Premier League winger comparison: why Gordon edges ahead of Minteh for Liverpool

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Barter, P. 2026. Premier League winger comparison: why Gordon edges ahead of Minteh for Liverpool. SubStack.
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TitlePremier League winger comparison: why Gordon edges ahead of Minteh for Liverpool
AuthorsBarter, P.
Abstract

Liverpool’s winger search is not confined to continental Europe. There are viable Premier League options, and when you narrow that down, two names stand out from what we have discussed: Anthony Gordon and Yankuba Minteh.

Both offer qualities that fit different aspects of what Liverpool need. Both bring pace, attacking intent and the ability to influence games in transition. However, when I assess them through the lens of data, role suitability and tactical flexibility, I have Gordon ahead, albeit not by a huge margin. This is not a dismissal of Minteh. It is a reflection of what Liverpool require right now and how each player aligns with that.

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Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
Publication or CollectionIt Was Always... Liverpool
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Deposited15 Oct 2026
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