Why Mac Allister Is The Signing Of The Season

On this week's episode of The Breakdown, brought to you by Sky Bet, we took a deep dive into how Alexis Mac Allister has been the most impactful Premier League signing this season.
Do you think the World Cup winner has been the Premier League’s signing of the season or has someone else been more influential for their club?
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[@matthewjamison]

At £35m, it's hard to argue.

[@frederickrich7393]

Plus add ons don't forget the add ons the better he and Liverpool do the more money Brighton get.

[@matthewjamison]

@@frederickrich7393 It's a win win all round then

[@marcus-sky]

@@frederickrich7393 a release clause does not have add ons

[@wrightgk99]

@@frederickrich7393there are no add ons it was a buyout clause of £35M that’s it

[@Chip_in]

One hundred and fifty million for the midfield rebuild ⛳

[@seven92023]

I was shocked that City didn't go for him to replace Gundogan. Instead he went to direct rival like Liverpool and they have used him great. World Cup winner and key part of that Argentina team. Definitely signing of the season, especially when also considering the price tag and impact.

[@kingkohli1868]

I am also shocked city didn't even talk

[@jpgduff]

They did but Liverpool had already closed th deal.

[@sooyaaa7760]

Argentine world champion heritage 🇦🇷🛐 there's a reason why hes adored and respected by Messi, this guy is not only brilliant but is also such a good person off the pitch.

[@alextv293]

He’s called macallister. He’s Irish fella x

[@alextv293]

@@epmoli he’s of Irish descent.

[@tomydurazno6243]

​@@alextv293his father and his grandfather are also argentinian born, his family lived in Argentina for centuries

[@alextv293]

@@tomydurazno6243 we will have to agree to disagree on this one champ.

[@tomydurazno6243]

@@alextv293 there is nothing to disagree, this are just facts, his family lived in La Pampa for ages, his father also played for the Argentina national team, you are just plain wrong

[@themaharaniscloset]

We just need Szoboslai to step a level up now.

[@magic1968]

What a goal last night!

[@ghanastyler7]

Why People saying declan Rice totally bullshit. You got exactly, what you expect from him. Over 100mio. and he already came to a Titel challanger Team. Liverpool were 5th before! Alexis no brainer!

[@TwistedSoul2002]

You’re cherry picking your range of data.

[@matrix35]

Cole Palmer is the signing of the season. He has kept Chelsea out of the relegation zone!

[@40yearoldvirgil15]

​@@matrix35 they're 10th tho

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

​@@matrix35😂😂😂

[@alextv293]

That Kobe bloke at United probs is the best signing of the season r kid

[@SD-nq6kg]

Endo is making this possible. What a combo...

[@jamesentwistle8258]

Mcallister may well be signing of the season but Endo at just over 16m is outrageous

[@DaHomieRoach]

​​@@jamesentwistle8258 so if my math is correct, which is a big if, that's 51 million between the both of them while having a significantly higher impact on the pitch than all the money Chelsea spent for Fernandez and caicedo. Before any Chelsea fans get upset, I definitely was expecting liverpool to get one of them and was disappointed when they didn't. Silly me, I should've known they would find their midfield replacements elsewhere for cheaper

[@MrHakis]

He's been Liverpool's best player this calendar year.

[@user-zr2ug4rh7w]

Rice has been just as influential as Macca, but Macca at £35m is crazy.

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

‘Macca’ 🤢

[@disrupt_ist]

100% the signing of the season and I could have told anyone this before the world cup. I was shocked that ONLY Liverpool went for him at such a low price.

[@albertcamussimp7999]

Mac allister solo quería ir al Liverpool, el precio de traspaso por una condición para su renovación.

[@40yearoldvirgil15]

Macca is like a leveled down messi but in midfield. Even moves like him.

[@ryanbutler4221]

😂

[@iJaxy10]

Midfield Messi

[@Youafool500]

Don’t be stupid man, you have watched Messi for nearly 20 years, Messi in midfield is nothing like Macca but they do play well together

[@hr-g4640]

his short dribble is very Messi esque

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

Only thing he shares with messi is nationality 😂

[@nickblack3972]

This man is gonna win us the league

[@Bgobey]

Mac is like a mix of Thiago/gundogan he’s been immense

[@phizzyy33]

Great insight. I'd like to see a video on young strong players 💪🏻

[@PenguinOnDopee]

Palmer single handedly keeping Chelsea up

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

By scoring 9 pens😂

[@matrix35]

@@doubletapthatdotty4597 You try scoring 9 pens under that pressure!

[@jmc4226]

@@doubletapthatdotty4597he’s actually scored 12 pens this season lol

[@toiletcomputer]

No he isn't. Without him chelsea are not getting relegated. But he can still be talked about for best signing

[@SledgeHammered]

@@matrix35 It isn't that hard if all you do is play football everyday

[@JD-lz2uq]

To imply that him moving further up was a new tactical decision by Klopp is incredibly naive. Endo was bought to play on the role he is now playing, surprise surprise. It took him a little while to settle, understandably, and during that time McC was asked to play deep. Now Endo has hit form McC is playing here it was always intended he would play, and it’s been glorious

[@vince7207]

He's got some tekkers.

[@buffalosowljah373]

unbulleeeeevable tekkerz

[@GhostJJJ]

Rice Mac Palmer all been game changing for their teams.

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

Endo been better imo

[@M4NA5]

@@doubletapthatdotty4597Endo been better than Caicedo, not Rice. No Liverpool midfielder is even in the same conversation as Rice this season.

[@M4NA5]

Mac Allister ghosted first half of the season though

[@katlegolebelo1239]

Because as the video explained he was not playing in his ideal position which is 8-10 ​@M4NA5

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

@@M4NA5 rice isn’t 10 times better than endo is he. No.

[@leonardobonilla4866]

I got to give it to palmer . Only because it took Endo actually balling and the introduction of conor Bradley to the team for him to flourish. If not he be playing as rhe 6 and he is better as an 8 and with Arnold there was too many gaps defensively thst McAllister had to cover. Game changer but palmer been pretty much the only thing keep him team from relegation battle. And you say he's scoring a lot of pens, still have to convert them with thousands of fans watching and at only what 20 years old , lights bright and he aint shy away.

[@joeexotic5831]

Considering the price, he must be signing of the season

[@wowcbi]

Price comes in to play But this guy hasn't pulled up trees he's just best out of the 3, and they are top Another video comes out next week we'll find a way to justify it He won't even make team of the year

[@Rob-hy8vb]

Macca and Endo

[@kingof206]

He’s a classic Klopp utility midfielder. Jack of all trades, excels in some… Klopp likes to have these midfielders. Wijnaldum is an example.

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

Master of none more like 😂

[@WTVJFT97]

Mac and Endo have been amazing so far

[@dogolover4924]

I love him great player 🤩

[@norat1804]

The work H is doing is fairly impressive. 👏👏

[@IceClawz.]

0:56 for anyone wondering this is the west ham game at anfield

[@kriissyy09ify]

Honestly, when I watch him play I think he would be insane in Pep's system. I don't know if City just didn't know about his release clause or they passed on him for Kovacic, but had they signed him they would be have more than 67 points and Liverpool would have a lot less than 70 points.

[@purpleaki06]

Think it's mostly because McAllister seems like a decent guy and he wants to win trophies legitimately rather than go to a club that cheats.

[@alanslade9240]

​@@purpleaki06 😂 football is a job, they play where they can get paid the most/is best for their career, if a move to Man City had been available you better believe he and his agent would have entertained it regardless of any of the things you mention

[@alexmarques4432]

Is it "guilty until proven innocent" in English football as well?

[@trevorbyrne4668]

@@alexmarques4432 Well they are already guilty - by definition - of refusing to cooperate with the PL's inquiry. So there's that.

[@Youafool500]

@@purpleaki06Doubtful, City did not come in for him

[@williammoran7240]

We've got a Cracking Player in McAllister The New Trigger and What a passer On the ball 🔥🔥🔥 YNWA 🔥🔥🔥 💯

[@pauldoc567]

No way! Declan Rice has had a bigger impact this season for Arsenal than MacAllister for Pool

[@nawwk79]

Mac Allister is the signing of the season and Caicedo is the flop of the season. 🤭

[@DyNamiC_PulsE]

Man watched one mistake against man utd and judged his whole season 🤡🤡

[@johnconstantine903]

Caiceido would of improved under klopp

[@Dragonaut111]

@@DyNamiC_PulsE You're joking right, from the first game of the season at West Ham to his mistake that gave the win against Forest to Man United midweek, Caicedo has been a disaster at Chelsea...

[@onikhasan3056]

mac is majestic

[@johnconstantine903]

Quality baller

[@southpaw1689]

Can anyone tell me why does Caicedo and Enzo look world class when they play along McAllister I bet Caicedo regretting not coming Pool to play along side this genius pure class

[@RobinHood-us7sg]

Murillo 😉👌🏻

[@edwinasiimwe4988]

Quansah has been very impressive too. Him and bradley.

[@jackkinoff6943]

Andre Onana Do you realise how many points that guy has single handedly shared around the Premiership clubs ??? No player has been as responsible for that many points going up on the League Table as Onana

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

If that’s true how come united are 6th despite facing the most shots in the league? 😂🤡💀

[@timmy5876]

without him we’d be at highest 3rd for sure and on a lot less points, him playing in the 6 starting the season then being arguably the best 8 in the league since december

[@Deletistjerk]

So…Endo is the most underrated signing of the season.

[@zamanishaq7156]

No doubt he is

[@Fmfcg]

No no no its Szoboszlai because he scored a nice goal in August

[@JM-nc9ck]

He’s been quality second half of the season but Cole Palmer is the signing of the season.

[@wowcbi]

Cole palmer no one new what to expect Everyone knew english named argentine was an absolute bargain for what to expect

[@Phil_Mitchell]

What about Jonny Evans?

[@robertnice6767]

hes got a great future ahead of him for sure

[@40yearoldvirgil15]

United best CB ever

[@johnmichaelson9173]

Utd reuniting Leicester city's 2018 centre back pairing in 2023 was a sign of their relentless ambition. I'll get my coat.....

[@johncambridge7181]

You can’t get £35m player of macca quality in today’s market. What a steal

[@DannyWonder]

Mecca ❤

[@frederickrich7393]

Too true@!

[@HSVIRK]

Mac 10!

[@jm34567]

He’s class. If they had got Bellingham too they’d win the league.

[@timmy5876]

he’s played LCM more than RCM, all on form it’s endo dm, macca left and szoboszlai right but szobozslai hasn’t been great since returning from injury then curtis prefers playing LCM so macca goes to the right when curtis plays

[@jags8]

At least the Liverpool and Arsenal fans can come together to write off the pen merchant Palmer comments XD

[@liberalslayer7220]

So take the penalty goals away from both players and Palmer has 8 goals to Mac 3 goals and he’s got more assists than Mac and he’s created 4x more big chances than Mac and his shooting success and accuracy is nearly double the numbers of Mac and that’s in his first full season as a player in a team that’s been completely overhauled and has suffered from injuries. Compared to the Liverpool team that he’s playing for. The other thing that is really annoying about this transfer is the fee which is nothing to do with Liverpool seeing as he had a buyout clause in his contract with Brighton that any other team could’ve activated but he wanted to join Liverpool so it wouldn’t have been worth another team wasting time trying to sign him. But like usual it’s always the same old story that is what ever the topic it’s a Liverpool option is the best in the league which is funny seeing how many times they’ve been champions in the premier league set up.

[@jamesgeorge8915]

I can't almost hear the real Madrid checkbook opening from here!

[@markgreen7731]

That would not surprise me, I heard that Xavi has a picture of him on his office wall (not sure if it's true). If Liverpool lose him in a year or two that would be a disaster, the moral of the story is the EPL looney tunes did not realise they had a gem on their hands; but the Hispanic world knew this all too well

[@TT-hx9nj]

Cold Palmer.

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

🤢

[@aidangriffiths5075]

It's cole palmer

[@ericthekop9624]

Yea.

[@roughwalkers]

Im surprised i cant hear carragher stuffing his face

[@theninja2381]

scouse is to english what swiss-german is to german.. love scouse

[@redpillras3456]

Mac allister is the best midfielder he n the EPL YES I SAID IT! You will get it sooner or later

[@wowcbi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andresiaw7895]

Endo or Jones are critical to enable Mac Allister to conjure his magic....

[@DD-fc1rv]

Who'd have thought an Argy, and a jock could play such good football. 😂😂

[@doubledigital_]

35 million quid fucking bargin

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

Calling a £35m player a bargain 😂

[@ol-Sean-lo]

​@@JimmySands-pd7xt bit slow for a bot you Jimbo lad

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

Endo for me

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

😂 Japanese Glenn whelan

[@LVC85costa]

Macendo

[@BJM600]

Mac Allister is so underrated.What a Player

[@leedsynwa5062]

Mac 10

[@KOP-YNWA-LFC]

He,s Argentinian, you don’t need to say anymore.

[@christianlopez1555]

I think Endo is the key for allowing the creativity to flourish

[@stannats2637]

Is this TIFO?

[@millie2079]

Attacking midfielder deployed as holding midfielder, doesn't score many goals or assists. Attacking midfielder moved into attacking positions, scores and assists loads. How's that for a summary. Football doesn't half like to think of itself as cerebral sometimes.

[@DxDx222]

Scottish mandem🔥🙌🏿

[@surpriserakins9067]

Cole Palmer has definitely been a better signing.

[@moussaabakar4868]

Cole palmer Declan rice Mo kudus

[@fw7128]

Cole palmer is signing of the season lol easy not even a question

[@presidentofpeace2556]

With 12 penalty yes.....

[@wowcbi]

​@presidentofpeace2556 20yrs yes best signing this season Look what happened when Sterling stepped up

[@alextv293]

He’s the best player I’ve seen play in the prem

[@johnhopkinson7573]

lol seriously, you're having a laugh

[@alextv293]

@@johnhopkinson7573 of course

[@JimmySands-pd7xt]

He is 212th on my list

[@mohamedabdelkader8665]

ManU is too strong and stressful for Antony and Garnach speed and ,we need to win this game without Gomez,Rayn,we can start with the team were playing last 15 minutes.

[@stevencowdell5201]

Yes he’s as big for Liverpool as Rise for Arsenal.

[@wowcbi]

Really

[@joet5901]

I’d probably just give signing of the season to Palmer - and not just because of his penalties. The overwhelming majority of Chelsea’s attacks flow through him, and without him they’d be really struggling. Mac Allister has still been brilliant though, what a signing for Liverpool.

[@petemills5704]

£35m with £20m addons on top?

[@billygriggs9074]

He isnt signing of the season tho....

[@Jack-sc3dn]

Fairly sure it’s Rice

[@javiermeza1544]

But but but what about Declan Rice....😂😂😂😂 I swear If Declan Rice and Edson Alvarez exchange citizenship, British fanboys would be praising Edson Alvarez as the second coming of Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard.v

[@wowcbi]

I'll give them their 100mill argument But I take rice everyday

[@xdf4002]

He was shabby when he came there but settled really fast and doing great.

[@user-hu8yy6xo5g]

lol 😍😍😍😍

[@jadmantoura4483]

I've got Declan Rice on the phone. He says he wants a word

[@Gravitational234]

100m vs 35m

[@jadmantoura4483]

@@Gravitational234 Rice is arguably the best in the world in his position. Only other player you can make a case for is Rodri. Mac Allister is inarguably not. Just to name 2, he couldn’t hold Odegaard’s or De Bruyne’s jock straps

[@payneemelda3131]

​@@jadmantoura4483Macca is better than Rice. Rice is over hyped because he is an English player. Abeg rest

[@jadmantoura4483]

@@payneemelda3131 Someone clearly left their credibility at the door

[@jags8]

Delusional Arsenal supporters back at it again thinking everything they do and have is gold. Tell me your a casual without telling me you’re a casual. 3rd of the price creating 30+ goal scoring chances, 15 tackles/interceptions in 4 games. Almost had the same g/a as rice being played out of position with less games. 3rd of the price

[@M1gs]

No

[@HSVIRK]

PFA and FW player of the year?

[@L-Ron_Hubbard]

First

[@TwistedSoul2002]

Nice try…

[@paranoidace1]

Did carra pressure u guys to do this bullshit

[@simphiwemntambo7397]

Give him the Argentina number 10 in a few years

[@lembe3033]

Is he fxxx... Declan Rice all season ..lmfao

[@michaelkelly1515]

I’m not sure what’s more boring, modern football matches or this video. File this one under ‘videos to fall asleep to’

[@onlyweatherlol93]

Rice and Palmer... can we have a little more integrity, please?

[@dazamanday]

What fantastic arguments you've made there for a player that cost 3x as much and the other who's team is fighting for top half 😅

[@kylegill4932]

@@dazamandaypretty sure you don’t understand sarcasm laa 😅

[@dazamanday]

@@kylegill4932 your saying the original comment is sarcasm? Lol alright if you say so

[@kylegill4932]

@@dazamanday must be sarcasm, palmer and rice are bang average!

[@dazamanday]

@@kylegill4932 ffs I get you now mb 😅

[@johnhopkinson7573]

Palmer is signing of the season, in a chelsea team that is dogshit he's easily their best player and has better stats and numbers than other attacking mids in the prem.

[@Painuchiha12378]

Clear of arsenal rice plate🤡💀

[@TwistedSoul2002]

That’s not how you spell Declan Rice… 🤔

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

What’s he done for you? You’re still gonna finish second. 😂

[@Gravitational234]

35m is not how you buy him either.

[@TwistedSoul2002]

@@Gravitational234 Signing of the season, not bargain hunters… If you’re talking value for money then it’s hard to argue against Ross Barkley on a free. I’d argue Cole Palmer is better value for money than Mac Allister.

[@jags8]

@@TwistedSoul2002finance obviously comes into play bozo, the best way to determine the top signing would be output/price. Which would be mac easily

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

100 million for a backpass charlie. No

[@redtill1]

Cole palmer signing of the season…..ur having a fcuking giraffe.Chelsea are fcuking 10th & Liverpool are1st & macca cost less & is a much better all round footballer

[@olavjorvik94]

AAAAAHHHHHH. YOUR ACCENT!! I CAN’T HANDLE IT😩😩 Worst thing ever. Good content though

[@dobianuli2742]

Not Cole palmer?

[@HibariKyoya007]

Penaldo

[@leecarrara1131]

He's been good but not that good. The fact you sit mid table says it all

[@GhostJJJ]

Rice Palmer Mac all been good for their teams. Pick your poison

[@FPL_Drago]

​@leecarrara1131 he's been amazing. The point is they would be battling Luton without him.

[@leecarrara1131]

@FPL_Drago that's a fair point. Liverpool wouldn't be top with macallister

[@Thursdaynights]

Cut the bs if he didn't score yesterday you wouldn't of put this out

[@M00DS87]

The bs?? 😂 he has been phenomenal all season!

[@toffeechad8413]

People have been saying this about Mac Allister last few weeks and even without the goal he was class.We gave him the number 10 for a reason and now its starting to show.Take some salt on your way out.

[@kriissyy09ify]

He's been incredible since moving to the 8. If what you said was true, it still doesn't change the fact he's been a game changer in a team currently sitting top of the table.

[@sidb37]

Wouldn't have.

[@joehunt390]

Nope Terrible

[@jfbfitness]

Watch him go down hill when klopp leaves lol. Palmer been better

[@caseypage7856]

True. He wasn't very good for Brighton or Argentina 🥱.