Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has heaped remarkable praise on Motherwell, claiming they are the most impressive team he has watched anywhere in Britain this season…
The ex-Hoops forward, who now works as a pundit on both sides of the border, says the Steelmen’s dynamic approach under Jens Berthel Askou has left a lasting impression. Sutton believes the Dane has masterminded one of the most eye-catching transformations of the campaign.
Motherwell under Askou have rewritten the record books. Their 21st clean sheet of the season at the weekend against Dundee United set a new club record that rivals some of Europe’s elite. Incredibly, their back line has shipped fewer goals than the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich this season.
At the other end of the pitch, Tawanda Maswanhise has been equally influential. The in-form forward leads the Premiership scoring charts with 16 league goals and 21 across all competitions, spearheading a Motherwell side currently sitting fourth in the table.
They trail the Hoops by just two points and are 10 behind leaders Hearts, while holding a game in hand against Dundee which will be played at the weekend.
Asked on Sky Sports how far Motherwell could go, Sutton delivered a glowing assessment of their prospects. “I wouldn’t rule Motherwell out,” he said.
“Motherwell have been the best team, and I really mean this, the best team I’ve seen this season, north and south of the border.”
“I think that they have a phenomenal coach, and for him to come up here, with the style that he has them playing – they have been an absolute joy to watch.”
“I really wouldn’t rule them out, and it wouldn’t surprise me if they went to Celtic Park in a couple of weeks and got a result there. They have been that good. I don’t think any team enjoys playing against Motherwell.”
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🧤 “Easy choice” to make Sinisalo No 1Chris Sutton on the Scottish Premiership title race ahead of Celtic’s trip to Aberdeen tomorrow – live on Sky Sports 📺 pic.twitter.com/ZwkB4v7Qik
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