the early days of July.
Anderson started in England's World Cup opener against Croatia and produced an outstanding display. City are believed to have offered around $120 million for the midfielder, while Manchester United have yet to make a comparable offer. Thus, the Citizens are clearly ahead of their rivals in the race to sign the 23-year-old and are hoping to get a deal over the line in the early days of July.